As used in this chapter:
(a) "Public sidewalk" means sidewalk located in the public right-of-way which is public through dedication, easement or use.
(b) “Sidewalk café” means an outdoor dining area, associated with an adjacent restaurant or food service business, that is located on an abutting public sidewalk, provides waiter/waitress service or counter service and which contains readily removable tables, chairs, railings and may contain planters. It is otherwise open to the air, and not enclosed by fixed walls, except that it may have an awning, canopy or umbrellas, or other non-permanent covers. "Sidewalk café" does not mean the amenities and activities within the Commons Area of a Social District established in accordance with Public Act 184 of 2020 provided that:
(1) No food or drink service is provided in the commons area; and
(2) The licensee from which patrons have obtained alcoholic beverages being consumed within the Commons Area has been granted a Social District Permit by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and is operating in compliance with that Permit, and the City's established local management and maintenance plans.
(c) “Sidewalk café permit” or “permit” means the permit issued by the Community Services Department which conforms to the procedures and regulations of this chapter.
(Ord. 11-04. Passed 6-1-04; Ord. 07-05. Passed 4-12-05; Ord. 06-07. Passed 5-1-07; Ord. 08-2021. Passed 5-18-21.)