(A) The Town Manager is hereby authorized to permit certain types of community events, gatherings, or demonstrations (hereinafter "event" or "events") for which more than 25 people are expected to gather and which take place upon the public streets, public sidewalks, and parks of the town.
(B) The events covered pursuant to this section do not include the use of Veteran's Park or the requested closure of a road within the town, as the same are separately governed by individual policies of the Town of Columbus.
(C) The sponsor of the event shall submit to the Town Manager a written application for a permit at least 24 hours prior to the opening of the event for which a permit is desired. The application shall state:
(1) The time, date and location of the event;
(2) The group, firm or individual by whom the event will be sponsored;
(3) The purpose of the festival or event; and
(4) The activities that will be included.
(D) In granting permits for community events, the Town Manager shall consider the following:
(1) The time period during which the event will occur;
(2) The location of the event and whether the location inhibits the safe flow of traffic in the town;
(3) Whether the activities would be in compliance with other applicable laws; and
(4) Whether the designated place at the requested time has already been permitted to a different applicant.
(E) The sponsor of the event shall provide all cleaning services necessary to rid the property used of all debris and litter created as a result of the event.
(F) The issuance of a permit to a sponsor shall authorize only that sponsor and participants specifically authorized by the sponsor to participate in that event.
(Ord. 2020-03, passed 8-20-2020)