The Director of Public Service shall issue or renew a permit letter for the use of the public sidewalk within the public right-of-way for the placement of certain amenities designed to facilitate sidewalk seating and/or dining, placement of removable railing, flower boxes, movable planters, benches, placement of temporary signage or other barricades in conjunction with said seating and/or dining upon determination that:
(a) The public health, safety, or welfare will not be negatively impacted upon the granting or renewal of such lease;
(b) The applicant has submitted a diagram or drawing of the proposed use of the public sideway within the public right-of-way and the proposed use of the public sidewalk within the public right-of-way has been approved by the City Engineer after consultation with all applicable City departments, including but not limited to, the Police Department and the Fire Department;
(c) If the applicant intends to utilize any portion of the public sidewalk within the public right-of-way to facilitate sidewalk seating and/or dining which would include the provision of beer, wine, alcohol, or other intoxicating beverages, a permit letter will only be issued if the diagram or drawing of such intended use includes the placement of removable railing, flower boxes, movable planters, benches, or other barricades in conjunction with said seating and/or dining to separate patrons from the remainder of the public sidewalk remaining available for public use.
(Ord. 12-15. Passed 5-7-12.)