(A) No person shall erect any structure, stand or platform, or exhibit any dramatic performance, or the performance in whole or in part of any entertainment, motion picture, public fair or show of any kind, or parade, drill or maneuver of any kind, or run or race any animal or vehicle, or hold any athletic contest, in any park or on any park street, except by permit.
(B) The Board may, in its discretion, issue a permit on application when it is consistent with the proper use and protection of the park property under its jurisdiction and refuse a permit when inconsistent with proper use and protection of park property.
(C) No person shall erect any structure, stand or platform, hold any meeting, perform any ceremony, make a speech, address or oration, or exhibit or distribute any sign, placard, notice, declaration or appeal in any park, except by permit of the Board.
(D) (1) On application, a permit shall be issued unless:
(a) The use for which the permit is sought is of a commercial nature;
(b) The location selected is not suitable because it is inconsistent with one of the specialized park use areas such as skating rinks, ball diamonds, camping areas, athletic fields, landscaped areas, limited use areas, swimming pools, recreational areas; or
(c) The date and time requested has previously been allocated by permit, or would obstruct and interfere substantially with park use and enjoyment by the public. However, no permit shall be issued for any unlawful purpose or for any person, group or organization which is subversive or disloyal to the United States, or who might incite a riot, or who are engaged in activities calculated to provoke racial or religious discrimination prejudices.
(2) Whenever a permit is denied by reason of divisions (D)(1)(a), (D)(1)(b) or (D)(1)(c) above, alternative suitable locations and dates shall be offered to the applicant.
(Prior Code, § 95.24) (Ord. 1853-1961, passed - -1961) Penalty, see § 93.999