A. The City Council finds that justification for exceptions to park closing hours may exist in the case of activities of groups of citizens when valid reasons are established for the extension of such closing hours and responsibility for removal of litter, trash and debris and the performance of conditions can be established. The City parks department is directed to establish rules and procedures for the issuance of permits consistent with the guidelines of this chapter.

B. Permits may be issued for the use of any part or all of the park after the specified closing time and until a time specified in such permit. When any such permit has been issued, the closing time of the park specified in the permit shall be extended to the time specified. Such permit may require performance of conditions including removal of litter, trash and debris, and in such case shall entitle the applicant to be or remain in such park after the extended closing time and until such conditions are performed.

C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to employees of the department, police officers, ambulance personnel, firemen, or any city, state or county officers engaged in the performance of their duties. (Ord. 16-12 (part), 2016: Ord. 10-81 (part), 1981: prior code § 29-1-2)