[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Tonawanda 7-15-1974 as Chapter 28 of the 1974 Code of the Town of Tonawanda;
amended in its entirety 4-19-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021. Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
No person shall participate in any parade, demonstration, public
gathering or assembly within the Town of Tonawanda, outside the corporate
limits of the Village of Kenmore, upon any street, highway, sidewalk,
square, demonstration, public gathering or assemblage has not been
authorized by a written permit issued by the Town Clerk after review
by the Town of Tonawanda Police Department as set forth herein.
As used in this chapter, the following words, terms or phrases
shall have the meanings indicated:
A public display of a group's or individual's feeling(s)
toward a person(s) idea, cause, etc., including, but not limited to,
marches, protests, student walk-outs, assemblies and sit-ins. Such
events and activities usually attract a crowd of persons including
participants, onlookers, observers, media and other persons who may
disagree with the point of view of the activity. The term does not
include casual activity by persons which does not have the intent
or propensity to attract a crowd of onlookers.
An event held on public streets or highways in the Town of
Tonawanda, outside of the Village of Kenmore limits.
A.
The applicant shall be provided with an application to be completed
and returned to the Town Clerk or police department in a timely manner
as set forth in the application. A copy of the rules and guidelines
for said event shall be furnished to the applicant. If the permit
is denied by the Town Clerk after review by the police department,
the applicant may file a written appeal with the Town Attorney within
five business days of the denial. The Town Attorney shall make a written
decision within five business days of the receipt of said appeal and
file it with the Town Clerk.
B.
The Chief of Police may promulgate rules and guidelines to enforce
the implementation of this chapter.
The Town of Tonawanda Police Department shall be responsible
for the enforcement of this chapter.
A.
Any violation by a person, firm or corporation of
any provision of this chapter shall be deemed a violation punishable
by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to
exceed 15 days, or both.
B.
Any person who takes part in or assists in any violation
of this chapter shall also be subject to the penalties provided herein.
C.
Each day that a violation of this chapter is committed
or permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
