A. 
A road closure is any action which renders one or more lanes of a street unusable to vehicular traffic.
B. 
All contractors, utilities, municipal and other agencies, and individuals performing work which will require a road closure(s) shall apply to the department of public works for a road closure permit.
(AR No. 81-48)
A. 
Anyone who will be performing work which will require a road closure(s) will provide to the department of public works a "road closure plan and schedule." (In the case of municipal contracts, this will be provided at the preconstruction conference following award.) This plan will include proposed barricade locations, signing, detours, etc. It will be forwarded to traffic engineering for review and will be coordinated with local residents as necessary. This is a planning document and does not relieve the applicant of the responsibility for applying for a road closure permit as required herein. Failure to provide a road closure plan may delay approval of a road closure permit.
B. 
For a proposed full closure of an arterial street, application shall be made, where possible, 14 days prior to closure time for the purpose of determining alternate routes and providing adequate information to the public. For any partial closure of an arterial street or any closure of a collector street, application shall be made at least four working days prior to the requested closure time. The provisions of this subsection may be waived by the director of public works for:
1. 
Municipal contracts under section R9.14.002.A above, wherein special provisions and/or general provisions may provide otherwise;
2. 
A partial closure of an arterial or collector street on weekends or holidays or when the hours of closure will be between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and not more than one lane of traffic will be closed or otherwise seriously affect traffic or local access.
C. 
Closure of residential streets and short-term closures of other streets for maintenance, manhole or vault access, etc., may frequently be arranged through verbal discussion with public works. Where possible, 48 hours' notice will be required for such closures, except in emergencies as set forth below.
D. 
Traffic control devices for road construction, maintenance operations, utility work and other street use shall be as specified in the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(AR No. 81-48)
A. 
When it is necessary to make emergency excavations to maintain underground facilities for the preservation of life or property, or when facilities block, obstruct or damage the street and create a danger or hazard to the traveling public, the owner of such facilities may take such measures as are required to protect the health and safety of the traveling public, including the closing and blockading of the street. As soon as reasonable to do so, the owner shall inform the municipal police department and the department of public works of the location, type and extent of the emergency, and shall secure the required closure permit within four hours or on the next working day.
B. 
The police chief or fire chief may authorize the temporary closure of any street when emergency conditions pose an immediate danger to the public or public safety personnel. This type of closure is exempt from all permit and notice procedures outlined above. The police chief or fire chief will notify the department of public works when the closure blocks an arterial or collector route or of any closure that will last longer than four hours.
(AR No. 81-48)
A. 
[Definitions.] In this section, the following definitions shall apply:
"Activity sponsor"
means the person(s) or organization responsible for all aspects of and liability for planning and carrying out the special activity.
"Public right-of-way"
means land reserved, used, or to be used for a public street, alley, or walkway.
"Special activity"
means a preplanned activity sponsored by an individual or organization, proposed to be conducted in or having a direct effect upon the municipality's public right-of-way, for the purpose(s) of entertainment, celebration, recreation, competition, amusement, cultural recognition, demonstration, or similar activities. Such activities include, but are not limited to: Parades, processions, walk-a-thons, bike-a-thons, foot races, bike races, motorized races, dog races, block parties, street fairs, street dances, and similar activities. A special activity also includes a preplanned or regularly scheduled activity for which vehicle ingress/egress control is to be conducted in or will have a direct effect upon the municipality's public right-of-way.
B. 
Application for right-of-way special activity permit.
1. 
Activity sponsors shall apply for a right-of-way special activity permit not less than 30 days prior to date of the proposed activity. The time limitation may be waived by the mayor, provided the applicant can show that the proposed activity did not reasonably allow the applicant sufficient time to file within the limitation or for other good cause.
2. 
Permit applications will be made to the traffic engineer.
C. 
Permit application contents. Permit applications shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. 
Name, address, and telephone number of the sponsor(s) proposing the special activity;
2. 
If the special activity is proposed to be conducted for or on behalf of an organization: name, address, and telephone number of the organization and the authorized head(s) of the organization;
3. 
Name, address, and telephone number of the person who will be responsible for the conduct of participants during the activity;
4. 
Description of activity to be conducted;
5. 
Date the activity is to be conducted;
6. 
Starting and finishing times of the activity;
7. 
Approximate number of participants and ages, types of vehicles, and/or animals to be used;
8. 
Route requested to be traveled, including the starting and termination points;
9. 
Requested assembly areas for the activity;
10. 
Map or drawing of the proposed route/location, showing all streets to be blocked;
11. 
Security plans; and
12. 
Fees in accordance with subsection L.
D. 
Application review.
1. 
The traffic engineer or designee shall coordinate the application review process with appropriate municipal and state agencies.
2. 
For those special activities requiring road closures and/or having a potential negative impact on access to businesses, the permit application shall also be coordinated with the mayor's office.
3. 
For those special activities which may also require other permits (noise, food service, etc.), the activity sponsor shall be directed to the appropriate department for application and processing. If the activities are to be conducted within the public right-of-way, all other required permits shall be secured prior to the issuance of the right-of-way special activity permit.
4. 
The traffic engineer or designee shall complete the coordinated permit review process within ten working days after receipt of a complete application.
E. 
General provisions and requirements for issuance of permit. The right-of-way special activity permit may be issued by the municipality after a review of the application and other information, to include the following provisions and requirements:
1. 
