§ 14-8-28. APPROVAL OF PERMIT.

(A)

Except as provided in Subsection (B), the director shall approve a closure permit if the director determines that the application complies with this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, and Chapter 4-20 ( Special Events ).

(B)

The director must request council action on a request for a closure permit if, within 14 calendar days from the date notice is provided, Austin Center for Events receives objections from:

(1)

20 percent or more of the interested persons who were provided notice; or

(2)

a neighborhood association.

(C)

Before council considers a request for a closure permit, the director must prepare a report that:

(1)

summarizes the objections received;

(2)

describes any application modifications Austin Center for Events will require to address the objections; and

(3)

states the director's recommendation, which must be based upon whether the application complies with this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, and Chapter 4-20 ( Special Events ).

(D)

In considering a closure permit, council shall consider the director's report and apply the same criteria used by the Austin Center for Events in Section 4-20-34 ( Approval or Denial of a Special Event Application ).

(E)

A special event that has been held for 10 or more years and has not received a violation or changed its character, nature, location, or route shall be approved under Subsection (A).

(F)

A closure permit is not effective unless the Austin Center for Events approves the companion special event permit.

(Ord. No. 20180510-018 , Pt. 3, 5-21-18)