The Administrator shall review the application for its compliance with the following criteria:
(a) The operation of a sidewalk cafe is limited to structures which are sited within ten feet of a public sidewalk, and which are located in the Retail Business and Central Shopping Districts.
(b) The operation of a sidewalk cafe shall be located such that the café seating area shall extend no more than three feet from the face of the building. Building entrances or exits shall not be obstructed.
(c) The sidewalk cafe may only be located in the adjacent sidewalk area to a permitted use, but may extend in front of adjacent businesses with the written consent of both the property owner and the business owner, subject to review and approval of the Administrator.
(d) The sidewalk cafe shall be located five feet from driveways and alleys, and ten feet from intersections.
(e) The location of the sidewalk cafe shall be as approved by the Administrator and shall be exempt from Section 1141.02 requiring off street parking.
(f) The Administrator shall forward all applications for review by the Police Chief for any business which holds a valid liquor license, or in which alcoholic beverages are intended to be served.
(1) The Police Chief upon review of the application will sign the application indicating approval of the permit, or;
(2) Approve the permit with conditions, or;
(3) Deny the permit. If denied the Police Chief shall transmit in writing the reasons for denial to the applicant.
(Ord. 2014-17. Passed 4-28-14.)