Temporary and permanent facilities for outdoor sales (e.g., garden supply sales, news and flower stands, and similar uses) that are accessory to the principal use may be permitted upon compliance with the following:
(a) Outdoor sales areas may be permitted provided that the merchandise is displayed along the sidewalk or walkway adjacent to the building in the front yard.
(b) Outdoor sales are not permitted in the right-of-way, except for sidewalks in the Central Business (CB) district.
(c) Outdoor sales areas may also be permitted in the side or rear yard.
(d) Outdoor sales areas that are not located adjacent to the principal building shall not be located more than twenty (20) feet away from the principal building.
(e) The placement of merchandise shall not interfere with pedestrian movement on any sidewalk or walkway. A minimum of five (5) feet of sidewalk or walkway shall be clear of merchandise to allow for safe pedestrian movement.
(f) Outdoor sales areas may be permitted in the front yard, away from sidewalks and buildings, under the following provisions:
(1) The outdoor sales area shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking spaces provided to a number below the minimum number of required spaces;
(2) No more than 2,400 square feet of the front yard (exclusive of display areas on a sidewalk or walkway) shall be dedicated to outdoor sales; and
(3) Outdoor sales and displays are prohibited on vacant lots unless approved in advance by the Zoning Administrator as a temporary use.
(Ord. 30-22. Passed 12-12-22.)