A. Public Pedestrian Areas. In public pedestrian areas, the maximum depth of space for any Outdoor Café area shall be up to half the distance of the public pedestrian area minus five (5) feet, as measured perpendicular from the building wall to which the Outdoor Café is immediately abutting to the edge of the public pedestrian area.

B. Sidewalks. On sidewalks, the maximum depth of space shall be the entire width of the sidewalk, minus five (5) feet, as measured perpendicular from the building wall to which the Outdoor Café is immediately abutting to (a) the edge of the sidewalk or (b) any permanent obstruction including, but not limited to, trees, planters, fire hydrants, parking meters, and/or utility boxes, whichever is closest to the Outdoor Café.

A. Site Plan Review Fee. The site plan review fee shall be established from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). The site plan review fee shall be paid together with an Outdoor Café Permit application, and shall be nonrefundable, regardless of the site plan review determination. As described in § 327-2.K, approved Outdoor Café Permits may be renewed on an annual basis for up to four (4) additional calendar years, without obtaining additional site plan reviews, provided that the Outdoor Café as described in the original permit remains unchanged. No site plan review fee shall be required during each annual renewal, provided that no additional site plan review is required during this four (4) year period.

B. Annual Rental Fee. The annual rental fee shall be based on the total square footage of the public property utilized, and shall be established from time to time by Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). The annual rental shall be paid upon issuance of an Outdoor Café Permit fee and is nonrefundable. Should the applicant wish to renew the Outdoor Café Permit, the annual rental fee shall be paid upon each annual renewal.

C. Security Deposit. The security deposit shall be established from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). The security deposit shall be paid upon issuance of an Outdoor Café Permit. In the event that the City must provide services for the cleaning, maintenance, and/or repair of the area rented by the permit holder, the cost of such services shall be billed to the permit holder. Should the permit holder fail to submit payment for such services, the total cost shall be deducted from the security deposit. Any remaining portion of the security deposit shall be returned to the permit applicant within thirty (30) days of expiration of the Outdoor Café Permit, or within thirty (30) days of the Office of Economic Development's or their designee's receipt in writing that the permit applicant no longer wishes to operate an Outdoor Café.

A. Applicant name, mailing address, telephone number(s), and email address.

B. Business name, physical address, telephone number(s), and email address.

C. Business hours of operation.

D. Proposed Outdoor Café hours of operation.

E. Proposed site plan, as described in § 327-2.J.

F. All appropriate permits issued by the Broome County Department of Health.

G. Payment of the site plan review fee, See The Current Fee Schedule.

A. Certificate of Approval from the Planning Department and/or CAUD.

B. Proof of general liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), proof of property damage insurance in an amount not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and, should the applicant intend to sell alcohol in the Outdoor Café area, proof of liquor liability insurance coverage in the amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000). An endorsement naming the City of Binghamton as an additional insured on a primary non-contributory basis, and such other endorsements as may be required by the Corporation Counsel.

C. Payment of the security deposit and annual rental fee, See The Current Fee Schedule.

D. If the applicant intends to serve alcohol in the Outdoor Café area, the applicant must receive approval from the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”). Upon receipt of items 1, 2, and 3 above, the Economic Development Office or their designee will provide the applicant with a notice of receipt of the municipal notice or waiver thereof and written authorization providing permission to use the municipal property. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to request evidence of the applicants submittal to the NYSLA at any time during the Outdoor Café Season.

E. Upon compliance with the above conditions, the Director of Economic Development Office or their designee will issue an Outdoor Café Permit. If the application is denied, the Director of Economic Development Office or their designee will advise the applicant of its right to appeal. If the applicant does not appeal, the Director of Economic Development Office or their designee will reimburse the security deposit and annual rental fee to the applicant.

1. The shape and dimensions of the area in question.

2. The location and size of all buildings or structures within twenty-five (25) feet of the area in question.

3. The location and type of any screening, barriers, and/or landscaping. Outdoor Cafes shall be demarcated on all sides not immediately abutting the building wall by barriers, and such Site Plan shall delineate the Outdoor Café’s egress for safety evacuation.

