(A) A permit shall be obtained from the Town Parks and Recreation Department whenever any person or group desires to reserve town designated park areas to conduct activities.
(B) Application for a permit must be received a minimum of ten working days prior to the anticipated use, on forms provided by the Town Parks and Recreation Department.
(C) Permits shall be issued to persons 18 years or older by the Director or designee within a reasonable period of time following receipt of application, in accordance with this chapter and administrative policies pertaining to park use.
(D) Permits issued pursuant to this section must be in the possession of the permittee during the activity and shown upon request.
(E) Functions shall be confined to the specific part of the facility assigned to the permit holder.
(F) If control personnel, parking attendant, traffic control devices and the like, are necessary to provide safe and orderly use, they shall be supplied by the permit holder.
(G) Continuous use of facilities by clubs, organizations and associations shall be permitted through signed agreement which may be reissued as necessary at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director or designee. A permit issued pursuant to this section shall not exceed one year.
(H) Activities sponsored or co-sponsored by the town shall have first priority in the use of any park property.
(I) Any request for a use not contemplated by this chapter, administrative policies or denied by the Parks and Recreation Director, may be forwarded to the Town Manager for consideration.
(J) Protest rallies, picketing activities or other gatherings to exercise free speech rights under the First Amendment shall be exempt from these permit requirements.
(Prior Code, Ch. 13, Art. I, § 13-6) (Ord. 359-03, passed 12-15-2003)