(A) Outdoor restaurants and dining establishments as defined shall be permitted as a special use in the zoning districts as specified.
(B) The following regulations and requirements must be complied with before a business license as required by the city can be issued.
(1) Tables and seating shall be portable and must be secured at the end of each business day. The outdoor seating area shall be permitted only during the normal hours of operation of the restaurant.
(2) Placement of tables, seating and equipment shall be restricted to the front of the business and contiguous property and shall not obstruct or impede pedestrian traffic. An unobstructed walkway in conformance with the U.S. Access Board’s Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines shall be maintained at all times.
(3) No signs or other graphics shall be displayed other than what is permitted under the Ch. 155 of this code of ordinances; provided, however, this division (B)(3) shall not apply to table umbrellas containing graphics.
(4) The outside installation and use of a television and/or other video equipment shall be permitted only with the prior written approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(5) The outside installation and use of floral or other temporary decorative pieces on city property shall be permitted only with the prior written approval of the Zoning Administrator.
(6) Provisions shall be made for adequate litter and trash control including providing for and maintaining of trash receptacles. The outdoor seating area shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times.
(7) The seating shall not obstruct any entryway or exit of the building or adjacent building(s).
(8) Alcoholic beverages shall only be permitted to be served or consumed in the designated outdoor seating area in accordance with the outdoor areas provisions in § 121.12(B) of this code of ordinances.
(9) The business shall maintain liability insurance in the required amounts naming the city as co-insured.
(10) All pertinent permits and licenses as required by the city, county and state have been secured for the operation.
(1960 Code, § 60-7-11) (Ord. 7697, passed 7-15-2013; Ord. 7967-2016, passed 7-5-2016) Penalty, see § 162.999