[Amended 5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 16-2010]
A. Except as provided in this Part, no person or entity shall conduct, facilitate, promote, manage, aid, or solicit attendance at a special event, community event site reservation activity or recreation facility/site reservation activity until an applicable permit has been issued by the City of Reading or the Reading Recreation Commission. [Amended 10-28-2013 by Ord. No. 49-2013]
B. Exceptions. This Part shall not apply to:
(1) Funeral processions by a licensed mortuary;
(2) House-moving and construction activities;
(3) Activities of a governmental agency or the Reading Recreation Commission acting within the scope of its authority and functions; [Amended 6-27-2011 by Ord. No. 30-2011; 10-28-2013 by Ord. No. 49-2013]
(4) Lawful exercise of free speech and right to assemble on sidewalks or other public property where such demonstration does not impede the passage of others and all laws, ordinances, and regulations are obeyed;
(5) Students traveling to and from classes or participating in school district-sanctioned educational activities, provided such conduct is under the immediate direction and supervision of the proper school authorities. [Amended 6-27-2011 by Ord. No. 30-201122]
22. Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed original Subsection E, regarding a governmental agency, which immediately preceded this subsection.