(a) The Police Chief may grant a permit for an activity or event that would otherwise violate Section 509.11. Applications for such permits shall be made on such forms as may be prescribed and shall contain such information as the Police Chief deems reasonably necessary to make a determination of whether a permit should be issued. Applications shall be filed not less than five (5) days before the activity or event.
(b) In determining whether to grant or deny the application, the Police Chief shall balance the relative benefits and hardships to the community and to the applicant occasioned by the granting or denial of the permit. The applicant shall provide any additional information reasonably required by the Police Chief to make the determination. The Police Chief shall place on file a written decision for granting or denying the permit.
(c) The permit will be granted or denied by written notice to the applicant. The permit, if granted, may contain conditions, including a time limit on the activity or event. The permit is not effective until all conditions are agreed to by the applicant. Noncompliance with any condition shall terminate the permit and subject the person holding the permit to the requirements of Section 509.11.
(d) The decision of the Police Chief to deny a permit may be appealed by the applicant to the Mayor. The decision of the Police Chief to grant a permit may be appealed by any person who claims to be adversely affected to the Mayor.
(Ord. 2020-12. Passed 9-28-20.)