[Adopted 2-1-1983 by L.L. No. 1-1983]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
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.
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.
No more than two permits shall be granted by
the Town Superintendent of Highways in any calendar year for the same
street.
