(a) A written application, on a form supplied by the town, shall be made to the chief of police by persons desiring to have a parade. Such application shall be submitted at least 72 hours, but not more than 90 days, in advance of the date on which the parade is proposed to occur. Notwithstanding the preceding, where good cause is shown for inability to make application at least 72 hours in advance, and when the chief of police finds that the time from the date of filing is sufficient for the town to prepare for the parade pursuant to the standards set forth in this article, the chief of police shall consider applications filed after the deadline, in accordance with the provisions of this article.
(b) Employees of the police department of the town shall indicate on the face of the application the time of receipt by the police department. The application shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the following:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
(2) If the parade is proposed to be conducted for, on behalf of, or by an organization, the name, address and telephone number of both the headquarters of the organization and of its authorized head, and a local number for the organization if there is one;
(3) The name, address and telephone number of the person to be present and responsible for the conduct of the parade (who is referred to in this article as "parade leader"), and, if the parade leader is someone other than the applicant, the application shall be signed by both the applicant and the parade leader;
(4) The date the parade will be held;
(5) The proposed location, by street number or intersection, of any assembly areas for such parade;
(6) The proposed time at which units of the parade will begin to assemble at any such assembly area(s);
(7) The proposed times at which the parade will begin and terminate;
(8) The proposed route to be traveled, the starting and terminating points, or the location of the parade if there is no traveling;
(9) A statement as to whether the parade will occupy all or a portion of the width of the streets, sidewalks, parks, alleys, or other public places proposed to be traversed or occupied;
(10) The approximate number of persons, animals and vehicles expected to participate, and the type of animals and a description of any vehicles;
(11) Any alternate date proposed in case of inclement weather or other emergency conditions arising between the date of permit issuance and the event date;
(12) Any additional information which the chief of police shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination as to whether a permit shall be issued.
(c) The application, and information provided therein, shall be a part of any permit that is granted.
(d) If the parade will create noise which will violate the noise control ordinance of the town, a noise permit, issued pursuant to this Code, must also be obtained.
(Code 1982, § 12-217; Ord. No. 95-010, 3-9-1995; 2008-Code-09, 11-20-2008)