The Chief of Police, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized to close any public street or portion thereof to vehicular traffic and/or parking for any special event, which includes the use of the area being closed. A person or entity requesting that a street or portion thereof shall make a written application for the closure to the City Secretary no less than 35 days prior to the date of the closure. As part of the application process, the applicant must furnish liability insurance insuring the city for any property damage or personal injury resulting from the event activities and/or the closing of the public street. In no event shall the closure of a public street or portion thereof exceed 72 consecutive hours. The Chief of Police's authority under this section is discretionary.
(Ord. 08-349, passed 5-6-2008)