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Busker and Sidewalk Performer Ordinance <br />Page 3 <br />(c) Application: Any person wishing to perform as a busker or sidewalk performer must file a <br />completed application through the Office of the City Controller. Said application shall require: <br />(1) Name, address, cell telephone number and email of person(s) wishing to perform, <br />(2) Provide proof of identity by a government or school issued identification card or <br />license, <br />(3) If a minor (under the age of 18 years of age) consent of parent or legal guardian, <br />(4) Description of form of entertainment the applicant wishes to perform, and <br />(5) Signature of the applicant that he /she acknowledges receiving a copy of the <br />governing regulations and agrees to abide by such regulations if his/her application is <br />approved. <br />(d) Permit Conditions: All persons who are to be issued a permit under this section shall: <br />(1) Be authorized to perform for the calendar year for which the permit is issued, except on <br />dates which are excluded. <br />(2) Be authorized to perform at a designated location on a first come first serve basis. <br />(3) Be authorized to perform on Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. <br />and from 8:00 am to 11:00 p.m. on Friday through Sundays. <br />(4) Be required to pay the permit fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) for said calendar year. <br />(5) Be required to prominently display the permit issued while performing. <br />(6) Not be required to get a permit under South Bend Municipal Code § 13 -57 (d) "Permit <br />for playing noncommercial music in public places ". <br />(7) Not block the passage of the public through a public area on the sidewalk in order to <br />maintain public order and convenience, with blockage or obstruction to such public way <br />being dispersed by police upon complaint to allow passage of the public. <br />(8) Not offer for sale any merchandize at any designated location. <br />(9) Not use extension cords in light of public safety concerns but may use battery- powered <br />microphones and/or amplified speaker(s) so long as such equipment is used in <br />compliance with South Bend Municipal Code § 3 -8 addressing "Advertising with music <br />for commercial purposes prohibited" and South Bend Municipal Code § 3 -57 addressing <br />"Unreasonable noise ". <br />(10) May accept monetary donations while performing with such donations not being <br />considered as a prohibited act under South Bend Municipal Code § 13 -26 so long as the <br />