(A) An application for a parade or public assembly shall be filed with the town not less than 14 days before the date when the parade or public assembly is proposed to take place. A permit may be issued within 14 days as an exemption to this requirement if and only if:
(1) There is no conflict in schedule with some other previously scheduled event; and
(2) That the time between filing the permit and the parade or public assembly is sufficient to prepare town services and policing.
(B) The applicant for a parade/public assembly permit shall set forth the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the person responsible;
(2) The name, address and phone number of the headquarters of the organization for which the parade or public assembly is being conducted (if applicable);
(3) The date the parade or public assembly is to take place and the hours from start to finish;
(4) Proposed route from start point to termination point and any areas of public assembly;
(5) The approximate number of persons, animals and vehicles which will constitute the parade or participate in the assembly; the type of animals and a description of vehicles;
(6) The person or persons to be in charge of the parade or public assembly and who will be physically present at the event and carry the permit at all times; and
(7) Any additional information which the Town Manager, Fire Marshal or Chief of Police may require or clarify on any of the specific information set forth above.
(C) The applicable town staff shall act upon the application for a parade permit within 10 days thereof. If the Town Manager and/or Police Chief, Fire Marshal or Public Works Director disapproves of the application, he or she shall notify the applicant, stating the reason for the denial of the permit, and shall be empowered to authorize alternative routes, dates, times or other logistical needs that amend the initial permit to allow its issuance.
(Ord. O-02-5, passed 11-11-2002)