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Excerpt from Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual

5.6f   Use of Town Streets and Sidewalks

Some Town streets and sidewalks are available for general public use for parades, street fairs, footraces, street/block parties, sledding, fund-raising activities of charitable organizations, peddling/peaceful protests and other temporary outdoor activities according to policies adopted by the Council.  Arrangements for such uses are made through the Town Manager's Office or Police Department.  Most street closings require Council approval.

Several locations on East Franklin Street are available for use by non-profit, charitable organizations. The area directly in front of the Post Office/Court Building at 179 E. Franklin Street as well as the area near the entrance to the Bank of America (formerly NationsBank) Building at 137 E. Franklin Street may be reserved by applying for a permit from the Town Manager’s Office, subject to approval by the Town Manager or his designee.

Requests for use must meet the following criteria:

1. Use must be by a non-profit, charitable organization.

2. Charitable organizations soliciting funds must remain no less than 20 feet away from entrances to banks or automated teller machines.

3. Permits must be applied for 48 hours in advance of an event.

4. Permits will be approved for use between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. only.

5. Permits for nighttime use will not be issued.

6. Permits for Sundays will not be issued.

7. Permits will not be granted for days when special events have been scheduled, including but not limited to street fairs, parades, or other special events planned for Franklin Street.

8.   Permits will not be issued for more than six consecutive days at a time (excluding Sundays) without a one-week break to the same person or organization, in order to allow spaces to be used by various groups.