A. A person organizing, sponsoring, conducting, or participating in a special event that meets all of the following criteria is not required to obtain a special event permit, but the public street, sidewalk, alley, or park where the special event is to take place shall not be subject to reservation or closure to exclude occupancy or use by other members of the public:
1. The special event does not require closure of all or any portion of a public street, sidewalk, alley, or park because: (a) the assembly will not impede, obstruct, impair, or interfere with the use of the public street, sidewalk, alley, or park by other members of the public, or block fire lanes and paths for pedestrians and vehicle access; and (b) the participants comply with normal and usual traffic regulations or controls;
2. If held in a park, the special event complies with all of the park use regulations as provided in Chapter 12.72; and
3. The special event does not include the use of amplified sound, pyrotechnics, temporary fencing, temporary structures, commercial activity, or the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
B. Other Exceptions. The requirement to obtain a permit under this chapter to conduct a special event does not apply to the following activities:
1. A funeral procession organized by a licensed mortuary; and
2. Film-making activities under a permit issued pursuant to Chapter 6.50. (Ord. 2012-042 § 4)