CHAPTER 96: PUBLIC GATHERINGS
Section
Neighborhood Block Parties
   96.01   Purpose
   96.02   Definition
   96.03   Permit required
   96.04   Permit application
   96.05   Fees
   96.06   General provisions
   96.07   Application review
   96.08   Permit issuance
   96.09   Revocation of permit
Special Event Permits
   96.20   Purpose
   96.21   Permit requirements
   96.22   Exemptions
   96.23   Standards
   96.24   Conditions
Cross-reference:
   Nuisances, see Chapter 91
NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES
§ 96.01 PURPOSE.
   The City Council finds that reasonable regulations of, and allowances for, temporary gatherings held in a section of street contained within a neighborhood are necessary because of the impact such activities may have on a specific area.
(Prior Code, § 3-17-1)
§ 96.02 DEFINITION.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   BLOCK PARTY. A temporary gathering held on a barricaded public street contained within a residential neighborhood.
(Prior Code, § 3-17-2)
§ 96.03 PERMIT REQUIRED.
   No person shall engage or participate in, aid, form, or hold any block party unless a permit has been properly obtained from the city.
(Prior Code, § 3-17-3) Penalty, see § 10.99
§ 96.04 PERMIT APPLICATION.
   (A)   A person seeking the issuance of a block party permit shall file an application with the city on an application form prescribed by the City Clerk. An application shall be filed with the city not less than 14 days nor more than 60 days before the proposed date of the event.
   (B)   With the printed application form, the applicant shall provide a site plan depicting the location of all proposed facilities and equipment and the proposed street segments to be closed.
   (C)   Within seven days of receipt of permit, the applicant shall be provided a list of persons to be notified of the proposed event. All parties on the list shall be notified within seven days of the event in writing by the applicant. The applicant shall notify the city upon completion of the notification.
   (D)   No permits shall be issued to applicants that cannot demonstrate compliance with all provisions of this subchapter or who have had block parties previously terminated by police action.
   (E)   The applicant shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the city, its agents, and employees from any and all claims, demands, actions, or cause of action of whatsoever nature or character arising out of or by reason of, the conduct of the block party in any respect, including, but not limited to, costs, attorney’s fees, expenses, and the like, incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of any claims for injuries or damage resulting from or connected with the block party.
(Prior Code, § 3-17-4)
§ 96.05 FEES.
   Fees are as adopted in the fee schedule, Chapter 36, and set annually by the City Council.
(Prior Code, § 3-17-5)
§ 96.06 GENERAL PROVISIONS.
   (A)   To promote public safety and to ensure adequate access, no more than one block or section of road shall be barricaded for the duration of the event.
   (B)   Barricades shall be placed at either end of the temporarily closed street section as directed by city staff. Barricades shall be placed in a manner to allow for access by emergency vehicles. A ten-foot wide lane shall be free from barricades, equipment, and devices throughout the barricaded street section.
   (C)   Only local roads may be closed or barricaded for a block party.
   (D)   A block party shall be limited to residents in the immediate affected area and their invited guests and not the general public.
   (E)   Parties shall be limited to a maximum of eight hours in duration and shall be conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
   (F)   Noise and music levels shall not be audible beyond the area designated for the block party. The block party shall be in compliance with the city’s noise ordinance (§ 130.09).
   (G)   The applicant shall be responsible for cleaning up after the event. The right-of-way shall be completely free of all materials, objects, or obstructions within one hour of the scheduled end of the event. The applicant shall remove the barricades from the street at the conclusion of the event and place in an area designated by city staff with the permit approval.
   (H)   Alcohol sales are prohibited.
   (I)   The consumption of alcohol in the right-of-way is prohibited.
   (J)   The applicant is responsible for any damages to the right-of-way and street surface.
   (K)   The city’s authorized public safety agents are authorized to terminate any block party not in full compliance with all provisions of this subchapter, not in full compliance of all conditions of operation required at the time of approval, or being maintained as a public nuisance.
(Prior Code, § 3-17-6)
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