§ 95.15. Purpose and findings.

(A)

Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are:

(1)

To protect the residential, rural atmosphere of the Town and its small commercial area;

(2)

To protect the safety of persons using the Town's public roads;

(3)

To assure traffic circulation in compliance with the Town's general plan;

(4)

To maintain the quality of life for the residents of the Town; and

(5)

To prevent excessive burdens on the Town's staff and emergency personnel.

(B)

Findings. The Council finds that:

(1)

Town roads are being used by large groups of persons for various special events, including running, bicycling, and equestrian events;

(2)

Traffic circulation has been impeded, there have been full and partial Town road closures, and the safety of persons using the roads has been affected by such events;

(3)

The residential, rural atmosphere of the Town has been adversely affected; and

(4)

It is necessary to adopt regulations controlling the use of the Town's streets for special events.

(1975 Code, § 4-4.01) (Ord. 1988-358, effective 4-7-88)