(A) The Chief of Police or Town Manager shall act promptly upon a timely filed application for a parade, race or public assembly permit but in no event shall grant or deny a permit less than 48 hours prior to the event. Applications filed more than 30 days in advance of the proposed event shall be processed within seven days. Applications filed more than 60 days in advance of the event shall be processed within 21 days.
(B) If the Chief of Police or Town Manager waives the minimum filing period and accepts for processing an untimely application, he or she shall act upon the application as expeditiously as possible, but must grant or deny the permit prior to the commencement of the proposed event.
(C) If the Chief of Police or Town Manager disapproves the application, he or she shall promptly notify the applicant of his or her action in writing, either by personal delivery or certified mail, and state the reasons for denial.
(Ord. O-2007-21, passed 10-2-2007)