[Added 6-14-2022 by Ord. No. 1732-2022]
A. 
Authorization. In accordance with the provisions of this section, a street may be temporarily closed for a block party to be conducted within an area not exceeding one block in the City in areas which are residentially zoned and to which 51% or more of the households fronting upon such area consent, which event is sponsored solely by such owners, residents or tenants for their own enjoyment and that of their guests, and is not for commercial or advertising purposes or for profit. For purposes of this section, the consent of one adult in each household shall be deemed the consent of the household.
B. 
Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in, organize or promote such a block party unless a permit has first been obtained from the City Clerk.
C. 
Application for permit. An application for a permit for a block party shall be made upon a form provided by the City.
D. 
Time for applying for permit. Application for a permit shall be filed not less than 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled date of the block party. Failure to file within such period is sufficient grounds for denial of a permit.
E. 
Barricades. The City shall supply sufficient barricades as the City deems necessary for the block party. Barricades shall be delivered by the City prior to the block party and shall be picked up by the City on the first work day after the party. Applicants shall be responsible for placing the barricades prior to the commencement of the party and shall remove them promptly at the conclusion of the party. The applicant shall comply with any directives of the City regarding the placement of barricades.
F. 
Litter collection. Applicants shall provide for the collection and removal of all trash, garbage and litter caused by or arising out of any block party.
G. 
Hold harmless. Applicants for block parties shall be required to sign an agreement in a form acceptable to the City in which they agree to indemnify the City of Onalaska, and its departments, and hold the City and its departments, employees, and agents harmless from any liability to any person resulting from any damage or injury to property or any person which occurs in connection with the permitted event proximately caused by any actions or inactions of the event's organizer, their officers, employees, or agents, or any person under their control insofar as permitted by law.
H. 
Sales not permitted. No food, beverages or items of any kind may be sold at the block party, and no person shall be charged a fee for attendance at the block party.
I. 
Compliance with other ordinances. Applicants must comply with all other ordinances, rules and regulations of the City in holding the block party.
J. 
Conditions for issuance of permit. The City Clerk, after consultation with the Chiefs of the Police and Fire Departments, may impose such conditions as are deemed appropriate to reduce or minimize the dangers and hazards to vehicular traffic, and the public health, safety and welfare of the participants and the public.
K. 
Standards for issuance of permit. A permit shall be issued by the City Clerk, if the City Clerk finds that all of the following circumstances exist:
1. 
The applicant has met the standards in this section and agrees to such conditions as are imposed in the permit.
2. 
The street to be closed is not an arterial or collector street.
3. 
The time and duration of the block party will not substantially interfere with the ability of neighboring residents and property owners to the peaceful enjoyment of their properties, and in no event shall the party commence prior to 10:00 a.m. or end later than 10:00 p.m.
4. 
The concentration of persons at the block party and the closure of the street will not unduly interfere with the provision of proper police and fire protection and emergency services to the area involved in the block party and surrounding areas.
L. 
Notice of issuance or denial of permit. Notice of the issuance or denial of a permit shall be provided to the applicant within five working days after receipt of the application. If a permit is denied, the applicant shall be informed of the reason(s) for denial.
M. 
Revocation of permit. Any permit may be revoked in the event of an emergency or other condition if the City Clerk determines that the health, safety and welfare of the public requires such revocation.