(A) Not later than 30 days after the filing of a completed application for a vendor’s permit, the applicant shall be notified of the decision on the issuance or denial of the permit.
(B) The Director may issue a sidewalk vendor permit, with appropriate conditions, if he or she finds based on all of the relevant information that:
(1) The conduct of the sidewalk vendor will not unduly interfere with traffic or pedestrian movement, or tend to interfere with or endanger the public peace or rights of nearby residents to the quiet and peaceable enjoyment of their property, or otherwise be detrimental to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare;
(2) The conduct of such sidewalk vending activity will not constitute a fire hazard, and all proper safety precautions will be taken;
(3) The sidewalk vendor has paid all previous administrative fines, completed all community service, and completed any other alternative disposition associated in any way with a previous violation. The sidewalk vendor has not had a permit revoked within the same calendar year;
(4) The sidewalk vendor’s application contains all required information;
(5) The sidewalk vendor has not made a materially false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of fact to the city in the application process;
(6) The sidewalk vendor has satisfied all the requirements of this chapter;
(7) The sidewalk vendor has paid all applicable fees as set by City Council resolution.
(C) A sidewalk vendor permit is non-transferable. Any change in ownership or operation of a sidewalk vendor or sidewalk vending cart requires a new permit under this chapter.
(D) A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be effective for a period of one year from the date of issuance.
(Ord. 2019-006, passed 10-22-2019)