[Adopted 2-1-1983 by L.L. No. 1-1983]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PARTY
A neighborhood block party, celebration or event as provided in Town Law § 64, Subdivision 10-b, but shall not include a garage sale, yard sale, bazaar, rummage sale, theatrical or musical performances or other similar activity having the principal purpose as fund-raising for an individual or an organization, nor shall it include a political meeting or rally, carnival, rock concert or similar event.
STREET
A Town street, highway or road.
The Town Superintendent of Highways of the Town of Niskayuna shall be authorized to issue a permit for the temporary blocking of a street for the purpose of holding a party. An application for such permit shall be filed with the Town Clerk at least 14 days before the commencement of such party. Such application shall contain at least the following information: the name and address of the applicant, the name of the street or streets and a description of the portions thereof to be blocked, a description of the specific party to be held and the date and the hours thereof. The application may require such additional information as the Town Board shall prescribe by resolution.
The application shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution by the Town Board, which shall not be refundable in the event that the permit is denied.
A. 
The permit shall be granted by the Town Superintendent of Highways upon determining that the party is authorized by Town Law § 64, Subdivision 10-b, and this chapter.
B. 
The permit shall be denied if the Town Superintendent of Highways finds that blocking the street or portion thereof on the date requested in the application will unduly interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic or upon determining that the party is not authorized under Town Law, § 64, Subdivision 10-b, and this chapter. The Town Superintendent of Highways shall advise the applicant in writing of the reason for denial of the application.
A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only for the date and the hours specified thereon, which shall not be before 11:00 a.m. or after 8:00 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.
A street or portion thereof blocked off for a party shall not be obstructed by obstacles which cannot be readily moved to allow emergency and hazard vehicles to enter it in response to an emergency.