(A) Generally.
(1) Requirements. One temporary merchant license may serve as an umbrella license for several related organizations on one lot or public facility during the same license period.
(2) Term. A temporary merchant license is valid for up to 30 consecutive days for each location, after which it may be renewed, subject to a fee set by City Council resolution.
(Prior Code, § 6.25.060)
(B) Exemptions for temporary merchants. The following temporary merchants do not require a license and are exempt from the application requirements contained within division (C) below, but must meet the standards under division (C) below:
(1) Any temporary merchant who is in operation for three or fewer consecutive days at the same location;
(2) A non-profit organization selling goods, wares or merchandise, whose business is in operation on private property during one period not exceeding 30 consecutive days in any three-month period;
(3) Sales associated with events sponsored by city or specifically exempted by the City Council; and
(4) Temporary construction offices in conjunction with the initial development of residential, commercial or industrial property.
(Prior Code, § 6.25.070)
(C) Application and fees for temporary merchants.
(1) Standards.
(a) Temporary merchants shall limit operations to the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
(b) The activities of the temporary merchant shall not unduly restrict parking spaces on public property.
(c) Licenses for a temporary merchant shall be displayed by the temporary merchant in a visible location and shown to any customer or city official upon request.
(d) The proposal shall comply with Ch. 155 of this code of ordinances as far as signage, height restrictions, public access, setbacks, coverage, vision clearance and yard requirements.
(e) A temporary merchant shall comply with all applicable sanitation codes, including waste disposal. If self-contained facilities such as porta-potties are proposed, they must also meet all applicable city and state sanitation requirements.
(2) Fees. All fees shall be charged as set by City Council resolution. Fees are non-refundable.
(Prior Code, § 6.25.080)
(D) Licensing approval; authority and appeals.
(1) The city shall have the authority to approve or deny any application for a license to be issued.
(2) A license shall not be issued if the applicant has provided false information on the application form.
(3) Any applicant for a license which is denied approval may appeal the decision to the City Manager. The City Manager may accept or reject the decision of city staff or waive any requirements imposed.
(Prior Code, § 6.25.090) (Ord. 419, passed 3-3-2014) Penalty, see § 111.99