§ 46-19. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Block means that portion of any street lying between its intersections with other streets.

    Block party means a party for all the residents of a block or neighborhood, typically held on a closed-off town street.

    Group demonstration means any assembly together, or concert of action between or among two or more persons, for the purpose of protesting any matter or of making known any position or promotion of such persons, or on behalf of any organization or class of persons, or for the purpose of attracting attention to such assembly or matter.

    Parade means any assembling of two or more persons participating in or operating any vehicle in any march, ceremony, show, exhibition or procession of any kind for the purpose of public display or celebration in or upon the public streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, or other public grounds or places.

    Picket or picketing means to make a public display or demonstration of sentiment for or against a person or cause, including protesting which may include the distribution of leaflets or handbills, the display of signs and any oral communication or speech, which may involve an effort to persuade or influence, including all expressive and symbolic conduct, whether active or passive.

(Code 2003, § 20-31; Ord. No. 16-12 , § 1, 12-15-2016)