4. Type of furniture and its arrangement, materials and colors used. With the exception of table umbrellas or existing awnings, Outdoor Cafes shall be open to the sky.

5. Character of surroundings and harmony of the Outdoor Café layout to these surroundings.

6. Photographs of proposed café area.

A. The permit holder shall maintain responsibility for the Outdoor Café and provide sufficient personnel for the proper supervision and operation of the Café, and shall be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and/or repair of said Outdoor Café area.

B. If the security deposit is exhausted due to expenses incurred by the City for the cleaning, maintenance, and/or repair of the Outdoor Café area, the Director of Economic Development or their designee may require the permit holder to provide an additional security deposit in an amount which may exceed the original security deposit. The permit holder will remain liable and shall reimburse the City for any and all damages or injury to any City property that may arise from the operation of the Outdoor Café.

C. The permit holder shall hold harmless and indemnify the City form any and all claims, actions, damages, or liability arising from the operation of the Outdoor Café of every name and nature which may arise or be incurred by the City as a consequence of the giving of such permission, or as the result of the conduct of such Outdoor Café patrons, or as a result of the cleaning of rubbish, debris, stains, and/or residue resulting from said Outdoor Café.

D. The permit holder shall comply with all regulations set forth by the Police Department, Fire Bureau, or other public safety personnel as they pertain to the conduct of the patrons of said Outdoor Café.

E. All approved barriers and furniture may remain in the designated Outdoor Café area during the permitted months of operation. Upon expiration of the Outdoor Café Permit, all barriers and furniture must be removed, and the space must be made open and available for public use.

F. Outdoor Café Permits are non-transferrable.

G. Permit Holder shall not be allowed access to or use of City electricity, electrical equipment, and/or water service in connection with the operation of an Outdoor Café.

H. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that the business and its patrons adhere to all noise and public conduct regulations outlined in the Code of the City of Binghamton.

I. The City shall not be responsible for the theft, loss, or damage to any furniture or other Outdoor Café property.

J. No loudspeakers, public-address system, or similar amplification device shall be used, nor shall any live music be played within any Outdoor Café area without the permit holder having first obtained a Noise Permit from the City, as outlined in § 292-9.

K. Please be aware of Section § 327-2.L: Permit Modification, Revocations, and Inspections.

A. Applicant name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

B. The dimensions of the proposed banner. No banner shall exceed the dimensions outlined in § 327-6.

C. A copy of the words or designs to be place upon said banner.

D. Preferred banner display location. Banner display locations shall be granted on a first-come first-served basis; however, banner applicants in good standing with the City shall have the right of first refusal of the location and dates from which they had a banner the year prior. The City reserves the right to modify the banner display location based upon availability.

E. The requested dates during which the banner shall be displayed. Banners may be hung in one (1) week increments, and may be displayed for no more than three (3) weeks in total. Requested banner display dates shall be grant on a first-come first-served basis. The City reserves the right to modify the banner display dates based upon availability.

F. The date on which the banner will be delivered to the City of Binghamton.

G. The Banner Permit fee, as outlined in § 327-8.

A. Applications for Banner Permits must be submitted at least thirty-five (35) calendar days prior to the event, not including the date of submission.

B. Applications submitted less than thirty-five (35) calendar days but not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event shall be subject to late fees as shall be set from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). In the case of late submissions, late fees shall be applied to each day which is less than thirty-five (35) calendar days prior to the event.

C. Applications received less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event shall be rejected.

D. The submission requirements and deadlines described herein are based upon the submission of a complete application. Incomplete applications shall be rejected. The resubmission of a permit application shall not allow for the modification or suspension of submission deadlines.

A. Rejections.

B. Modifications. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to modify a Banner Permit and/or its requirements should it become necessary or proper to do so in the interest of public health and/or safety, to preserve the quality of life of other City of Binghamton residents, or if the proposed event conflicts with a previously scheduled event.

C. Denials. A Banner Permit application may be denied if the City determines that the issuance of a permit would cause public health and/or safety concerns, if the proposed banner location or display dates conflict with a previously approved banner, or if the Applicant fails to comply with the regulations described herein.

