Section 12.28.010 Purpose.
A. The city is interested in and encourages support of community-sponsored events.
There are
many social, cultural and financial benefits that are the result of including special events in the
life of the community. Such benefits include general quality of life, economic growth, tourism,
recreation, recognition of fine arts, charitable aid and many others.
B. Regardless of the recognized importance of special events, it is necessary
that the city
establish ordinances, policies and procedures which will allow for the advance planning and
management of its personnel and financial resources and the public sidewalks, streets, and city-owned
other city properties. The city requires any organization, entity or applicant desiring to
use the streets, parks, public sidewalks, and rights-of-way to submit their application to the city
at least ten days in advance whenever possible in order to facilitate the ability of city employees
to, in advance, adequately plan, organize and assist in preparation for the event. (Ord. 214 (part),
2003; Ord. 131 (part), 1998: prior code § 5.02.010)
