Chapter 49 – Parades And Public Assemblies

49.02 EXEMPTIONS. The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: 1. Funeral processions. 2. A gathering of an affiliated group or subpart thereof. 3. Spontaneous events responding to news or affairs coming into public knowledge within three (3) days of such public assembly or parade, provided that the organizer thereof gives written notice to the Mayor at least one hour prior to such parade or public assembly. 49.03 PERMIT AND COMPLIANCE REQUIRED. 1. It is unlawful for any person or group of persons to engage in, present, conduct, or stage a parade or public assembly without first having obtained a parade or public assembly permit as provided in this chapter. 2. No person shall knowingly participate in or conduct a parade or public assembly unless a parade or public assembly permit has been obtained. 3. All parades and public assemblies shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the parade or public assembly permit and shall comply with all applicable State and local laws. No person shall knowingly fail to comply with the terms and conditions of a parade or public assembly permit. 4. No person shall unreasonably hamper, obstruct, impede, or interfere with any parade or public assembly or with any person, vehicle, or animal participating or used in any parade or public assembly. 49.04 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. An application for a parade or public or private assembly permit shall be filed with the Mayor by any person or group of persons desiring to use any public right-of- way as provided in this chapter. If the applicant is not a natural person, the applicant shall identify a natural person who has authority to act for the applicant with regard to the parade or public assembly. All applications shall be filed at least three (3) working days in advance of the date of the requested use. Applications shall be made on forms prepared by the Mayor. The application form shall contain the following information: 1. Name and address of the applicant. 2. An acknowledgement to be signed by a natural person that he or she has authority to act on behalf of the group that is requesting the permit. 3. The type of event that is planned (parade or public assembly). 4. Proposed location or locations. 5. Expected size of group. 6. Date, time and expected duration of the use. 7. Names and contact information of any person to be present at and who will serve as a contact person for the applicant at the proposed parade or public assembly. 8. List and description of mechanical or electronic equipment to be used, including sound amplification. 9. Number and type of any motor vehicles or other forms of transportation to be used, including bicycles. 10. Number and type of any animals to be used.