The following activities are exempt from the special event permit requirement:
A. Funeral processions.
B. Lawful picketing on sidewalks when the number of participants does not substantially impede, obstruct, impair or interfere with the free use of the sidewalk or the conduct of business.
C. Activities conducted by a governmental agency acting within its scope of authority.
D. Spontaneous events involving solely expressive activity which are occasioned by news or affairs coming into public knowledge less than forty eight (48) hours prior to such event may be conducted on City park property without a special event permit.
1. The event shall be conducted on park property that is not occupied by another special event.
2. If practicable, the organizers of the event should give notice at least six (6) hours prior to the event to the City Manager of the date and time of the event and provide an estimate of the approximate number of persons who will be participating so that the City may assess the need for additional public services.
3. The organizers of the event shall submit a statement to the City Manager setting forth the purpose of the event prior to the event, if practicable, but no later than twenty four (24) hours after the event's conclusion.
4. The consumption of alcoholic beverages, physical alteration to park property, and vending/solicitation are prohibited at spontaneous events. (Ord. 17-23, 8-21-2017)