(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hold, sponsor or cause to be held an event without first having obtained the applicable permit from the public events department or park and recreation department. All events in public parks shall be subject to Division 6 of this article.
(b) This section shall apply to all aspects of permitting events in the city.
(1) No permit shall be denied nor shall the applicant be given less favorable treatment as to time, manner or place based upon race, color, creed, religion, gender, domestic relationship status, parental status, sexual orientation, transgender, gender identity or gender expression, national origin or political affiliation of the applicant and/or the participants of the event.
(2) No permit shall be denied nor shall the applicant be given less favorable treatment as to time, manner or place based upon the message of the event, nor based on the identity or associational relationships of the applicant and/or participants.
(3) No permit shall be denied nor shall the applicant be given less favorable treatment as to time, manner or place based upon any assumption or predictions as to the amount of hostility which may be aroused in the public by the content of speech or message conveyed by the event, provided that reasonable accommodation as to time, manner and place may be required in order for the city to provide the resources necessary for police, fire and emergency services protection.
(c) No permit shall be issued until a completed application, together with any additional information requested, is received by the outdoor events manager. The application must be in compliance with the regulations and requirements of this article.
(d) The closure of any rights-of-way shall require a street closure permit from the transportation and public works department.
(Ord. 19255-08-2010, § 1, passed 8-3-2010, eff. 10-1-2010)