The City Administrator shall maintain a list of items which are approved for sale from sidewalk vending carts. Any item not on the list may be considered for approval based on the following criteria:
A. All items or services to be sold must:
1. Be prepared in and vended from a vending cart;
2. Not lead to or cause congestion or blocking of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk;
3. Involve a short transaction period to complete the sale or render the service;
4. Enhance business environments; and
5. Not cause undue noise or offensive odors.
B. Edible items must be immediately consumable, in addition to all applicable requirements stated in division A. of this section.
C. Nonedible items, in addition to all applicable requirements stated in division A. above, must:
1. Be easily carried by pedestrians; and
2. Not be prepackaged, pre-manufactured or previously handmade.
D. Requests to have an item or service considered for approval shall be submitted in writing to the City Administrator, who shall determine whether the item or service conforms to the above criteria. If the item or service conforms to the criteria, it shall be listed as approved for sale by sidewalk vendors. The decision of the City Administrator, if adverse to the party making the request, may be appealed to the City Council.