D. Revocations. The City may revoke a Banner Permit for any violation of this section, the Code of the City of Binghamton and/or other regulatory guidelines as established by Broome County or New York State.

E. Any notice can be e-mailed to the Banner Permit Applicant.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person or organization, within the City of Binghamton, to engage in any event or activity which would demand reserved use of City property without first having obtained an Event Permit.

B. The issuance of an Event Permit may allow for the exclusive and reserved use of a designated area or portion of City property, including streets, parks and other public property, excluding carousels and pools, for concerts, festivals, weddings, processions, races, parades, protests, marches, block parties, fundraisers, sales, camping and/or other social gatherings. This section includes, but is not limited to, those activities which would allow the following:

A. Those activities which fall under the regulation of Peddlers, Charitable Solicitors, or stationary food vendor operations, as defined by Chapter 307 of the Code of the City of Binghamton.

B. Those activities which fall under the regulation of Outdoor Café Permits, as defined by Chapter 327 of the Code of the City of Binghamton.

C. Those activities which fall under the regulation of Street Work Permits, as defined by Chapter 355 of the Code of the City of Binghamton.

D. Those activities which fall under the regulation of Banner Permits, as defined by Chapter 327 of the Code of the City of Binghamton.

E. Those activities which fall under the regulation of Permanent Resolution 12-28, entitled “A Resolution approving the issuance of permits for use of City water in community greenspaces”, adopted on April 18, 2012.

F. Those activities which fall under the regulation of Block Party Permits, as defined by Chapter 327 of the Code of the City of Binghamton.

G. Normal park activities, constituting a normal, ordinary use of City parks and/or other public spaces. Such activities include group picnics, social gatherings, recreation, and those activities which do not demand exclusive and reserved use of City property, but which instead occur on a “first-come first-served” basis. Camping shall not constitute a normal park activity, and is specifically prohibited in public spaces without first having obtained an Event Permit. In all cases, the City of Binghamton maintains the right to utilize such spaces for scheduled activities and events.

A. Applicant name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

B. Name of sponsoring organization, if any, along with the name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address of a contact person within the sponsoring organization.

C. Name(s) of On-Site Event Manager(s), and emergency telephone number(s).

D. A description of the event.

E. Website address of the event, if available.

F. Date(s) and time(s) of the proposed event, including times at which set up prior to and clean up after the event will take place. The Event Permit Applicant must indicate whether or not rain dates and times are requested for the event. Rain dates and times shall be granted subject to availability.

G. Location of the proposed event, specifying the designated area or portion of City property to be utilized.

H. Estimated number of event participants. Special conditions may apply based upon the number of estimated event participants, as described in § 327-22.

I. Description of all items to be placed upon City property and/or used during the event, such as platforms, stages, tents, tables, chairs, grandstands, cooking apparatuses, electrical equipment, sounds systems and/or amplification devices.

J. Indicate whether or not individuals will be cooking during the event, and/or selling food. If cooking and/or the sale of food will take place during the event, the Event Permit Applicant must comply with all regulations as set forth in § 327-16.

K. Indicate whether or not access to City electricity and/or water service is requested. If access to City electricity is requested, the Event Permit Applicant must include an outline of all items which require use of City electricity, along with the power requirements of each item. If access to City water service is requested, the Event Permit Applicant must include a description indicating in what capacity the water will be utilized. Access to City electricity and/or water service may or may not be available. Additional fees may apply if access to City electricity and/or water service is provided, in accordance with § 327-20.

L. Indicate whether or not the Event Permit Applicant intends to allow vendors to operate in the requested area during the event.

M. Indicate whether or not access to public restrooms is requested for the event. Access to public restrooms outside of normal operating hours shall be determined the Director of Parks and Recreation.

N. All required fees, as outlined in § 327-20, must be submitted at the time of permit application.

A. If cooking will occur during the event, the Event Permit Applicant must include a description of all cooking apparatuses to be used in the Event Permit application. The Event Permit Applicant is responsible for obtaining all necessary Operating Permits, as may be required by the Fire Bureau. In addition, the Event Permit Applicant is responsible for ensuring that all proper safety measures as may be required by the Fire Bureau, such as the provision of fire extinguishers at all cooking apparatus locations, are observed.

