[Ord. No. 1837, § 1; amended by Ord. No. 3156, 6-21-1988, § 1]
For the purposes of this chapter, the term "special event" shall
be deemed to include any walkathon, bikeathon or jogging group, block
party or other organized group having a common purpose or goal, proceeding
along a public street or other public right-of-way in the Township
of Teaneck.
[Ord. No. 1837, § 2]
Application to conduct such special event shall be made to the
Chief of Police, in writing, by the person or persons in charge or
responsible therefor. Such application shall set forth the following
information:
(a)
The name, address and telephone number of the person requesting the
permit.
(b)
The name and address of the organization or group he or she is representing.
(c)
The name, address and telephone number of the person or persons who
will act as chairperson of the special event and be responsible for
the conduct thereof.
(d)
The number of monitors to be provided and the identifying marks,
badges or symbols to be worn or used by the monitors.
(e)
The purpose of the event, the estimated number of persons to participate
and otherwise attend and the number and types of vehicles (if any)
to participate.
(f)
The method of notifying participants of the terms and conditions
of the special event.
(g)
The date the event is to be conducted and the hours it will commence
and terminate.
(h)
The specific assembly and dispersal locations, the specific route
and the plans, if any, for assembly and dispersal.
(i)
Whether any music will be provided, either live or recorded.
(j)
The number, types and locations of all loudspeakers and amplifying
devices to be used.
(k)
Such other information as the Police Chief may deem necessary in
order to properly provide for traffic control, street and property
maintenance and the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
[Ord. No. 1837, § 3]
If the chief of police shall find that the special event is
not to be held for any unlawful purpose and will not in any manner
tend to a breach of the peace or unnecessarily interfere with the
public use of the streets and sidewalks, he shall recommend issuance
of such permit by the Township manager or, for reasons stated, shall
recommend that the requested permit be denied. After giving consideration
to the recommendations of the Chief of Police, the final determination
as to whether or not a permit shall be issued shall be made by the
Township Manager.
[Ord. No. 1837, § 4]
No such permit shall be issued for a special event unless application
has been made not less than ten days in advance of the date on which
said special event is sought to be held. No such event shall commence
earlier than 8:00 a.m. nor continue beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m.
of the same day. All directional signs erected in connection with
the special event shall be removed within 24 hours of the termination
of the event.
[Ord. No. 1837, § 5; 1856, 4-8-1980; § 1]
Any permit granted under this chapter may contain conditions
reasonably calculated to reduce or minimize dangers and hazards to
vehicular or pedestrian traffic and the public health, safety and
welfare, including but not limited to changes in time, duration or
number of participants.
[Ord. No. 1856, 4-8-1980, § 1]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:67-16.9, for the purpose of carrying
out the preceding sections of this chapter, the Township Council authorizes
the Township Manager to provide, by regulation, for the closing of
any street, or portion thereof, to motor vehicle traffic on any day
or days or during specified hours on any day or days whenever he/she
finds that such closing is necessary for the preservation of the public
safety, health or welfare. Any regulations promulgated by the Township
Manager pursuant to the authority of this section shall provide for
the posting of proper warning signs of such closing in any street,
or portion thereof, during the time the same is closed. The penalty
for the violation of this section or any regulations promulgated pursuant
thereto shall be as contained in § -6, General penalty,
of the Teaneck Township Code.
[Ord. No. 1837, § 6; Ord.
No. 1856, 4-8-1980, § 1]
The applicant shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the
Township, its servants, agents and employees for any and all claims
caused by or arising out of the activities permitted.
