A. The town of Breckenridge is authorized to regulate businesses operating within the town pursuant to section 2.2 of the Breckenridge Town Charter and section 31-15-501, Colorado Revised Statutes.

B. Special events, as defined in this chapter, contribute to the economic, cultural, social, and environmental health and well being of the community.

C. Special events, however, create special regulatory problems and quality of life issues, including, but not limited to, the need for crowd control, sanitation, security, traffic management, parking, infrastructure, and desire to balance the quality and quantity of events.

D. In enacting this chapter the town council is exercising its police power as granted by the town's charter, and the constitution and statutes of the State of Colorado, as well as its power to license and regulate business activities. (Ord. 15, Series 2021)