B. If the sale of food will occur during the event, the Event Permit Applicant is responsible for ensuring that all necessary certificates from the Broome County Department of Health have been obtained prior to the event.

A. All Event Permit applications must be accompanied by proof of general liability insurance coverage in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) and property damage insurance in an amount not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). If the Event Permit Applicant intends to sell alcohol during the event, the application must also be accompanied by proof of liquor liability insurance coverage in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000).

B. Workers Compensation Insurance. If the Event Permit Applicant or sponsoring organization has paid employees, the Event Permit Applicant must provide proof of workers compensation insurance coverage.

C. The Event Permit Applicant shall hold harmless and indemnify the City from any and all claims, actions, damages or liability arising from the permitted event of every name and nature which may arise or be incurred by the City as a consequence of giving such permission for the exclusive and reserved use of City property, or as a result of the conduct of event participants, or as a result of the cleaning of rubbish and/or debris from the area in which the event is held.

D. An application for a protest or march where first amendment issues are presented may be eligible for a waiver of some or all of the insurance requirements based on the Applicant’s ability to obtain insurance, the size of the protest or march, and the potential for damage to persons or property. The initial responsibility for determination of eligibility shall be made by the City Clerk upon consultation with Corporation Counsel. The City Clerk and Corporation Counsel may request input from a designated representative from the Office of the Mayor and from a designated representative from City Council prior to making a final determination.

A. An Event Permit Applicant may request City sponsorship of an event. Such requests must be made on an annual basis for each event. Eligibility for City sponsorship of an event shall be determined by the nature of the proposed event, and shall be limited to events which celebrate a national holiday, public service, or events which provide a public service. Events for which income is intended to be generated (including through the rental of space or booths, or through fundraising activities) shall not be eligible for City sponsorship unless the City of Binghamton directly receives all such income. Events which allow the sale of alcohol and/or other risky behavior shall not be eligible for City-sponsorship. The City may refuse a request for sponsorship as a result of complaints received due to noise which is considered unreasonable given the nature of the event, the accumulation of garbage or other debris, and other issues which may diminish the value of the event to the City of Binghamton and its residents.

B. The Applicant will describe any proposed donation of time, materials, gifts or services to be contributed to the event. If the City approves the request for sponsorship, then such donations will be deemed accepted by the City.

C. The initial responsibility for determination of eligibility shall be made by the City Clerk upon consultation with Corporation Counsel. The City Clerk and Corporation Counsel may request input from a designated representative from the Office of the Mayor and from a designated representative from City Council prior to making a final determination.

D. If the request for sponsorship is approved, the City shall assume responsibility for the event, and shall be considered the organizer and sponsor of the event. Under such circumstance, the Event Permit Applicant shall be considered a co-sponsor and co-organizer. The City of Binghamton may either purchase the necessary insurance coverage, or allow the City of Binghamton’s generally self-insured status to cover any liabilities which may be incurred during the course of the event. The City of Binghamton may include in the annual budget an amount which shall be dedicated to the purchase of insurance policies for City-sponsored events.

E. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City may agree to be a participating “sponsor” of an event without accepting responsibility for planning or organization of the event. In such case the organizers of the event will be required to provide insurance.

A. The fee for an Event Permit shall be set from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule), and shall apply to each date of the proposed event. Additional fees for access to City electricity, water service, and/or for the closure of any City street may apply.

B. All fees for Event Permits wherein the Applicant does not claim eligibility for City sponsorship shall be paid upon Event Permit application. Event Permits wherein the Applicant claims eligibility for City sponsorship may be submitted without the appropriate fee; however, should the City determine that the event in ineligible for City sponsorship, all fees must be paid prior to the issuance of such permit.

C. Event Permit Applicants shall not be charged additional fees for rain dates, if requested.

D. Event Permit Applicants requesting a refund of Event Permit fees due to cancellation of an event or withdrawal or denial of the permit application must submit such request in writing at least ten (10) business days prior to the event. Fees may be nonrefundable if the City incurred any expenses due to preparation for the event.

