Cedar Hills held a special meeting Aug. 25 to create an ordinance for the city that will govern special events in the city.

Organizers of events, from block parties held on a street, to craft fairs or the like, will have to fill out an application with the city. They will pay a $100 fee and will have to show insurance.

The application must be filed 60 days before the event, and the holder cannot advertise the event until their application is approved.

"The special events ordinance provides the framework for the city to allow residents and organizations to stage events on public property," said Councilman Eric Richardson.

A proposal by a resident sparked the urgency for this ordinance.

Amber Linebaugh, a Cedar Hills resident, is planning the Mountain Aire Market, an outdoor market like those held in Park City and on the East and West coasts. She said hopes to hold the market at Heritage Park at least once this year before it snows, and then again every second week of the month from spring to fall next year.

"I've been to several of these out of state, and I've been waiting for something like this to come here. We have boutiques, fairs and carnivals but not really a cultural event," said Linebaugh. "I just wanted one around, so I decided to be the one who did it."

Linebaugh said she envisions an open air cultural experience for all involved, patterned after the small town types she saw in her many travels around the country and Europe.

"The vendors will be more eclectic, more artistic, and there will be good food, maybe with a European twist. There will be a kids' booth that is more an artistic experience," Linebaugh said. "It won't just be focused on the retail."

The first market would be at Heritage Park on Sept. 12, and the next one will be Oct. 10.

Richardson said the event could contribute to the city.

"The market will be a neat addition to the community," he said. "It's great seeing residents come forward with great ideas that benefit the city and area."

The council said this ordinance is needed because it sets rules on how and when residents can affect the flow of traffic and other residents' rights. Residents do not need an application for getting together as groups or families, or even to protest something, but if they are planning on disrupting others' rights, they must follow the ordinance.

"You have the right to assemble ... and speak out, but not the right to shut down a park," said Councilman Jim Perry.