The streets in possession of the City are primarily for the
use of the public in the ordinary way. However, under proper circumstances,
the Common Council may grant approval for street use, subject to reasonable
municipal regulation and control. Therefore, this article is enacted
to regulate and control the use of streets pursuant to a street closure
to the end that the health, safety and general welfare of the public
and the good order of the City can be protected and maintained.
A written application for a street closure by persons or groups
desiring the same shall be made on a form provided by the City Clerk-Treasurer
and shall be filed with the City Clerk-Treasurer. The application
shall set forth the following information regarding the proposed street
use:
A. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant or applicants.
B. If the proposed street use is to be conducted for, on behalf of,
or by an organization, the name, address and telephone number of the
headquarters of the organization and of the authorizing responsible
head of such organization.
C. The name, address and telephone number of the person or persons who
will be responsible for conducting the proposed use of the street.
D. The date and duration of time for which the requested use of the
street is proposed to occur.
E. An accurate description of that portion of the street proposed to
be used.
F. The approximate number of persons for whom use of the proposed street
area is requested.
G. The proposed use, described in detail, for which the street closure
is requested.
The person or representative of the group making application
for a street closure shall be present when the Common Council gives
consideration to the granting of said street closure to provide any
additional information which is reasonably necessary to make a fair
determination as to whether the closure should be granted.
Before any application for a street closure is considered by
the Common Council, the application shall be reviewed by the Director
of Public Works and Chief of Police for their recommendation as to
the effect that the temporary closing of the street will have on the
public safety and traffic movement in the area during the time the
street may be closed.