As used in this chapter:
A. “Central business district” means that area bounded by Big Chico Creek on the north, Little Chico Creek on the south, the centerline of Flume Street on the east and the centerline of Normal Street on the west.
B. “Sidewalk planter” or “planter” means a mobile container suitable for sustaining growth of flowers and similar live and decorative vegetation that:
1. Is constructed of metal, ceramic, plastic, or other watertight materials;
2. Does not leak;
3. Is of a type, size, and color approved by the director, provided that no planter shall be less than 18 inches in width as measured across the top of the planter rim or less than 18 inches in height; and
4. Does not impede the safe passage or use of the public right-of-way.
C. “Sidewalk planter permit” or “permit” means a permit issued pursuant to this chapter that authorizes the placement and maintenance of a sidewalk planter or planters on the sidewalk in the public right-of-way in front of the business owned or operated by the permittee.
(Ord. 2364 §240)