As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BLOCK PARTY
An event sponsored by a nonprofit block association registered
with the Resident Response Center, organized for the purpose of stimulating
civic pride and involving the closure of a single block of a street,
or a portion thereof, for a single day.
CARNIVAL
A temporary outdoor event, open to the general public, featuring
mechanical amusement rides, games of skill, vendors selling food and
amplified and/or live music.
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP
An event held by a nonprofit organization, community group
or an individual with a preexisting relationship with the proposed
event location, held for the purpose of improving the neighborhood/event
location.
FARMERS' MARKET
A temporary market as defined in § 175-18, established in a public space where farmers/growers sell
a variety of farm products directly to consumers.
FESTIVAL
A public event requiring the use of public space, such as
a Borough park or street featuring entertainment and in which the
general public can purchase food and goods provided by vendors who
may pay a fee to participate. Such events may be for one day or may
last several days and may include amplified or live music.
FLEA MARKET
A temporary outdoor market featuring vendors who sell or
trade used nonfood products. Food products may be available for sale
at flea markets on a limited basis at the discretion of the Department
of Health and Human Services.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION
A federal tax exempt, nonprofit corporation incorporated
in New Jersey. A New Jersey corporation which can demonstrate proof
of pending federal tax exempt status shall also be deemed a nonprofit
corporation for the purposes of this chapter.
OUTDOOR MARKET
A temporary commercial event hosted by either a community
group or a nonprofit organization requiring a street closure of one
block or more or the use of public space in which the general public
can purchase newly made goods or services provided by vendors who
pay a fee to participate. Outdoor markets may feature amplified and/or
live music.
PARADE
A procession of people, organized along a street, typically
spanning more than one block.
PERSON
An individual or an organization defined as a person under
New Jersey law.
PROMOTIONAL EVENT
An event, open to the public, which is intended to promote,
advertise or introduce a product, corporation or company or the goods
or services of a corporation, or company.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
A group of people gathered together in one place for a common
purpose making temporary, exclusive use of a public space, street
or sidewalk. Public assemblies include, but are not limited to, block
parties, carnivals, community clean-up events, festivals/fairs, farmers'
markets, flea markets, outdoor markets, parades and promotional events.
The following restrictions shall apply to the following public
assemblies:
A. Block parties. Block parties are organized for the purpose of stimulating
civic pride and must not be for private affairs, e.g., family reunions,
birthday parties, and weddings. The sale of food, goods or beverages
(alcoholic or otherwise) is expressly forbidden at a block party.
Block associations may apply for up to two block parties per year
and the hours, days, and months of operation for block parties shall
be limited to 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during
the months of May through October.
Any application for a public assembly which includes the sale
of food and beverages, if permitted, shall also be referred to the
Health Officer for approval and issuance of a certificate of health
inspection in addition to the public assembly permit. The applicant's
equipment and practices shall be subject to inspection at the time
of application and at periodic intervals thereafter. No public assembly
involving the sale of prepared food will be permitted without obtaining
permission from the Health Officer.