(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPEN AIR MEETING. A congregation of citizens held outdoors and on public property for the purpose of hearing speakers or discussing some matter of common interest, where the number of participants expected may reasonably be assumed to exceed 50.
PARADE. A parade, march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant or procession of any kind, or any similar display, in or on a street, park or other public place in the city.
(B) Permit required. No person shall conduct a parade or open air meeting in or on a public way, park or playground, without first obtaining a permit therefor, in writing, from the Superintendent of Police.
(C) Permit application. An application for a permit shall set forth the following information:
(1) The route along which the parade is to proceed, or the place at which the meeting is to be held;
(2) The time the parade or meeting is to start;
(3) The duration of the parade or meeting;
(4) The name and address of the person or organization in charge, in control or responsible for the parade or meeting;
(5) The purpose of the parade or meeting; and
(6) The approximate number of persons involved in the parade or meeting.
(D) Investigation of application; permit issuance. The Superintendent of Police or an officer delegated by him or her shall forthwith investigate the person applying for the permit and the truth of the statements in the application regarding the purpose of the event. The officer in charge of the investigation shall notify the Superintendent in writing of his or her findings. If the findings are that the parade or open air meeting will not be held for any unlawful purpose, will not in any manner tend to be a breach of the peace, will not unnecessarily interfere with the use of a public way or with the peace and quiet of the residents of the city, the Superintendent shall issue the permit.
(E) Permit denial; appeals. If the Superintendent of Police denies the issuance of the permit, the applicant has the right to appear before the Mayor and Council at any special or regular meeting and be heard on all aspects of the application. The Mayor and Council may confirm the order of the Superintendent or may overrule the Superintendent and order the issuance of the permit.
(Ord. passed 8-9-1982)