For the purpose of this chapter the words and phrases used in this chapter are defined as follows:
ASSEMBLY. A group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.
BLOCK PARTY. A festive gathering on a residential street requiring a closure of a street, or a portion thereof, to vehicular traffic, and use of the street for the festivity including barbecues, picnics, music or games.
CITY MANAGER. The City Manager or his/her designee.
CONCERT. A public performance of dance, music or celebration.
EVENT. A planned public or social occasion.
FESTIVAL. A period or program of festive activities, cultural events, or entertainment.
MEETING. An assembly of people, for discussion or entertainment by chance or arrangement.
PARADE. A march, procession, or walk consisting of persons, animals or vehicles, or combination thereof, on any street, sidewalk or other city-owned land and improvements which obstructs, delays, or interferes with the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or does not comply with traffic laws or controls.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY. A gathering that is open to all persons.
PUBLIC FACILITY. Any facility, including, but not limited to, buildings, property, recreation areas, and roads, which are owned, leased, or otherwise operated, or funded by a governmental body or public entity.
PUBLIC SPACE. A social space that is generally open and accessible to people. Roads (including the pavement), public squares, parks and beaches are typically considered public space.
PUBLIC WAY. A street, alley, or other parcel of land open to the outside air and leading to a public street. A public way is deeded or otherwise permanently appropriated for public use.
SPECIAL EVENT. Shall mean but, it not limited to, an assembly, public assembly, meeting, festival, concert, street fair, arts and craft show, parade, carnival, block party, derby, athletic event, and any other event which occurs on a city street, sidewalk or other city owned land and improvements which obstructs, delays or interferes with the normal flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or does not comply with traffic laws and controls.
STREET CLOSURE. The blockage of any public thoroughfare such as streets, sidewalks and alleys.
(Ord. 673-C.S., passed 11-18-03; Am. Ord. 860-C.S., passed 9-19-17)