The Merrimack Town Council recognizes that certain planned special
events conducted within the Town of Merrimack may, from time to time,
require action by the Town Council to manage the traffic, parking
and pedestrian circulation associated with such events to ensure the
safety/convenience of the participants, residents and businesses of
the Town of Merrimack. Accordingly, and in response to specific traffic
and safety concerns created by such special events, the Town Council
may vote to enact a traffic and special event management plan as provided
for herein.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SPECIAL EVENT
Any planned occurrence which, in the opinion of the Police
Chief and Town Manager, causes or may cause an adverse effect upon
public safety and welfare such that adoption of a traffic and special
event management plan is warranted.
After consultation and when deemed necessary by the Police Chief,
Fire Chief, Director of Public Works, and the Town Manager, whether
during emergency conditions or otherwise, shall temporarily allow
for specific traffic, parking and pedestrian exceptions until such
time the Town Council may be afforded an opportunity to vote on a
traffic and special event management plan if applicable.