The Chief of Police, after obtaining the approval of the Mayor, shall have full power and authority to order the temporary closing off or the temporary designation of any one-way traffic or to reroute any or all vehicular traffic on any public street, alley or area when it appears to be necessary to control vehicular or pedestrian traffic or crowds resulting from any large public gathering, prior to, during and after any public or private convention, assembly, parade, carnival, circus, political rally or sports events where the use of any public street, park or other public property is necessary or incidental to the holding or convening of any of the foregoing activities.
(Prior Code, § 1105.01)