13.44.080 Street event permit--Content and possession--Rules and regulations.
A. A street event permit shall contain the information given in the application and shall impose reasonable time, place, and manner conditions such that the street event will not pose a traffic or safety hazard or unreasonably interfere with fire or police protection services. The conditions imposed shall be in conformity with the requirements of this chapter and shall provide only for such modification of the application’s proposed street event as is necessary to achieve compliance with this chapter. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Maintain a 20-foot wide emergency access lane at all times.
2. Provide first aid stations and teams within the closed-off area to provide emergency medical aid to participants.
3. Provide barricades of the specified type to close off the involved areas or streets.
4. Provide sufficient signs and directional arrows as specified by the City to divert traffic and arrange for AC Transit and other public transit detours, subject to the approval of the traffic engineer.
5. Provide monitors for crowd control and security and establish liaison with the police department concerning the role of the monitors.
6. Distribute flyers throughout the surrounding areas in advance of the event, notifying the affected residents and business people of the street closure.
7. Clean all debris and litter from the street and sidewalk area within four hours after the conclusion of the event.
8. Obey all applicable local, state and federal laws, including but not limited to the requirement for a sound permit under Chapter 13.40 of the Berkeley Municipal Code. However, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Chapter 13.40, a permit issued under this Chapter may extend the hours for a sound amplification permit issued under Chapter 13.40 at a street event (a) for more than four hours, and (b) until 10:00 p.m.
9. If alcohol is to be served at the event, responsible beverage service practices shall be followed, and the applicant shall provide security adequate to maintain order, as determined by the Chief of Police.
B. City staff will assist applicants in meeting the conditions imposed by this section.
C. Applicants shall carry the permit during the street event and shall show it, upon demand, to any City employee.
D. Applicants may not limit the free distribution of literature at the street event by members of the public who have no formal or direct relationship with the applicant with respect to the presentation of the street event. (Ord. 7062-NS § 6 (part), 2008: Ord. 6871-NS § 3 (part), 2005: Ord. 6647-NS § 2, 2001)