(A) Because of the considerations given to the design and appearance of commercial centers, the need for adequate parking, and consistency with approved landscaping, the holding of outdoor retail sales is generally discouraged, and shall be regulated by this section.
(B) Every outdoor retail sale shall require the issuance of an administrative use permit prior to the conduct of the sale. An "outdoor retail sale" means the display or offering of goods, merchandise and items for sale to the public, but shall not include display of such items on the sidewalk immediately in front of the store or retail establishment displaying or offering such goods for sale.
(C) Outdoor retail sales shall be allowed only in the Neighborhood Commercial and higher zoning districts, and only on sites of five acres in size or more. The term "site" applies to the shopping center and appurtenant parking lot where the sale is to be held, not just to the individual store conducting the sale. No sales shall be allowed on any vacant property or portion thereof within a Neighborhood Commercial site.
(D) Administrative use permits shall be considered only for outdoor retail sales of products sold by a merchant physically located and doing business at the shopping center where the sale is proposed to take place.
(E) Each site, as that term is defined herein, is limited to not more than four outdoor retail sales per calendar year. The length of each outdoor retail sale may not extend more than three days.
(F) The regulations contained in this section shall not apply to the display or sale of Christmas tree and/or pumpkin sale lots, which are regulated by § 9-5.3829.
(Ord. 979-C-S, passed 9-26-00)
(Ord. 979-C-S, passed 9-26-00)