The purpose of this chapter is to promote and regulate the use of public spaces and facilities within the portion of the city and any other public space or facility owned by the city which is not subject to a lease for a term longer than one year (hereinafter referred to as "the city"), consistent with the dedicated uses and maintenance of such public properties, the preservation of public safety, lawful commerce, and rights of access and traverse in preservation of natural and historic environments, and the protection of the well-being, peace, privacy, and good order necessary to the free enjoyment by citizens of the rights to private property and personal pursuits. Furthermore, it is the specific intent of the city in enacting this chapter to regulate only the time, place, and manner of events and not the content or message of any speech or expressive conduct.
(Ord. 10-2, passed 5-20-10)