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Chapter 442 RECORDS, PUBLIC ACCESS
Chapter 453 SALES
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Chapter 467 SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
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Chapter 479 SIDEWALK CAFES
Chapter 485 SIGNS
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Chapter 502 STORAGE FACILITIES
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§ 453-110. Application requirements.
Each applicant for a permit under this Part shall submit three copies of his application and plans for the sidewalk sale to the Codes Enforcement Office, who shall issue a permit upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this Part. Application must be made within 14 business days prior to the intended start date. Applications for sidewalk sale permits shall include the following:
   A.   The name and street address of the applicant.
   B.   The name and street address of the owner of the business and owner of the underlying freehold and/or abutting property owner if not the same person, and:
      (1)   A description of the owner of the abutting property, if other than a natural person, including the legal status (corporation, partnership, etc.) and a general description of the type(s) of business operated on the abutting property.
      (2)   Written authority in the form of a power of attorney from the owner to submit the application if the applicant is not the owner of the abutting property.
   C.   The name and street address of the registered agent for the service of process, if the applicant represents a corporation; or the names and street addresses of the officers or partners, if the applicant represents an association, partnership or other entity.
   D.   The name and street address of the operator, manager or other person responsible for the operation of the sidewalk sale.
   E.   The name under which the sidewalk sale will be operated.
   F.   A copy of the current City business license and zoning permit.
   G.   A site plan drawn to a scale of 1/2 inch equals one foot, showing:
      (1)   The entirety of the sidewalk abutting the property of the owner.
      (2)   The frontage of the property proposed for the sidewalk sale.
      (3)   All abutting properties.
      (4)   All existing sidewalk features including, but not limited to, trees, utility poles, sign poles, fire hydrants, permanent litter receptacles, telephone booths, news vending racks and mailboxes.
      (5)   Any bus stops within 25 feet on either side of the proposed sidewalk sale area.
      (6)   Detailed drawings of legible proportions showing the limits of the proposed sidewalk sale site, the design dimension and proposed location of all proposed temporary structures (i.e., canopies, umbrellas, planters, landscaping, tables, chairs, all exterior lighting, electrical outlets, etc.), the proposed pedestrian walkway and the side and front elevations of the proposed sidewalk sale area.
   H.   A copy or copies of the certificate or certificates of insurance required to be provided.