(A) (1) Stationary sidewalk vending is prohibited in the following areas:
(2) Any residential zone in the city.
(B) Sidewalk vendors shall not engage in sidewalk vending activities at the following locations:
(1) On any private property without the express written consent of the owner or lessee of the property.
(2) On any designated emergency vehicle access way.
(3) Within 12 inches of any curb face on all roads.
(4) Within 15 feet of any entrance or exit to a building, structure or facility.
(5) Within 50 feet of another sidewalk vendor.
(6) Within 25 feet of a:
(a) Fire hydrant;
(b) Curb which has been designated as yellow or red zone, or a bus zone;
(c) Trash or recycling containers, bike racks, benches, bus stops, or similar public use items.
(7) On any sidewalk where vending equipment and queuing patrons would restrict access requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(8) Within 200 feet of a permitted certified farmers’ market or swap meet during the limited operating hours of that certified farmers’ market or swap meet.
(9) Within the immediate vicinity of an area designated for a special event permit issued by the city, during the limited duration of the special permit. If the city provides any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights to affected businesses or property owners under the city’s special permit, such notice will also be provided to any sidewalk vendors specifically permitted to operate in the area, if applicable.
(C) Locations for vending shall be approved by the Director. In addition to any restrictions provided by this section, vending locations may be further limited by the Director only if the limitation is directly related to objective health, safety or welfare concerns, including but not limited to:
(1) The ability of the site to safely accommodate the use;
(2) Pedestrian safety.
(D) Vending locations may change only upon written request by an applicant and written approval by the Director.
(Ord. 2019-006, passed 10-22-2019)