[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the City
of Ventnor City 8-2-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-13; amended in its entirety 9-27-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-33. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A designated area within which the public streets shall be
closed for a neighborhood party.
A neighborhood block party, celebration or event, but shall
not include a garage sale, yard sale, bazaar, rummage sale or other
similar activity having the principal purpose as fund-raising for
an individual or organization, nor shall it include a political meeting
or rally, carnival or theatrical or musical performances such as rock
concerts or similar events.
A City street, highway or road.
A.Â
The Special Events Coordinator shall be authorized to issue a permit
for the temporary blocking of a street for the purpose of holding
a party or festival. At least 21 days before the commencement of such
party, an application for such permit shall be filed by a bona fide
resident of the street to be blocked, who is over the age of 18, and
such application shall contain at least the following information:
(1)Â
The name and address of the applicant.
(2)Â
The name of the street or streets and a description of the portions
thereof to be blocked.
(3)Â
The signature and approval of all residents on that block, who will
be present during the time street will be blocked.
(4)Â
A description of the specific party to be held.
(5)Â
The date and the hours thereof.
B.Â
The application may require such additional information as the Commission
shall prescribe by resolution.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee in the amount set forth in Chapter 114, Fee Schedule. The permit shall be granted by the Special Events Coordinator upon determining that the party is authorized. The permit shall be denied if the Special Events Coordinator. Fire Chief, or Police Chief find that blocking the street or portion thereof on the date requested in the application will unduly interfere with the flow of vehicular traffic or upon determining that the party is not authorized. The Special Events Coordinator shall advise the applicant, in writing, of the reason for denial of the application.
A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid only
for the date and the hours specified thereon, which shall not be before
9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m.
The applicant shall be responsible for removal of litter, debris,
and other materials from the street or portion thereof used for the
party which is attributable to or caused by the party. Failure to
clean area in full will result in the applicant being charged for
the cleanup or other fees that have been incurred. The determination
of cleanup will be made by the Ventnor City Police Department.
A street or portion thereof blocked off for a party shall not
be obstructed by obstacles which cannot be readily moved to allow
emergency and hazard vehicles to enter it in response to an emergency.
Removable barriers shall be placed at all locations of ingress and
egress of the blocked area at the cost of $10 per barricade to be
paid upon the submittal of application. Items and obstacles including
but not limited to grills, barbecues, furniture or games shall be
prohibited in the street.
No more than two permits shall be granted by the Special Events
Coordinator in any calendar year for the same block or blocks.
Two security officers must be provided at all times. Such officers
may be private or contracted with the City if deemed necessary by
the Chief of Police or designee.
The persons, organization, or association to whom the permit
is issued shall be liable for all losses, damages or injuries sustained
by any person, whether a participant or spectator at the block party
whether or not said losses, damages, or injuries arise by reason of
the negligence of the person, persons, or organization to whom such
permit shall have been issued. The Special Events Coordinator shall
require the applicant to enter into a hold-harmless agreement, which
agreement shall provide that the applicant shall agree to save and
hold the City harmless of and from any and all obligations and liabilities
which may arise from the temporary street closing which represents
the subject matter of the application. The applicant shall further
agree as part of these provisions to hold harmless the City and to
defend at his own cost and expense any claims or lawsuits instituted
by third parties, which obligations or liabilities might otherwise
exist or be asserted against the City. The Special Events Coordinator
shall further require that, prior to the issuance of a permit or commencement
of the temporary street closing, the applicant submit evidence of
liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000) covering damages to property
and injuries to members of the general public arising out of the temporary
street closing. The insurance must be submitted with application.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to a penalty of
not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 10
days, or both. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
