(A) This chapter applies to all street fairs, festivals, athletic events, carnivals, parades, marches, rallies, or other similar activities or public events not intended in whole or in part to exercise freedom protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and that require the temporary closing or obstruction of a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way or any segment thereof, or that otherwise substantially hinder or prevent the normal flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic along any street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way. Any such activity covered by this chapter shall hereafter be referred to as a SPECIAL EVENT.
(B) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) An activity occurring entirely on property owned by person, county or another unit of government;
(2) Funeral processions;
(3) Students going to and from school or participating in an educational activity where such activity is under the immediate supervision and direction of proper school authorities;
(4) A governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions; or
(5) Special events substantially administered by the Town of Sparta, or an authorized agent of the town, provided the special event is insured against accidents and liabilities by the town or by the entity acting on behalf of the town.
(Ord. passed 5-2-2021)