Title
Amending Chapter 366 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code to require recycling at all community festivals.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1
Chapter 366 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 366.01. Permits, exceptions and special options.
(a) Permit required. No person or organization shall use any public street, sidewalk or alley for a block party or community festivals in the city without a permit.
(b) Exception to fee, insurance and indemnity requirements. Because the policy of the city is to encourage the holding of small block parties that do not adversely impact traffic, parking and public safety, the provisions of sections 366.03, 366.04(a), 366.04(c) and 366.04(d) shall not apply to block parties or community festivals that meet the following characteristics:
(1) No food or beverages are sold to the public;
(2) The street, sidewalk or alley involved is totally residential in nature and does not cover an area greater than one (1) city block in length (two (2) block faces constitute one (1) block in length) and does not encompass an intersection;
(3) The event is held between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and sunset; and
(4) Application for a permit is made at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event; provided, however, that the time limit may be waived by the chief of police in his or her discretion upon a determination of hardship to the applicant and no adverse effect on public health, safety or welfare.
(c) Special option for city parks. A person or organization authorized by the department of parks and recreation to use city park property need not apply for a permit, as described herein, so long as the block party or community festivals will occur wholly on park property (excluding parkways adjacent to public streets), and the number of people expected to attend is five thousand (5,000) or less. Nothing herein is intended to prohibit such a person or organization ...
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