(a) Newspaper dispensing devices shall be constructed of metal or other material of substantially equivalent strength and durability not more than fifty inches in height, thirty inches in width or twenty-four inches in depth; shall weigh at least 160 pounds when empty; shall have a functioning coin return mechanism if a fee is charged; and shall have affixed in a readily visible place a notice setting forth the name, address and telephone number of a responsible officer or agent of the owner to contact to report a malfunction of the coin return mechanism.
(b) Vending machines, other than ice dispensing or storage chests or devices, shall be constructed of metal or other material of substantially equivalent strength and durability not more than eighty inches in height, forty-eight inches in width and thirty inches in length, shall weigh at least 160 pounds when empty; shall have a functioning coin return mechanism if a fee is charged; and shall have affixed in a readily visible place a notice setting forth the name, address and telephone number of a responsible officer or agent of the owner to contact to report a malfunction of the coin return mechanism.
(c) Ice dispensing or storage chests or devices shall be constructed of metal or other material of substantially equivalent strength and durability not more than seventy-two inches in height, thirty-six inches in width, and forty-eight inches in length; shall weigh at least 160 pounds when empty; shall have a functioning coin return mechanism if a fee is charged; and shall have affixed in a readily visible place a notice setting forth the title, address and telephone number of a responsible officer or agent of the owner to contact to report a malfunction of the coin return mechanism.
(d) Other than within enclosed buildings, newspaper dispensing devices shall not exceed three in number, and vending machines, including ice dispensing or storage chests or devices, shall not exceed two in number and no combination of newspaper dispensing devices and vending machines, including ice dispensing or storage chests or devices, shall exceed three in number at any one time on any lot or premises. All vending machines and newspaper dispensing devices shall be placed, installed, used or maintained adjacent to and parallel with the building walls and shall not be placed, installed or maintained:
(1) So as to reduce the clear, continuous area designed and intended as a pedestrian walkway to less than five feet;
(2) Within five feet of any fire hydrant, fire call box, police call box or other emergency facility;
(3) Within five feet of any access drive;
(4) Within six inches of any public utility pole, provided that placement adjacent to a public utility pole shall be limited to one side of the pole;
(5) Within that portion of the lot or premises parallel to an area designated for handicapped parking or a commercial loading or unloading space or which serves as a handicap curb or ramp;
(6) More than twelve inches from the front building wall or more than three feet from any other building wall or less than three feet from any doorway;
(7) In a manner that blocks, obstructs or restricts access to the building by fire or police personnel;
(8) Contrary to any specific provision of the Zoning Code which regulates the location of outdoor display or sale of merchandise;
(10) So as to be stacked one on top of another; or
(11) In other than a secure and stationary manner.
(e) Outdoor installation, placement, use or maintenance of any vending machine and newspaper dispensing device shall not be permitted in any residential zoning district as set forth on the Zone Map of the City, except as provided in Chapter 907 of the Codified Ordinances.
(f) Newspaper dispensing devices and vending machines, including ice dispensing or storage chests or devices, shall be maintained in good working order, in a safe, clean and attractive condition, free of rust and the area surrounding such devices and machines shall be kept free from litter and debris. Vending machines, including ice dispensing or storage chests or devices, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1315 of the Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 87-37. Passed 12-7-87.)