The Council of the City of Santa Rosa finds that the existence
in the City of street performers provides a public amenity that enhances
the character of the City and seeks to encourage such performances
to the extent that they do not interfere with the reasonable expectations
of residents to the enjoyment of peace and quiet in their homes or
to the ability of businesses to conduct their businesses uninterrupted.
This section seeks to balance the interests of the performers with
those of the residents and businesses of the City.
The City Council designates the Recreation, Parks and Community
Services Department to be the agent of the City primarily charged
with the responsibility of supervising the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 3956 § 1, 2010)
"Perform"
includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:
acting, singing, playing musical instruments, pantomime, juggling,
magic, dancing, reading, puppetry and reciting. Perform shall not
include the production of items for sale.
"Performer"
means a person who has obtained a permit pursuant to this
chapter.
"Public areas"
mean public sidewalks, parks, and other Downtown Santa Rosa
pedestrian areas.
(Ord. 3956 § 1, 2010)
No performer who intends to receive, or who actually receives, any monetary contributions, donations or anything of value from the public in exchange for or as a tip for the performance, or who intends to place any structure, chair, stool, table, or other physical object in a public area, may perform in a public area without a permit issued pursuant to Section
6-50.060 of this chapter.
(Ord. 3956 § 1, 2010)
A performer shall allow inspection of the permit and photo ID
by any Santa Rosa Police Officer or staff person of the Recreation,
Parks and Community Services Department on request.
(Ord. 3956 § 1, 2010)
Any person whose application for a permit is denied, or whose permit is revoked after appeal to the Director of Parks and Recreation, may appeal to the City Council within 15 days from the date of the mailing of notice of such denial or revocation in accordance with Section
1-20.010 of this code. The City Council's decision after such hearing shall be final and conclusive.
(Ord. 3956 § 1, 2010)