Authorization. In accordance with the provisions of
this section, a street may be temporarily closed for a block party
to be conducted within an area not exceeding one block in the City
in areas which are residentially zoned and to which 51% or more of
the households fronting upon such area consent, which event is sponsored
solely by such owners, residents or tenants for their own enjoyment
and that of their guests, and is not for commercial or advertising
purposes or for profit. For purposes of this section, the consent
of one adult in each household shall be deemed the consent of the
household.
Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person
to participate in, organize or promote such a block party unless a
permit has first been obtained from the City Clerk.
Time for applying for permit. Application for a permit
shall be filed not less than 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled
date of the block party. Failure to file within such period is sufficient
grounds for denial of a permit.
Barricades. The City shall supply sufficient barricades
as the City deems necessary for the block party. Barricades shall
be delivered by the City prior to the block party and shall be picked
up by the City on the first work day after the party. Applicants shall
be responsible for placing the barricades prior to the commencement
of the party and shall remove them promptly at the conclusion of the
party. The applicant shall comply with any directives of the City
regarding the placement of barricades.
Litter collection. Applicants shall provide for the
collection and removal of all trash, garbage and litter caused by
or arising out of any block party.
Hold harmless. Applicants for block parties shall be
required to sign an agreement in a form acceptable to the City in
which they agree to indemnify the City of Onalaska, and its departments,
and hold the City and its departments, employees, and agents harmless
from any liability to any person resulting from any damage or injury
to property or any person which occurs in connection with the permitted
event proximately caused by any actions or inactions of the event's
organizer, their officers, employees, or agents, or any person under
their control insofar as permitted by law.
Sales not permitted. No food, beverages or items of
any kind may be sold at the block party, and no person shall be charged
a fee for attendance at the block party.
Conditions for issuance of permit. The City Clerk, after
consultation with the Chiefs of the Police and Fire Departments, may
impose such conditions as are deemed appropriate to reduce or minimize
the dangers and hazards to vehicular traffic, and the public health,
safety and welfare of the participants and the public.
The time and duration of the block party will not substantially interfere
with the ability of neighboring residents and property owners to the
peaceful enjoyment of their properties, and in no event shall the
party commence prior to 10:00 a.m. or end later than 10:00 p.m.
The concentration of persons at the block party and the closure of
the street will not unduly interfere with the provision of proper
police and fire protection and emergency services to the area involved
in the block party and surrounding areas.
Notice of issuance or denial of permit. Notice of the
issuance or denial of a permit shall be provided to the applicant
within five working days after receipt of the application. If a permit
is denied, the applicant shall be informed of the reason(s) for denial.
Revocation of permit. Any permit may be revoked in the
event of an emergency or other condition if the City Clerk determines
that the health, safety and welfare of the public requires such revocation.