A. Applications for Event Permits must be submitted at least thirty-five (35) calendar days prior to the event, not including the date of submission.

B. Applications submitted less than thirty-five (35) calendar days but not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event shall be subject to late fees as shall be set from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). In the case of late submissions, late fees shall be applied to each day which is less than thirty-five (35) calendar days prior to the event.

C. Applications received less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event shall be rejected.

D. The submission requirements and deadlines described herein are based upon the submission of a complete application. Incomplete applications shall be rejected. The resubmission of a permit application shall not allow for the modification or suspension of submission deadlines.

A. The Event Permit Applicant is responsible for inspecting the public property which he or she intends to reserve for the exclusive and reserved use of the event in order to determine whether or not the public property is suitable for the proposed event, and to ensure that there are no defects or dangerous conditions. If, subsequent to submitting the Event Permit application, a new defect or dangerous condition appears, the Event Permit Applicant must advise the City of Binghamton in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the event. The City may, in its discretion, correct the defect or dangerous condition or may advise the Applicant to cancel or adjourn the proposed event. If the Event Permit Applicant provides less than five (5) business days prior notice or elects to proceed with the proposed event before the defect or dangerous condition is remedied, the Event Permit Applicant and event participants waive any right of action against the City of Binghamton.

B. The Event Permit Applicant shall maintain responsibility for the City property which is reserved for the exclusive and reserved use of the event, and shall be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and/or repair of said event area:

C. The Chief of Police may at his/her discretion and in the interest of public safety require the Event Permit Applicant to provide adequate security for the duration of the event (e.g. events which include the service of alcohol, and based upon the number of anticipated event participants or due to the time of the event). In addition, the Chief of Police may determine the number of volunteers and/or event marshals necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and other City residents.

D. Applicants who request closure of any City street must place a legal notice in the Press&Sun Bulletin at least two (2) days and not more than five (5) days prior to the first day of the event. The legal notice must state the name of the event, the street(s) to be closed, the time(s) and date(s) of closure. Recurring events may place one legal notice with all approved dates and times. This section shall not apply to an event on a Saturday, Sunday, or a National Holiday.

E. Applicants who request closure of any City street must place a legal notice in the Press&Sun Bulletin at least two (2) days and not more than five (5) days prior to the first day of the event. The legal notice must state the name of the event, the street(s) to be closed, the time(s) and date(s) of closure. Recurring events may place one legal notice with all approved dates and times. This section shall not apply to an event on a Saturday, Sunday, or a National Holiday.

F. Event Permits are non-transferrable.

G. No paint or other permanent markings are permitted upon City property for any event without the express approval of the Council of the City of Binghamton. Should Event Permit Applicants wish to place non-permanent markings upon City property for the purpose of showing the route for a procession, parade, or race, such markings shall be water-soluble.

H. The City of Binghamton maintains the right to require the Event Permit Applicant to provide portable toilet facilities at the proposed event. Such determination shall be based upon the nature of the event, and the estimated number of event participants.

I. Pursuant to Broome County Charter&Code Chapter 168, Article IX, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and a person who is trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) must be available at any event during which five hundred (500) or more individuals will be in attendance at any given time.

J. The Event Permit Applicant must designate at least one On-Site Event Manager who must be on-site during the course of the event, and who must be available by telephone in case of emergencies.

K. The City of Binghamton shall provide garbage and recycling receptacles at all events occurring on City property in order to prevent the accumulation of trash and recyclable materials.

L. Issuance of an Event Permit does not supersede other permits that may be issued for a similar area or times, e.g., an Event Permit does not supersede an existing Outdoor Café Permit.

M. Any notice can be e-mailed to the Event Permit Applicant or the sponsoring organization.

A. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to reject Event Permit applications which are incomplete and/or unaccompanied by the required documentation. The rejection of a permit application does not preclude the Event Permit Applicant from resubmitting the Event Permit application in the future, when such application is complete. The resubmission of an Event Permit application shall not exempt the Event Permit Applicant from the submission deadlines outlined in § 327-21.

