A. Before any permit is issued pursuant to this chapter, the plans submitted to the Codes Enforcement Office pursuant to this chapter shall be referred to and approved by the Public Works Director, Reading Police Department and Department of Fire and Rescue Services.
B. The Codes Enforcement Office shall determine if the applicant has:
(1) Obtained the approval of the Public Works Director and Building Official for any railing, flooring or other support or enclosure used in the assembly, operation or enclosure of the sidewalk cafe. No such railing, flooring or other support or enclosure shall be considered an erection of, addition to or a structural alteration of a building or structure under applicable City Building Code unless such railing, flooring or other support or enclosure is permanently attached to such building or structure.
(2) Obtained the approval of the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) if the sidewalk cafe is located within any area designated as part of an historic district and if the applicant proposes any facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the HARB. The HARB shall use the review criteria for such plans relating to a sidewalk cafe's specific location, size and structure, for its compatibility of scale and design. Alteration in the plans for a sidewalk sale approved by the HARB requires reapproval from the HARB. Once approval is granted by the HARB, the approved plans are valid and do not require annual reapproval. The HARB shall only review applications which have the written approval from the Public Works Director as specified herein.
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(3) Complied with all rules, regulations and specifications of this chapter.
C. The Codes Enforcement Office may impose any other restriction on the location, size or design of the sidewalk cafe that, in his sole judgment, protects the health, safety and welfare of the public.
5. Editor's Note: Amended during codification (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Part 2).