As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BLOCK PARTY
A neighborhood party, celebration or event, as provided in
Town Law § 64, Subdivision 10-b, but such definition shall
not include a garage sale, yard sale or other similar activity having
the principal purpose of fund-raising for an individual or an organization,
nor shall it include a political meeting or rally, carnival or theatrical
or musical performances, such as concerts or similar events.
The application shall be accompanied by a fee as hereafter established
by resolution of the Town Board, which shall be nonrefundable. A permit
may be denied if the Town Board finds that blocking the street or
portion thereof on the date requested in the application will unduly
interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic or the access to property
or may constitute a threat to public safety and welfare. The decision
by the Town to deny a permit shall be absolute and final.
A permit issued pursuant to this article shall be valid only
for the date(s) and hours specified thereon.
The applicant shall be responsible for any damage to the Town
highway or right-of-way and for the removal of litter, debris and
other materials from the street or portion thereof used for the party
which is attributable to or caused by the party.
A street or portion thereof blocked off for a party shall not
be obstructed by obstacles or cars which cannot be readily moved to
allow emergency and hazard vehicles to enter into the area in response
to an emergency. The means and methods of blocking any street or portions
thereof for a permitted block party shall be approved by the Superintendent
of Highways prior to the placement thereof, but in no event shall
obstructions be utilized which are not easily and readily moved to
allow access by emergency and similar vehicles or equipment.