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A. Local streets not exceeding one City block or one intersection may be temporarily closed for block parties provided that the following requirements are met:

1. At least two-thirds of the area abutting the street or intersection to be closed is residentially zoned and the purpose of the block party is consistent with residential zoning regulations;

2. A valid permit has been obtained from the City Manager;

3. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Berkeley, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all claims, damages, or suits that may arise or in any way be occasioned by the willful or negligent acts or omissions of the applicant or the applicant’s agents; and

4. The applicant agrees to clean all debris and litter from the street and sidewalk within four hours after the event. If the applicant violates the clean up requirement, the City may choose to undertake the clean up and bill the applicant for the cost of the clean up.

B. The City Manager is authorized to issue administrative guidelines to further the purposes of this section, as well as to establish a non-refundable permit application fee. (Ord. 7062-NS § 3 (part), 2008: Ord. 6647-NS § 2, 2001)