§ 30-101. Goals and objectives.

(a)

The Council of the City of Roanoke hereby finds and declares the following to be the goals and objectives of this article:

(1)

To standardize the process for receiving and processing requests for permits to hold public assemblies and special events in a safe and orderly manner that protects public safety and property and preserves the peace.

(2)

To allow the safe and reasonably unrestricted flow of pedestrian traffic on sidewalks and vehicular traffic in the streets and alleys;

(3)

To ensure the safe and orderly use of the public parks and other public property; and

(4)

To protect and preserve the safety of the general public.

(b)

The provisions of this article shall be administered and construed in such a manner so as to encourage and permit the free, open and non-violent exchange and expression of ideas and opinions, as much as possible, while still achieving the goals and objectives set forth above.

(Ord. No. 41032, § 1, 1-16-18)

(Ord. No. 41032, § 1, 1-16-18)