[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mamaroneck 4-27-1998 by L.L. No. 3-1998, effective 5-1-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Littering — See Ch. 238.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 296.
Fees — See Ch. A347.
[Amended 11-13-2023 by L.L. No. 19-2023, effective 11-27-2023]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BLOCK PARTY
A neighborhood block party, celebration, or other similar event that takes place in a designated area within which the public streets are closed, but not for a garage sale, yard sale, rummage sale or other similar activity.
SPECIAL EVENT
An organized gathering other than a block party that takes place in a park or a certain area of a park, public street, or place.
STREET
A village street, highway or road.
[Amended 9-12-2023 by L.L. No. 15-2023, effective 9-21-2023]
A. 
It is a violation of this chapter to organize or sponsor a block party or special event without a permit from the Village Manager.
B. 
The Village Manager is authorized to issue a permit for the use of a park, or a certain area of a park, a public street or other public place or for the temporary blocking of a street for the purpose of holding a special event or block party.
C. 
An application for a permit for a block party or special event must be filed with the Village Manager at least 30 days in advance.
D. 
An application for a permit for a block party must be filed by a bona fide resident of the street to be blocked.
E. 
An applicant for a permit for a block party or special event must be at least 18 years old. If alcohol will be served at the event, the applicant must be at least 21 years old.
F. 
The application must contain the following information:
(1) 
The name and address of the applicant, the name and telephone number of a contact person, and name and telephone number of a contact person who will be on site for the duration of the event.
(2) 
The name of the street, streets, park or other public space and a description of the portions to be blocked.
(3) 
A description of the specific party to be held.
(4) 
The date and the hours for which the permit is desired.
(5) 
The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or association sponsoring the activity, if any.
(6) 
An estimate of the anticipated attendance.
(7) 
The anticipated charges or fees to persons attending, if any.
(8) 
Any other information which the Village Manager deems reasonably necessary to make a fair determination as to whether a permit should be issued.
G. 
The application may require such additional information as the Village Board shall prescribe by resolution.
[Amended 9-12-2023 by L.L. No. 15-2023, effective 9-21-2023; 3-10-2025 by L.L. No. 5-2025, eff. 3-19-2025]
A. 
The application shall be accompanied by a fee, if applicable, as set forth in Chapter A347, Fees.
B. 
The Village Manager must grant the permit if the Village Manager concludes that:
(1) 
The proposed activity and use will not unduly interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic;
(2) 
The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the enjoyment of the park or the area by members of the public not participating in the activity or use;
(3) 
The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, safety, welfare, and recreation;
(4) 
The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably restrict, obstruct, interfere with or impede pedestrian right-of-way, a vehicle's right-of-way, or ingress or egress from the requested or abutting property; and
(5) 
The proposed activities or uses that are reasonably anticipated will not cause violence, crime, disorderly conduct, or a nuisance.
C. 
The Village Manager is authorized to grant the permit subject to reasonable requirements and conditions that must be satisfied by the applicant, including payment of the cost of public safety coverage and traffic control fees, and may revoke the permit if the requirements and conditions are not satisfied.
D. 
If the permit is denied, the Village Manager must advise the applicant, in writing, of the reason for denial of the application and the Village Treasurer must refund the fee.
A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only for the date and the hours specified thereon, which shall not be before 8:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m.
The applicant shall be responsible for 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.
The persons, organization or association to whom the permit is issued shall be liable for all losses, damages or injuries sustained by any person, whether a participant or spectator at the block party or recreational event, whether or not said losses, damages or injuries arise by reason of the negligence of the person, persons or organization to whom such permit shall have been issued. The Village Manager shall require the applicant to enter into a hold-harmless agreement, which agreement shall provide that the applicant shall agree to save and hold the village harmless of and from any and all obligations and liabilities which may arise from the temporary street closing which represents the subject matter of the application. The applicant shall further agree as part of these provisions to hold harmless the village and to defend at his own cost and expense any claims or lawsuits instituted by third parties, which obligations or liabilities might otherwise exist or be asserted against the village. The Village Manager shall further have the option to require that, prior to the issuance of a permit or commencement of the temporary street closing for commercial advertising purposes or profit, the applicant submit evidence of liability insurance covering damages to property and injuries to members of the general public arising out of the temporary street closing in such amounts as may be determined by the Village Manager.
[Amended 9-12-2023 by L.L. No. 15-2023, effective 9-21-2023]
Any person, firm or corporation that violates any provision of this chapter is, upon conviction, subject to a penalty of not more than $250, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each day's continued violation is a separate offense. The appropriate authorities will diligently enforce the provisions of this chapter and are authorized to eject from the park or area any person or persons acting in violation of this chapter.