(A) No person shall erect any structure, stand, or platform, or exhibit any dramatic performance, or the performance in whole or in part of any tragedy, comedy, opera, ballet, play, farce, dancing, rock festival, musical concert, entertainment, motion picture, public fair, circus, juggling, rope-walking, or any other acrobatics, or show of any kind or nature, or parade, drill, or maneuver of any kind, or run or race with another vehicle or horse, whether such race be founded on any stake, bet, or otherwise, in any park or on any park street, except with prior written approval of the Board or its duly authorized agent.
(B) The Board, or its duly authorized agent, may, in its discretion, issue such permit on application, when it is consistent with the proper use and protection of the park property.
(C) No person shall erect any structure, stand, or platform; hold any meeting; perform any ceremony; or exhibit or distribute any sign, placard, notice, declaration, or appeal of any kind or description, in any park or on any park street, except with prior written approval of the Board or its duly authorized agent.
(D) (1) On application, such permit shall be issued unless:
(a) The use for which the permit is sought is of a commercial nature;
(b) The location selected is not suitable because it is inconsistent with one of the specialized park use areas such as skating rinks, ball diamonds, camping areas, athletic fields, landscaped areas, or limited use areas, swimming pools, spray or splash areas, or recreation areas; and/or
(c) The date and time requested has previously been allocated by permit, or would obstruct and interfere substantially with park use and enjoyment by the public.
(2) No permit shall be issued for any unlawful purpose or for any person or persons, group, or organization which is subversive or disloyal to the United States, or who might incite a riot, or who are engaged in activities calculated to provoke racial or religious discrimination or prejudice.
(E) Whenever a permit is denied by reason of (D)(1)(a), (D)(1)(b), or (D)(1)(c) above, alternative suitable locations and dates shall be offered to applicants.
(Ord. 1976-2, passed 3-13-1976; Ord. 2019-25, passed on 5-13-2020) Penalty, see § 96.99