(A) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Funeral processions;
(2) The Town of Wrightsville Beach;
(3) Any governmental agency acting within the scope of its governmental functions;
(4) Students going to and from school classes or participating in academic educational activities or classroom based field trips, provided such special events activity is authorized by appropriate school authorities and is under the immediate direction and supervision of school authorities authorized to approve and supervise such special events activity; or
(5) Activities involving less than 200 persons which are subject to the reservation and use system administered by the town for use of the facilities in the Municipal Complex.
(C) Individuals and small groups wishing to engage in a special event consisting of expressive activities on the public beach shall register with the Special Events Coordinator prior to engaging in such activity. The registrant must identify the location and time frame for engaging in a special event consisting of expressive activity on the public beach and the number of persons in the small group. The expressive activity shall be limited to an area meeting the requirements of § 98.09(B). Registration shall be limited to no more than five total participants per area. If the Special Events Coordinator is not available, such individual or small group shall register with the Fire Department. A person registering shall be issued a registration receipt indicating the date, time, area and number of participants and must carry that receipt on their person at all times during the special event.
(Am. Ord. 1430, passed 10-24-02; Am. Ord. 1547, passed 8-23-07; Am. Ord. 1616, passed 1-14-10)