§ 38-333. Permit required.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for any person, group, or organization to conduct or participate in any special event, parade, or race on any street, sidewalk, or city-owned or leased public parking lot in the city, for which a permit has not been issued in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(b)

Exceptions. No permit shall be required for:

(1)

Any special event or parade consisting of no more than one hundred (100) persons and which takes place on any sidewalk or other public right-of-way that is not used for the movement of vehicular traffic;

(2)

Spontaneous events;

(3)

Any special event, parade, or race conducted entirely in a city park or on the streets and sidewalks therein, or in an area under the control of the department of parks, recreation, and tourism for a particular event or activity. The rules and regulations of the department of parks, recreation, and tourism shall govern such conduct;

(4)

Students going to and from school classes or participating in educational activities, provided that such conduct is under the immediate direction and supervision of school authorities;

(5)

The United States military forces, and the military forces of the state;

(6)

The police and fire departments of the state, city, and of any other locality rendering aid;

(7)

Any governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions or in the course of a ceremonial function; and

(8)

Wedding or funeral processions.

(c)

Notwithstanding the above exceptions, picketing before or about the residence or dwelling place of any individual is prohibited pursuant to section 28-32.

(Ord. No. 6846-12, § 1)

(Ord. No. 6846-12, § 1)