[Adopted 9-9-1987 by L.L.
No. 3-1987 (Ch. 148, Art. II, of the 1995 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A neighborhood block party, celebration or event as provided
in Town Law § 64, Subdivision 10-b, but shall not include
a garage sale, yard sale, bazaar, rummage sale or other similar activity
having the principal purpose as fund-raising for an individual or
organization, nor shall it include a political meeting or rally, carnival
or theatrical or musical performances, such as rock concerts or similar
events.
A Town street, highway or road.
A.
The Superintendent of Highways shall be authorized to issue a permit
for the temporary blocking of a street for the purpose of holding
a party. An application for such permit shall be filed with the Superintendent
of Highways at least 21 days before the commencement of such party.
Such application shall contain at least the following information:
B.
The application may require such additional information as the Town
Board shall prescribe by resolution.
[Amended 12-13-1995 by L.L. No. 9-1995]
The application shall be accompanied by a fee as set from time
to time by the Town Board, which shall be refundable in the event
that the permit is denied. Such fees are kept on file in the Town
offices. The permit shall be granted by the Superintendent of Highways
upon determining that the party is authorized by Town Law § 64,
Subdivision 10-b, and this article. The permit shall be denied if
the Superintendent 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 upon determining that the party is
not authorized under Town Law § 64, Subdivision 10-b, and
this article. The Superintendent of Highways shall advise the applicant,
in writing, of the reason for denial of the application.
A permit issued pursuant to this article shall be valid only
for the date and the hours specified thereon, which shall not be before
8:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
The applicant shall be responsible for 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 which cannot be readily moved to allow
emergency and hazard vehicles to enter it in response to an emergency.
No more than two permits shall be granted by the Superintendent
in any calendar year for the same neighborhood.
[Added 12-13-1995 by L.L.
No. 9-1995]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a penalty of
not more than $250 or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15
days, or both. Each day's continued violation shall constitute
a separate offense.
