A.
Borough policy favors the conduct of neighborhood block parties consistent with public health and safety. Residents may conduct gatherings of this kind on the streets of the Borough subject to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in this chapter.
B.
The person or persons hosting the party must submit a timely application to the Borough Clerk on a form supplied by the Borough providing the following information: (a) their name(s) and address(es) and necessary contact information; (b) identification of the proposed location of the party and the street or part thereof asked to be closed; (c) the date of the party and any proposed rain date; (d) the times the party will begin and end; and (e) an estimate of the number of people expected to attend the party. The hosts may also be required to supplement this application with relevant additional information as may be required by the Pennington Borough Administrator or Police Department.
C.
The host or hosts of the party must own a residence bordering on the part of the street to be closed for the party. They must be reachable by telephone on the day of the party and be reachable and present on location during the party.
D.
The beginning and ending times for the party must be reasonable in keeping with the rights of neighborhood and area residents not participating in the party.
E.
The road closure on the dates and at the times indicated must be approved by the Pennington Borough Police Department and comply with its directives.
F.
Each property owner affected by the closure shall be notified in writing substantially in advance of the closure.
G.
There must be access for emergency vehicles at all times.
H.
All local noise ordinances must be observed.
I.
The application for the block party must receive final approval by the Pennington Borough Administrator.