R920-4-2. Permit Required for Special Road Use; Exceptions

  (1) A Special Event Permit shall be required for any Special Road Use. A Special Road Use shall not occupy the roadway until a permit is issued. A permit shall be obtained by submitting a completed application form to the Department for the particular type of Special Road Use requested, accompanied by the fees as listed within the Department fee schedule and any other documents or attachments as required by this Rule.

  (2) An Applicant shall send an application to the regional office in which the Special Road Use originates. If the Special Road Use continues through multiple Department Regions, the Department may designate a regional office to coordinate the application process throughout all other affected regions.

  (3) A Special Event Permit shall not be required for activities that occur entirely on a sidewalk, crosswalk, or dedicated pedestrian passageway adjacent to or nearby a roadway so long as:

  (a) Pedestrians are lawfully permitted to be present in the area;

  (b) Reasonable measures are taken to ensure that the activity does not encroach upon the roadway or otherwise affect normal vehicular traffic flow; and

  (c) Non-participating pedestrians have access to the sidewalk or passageway.