§ 16-9. Applications for designation.

(a) Applications by residents.

(1) To be considered for the NeighborWatch Area Program, a neighborhood group, group of residents, or community association shall submit an application to the Board indicating that at least 60% of the residents of the area wish to be designated a NeighborWatch Area.

(2) The boundary of the proposed NeighborWatch Area must be dearly identified in the application.

(3) In addition, the residents must certify in the application which of the following they are able to provide:

(i) the location and ownership of all privately-owned security cameras to be registered with the City;

(ii) the frequency of any resident-based or privately-funded security patrol;

(iii) a commitment that they have and will use front and rear outdoor lights on their individual homes; or

(iv) a commitment that they will trim back – and keep trimmed – any privately owned greenery that might interfere with either public or private lighting of the neighborhood.

(b) Applications by Police Commissioner.

If the Police Commissioner determines that a delay would be harmful to the public safety and welfare, the Commissioner may apply directly to the Board to have an area designated a NeighborWatch Area.