B. Modifications. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to modify an Event Permit and/or its requirements should it become necessary or proper to do so in the interest of public health and/or safety, to preserve the quality of life of other City of Binghamton residents, or if the proposed event conflicts with a previously scheduled or annual event.

C. Denials. An Event Permit application may be denied if the City determines that the issuance of a permit would cause public health and/or safety concerns, if the proposed event conflicts with a previously scheduled event, or if the permit Applicant fails to comply with the regulations described herein.

D. Revocations. The City may revoke an Event Permit for any violation of this section, the Code of the City of Binghamton and/or other regulatory guidelines as established by Broome County or New York State.

E. Should the Event Permit Applicant or event participants fail to comply with the provisions of any regulations described herein, the Event Permit Applicant may be ineligible to receive future Event Permits, and/or a prohibition on the event itself may be established. The City reserves the right to conduct inspections during the course of the event in order to ensure that all regulations as described herein are being met by the Event Permit Applicant.

A. Co-Applicant names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

B. Date and time of the proposed block party, including times at which set up prior to and clean up after the block party will take place. The Block Party Permit Co-Applicants must indicate whether or not a rain date and time are requested for the event. Rain dates and times shall be granted subject to availability.

C. Location of the proposed event, specifying the designated area or portion of City property to be utilized.

D. Description of all items to be placed upon City property and/or used during the Block Party, such as platforms, stages, tents, tables, chairs, grandstands, cooking apparatuses, electrical equipment, sounds systems and/or amplification devices. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of two hundred (200) square feet (19 m²) and canopies in excess of four hundred (400) square feet (37 m²) shall not be permitted during Block Parties.

E. A petition containing the approval of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the properties with frontage (i.e., a property line) on the street(s) to be closed. At least one owner or tenant from each property must sign the petition.

F. Estimated number of block party participants. Special conditions may apply based upon the number of estimated block party participants, as described in § 327-30.

G. The required fee and security deposit, as outlined in § 327-29, must be submitted at the time of permit application.

A. Applications for Block Party Permits must be submitted at least thirty-five (35) calendar days prior to the Block Party, not including the date of submission.

B. Applications submitted less than thirty-five (35) calendar days but not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the Block Party shall be subject to late fees as shall be set from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). In the case of late submissions, late fees shall be applied to each day which is less than thirty-five (35) calendar days prior to the Block Party.

C. Applications received less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the Block Party shall be rejected.

D. The submission requirements and deadlines described herein are based upon the submission of a complete application. Incomplete applications shall be rejected. The resubmission of a permit application shall not allow for the modification or suspension of submission deadlines.

A. The fee for a Block Party Permit shall be set from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). Such fee shall be paid upon permit application.

B. Block Party Permit Applicants shall not charged additional fees for rain dates, if requested.

C. Block Party Permit Applicants requesting a refund of Block Party Permit fees due to cancellation of the block party or withdrawal of the Block Party Permit application must submit such request in writing at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled event. Fees may be nonrefundable if the City incurred any expenses due to preparation for the Block Party.

D. The Block Party security deposit shall be established from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule). The security deposit shall be paid upon permit application. Such funds shall be returned to the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants within thirty (30) days of the Block Party, unless the City is required to provide services for the cleaning, maintenance, and/or repair of the Block Party area, as outlined in § 327-29.

A. The Block Party Permit Co-Applicants are responsible for inspecting the public property which they intends to utilize in order to determine whether or not the public property is suitable for the proposed Block Party, and to ensure that there are no defects or dangerous conditions. If, subsequent to submitting the Block Party Permit application, a new defect or dangerous condition appears, the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants must advise the City of Binghamton in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the Block Party. The City may, in its discretion, correct the defect or dangerous condition or may advise the Co-Applicants to cancel or adjourn the proposed Block Party. If the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants provide less than five (5) business days prior notice or elects to proceed with the proposed Block Party before the defect or dangerous condition is remedied, the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants and Block Party participants waive any right of action against the City of Binghamton.

B. The Block Party Permit Co-Applicants shall maintain responsibility for the City property permitted for Block Party use, and shall be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and/or repair of said Block Party area.

