§ 21-3. Program established; procedure.

(a) Program established.

There is established a Neighborhood Block Watch Sign Program to promote an anti-crime posture in neighborhoods and between the neighborhoods and City officials.

(b) Available to qualified blocks and areas.

(1) The Program shall be available to all qualified residential blocks and areas of the City.

(2) In order to qualify for the Program, such blocks and areas shall meet the criteria set forth in this subtitle and any rules and regulations established by the Police Commissioner in consultation with the Director of Transportation and the Director of Finance under the requirements of this subtitle.

This procedure shall be as follows:

(1) In order to be considered for the Neighborhood Block Watch Sign Program, a neighborhood group, group of residents, or community association shall submit an application through the Police Commissioner to the Director of Transportation indicating the collective desire of at least 60% of the households in the block or area to have signs placed.

(2) The boundary of the block and area within the Neighborhood Block Watch block or area shall be clearly identified on the application.

(3) Upon receipt of a valid application, the Police Commissioner, in consultation with the Director of Transportation, shall review the block or area identified and any other information required by the Police Commissioner necessary to the completion of the application.

(4) The Police Commissioner, in consultation with the Director of Transportation, shall approve or deny the application.

(5) When an application is denied, the Police Commissioner or his designee shall state the reasons for the denial.

(6) The Director of Transportation shall authorize the installation of Neighborhood Block Watch Signs in the block or area from which the application was approved.