§ 70-254. Permit application.

(a)

Special events. A person desiring to hold a special event shall apply for a permit by filing with the chief of police one written application on a form provided for that purpose. A separate permit is required for each location where a special event will be conducted. The application must be filed not less than 21 days before the first special event is to begin.

(1)

The chief of police may waive the 21-day filing requirement if the chief of police determines that the application can be processed in fewer than 21 days, taking into consideration the applicable requirements to be imposed, number of agencies and other departments involved, and whether a similar event has previously been permitted.

(2)

The chief of police shall send to the applicant, by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested, written notice of whether the 21-day filing requirement will be waived. The applicant may appeal the chief of police's refusal to waive the 21-day filing requirement pursuant to the procedure set forth in section 70-261.

(b)

Parades. A person desiring to hold a parade shall apply for a permit by filing with the chief of police one written application on a form provided for that purpose. An application for a parade with 25 or more persons must be filed not less than five working days prior to the date and time the parade is to begin. An application for a parade with ten to 24 persons must be filed not less than 48 hours prior to the date and time the parade is to begin.

(c)

Permit fee. An application for a special event or parade permit must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $25.00. The city council shall have authority to waive application fees for community or non-profit events.

(Ord. No. O-2001-031-04, § 1, 6-25-01)