[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Verona 1-23-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-04. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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Application. Residents may obtain an application from the Municipal Clerk for the temporary closing of a street for the purpose of a community function such as a block party or neighborhood festival. Completed applications shall be submitted no less than 14 calendar days before the commencement of such party. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount set by ordinance and located in Chapter A565, Fees. Applications shall not be accepted that are not submitted 14 calendar days or more before the party.
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The Municipal Clerk shall issue or deny the permit within seven calendar days of receipt of the completed.
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The permit shall be granted by the Municipal Clerk unless the application is incomplete, it is determined that the applicant has violated this chapter in the last 24 months, or that blocking the street or portion thereof on the date requested in the application will unduly interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic, or the Police Chief determines that the application should be denied for public safety reasons. In the event the application is denied, the Municipal Clerk shall advise the applicant, in writing, of the reason for the denial of the application and return the application fee.
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The applicant must have a plan to control event parking. Parking must not create a hazard near the block party site.
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A street or portion thereof closed off to regular vehicle traffic for a party shall not be obstructed by obstacles which block access to emergency vehicles required to enter the street during the party in response to an emergency. No motor vehicles, inflatable children's rides (bounce houses, slides, etc.), tents, canopies, tables, chairs, furniture, banners, stages and/or fixed barriers or any other items may be placed in the street that would block access to, or prohibit the immediate passage of, emergency vehicles.
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A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only for the date and the hours specified thereon, which shall not be before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
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The applicant(s) shall be responsible for the 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. Failure to do so shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1, Article II, General Penalty, of the Township Code.