(A) The commissioner is authorized to promulgate regulations to carry out the purposes of this article, including without limitation regulations governing:
(1) The location, arrangement and design of sidewalk cafés to ensure the flow of pedestrian traffic, the safety of pedestrians and auto traffic, the access to buildings and transportation facilities, the prevention of an excessive number of cafés, and the best service to the public;
(2) The size, design and other specifications for tables and serving equipment to be used by operators, and the design of enclosures or partial enclosures;
(3) The types of food and beverages that may be served at sidewalk cafés;
(4) The time periods during which application can be made for a sidewalk café permit;
(5) Landscaping and other aesthetic components of the sidewalk café; and
(6) Any other matter pertaining to this article.
(B) A permittee shall comply with the regulations promulgated pursuant to this article, which shall have the force and effect of law.
(Added Coun. J. 3-15-00, p. 27687, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 3-9-11, p. 113789, § 1)