14.55.010 Purpose.

   This chapter is adopted pursuant to the municipal affairs provisions of the city Charter for the purpose of regulating athletic events occurring on or within a city street or other public right-of-way which cause the temporary closure of any public street to vehicular traffic which is not a part of the athletic event.

(Ord. 2275)

14.55.020 Definitions.

   The following definitions shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:

   A.   Athletic event. The term “athletic event” means any event in which a group of persons collectively engage in a sport or athletic activity on or within a city street, sidewalk or other public right-or-way, including, but not limited to, jogging, running, bicycling and rollerskating, and for which any public street is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic other than that which is a part of the athletic event.

   B.   Event. The term “event” means an athletic event which is the subject of a permit application filed pursuant to this chapter.

14.55.025 Director.

   The term “director,”as used in this chapter, shall mean the director of the administrative services department.

(Ord. 2275, Ord. 2364 §192, Ord. 2439 §100)

14.55.030 Administration by director.

   The director is responsible for the administration of this chapter and shall be assisted by the chief of police and fire chief as set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. 2275, Ord. 2364 §193)

14.55.040 Permit requirement.

   A.   It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct, sponsor, or knowingly participate in any athletic event unless a permit for such event has been issued pursuant to this chapter.

   B.   This chapter shall not apply to any athletic event conducted exclusively within the boundary of a city park or playground under the jurisdiction of the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission.

(Ord. 2275)

14.55.050 Application for permit - Place and time of filing.

   Applications for a permit authorizing an athletic event shall be filed in the office of the director at least twenty-five business days prior to the date of the event.

(Ord. 2275, Ord. 2364 §194)