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PARADES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLOCK. That portion of any street lying between its intersections with other streets.
GROUP DEMONSTRATION. Any assembly together or concert of action between or among two or more persons for the purpose of protesting any matter or of making known any position or promotion of the persons, or of or on behalf of any organization or class of persons, or for the purpose of attracting attention of the assembly.
PARADE. Any assemblage of two or more persons participating in or operating any vehicle in any march, ceremony, show, exhibition, or procession of any kind in or on the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, or other public grounds or places.
PICKET LINE. Any two or more persons formed together for the purpose of making known any position or promotion of the persons, or on behalf of any organization or class of persons.
It shall be unlawful for any person to organize, conduct, or participate in any parade, picket line, or group demonstration in or on any street, sidewalk, alley, or other public place within the city unless a permit therefor has been issued by the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
The Chief of Police or his designee shall issue permits as required in §65.02, and in the issuance thereof he shall do the following.
(1) Require a written application for the permit to be filed not less than 24 hours in advance of the parade, picket line, or group demonstration, which shall specify the time and place for the commencement of any picket line, and the time, place, route, and duration of any parade or group demonstration, and any other information which the Chief of Police deems necessary.
(2) Require that the application for a permit specify whether or not minors below the age of 18 years will be permitted to participate.
(3) Require that the application for a permit shall specify and the permit shall designate the person in charge of the activity. The person shall be required to accompany the parade, picket line, or group demonstration and shall carry the permit with him at that time. The permit shall not be valid in the possession of any other person.
(4) A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
The Chief of Police shall not issue a permit for the proposed parade if he finds:
(A) The parades, picket lines, or group demonstrations are to commence before 6:00 a.m. or terminate after 8:00 p.m.
(B) The parades or group demonstrations are to be held at the same time and place as those designated in a permit issued pursuant to a written application previously received by the Chief of Police or his designee.
(C) The conduct of the parade will substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of other traffic contiguous to its route.
(D) The conduct of the parade will require the diversion of so great a number of police officers of the city to properly police the line of movement of the parade and of contiguous areas so that adequate police protection cannot be provided the remainder of the city.
(E) The conduct of the parade will require the diversion of so great a number of ambulances so that adequate ambulance service to portions of the city not occupied by the parade and contiguous areas will be prevented.
(F) The concentration of persons, animals, and vehicles at assembly points of the parade will substantially interfere with adequate fire and police protection of, or ambulance service to, areas contiguous to the assembly areas.
(G) The conduct of the parade is reasonably likely to result in violence to persons or property causing serious harm to the public.
(H) The parade is to be held for the primary purposes of advertising a product, good, or event, and is designed to be held primarily for private profit.
(I) The conduct of the parade will interfere with the movement of firefighting equipment to such an extent that adequate fire protection cannot be provided to the city.
The following acts or activities, when performed or undertaken in conjunction with or as a part of, any parade, picket line, or group demonstration, are hereby prohibited and declared unlawful.
(1) The carrying on or about the person any firearm, or any weapon or article, including but not limited to blackjacks, nightsticks, or flashlights which by their use might constitute a deadly weapon.
(2) The taking or keeping of any dog or other vicious animal, whether leashed or unleashed.
(3) A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
The Chief of Police shall revoke any permit granted for a parade, picket line, or group demonstration for the violation by any participant of § 65.05, or the failure of any participant to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit.
No person shall hamper, obstruct, impede, or interfere with any parade, picket line, or group demonstration being conducted under authority of a permit duly issued by the Chief of Police. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Am. Ord. 22-01, passed 1-3-22) Penalty, see § 10.99
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