The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the display of merchandise or the service of food or beverages on sidewalks in the commercial zones. The standards contained in this chapter are intended to ensure that the use of sidewalks will not have a disruptive effect on pedestrians, vehicular traffic, or businesses. The provisions of this chapter apply to sidewalks in the public right-of-way.

A.    All sidewalk uses shall require a permit.

B.    Sidewalk use application shall be initiated by the business owner or authorized agent.

C.    The applicant shall pay the requisite fee.

D.    The sidewalk use permit is a decision made by the Planning Director under provisions of CDC 99.060(A), except that no notice shall be required.

E.    The Planning Director shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application for a sidewalk use permit by standards set forth in CDC 53.030.

F.    The Director’s decision may be appealed by the applicant to the City Council as provided in CDC 99.240(A). (Ord. 1474, 2001)

Displays and tables may be placed, and customer service may be conducted, on sidewalks subject to the following:

A.     A pedestrian accessway, a minimum of four feet in width, shall be maintained free of obstructions on all sidewalks.

B.    Displays, tables, and customer service shall not extend beyond the frontage associated with the products or service, with the exception that businesses at street intersections with extended sidewalks may use the extended sidewalk consistent with this section.

C.     Permission from the Oregon Department of Transportation for use of sidewalks in state right-of-way.

See CDC 52.310 regarding temporary signs and Chapter 42 CDC regarding clear vision triangle requirements. (Ord. 1613 § 10, 2013)

A.    The Director may revoke a sidewalk use permit if any standards of CDC 53.030 or conditions of approval are violated. A sidewalk use permit shall be void one year following issuance of the permit. (Ord. 1172, 1985)