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Timestamp: 2019-04-24 22:26:41+00:00

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§ 65-3 Application to conduct block party.
§ 65-4 Standards for issuance of block party permits.
§ 65-5 Issuance of permit; conditions.
§ 65-6 Duties of permittee.
§ 65-7 Revocation of permit.
§ 65-8 Violations and penalties.
Employment of off-duty police officers — See Ch. 41, Art. III.
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 57.
Fireworks displays — See Ch. 110.
Litter — See Ch. 136.
Noise — See Ch. 142.
Lighting nuisances — See Ch. 144.
Peace and good order — See Ch. 153.
Permits — See Ch. 156.
Rubbish and garbage collection — See Ch. 167.
A neighborhood gathering, or organized party, of persons who reside on the portion of a residential street sought to be closed for said gathering or party.
Includes the block party contact person, the applicant of the permit, the persons indicated within § 65-3C(6) and participants.
No person or organization shall use any public street, sidewalk or public right-of-way for a block party in the Township without a permit.
A person seeking issuance of a block party permit shall file an application with the Township Clerk, together with an application fee of $20, on forms provided by the Township Clerk.
Filing period. An application for a block party permit shall be filed with the Township Clerk not less than 30 days before the date on which it is proposed to conduct the block party.
The name, address and telephone numbers (home phone number, work phone number and another supplemental number, such as a cell phone number) of the person requesting the block party permit. The person requesting the permit shall be deemed the contact person unless otherwise specified to the Township Clerk.
The name and address of any organization the applicant is representing.
The proposed date and time of the block party, including the times at which such block party will start and terminate, said termination being no later than 11:00 p.m.
The Township street where the block party is proposed, along with any cross streets.
The names, addresses, telephone numbers, blocks and lots of the property owners for each impacted property on the street or portion of the street where the block party is proposed.
Signatures of all of those property owners indicated in § 65-3C(5) above, said signatures indicating consent to the proposed block party, consent to the proposed street closure, and acknowledgment that all residents and their invitees shall adhere to all applicable laws, regulations and ordinances, including, but not limited to, noise ordinances, fireworks regulations, and ordinances prohibiting public consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Editor's Note: See Ch. 110, Fireworks Displays.
Editor's Note: See Ch. 57, Art. II, Consumption and Possession in Public Places.
The activities planned for said block party, the estimated number of persons participating and/or attending, and any large items, including but not limited to, dunk tanks, inflatable jumps, stages, and vehicles/trailers which will be parked or placed in the street.
Whether any music will be provided at the block party, either live or recorded.
The number, types and locations of all loudspeakers and amplifying devices to be used.
Whether the applicant is requesting additional automated trash cans from the Township.
Whether the applicant intends to hire off-duty police officers in accordance with Chapter 41, Article III, of the Stafford Township Code.
Upon submission of an application for a block party and acceptance of the appropriate fee, the Township Clerk shall request a certified list of property owners from the Tax Assessor for the area of the proposed block party. Said list shall be kept on file with the application. The Township Clerk shall review the application for completeness and forward said application to the Chief of Police and the Township Administrator for review in accordance with § 65-4.
Approval of the Chief of Police.
The conduct and location of the block party will not substantially interrupt or impede the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
The conduct of the block party will not be likely to result in damage to persons or property nor cause serious harm to the public.
The conduct of the block party will not interfere with the movement of fire-fighting equipment to such an extent that adequate fire protection cannot be provided to the Township.
Such other concerns deemed necessary in order to properly provide for traffic control, street and property maintenance and the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
If the Chief of Police determines that the criteria of § 65-4A(1) above are satisfied, he or she shall sign the application, indicating whether said application is approved and any special conditions required.
The Township Clerk shall forward a block party application to the Township Administrator for a determination as to the closing of streets. A block party permit shall be subject to the provisions and procedures provided herein for the closing of municipal streets. Any permit issuance shall be contingent upon the Township Administrator providing for the closing of the street or streets which are the subject of the block party application, to be determined in accordance with this section.
The Township street proposed to be closed is a cul-de-sac, dead-end or circular street.
The portion of the street proposed to be closed is a 1/2 mile or less in length and intersected by no more than two other streets.
The speed limit on the section of the street is 25 mph or less.
The street has no more than two lanes.
The street does not have an active bus stop.
The street must be reopened by 11:00 p.m.
Proper warning signs of such closing of any street, or portion thereof, must be posted during the time same is closed.
All applicants must provide a certificate of insurance specifically naming the Township of Stafford as an additional insured providing general liability, bodily injury and property damage coverage with minimum limits of liability not less than $1,000,000. If the applicant is an individual and the block party is not being held on behalf of any organization, the applicant may request a waiver of this requirement upon a showing to the Township Administrator of undue hardship.
The applicant shall agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Township, its agents, servants, representatives and employees, from and against all losses, damages, claims, liabilities and causes of action of every kind, or character and nature, as well as costs and fees, including reasonable attorneys' fees connected therewith, and the expense of investigation thereof, based upon or arising out of damages or injuries to third persons or their property caused by the acts, omissions or negligence of the applicant, anyone for whose acts the applicant may be liable, or any claims arising out of or in any manner relating to the activities permitted pursuant to this chapter to the extent permitted by law. The applicant shall give the Township prompt and reasonable notice of any such claims or actions.
Any applicant that is insured by the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund shall be exempt from the requirements listed in § 65-4C(1) and (2) above. If an organization other than the applicant will be using Township property in connection with participation in a particular event and no separate application is submitted by that organization, the organization must comply with the requirements listed in § 65-4C(1) and (2) above. If the additional organization(s) is also insured by the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund, then that organization shall also be exempt from the requirements listed in § 65-4C(1) and (2) above.
No block party permit shall be issued if, within the last calendar year prior to the date of the proposed block party, a block party permit has been issued for the same street or portion of the street which is the subject of the currently proposed block party.
No block party permit shall be issued if a block party permit has been previously issued for the same street or portion of the street which is the subject of the currently proposed block party, and said previously issued permit was revoked by the Township due to violations of this chapter or of any applicable ordinances, laws or regulations.
Block parties shall be authorized only upon Township-owned streets, and shall not be authorized upon any street which is owned and under the jurisdiction of Ocean County, the State of New Jersey or any public entity other than the Township of Stafford.
If all the requirements of this chapter for the issuance of a block party permit have been met satisfactorily, the Township Clerk shall issue a permit for a block party, subject to any conditions determined by the Township Administrator to be reasonably calculated to reduce or minimize dangers and hazards to vehicular or pedestrian traffic and the public health, safety and welfare, including, but not limited to, changes in time, duration or number of participants. Upon issuance of a block party permit, the Township Clerk shall forward a copy of said permit to the Township Administrator, the Chief of Police, the appropriate Fire Chief, and the Superintendent of Public Works.
Comply with all applicable laws and ordinances.
Be responsible for clean-up of any items, trash and garbage from the street which is the subject of the permit.
Require that the block party contact person or other person heading or leading such activity shall carry the block party permit upon his or her person during the conduct of the parade or block party.
Assure that any vendors utilized during the block party are properly licensed as required under any other ordinance or law.
The Township shall have the authority to revoke a block party permit issued hereunder upon the violation of any of the standards for issuance as set forth in this chapter or in the event of circumstances endangering public health, safety and welfare.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not more than $2,000, by imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days and/or by a term of community service not to exceed 90 days. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

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