C. The Block Party Permit Co-Applicants must notify all residents and businesses along the street(s) to be closed of such closure prior to the Block Party. Failure to notify residents and businesses of such closure may result in the denial of future Block Party Permit applications.

D. The Block Party Permit Co-Applicants shall comply with all regulations set forth by the Police Department, Fire Bureau, or other public safety personnel, and shall be responsible for ensuring that participants of the Block Party adhere to all noise and public conduct regulations outlined in the Code of the City of Binghamton.

E. Block Party Permits are non-transferrable.

F. The Block Party Permit Co-Applicants must be on-site during the course of the event, and must be available by telephone in case of emergencies.

G. The Block Party Permit Co-Applicants shall provide garbage and recycling receptacles for Block Parties occurring on City property in order to prevent the accumulation of trash and recyclable materials.

H. Pursuant to Broome County Charter&Code Chapter 168, Article IX, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and a person who is trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) must be available at any event during which five hundred (500) or more individuals will be in attendance at any given time.

I. The issuance of a Block Party Permit shall indicate compliance with all regulations outlined in Chapter 292, Noise.

J. Applicants who request closure of any City street must place a legal notice in the Press&Sun Bulletin at least two (2) days and not more than five (5) days prior to the first day of the event. The legal notice must state the name of the event, the street(s) to be closed, the time(s) and date(s) of closure. Recurring events may place one legal notice with all approved dates and times. This section shall not apply to an event on a Saturday, Sunday, or a National Holiday.

K. Any notice can be e-mailed to the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants.

A. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to reject Block Party Permit applications which are incomplete and/or unaccompanied by the required documentation. The rejection of a permit application does not preclude the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants from resubmitting the Block Party Permit application in the future, when such application is complete. The resubmission of a Block Party Permit application shall not exempt the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants from the submission deadlines outlined in § 327-28.

B. Modifications. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to modify a Block Party Permit and/or its requirements should it become necessary or proper to do so in the interest of public health and/or safety, to preserve the quality of life of other City of Binghamton residents, or if the proposed Block Party conflicts with a previously scheduled or annual event.

C. Denials. A Block Party Permit application may be denied if the City determines that the issuance of a permit would cause public health and/or safety concerns, if the proposed Block Party conflicts with a previously scheduled event, or if the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants fail to comply with the regulations described herein.

D. Revocations. The City may revoke a Block Party Permit for any violation of this section, the Code of the City of Binghamton and/or other regulatory guidelines as established by Broome County or New York State.

E. Should the Block Party Permit Co-Applicant or Block Party participants fail to comply with the provisions of any regulations described herein, the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants may be ineligible to receive future Block Party Permits, and/or a prohibition on the Block Party itself may be established. The City reserves the right to conduct inspections during the course of the Block Party in order to ensure that all regulations as described herein are being met by the Block Party Permit Co-Applicants.

A. Applicant(s) name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

B. Date(s) and time(s) of the proposed ceremony, including times at which set up prior to and clean up after the ceremony will take place.

C. Location of the proposed event, as described in § 327-37.

D. Estimated number of ceremony guests, maximum 50 guests.

E. Indicate whether or not access to City electricity service is requested. If access to City electricity is requested, the Event Permit Applicant must include an outline of all items which require use of City electricity, along with the power requirements of each item. Access to City electricity service may or may not be available. Additional fees may apply if access to City electricity and/or water service is provided, in accordance with § 327-37.

F. All required fees and insurance documents, as outlined in § 327-36, must be submitted at the time of permit application.

A. All Wedding Ceremony Permit applications must be accompanied by proof of general liability insurance coverage in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) and property damage insurance in an amount not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

B. The Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant shall hold harmless and indemnify the City from any and all claims, actions, damages or liability arising from the permitted event of every name and nature which may arise or be incurred by the City as a consequence of giving such permission for the exclusive and reserved use of City property, or as a result of the conduct of event participants, or as a result of the cleaning of rubbish and/or debris from the area in which the event is held.

A. The fee for an Wedding Ceremony Permit shall be set from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule), and shall apply to each date of the proposed event. Additional fees for access to City electricity may apply (See The Current Fee Schedule).

