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In order to have a block party in the City of Overland Park all of the following guidelines must be observed:
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The applicant must sign and submit the attached form to the Chief
of Police at least seven days prior to the day of the proposed
block party.
- Based on the information provided, the Chief of Police will make
the determination as to whether or not the street will be designated
a "Play Street" in accordance with OPMC 12.04.020. Such
determination will be made within 48 hours of submission of the signed
application.
- The above determination will be based on the chief's decision
as to whether the time, duration, size and location of the proposed
temporary street closure will disrupt the orderly and safe movement
of traffic and whether it will unduly interfere with proper fire and
police protection of, or ambulance service to, areas contiguous to
such street closure.
- The "Play Street" designation will
only be effective during daylight hours. For the purpose of this policy,
daylight hours are defined as 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time of any day
except that -- from the last Sunday in April, to and including the
last Sunday in October of each year -- block parties may be held from
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. of any day. If an alternative rain date is indicated
on the request form, the block party may be conducted on either date,
at the discretion of the applicant, but not on both
dates.
- No more than one city block may be temporarily closed.
- In
all cases, there must be immediate access for all emergency vehicles.
- Access
must also be provided for drivers of vehicles having business or whose
residences are within such closed area.
- Barricades and signs must be placed
at each end of the block which adequately warn vehicles of the street
closure. (Refer to barricade
drawing)
- The applicant assumes responsibility for cleaning up the
street and removing debris left as a result of the party.
- Neighbors
in contiguous blocks have the right to access and quiet enjoyment of
their property. The city will investigate any reports received as to
excessive noise, disruptive or offensive behavior, failure to allow
a resident or person having business on a closed street from entering,
etc.
- Applicants shall agree to assume the defense of and indemnify
and save harmless the city; its councilmembers, officers, employees,
and agents, from all suits, actions, damages or claims to which the
city may be subjected, of any kind of nature whosoever resulting from,
caused by, arising out of or as a consequence of such temporary street
closure and the activities permitted in connection therewith.
- Failure
to comply with any of the aforementioned guidelines will result in
the" Play Street" designation being withdrawn
and the street closed to traffic.
- Remember, the safety and enjoyment
of all involved is our primary concern.
- Applicant shall notify the Police Communications Center, 913/895-6300, when the street is closed and again when it is opened.
I have read these guidelines and understand that proper barricades and signs must be used.