(A) Application for permit. Applications for all permits required by this chapter shall be made in writing to the Mayor not less than seven days before the proposed date of the activity for which the permit is sought. Each application shall include the following information:
(1) A statement briefly describing the nature of the proposed activity;
(2) Name, address, and telephone number of the person or organization wishing to conduct such activity;
(3) The date when such activity is to be conducted;
(4) The hour when such activity will start and terminate;
(5) The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired; and
(6) An estimate of the anticipated attendance.
(Prior Code, § 28-1-11)
(B) Decision on permit application. After due consideration of the information contained in the permit application but not later than seven days after the application has been filed, the Mayor shall determine whether the application is satisfactory. An application shall be deemed satisfactory if:
(1) The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park;
(2) The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour requested in the application;
(3) The conduct of such activity will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of traffic;
(4) The proper policing of such activity will not require the diversion of so great a number of police officers as to prevent normal protection to the remainder of this municipality;
(5) The conduct of such activity is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or property or to incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct; and
(6) Such activity is not to be held for the sole purpose of advertising any product, goods, or event and is not designed to be held purely for private profit.
(Prior Code, § 28-1-12)
(C) Issuance or denial of permit.
(1) Notification by regular mail or by telephone shall be made promptly by the Mayor to every permit applicant of the decision on his or her application.
(2) If such decision is favorable, the Mayor shall issue the permit. As a condition of the issuance of any permit, the Mayor may require that an indemnity bond be obtained if, in his or her opinion, such bond is necessary to protect this municipality from liability or to protect municipal property from damage.
(3) The Mayor shall inform each applicant who has been denied a permit regarding the reasons for the denial and the procedure for appeals.
(Prior Code, § 28-1-13)