B. Wedding Ceremony Permit locations are as follows, exceptions may be allowed:

A. Applications for Wedding Ceremony Permits must be submitted at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the ceremony, not including the date of submission.

B. Applications submitted less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the ceremony shall be subject to late fees as shall be set from time to time by the Council of the City of Binghamton (See The Current Fee Schedule).

C. Applications received less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the event may be rejected.

D. The submission requirements and deadlines described herein are based upon the submission of a complete application. Incomplete applications shall be rejected. The resubmission of a permit application shall not allow for the modification or suspension of submission deadlines.

A. The Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant is responsible for inspecting the public property which he or she intends to reserve for use of the ceremony in order to determine whether or not the public property is suitable for the proposed ceremony, and to ensure that there are no defects or dangerous conditions. If, subsequent to submitting the Wedding Ceremony Permit application, a new defect or dangerous condition appears, the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant must advise the City of Binghamton in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the ceremony. The City may, in its discretion, correct the defect or dangerous condition or may advise the Applicant to cancel or adjourn the proposed Wedding Ceremony. If the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant provides less than five (5) business days prior notice or elects to proceed with the proposed ceremony before the defect or dangerous condition is remedied, the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant and event participants waive any right of action against the City of Binghamton.

B. The Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant shall maintain responsibility for the City property which is reserved for the ceremony, and shall be responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and/or repair of said ceremony area:

C. The Chief of Police may at his/her discretion and in the interest of public safety require the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant to provide adequate security for the duration of the ceremony.

D. The Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant shall comply with all regulations set forth by the Police Department, Fire Bureau, or other public safety personnel, and shall be responsible for ensuring that participants of the permitted ceremony adhere to all noise and public conduct regulations outlined in the Code of the City of Binghamton.

E. No changes to the normal daily routine of Parks Operations cannot be changed.

F. Wedding Ceremony Permits are non-transferrable.

G. No paint or other permanent markings are permitted upon City property for any ceremony without the express approval of the Council of the City of Binghamton. Should Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicants wish to place non-permanent markings upon City property for the purpose of showing the route for a procession, parade, or race, such markings shall be water-soluble.

H. A limit of fifty (50) participants for the ceremony (i.e. bridal party and guests).

I. The City of Binghamton shall provide garbage and recycling receptacles on City property in order to prevent the accumulation of trash and recyclable materials.

J. Issuance of a Wedding Ceremony Permit does not supersede other permits that may be issued for a similar area or times, e.g., an Event Permit does not supersede an existing Outdoor Café Permit.

K. Any notice can be e-mailed to the Wedding Ceremony Event Permit Applicant.

L. Please abstain from throwing rice at the conclusion of the ceremony. The City recommends bird seed.

A. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to reject Wedding Ceremony Permit applications which are incomplete and/or unaccompanied by the required documentation. The rejection of a permit application does not preclude the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant from resubmitting the Wedding Ceremony Permit application in the future, when such application is complete. The resubmission of a Wedding Ceremony Permit application shall not exempt the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant from the submission deadlines outlined in § 327-38.

B. Modifications. The City of Binghamton reserves the right to modify a Wedding Ceremony Permit and/or its requirements should it become necessary or proper to do so in the interest of public health and/or safety, to preserve the quality of life of other City of Binghamton residents, or if the proposed ceremony conflicts with a previously scheduled or annual event.

C. Denials. A Wedding Ceremony Permit application may be denied if the City determines that the issuance of a permit would cause public health and/or safety concerns, if the proposed ceremony conflicts with a previously scheduled event, or if the permit Applicant fails to comply with the regulations described herein.

D. Revocations. The City may revoke a Wedding Ceremony Permit for any violation of this section, the Code of the City of Binghamton and/or other regulatory guidelines as established by Broome County or New York State.

E. Should the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant or event participants fail to comply with the provisions of any regulations described herein, the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant may be ineligible to receive future Wedding Ceremony or Event Permits, and/or a prohibition on the ceremony itself may be established. The City reserves the right to conduct inspections during the course of the ceremony in order to ensure that all regulations as described herein are being met by the Wedding Ceremony Permit Applicant.