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Committee reviews draft limits on road races and walks; new language would prioritize Marietta-focused events
Summary
The Judicial & Legislative Committee reviewed proposed revisions to parade-and-demonstration rules that would add special restrictions and application requirements for road races and walks, but took no final vote.
The Judicial & Legislative Committee discussed draft ordinance language intended to tighten city control over road races and walks and to reduce traffic and community impacts. Staff said the city previously imposed a moratorium on new race permits while code revisions were drafted.
The draft creates a new "special considerations" subsection within the parade and demonstration code (chapter 9-8) and moves three application items tied specifically to races into that new subsection. It also adds language stating the city may require…
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