[Adopted as Sec. 7.06 of the prior Code]
The streets in possession of the Town are primarily for the use of the public in the ordinary way. However, under proper circumstances, the Police Chief may grant a permit 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 special event permit to the end that the health, safety and general welfare of the public and the good order of the Town can be protected and maintained.
A. 
A written application for a street use event permit by persons or groups desiring the same shall be made on a form provided by the Town. The application shall set forth the following information regarding the proposed street use:
(1) 
The name, address and telephone number of the applicant or applicants.
(2) 
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 heads of such organization.
(3) 
The name, address and telephone number of the person or persons who will be responsible for conducting the proposed use of the street.
(4) 
The date and duration of time for which the requested use of the street is proposed to occur.
(5) 
An accurate description of that portion of the street proposed to be used.
(6) 
The approximate number of persons for who use of the proposed street area is requested.
(7) 
The proposed use described in detail, for which the street use permit is requested.
B. 
The person or representative of the group making application for a special event permit shall be available to provide any additional information, which is reasonably necessary to make a fair determination as to whether a permit shall be granted.
C. 
The application for a permit shall be filed with the Police Chief at least 30 days before the proposed date of the special event.
A. 
The Chief of Police shall review the application and shall grant the permit if he determines that the:
(1) 
Use will not unduly disrupt traffic.
(2) 
Use will not unduly interfere with firefighting and rescue equipment.
(3) 
Use will not require such police supervision as to impair normal police protection for the Town.
(4) 
Use will not be held purely for private profit or promotion.
(5) 
Permit does not conflict with any other permit issued for the same date.
(6) 
Litter along the route is to be removed within 24 hours.
B. 
The Chief of Police, in denying an application for a special event permit, may authorize a special event at a time or over a route different from that named by the applicant. An applicant desiring to accept the alternate permit shall, within two business days after the action of the Chief, file a written notice of acceptance with the Police Chief.
C. 
No person shall interfere with, participate in without authority, or drive through a special event.
The applicant for a special event permit may be required to indemnify, defend and hold the Town and its employees and agents harmless against all claims, liability, loss, damage or expense incurred by the Town on account of any injury to or death of any person or any damage to property caused by or resulting from the activities for which the permit is granted. As evidence of the applicant's ability to perform the conditions of the permit, the applicant may be required to furnish a certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance with the Town of Rome. The applicant may be required to furnish a performance bond prior to being granted the permit.
A special event permit for an event in progress may be terminated by the Chief of Police if the health, safety and welfare of the public appears to be endangered by activities generated as a result of the event or the event is in violation of any of the conditions of the permits or ordinances of the Town of Rome. The Chief of Police has the authority to revoke a permit or terminate an event in progress if the event organizers fail to comply with any of the regulations in the street use policy or conditions stated in the permit.