1. It shall be unlawful for two or more persons to assemble together, in any park or public right-of-way, to act in concert to do any lawful act or demonstration, for or against any purpose, without first obtaining a permit to demonstrate.
a. Request for a permit to demonstrate or assemble shall be made in writing to the City Clerk 15 days prior to the day of demonstration.
b. Written request shall state the purpose, the date, time and duration the event shall take place. The name and address of the organization sponsoring the event and name and telephone of the person making the request for a permit.
c. There shall be a $75 application fee submitted with the written request for a permit. The fee may be reimbursed within five working days after the date of the demonstration provided the city does not incur any costs resulting from the event. Incurred costs such as dispatching police or clean up of trash and debris will be deducted.
2. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TUMULTUOUS CONDUCT. Conduct that results in or is likely to result in serious bodily injury to a person or substantial damage to property.
UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY. An assembly of five or more persons whose common object is to commit an unlawful act, or a lawful act by unlawful means. Prior concert is not necessary to form an unlawful assembly.
3. No person shall recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally:
a. Engage in fighting or in tumultuous conduct;
b. Make unreasonable noise and continue to do so after being asked to stop;
c. Disrupt a lawful assembly of persons;
d. Obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic; or
e. Participate in unlawful assembly.
(Ord. 12-04, passed 4-9-2011)