For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BLOCK. The portion of any street lying between its intersections with other streets.
CHIEF OF POLICE. The Chief of Police of the Town of Richlands or designee.
PARADE. Any parade, march or procession of any kind, in or upon the public streets involving more than four pedestrians or more than three vehicles; provided, however, the term shall not include:
(1) Funeral processions;
(2) Students going to or from classes or participating in educational or recreational activities where such activity is under the supervision and direction of proper school authorities;
(3) Foot races and bicycle races involving no more than ten participants;
(4) Bands and marching groups proceeding to an assembly point for participation in a parade;
(5) The activities of any governmental agency acting within the scope of its authority;
(6) Picketing, as such term is defined in this chapter; and
(7) A parade that is conducted under the sponsorship of the town.
PICKET LINE, PICKETING and PICKETS. Demonstrations, demonstrators, persons participating in vigils, and other persons primarily promoting or objecting to a policy or public issue whose actions take place entirely upon the sidewalks or, if there is no sidewalk, those portions of the public ways not used primarily for vehicular parking or moving traffic and are conducted within a single block.
(Ord. 2012-01, passed 1-1-2012)