For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“AMPLIFIED SOUND.” Musical sound, the volume of which has been increased by means of electronic amplification or enhancement.
“BLOCK PARTY EVENT.”
(1) An out-of-doors gathering to which members of the general public are invited or are encouraged to attend, and which includes the presentation of live or recorded vocal or instrumental music by means of amplified sound; and
(2) Is held on public or private property, but requires the temporary closure of public streets or rights-of-way to accommodate the event, either at the request of the individual(s) or organization sponsoring the event, or as determined by the Chief of the Police Department, or his designee, based either upon past experience with the same event, or as can be reasonably anticipated given the nature of the event, or experience with other events of a similar nature; and
(3) Is reasonably expected to attract more than 75 attendees.
“COMMISSION.” The Kokomo Traffic Commission.
“CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.” The area encompassed by the following description: A section of the city bounded by Mulberry Street on the north, Union Street on the east, Superior Street on the south, and Washington Street on the west.
“OWNER.” The owner of real property as shown in the records maintained by the Auditor of Howard County.
“PROMOTER.” The organization sponsoring a block party, and the individual designated by the sponsoring organization to be the responsible party for assuring compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
“RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.” Any site having a residential zoning classification under the zoning ordinance of the City of Kokomo, Indiana.
(Ord. 6276, passed 9-29-03; Am. Ord. 6376, passed 5-9-05)