§ 26-257. Same—Application; issuance.

(a)

Application for parade permits shall be made to the Chief of Police at least 15 days prior to the intended date of the parade, unless the time is waived by the Chief.

(b)

Applications shall include the following information:

(1)

The name and address of the person responsible for the proposed parade;

(2)

The date of the proposed parade;

(3)

The desired route, including assembling points;

(4)

The number of persons, vehicles and animals which will be participating in the parade;

(5)

The proposed starting and ending time;

(6)

The application shall be signed by the person designated as Chairperson.

(c)

If the Chief of Police, upon receipt of the application, determines that the parade can be conducted without endangering public safety and without seriously inconveniencing the general public, the Chief shall approve the route and issue the permit.

(d)

If the Chief of Police determines that the parade cannot be conducted without endangering public safety or seriously inconveniencing the general public, the Chief may:

(1)

Propose an alternate route;

(2)

Propose an alternate date;

(3)

Refuse to issue a parade permit.

(e)

The Chief of Police shall notify the applicant of the person's decision within five days of receipt of the application.

(f)

If the Chief of Police proposes alternatives or refuses to issue a permit, the applicant shall have the right to appeal the decision to the City Council.

(Prior Code, § 52.615; Code 2006, § 12.12.2)