A. A "special event" is an event that will be conducted outdoors to which the general public is admitted or invited. Such an event includes a carnival, festival, tent or car show, circus, parade, auction, rally, or a similar kind of temporary outdoor exhibition or performance. A block party is a type of special event.
B. Whenever used in this chapter, the following words, phrases and terms shall have the meaning as indicated below:
1. A "public street" means and includes any publicly-maintained or owned street, road, highway, alley, sidewalk, parkway, bridge, culvert drain, right-of-way and any facility or other area in the city necessary for the construction, improvement and maintenance of streets and roads.
2. A "public facility" means and includes any city-maintained or owned facility other than a city owned park or open space area. A public parking area or parking structure is a type of public facility. Public schools are exempt from the provisions of this chapter except for non school-related programs or activities.
3. A "block party" means an event where all or a portion of a public residential street or road will be temporarily closed to normal vehicular traffic and circulation.
(Ord. 2972 § 2 (part), 2000).