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Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES

§ 96.03 PERMITS AND EXEMPTIONS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) Permit required. Any person desiring to sponsor a special event shall first obtain a special event permit by applying for

such permit to the City Manager if the occasion is likely to or actually does meet any of the following criteria:

  • (1) Include 25 or more people moving as a group or gathering together on a public way;

  • (2) Include 25 or more people in a public space that is not a public way;

  • (3) Require a street closure;

(4) Significantly impede, obstruct, impair, or interfere with the free use of a public street, highway, alley, sidewalk or other public way;

(5) The use of equipment in a public space consisting of but not limited to: chairs, podium, sound equipment, tables, displays, or other obstacles placed in the right-of-way.

(6) These criteria shall apply to special events not regulated by local ordinance which is held on any city street, alley, or other public easement, on public property, or any place other than a permanent building or enclosure constructed for the purpose of conducting such activities.

(B) Exemptions.

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: funeral processions; students of schools going to and from classes or on walking field trips to designated areas under the supervision of proper school authorities; activities clearly identified as being otherwise constitutionally protected; rental or reservation of public facilities; or, to any governmental agency operating within the scope of its functions.

  • (2) This chapter shall also not apply to a parade, on a public sidewalk, path, or trail, if the following conditions are met:

  • (a) If the total group consists of 25 or fewer participants:

  1. The group complies with traffic regulations;

  2. All participants assemble, march, or walk in groups of less than 20, two abreast, (to create spacing between groups) and give way to others they encounter on the public way;

  3. The group does not obstruct traffic flow;

  4. The group obeys all traffic regulations;

  5. The group obeys all park regulations;

  • (b) If the group consists of between 26 and 1,000 participants all of above requirements must be met plus:

  1. The start times of the groups must be staggered to create spacing; and

  2. The start and finish locations are on private property.

  • (Ord. 673-C.S., passed 11-18-03; Am. Ord. 860-C.S., passed 9-19-17) Penalty, see § 10.99

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  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. ▸ Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
    Overview
    1. § 96.01 PURPOSE.
    2. § 96.02 DEFINITIONS.
    3. § 96.03 PERMITS AND EXEMPTIONS.
    4. § 96.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS; RULES AND REGULATIONS.
    5. § 96.05 LIABILITY PROVISIONS.
    6. § 96.06 WAIVER AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
    7. § 96.07 GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT …
    8. § 96.08 CANCELLATION OF PERMIT FOR VIOLATION.
    9. § 96.09 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY.
    10. § 96.10 CUMULATIVE REMEDY.
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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