As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
EVENTS
All organized public gatherings, except:
[Amended 11-7-2007 by Ord. No. 2530-07]
A.
Neighborhood block parties, which are governed
by Ord. No. 2370-06;
B.
Filming, which is governed by Chapter
125 of the Code of the Township of Maplewood;
C.
Unattended outdoor displays, which are governed
by Ord. No. 2376-06;
D.
Funeral processions by a licensed mortuary;
and
E.
Demonstrations, protests, picketing or rallies
(free-speech activity) that do not involve the use of vehicles, animals,
fireworks, pyrotechnics, structures or equipment (other than sound
equipment), provided that no fee or donation is charged or required
as a condition of participation in or attendance at such free-speech
activity, and further provided that the Township Police Administration
is notified at least two hours in advance of the commencement of the
free-speech activity.
NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES
A gathering of local neighborhood residents held without
charge and intended to be attended by local neighborhood residents
held not more than one time per year where the participants contribute
food and beverages and/or pay a small fee to cover the costs of same,
and which is held to foster neighborhood well being and comradery.
TOWNSHIP PROPERTY
Any and every public street, public building, highway, sidewalk,
square, public park or playground or any other public place within
the Township of Maplewood ("the Township") which is within the jurisdiction
and control of the Township.
Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Township
Clerk in denying or revoking a permit may appeal said decision to
the Township Administrator.
Each application for an event permit shall be
accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $25.