For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ADMINISTRATOR.” The City Planner or other city personnel designated by the City Manager to enforce this chapter.
“DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.” The standards adopted pursuant to this chapter by the city that govern design and materials in encroachment areas.
“ENCROACHMENT.” Stands, tables, umbrellas, chairs, signs, objects, or other items located in the encroachment area that are related to the outdoor café and regulated by the design requirements.
“ENCROACHMENT AREA.” The area on the sidewalk where encroachments shall be authorized.
“OUTDOOR CAFÉ.” The business of providing food and beverage service to patrons seated in chairs at tables within the encroachment area; each outdoor café shall be adjacent to a business licensed to operate as an eating establishment, where food and/or other refreshments are served.
“PERMITTEE.” The recipient of an encroachment permit under the terms and provisions of this chapter.
“SIDEWALK.” That area of the public right-of-way, which shall be a minimum width of ten feet, between the curblines or the lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent property lines and which is reserved for pedestrian traffic, but not including street crossings. No permit shall be issued for a sidewalk that is less than the minimum ten feet in width as provided herein.
(Ord. 13-010, passed 5-14-13)