The following standards and requirements apply to outdoor markets:
(A) Permit required. Operation of an outdoor market, as defined in § 152.003, requires a permit issued by the city. Outdoor market permit applications shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
(B) Permit duration. Outdoor market permits are valid for one calendar year from January 1 through December 31. All outdoor market permits expire on December 31 regardless of when they are issued.
(C) Hours of operation. Hours of operation, including set up and removal of all displays and products, shall be developed at the discretion of the Planning Commission and protect neighbors from light, noise, disturbance and interruption.
(D) Other standards.
(1) All structures used for outdoor markets shall be temporary and must be removed on the same day of operation. Outdoor markets shall only operate up to two days per week. In the event that an outdoor market will operate on consecutive days on a property, structures may not remain more than those consecutive days of the temporary outdoor market.
(2) All applications for outdoor markets shall include a plan for the cleanup of litter. Exterior trash receptacles must be provided for all outdoor markets. All trash generated from an outdoor market shall be disposed of on a daily basis.
(3) There shall be no use of amplified music or public address systems associated with outdoor market activities.
(4) An outdoor market cannot obstruct a sidewalk, path or road that is part of a pedestrian, bicycle or vehicle transportation system.
(5) Outdoor markets may not sell or offer goods of an indecent or offensive nature.
(6) There shall be no licensed commercial food vendors.
(7) Cottage food industry vendors, as defined in § 152.003, are permitted.
(Ord. 01-22, passed 3-8-2022; Ord. 04-22, passed 4-12-2022)