The conduct of the special activity shall not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of traffic contiguous to the activity route/location, or damage or interfere with the operation of or access to any public utility within the right-of-way.
2. 
The conduct of the special activity shall not unduly interfere with fire, police, and emergency medical response to areas contiguous to the activity route/location.
3. 
The conduct of the special activity shall not have a substantial negative effect on access to businesses and/or residences located within or contiguous to the activity route/location.
4. 
The conduct of the special activity shall not require the diversion of on-duty police officers to properly police the activity, thereby preventing normal police protection to the city.
5. 
The proposed special activity shall not conflict with any other special activity approved or in the process of being approved, or is so close in time and place that undue confusion and congestion would result.
6. 
Special activities shall generally not be allowed on streets in the central business district between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. More flexibility may be granted on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. During the summer months, due to increased traffic congestion, use of downtown streets after 6:00 p.m. for special activities will be carefully reviewed.
7. 
Municipal staff, equipment and/or funds shall not be used to support a special activity. Exceptions:
a. 
Community events budgeted for in the annual municipal budget (non-departmental funds or community promotion IGC's).
b. 
Other special activities sponsored or co-sponsored by the municipality, as approved by the Mayor.
c. 
Municipal equipment rented by the activity sponsor from parks and recreation. Note: The rental cost may also include municipal staff to handle/operate the equipment.
d. 
Municipal police officers required by the police chief after review of the special activity permit application. During the permit review process, the police chief shall determine if the special activity requires the presence of Anchorage Police Officer(s) for traffic control, crowd control or other security purposes. In making the determination, consideration shall be given, but not be limited, to the factors enumerated in Anchorage Municipal Code section 9.06.115.
i. 
If Anchorage Police Officer presence at the special activity is determined to be required, the activity sponsor shall be responsible for the cost of services per AMC section 9.06.115.
ii. 
If Anchorage Police Officer presence is determined not to be required, the activity sponsor may still be instructed by the police department or traffic engineering to provide adequate security, to include specifying the number of security personnel, locations, and supervision. The activity sponsor can provide this security by: (1) using volunteers; (2) using private security officers; or (3) specifically requesting the services of off-duty police officers, and paying for the cost of services per AMC section 9.06.115. If volunteer or private security is used, the authority of private or volunteer security persons to conduct traffic control will be limited to the restrictions contained in the traffic control plan.
8. 
The activity sponsor will be responsible for securing all required permits for the activity.
9. 
If vehicular traffic will be affected by the special activity, the activity sponsor will be responsible for providing a traffic control plan prepared by trained persons certified by either the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) at the supervisory level. The traffic control plan will include where proposed private/volunteer security are to be used.
10. 
The activity sponsor will be responsible for providing required signage and traffic control devices/barricades, and removing all signs and traffic control devices/barricades immediately upon completion of the activity.
11. 
The activity sponsor will be responsible for litter clean-up upon completion of the activity.
12. 
The activity sponsor may be required to provide proof of insurance for the special activity, with the "Municipality of Anchorage" named as an "Additional Insured" on the insurance certificate. The risk division may determine the required type and amount of insurance.
13. 
For complete street closures, the activity sponsor shall publish an advertisement as directed by the traffic engineer for a minimum of one day in advance of the special activity and daily for the duration of the activity. The advertisement will include the special activity's name, a map showing the street closure(s), effective date(s), and the sponsor's telephone number for the public to access information. Prior to the activity, the activity sponsor shall also make a good faith effort to notify and coordinate with all businesses whose access may be negatively impacted by the road closure.
F. 
Application approval/disapproval. After reviewing the permit application, each coordinating agency will indicate "approval" and any specific terms and conditions, or "disapproval" with the reason(s) for the denial. The municipal traffic engineer or designee will notify the activity sponsor of the final decision.
G. 
Appeal procedure. Any applicant for a right-of-way special activity permit, who is aggrieved, will have the right to appeal the denial of the permit in writing to the mayor. The mayor shall act upon the appeal within seven working days after receipt.
H. 
Sponsor responsibility. The activity sponsor will comply with all terms and conditions of the right-of-way special activity permit and with all applicable laws and ordinances. The activity sponsor, chairperson, or other person leading the special activity will physically carry the permit (and any other required permits) with the person during the conduct of the activity.
I. 
Municipal oversight. The traffic engineer or designee shall inspect the special activity to ensure that all terms and conditions of the right-of-way special activity permit are being adhered to.
J. 
Permit revocation. If the sponsor does not adhere to permit terms, and conditions, and applicable laws and ordinances, the right-of-way special activity permit may be revoked.
K. 
Hold harmless. Activity sponsors shall agree, as a condition to obtaining the permit, to hold the Municipality of Anchorage and its departments and employees harmless from any and all liability in any and all matters concerning the special activity.
L. 
Fees. The activity sponsor shall submit the fees below with the application. The fees herein do not include any fees for other permits that may be required such as noise permits, food permits, parks and recreation permits, fire, police or other department permits. The fees for a right-of-way special activity permit pursuant to this chapter is as follows:
Number of Participants
Fee
1—25
$65.00
26—99
$90.00
100—249
$190.00
250—749
$290.00
750—999
$440.00
1,000 or more
$640.00
(AO No. 2010-81(S-1), § 49, 12-7-2010, eff. 1-1-2011; AO No. 2011-113(S), § 174, 11-22-2011, eff. 12-22-2011)