§ 13.36.030. Permit application.  


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  • A.

    Filing Application. An application for a parade or public assembly permit shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the permit official at least thirty days before the commencement of the event, but not more than one year in advance of the event.

    B.

    Late Application. Notwithstanding the preceding subsection, the permit official may consider an application that is filed less than thirty days before the commencement of the proposed event where the purpose of such event is a spontaneous response to a current event of interest to the city as a whole or where filed more than seven days but less than thirty days where other good and compelling causes are shown, and the short notice does not unreasonably hinder or prejudice the city in preparing for the event.

    C.

    Application Form.

    1.

    The application must contain the following:

    a.

    The name, address, and telephone number for the person in charge of the proposed event and the name of the organization with which that person is affiliated or on whose behalf the person is applying (collectively "applicant");

    b.

    The name, address, and telephone number for an individual who shall be designated as the responsible planner and on-site manager for the event;

    c.

    The date, time, place, and route of the proposed event, including the location and time that the event will begin to assemble and disband, and any requested roadway closings;

    d.

    The anticipated number of persons and vehicles, and the basis on which this estimate is made;

    e.

    A list of the number and type of animals that will be at the event;

    f.

    Such other information, attachments, and submissions that are requested on the application form as reasonably necessary for a fair determination as to whether the permit should be issued; and

    g.

    A notice to the applicant that if he will be due a refund from the city in an amount over twenty-five dollars, the refund will be automatically processed and sent to the applicant, but if the amount is twenty-five dollars or less, the applicant must submit a request to receive such refund within ninety days after the conclusion of the event before the refund will be processed and paid.

    2.

    If the event is designed to be held by, and on behalf of or for, any person other than the applicant, the applicant shall also file a communication in writing from the person proposing to hold the event authorizing the applicant to apply for the permit on his behalf.

    3.

    If the applicant desires to use amplification in connection with the event, the applicant shall so indicate on the application form and provide the information requested on the application form.

    4.

    The application must be signed and be accompanied by payment of a nonrefundable application fee in the amount of sixty dollars. Effective September 1, 2006, the application fee shall be in the amount set by the budget or other appropriate resolution of the city council, provided however, that is such fee is not contained in such a resolution as of September 1, 2006, the fee set herein in the amount of sixty dollars shall continue until such time as the fee is established in the budget or other appropriate resolution of the city council.

    5.

    Within two business days after the receipt of the application, the permit official may reject any application that does not contain an accurate and legible depiction of the route and require the applicant to resubmit a corrected application with an accurate and legible depiction of the route. The resubmission is subject to the application deadlines set forth in this section.

    6.

    Any person submitting a late application that is accepted pursuant to subsection B shall be charged an additional fee in the amount of sixty dollars.

    7.

    For any application submitted by the city for a city created event to be conducted by the city, the city manager or her designee is authorized to determine the appropriate funding sources to cover the city's costs for all services under this chapter and make any necessary budget transfers in lieu of payment of the fees set forth herein.

(Ord. 16987 § 1, 2008; Ord. 16317 § 4, 2006)