As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY
Conduct, the sole or principal object of which is the expression
dissemination or communication by verbal, visual, literary or auditory
means of opinion, views or ideas and for which no fee or donation
is charged or required as a condition of participation in or attendance
at such activity. It includes public oratory and distribution of literature,
and picketing.
HIGHWAYS OR STREETS
For the purpose of this section, the words have the meaning
set forth in § 340.01 Wis. Stats., and also include areas
owned by the Town, which are used primarily for pedestrian or vehicular
traffic.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Events that include, but are not limited to, fun runs, roadway
foot races, fundraising walks, bicycle races, parades, carnivals,
shows, gatherings, circuses, block parties, festivals, fireworks and/or
involve one or more of the following factors:
A.
The event is to be conducted on public property or right-of-way;
or the event is to be conducted on private property, and is open to
the public and not within the normal and ordinary use of the property.
B.
The event will cause a significant impact on traffic congestion
or traffic flow to and from the event over public streets or rights-of-way,
or will significantly impact public streets or rights-of-way near
the event.
C.
The event is likely to create the need for Town-provided emergency
services, such as police, fire or medical aid.
D.
The event will have a presumptive impact on neighboring properties.
E.
The nature of the event requires additional permits, inspections,
or variances.
F.
The event will be held at a Town park, and expected attendance
will exceed the maximum capacity set by the Parks Department. Such
special event permit shall be in addition to any street, park use,
or other regular permits as may be required by ordinance.
G.
The Town reserves the right to deem an event a "special event."
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
A committee comprised of the Town Clerk or his/her designee,
the Police Chief or his/her designee, the Fire Chief or his/her designee,
and the Chief Building Inspector or his/her designee. The Town Clerk
or his/her designee shall serve as the Committee Chair. The role of
the Committee is to evaluate events to determine if they are in the
best interest of the community and to assess issues such as the health
and safety of the public and need for Town services.