(A) No person shall cause, encourage, permit, or engage in the activation or operation in the city of a gun, bow, sling, or other such mechanical device by which a missile is propelled through the air as a result of the action of exploding gunpowder, compressed air, springs, taut strings, or any similar mechanical propelling force; provided, however, that the following persons are hereby exempt from the provisions of this section:
(1) A peace officer acting within the course and scope of his employment and duties as such;
(2) A person acting in defense of person or property from the unlawful act of another person;
(3) A person engaged in activities which are a part of the educational or athletic program of a school approved and accredited by the Commonwealth of Kentucky or any department or agency thereof; and
(4) A person engaged in an activity for which a "shooting permit" has been issued by the City Clerk/Tax Collector.
(B) The "shooting permit" described herein shall be issued by the City Clerk/Tax Collector upon receipt of a fee in the amount of $20 and an application approved by the Chief of Police with the following information, signed and verified under oath and according to law by the person conducting the activity described therein or an authorized agent thereof:
(l) The name and address of the person signing the application;
(2) The name and address of the person conducting the activity described in the application;
(3) A description of the activity for which the permit is requested;
(4) A description of the premises upon which the activity is to be conducted;
(5) A description of the manner in which the activity is to be conducted upon the premises;
(6) A description of the times and dates during which the activity is to be conducted; and
(7) The names and addresses of the owners and residents of property abutting the premises upon which the activity is to be conducted.
(C) Upon receipt of an application for a shooting permit, the Chief of Police shall examine the premises described in the application and shall approve the application unless the activity described in the application cannot be conducted upon the premises described therein without any unreasonable risk of harm to the person or property of other persons who are not engaged in the activity for which the permit is requested.
(Ord. 1-10-82, passed - -82) Penalty, see § 136.99