Chapter 13.44 PERMITS FOR STREET EVENTS AND BLOCK PARTIES*

Section 13.44.030 Block parties--standards for issuance of permit--City Manager authorized to issue regulations.

    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 and employees from any and all claims, damages, or suits that may arise or in any way be occasioned by the granting of a permit or the maintenance of the block party; and

    4.    The applicant agrees to clean all debris and litter from the street and sidewalk within four hours after the event.

    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. 6647-NS § 2, 2001)