§ 21.45.135. Outdoor sale of flowers and newspapers.

The sale of flowers and newspapers shall be allowed as open uses according to the following limitations:

A.

The uses allowed are limited to the sale of flowers, potted plants, newspapers, magazines and greeting cards. No other mobile vendor uses are permitted by this provision;

B.

The uses shall obtain a special outdoor sales permit at the zoning counter in the Planning and Building Department prior to issuance of a business license. This permit shall not be issued until compliance with the following provisions has been shown and a fee equal to a sign permit fee has been paid:

1.

A twenty (20) minute curbside parking area shall adjoin the site of the flower cart or newsstand;

2.

A cart or stand shall be located on private property, completely outside of the public right-of-way. An area not less than two-feet-wide (2′) on private property shall be provided on all sides from which merchandise can be viewed in order to allow vendors and customers to stand outside the public right-of-way while transacting business;

3.

All applications shall be accompanied by proof of authorization by the owner of the property; and

4.

Either flowers or newspapers may be sold from either carts or stands. A photograph of the cart or building plans for stands shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for review and approval. Approval of the request shall depend upon the cart or stand being clean, neat, of substantial construction and being aesthetically compatible to the location proposed.

(Ord. C-7326 § 25, 1995; Ord. C-7047 § 32, 1992)