§ 14.15.045. Parklet dining permits and entertainment permits.

A.

No person may occupy or cause to be occupied any portion of the public walkway or other right-of-way for the purpose of providing dining or entertainment within a parklet except as permitted by this Chapter or as elsewhere provided for in this Code.

B.

Permits to occupy a portion of the public walkway or other right-of-way for the purposes of dining or entertainment within a parklet may contain restrictions for hours of the day or days of the week during which dining or entertainment may occur within the parklet as determined or modified by the Director of Public Works in his or her discretion.

C.

In addition to the other requirements set forth in this Chapter, permits to occupy a portion of the public walkway or other right-of-way for the purpose of dining or entertainment within a parklet shall conform to all of the following standards:

1.

All dining or entertainment areas shall be defined by placement of sturdy barriers, not to exceed forty-eight inches (48") in height, as approved by the City Engineer.

2.

All accessories to dining or entertainment uses such as plants or planter boxes, umbrellas, podiums, menu boards, musical equipment and heaters must be located inside the barrier.

D.

All dining and entertainment which takes place on the public walkway or other right-of-way within a parklet shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 8.80 of this Code regarding noise. Complaints regarding noise shall be logged by City staff and may be the basis for suspension, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a permit.

E.

The permittee shall be responsible for cleaning the public walkway and other right-of-way occupied by a dining or entertainment area within a parklet, as well as any public property adjacent to the parklet.

F.

Canopy structures, including overhead structures and windbreaks, are permitted, provided such structures are approved as part of a parklet permit and are consistent with any approved master plan applicable to the installation and the design guidelines. Such structures must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, all fire, health, and building code regulations. Signage on or adjacent to a canopy structure shall be limited to business identification signs and shall be included in the calculation of total signage permitted pursuant to Chapter 21.44 of this Code.

G.

Temporary banners, not exceeding the height of the barrier and attached to the barrier facing the public sidewalk are permitted for a two (2) week period no more than four (4) times per year. Banners shall not be attached to the street facing sides of a parklet.

H.

Menu boards must be portable, located within the dining area, and must not exceed five feet (5'), six inches (6") tall. Menu boards may be either a single pole pedestal of painted metal or a board attached to the inside of the barrier, parallel to the barrier.

I.

A-frame signs, television monitors, and canopies are not permitted at any location beyond the permit area.

( ORD-18-0031 § 2, 2018)