The following criteria must be met in order to receive a permit:
A. Usable Sidewalk Space Required: A useable sidewalk space must be maintained and unobstructed by fire hydrants, trees, poles, meters, fountains, etc., and any proposed seating. Usable sidewalk space is defined as four feet (4') in residential areas (with park strip), five feet (5') in residential areas when sidewalk is adjacent to curb, six feet (6') in retail areas, eight feet (8') in the Central Business District and ten feet (10') on Main Street in the Central Business District.
B. Businesses Serving Alcohol: As required by State Statute, all Class C taverns and private clubs must control access of patrons through a point where identification may be checked. Restaurants serving liquor must be able to contain distribution to the site.
C. Protection Of Public Facilities: Public facilities, such as drinking fountains, fire hydrants, trash cans, etc., must not be obstructed. Public facilities must not be defaced or damaged. Damaged facilities will be restored at the property owner's expense.
D. Crosswalks Unobstructed: Crosswalks must not be obstructed.
E. Obstructions Prohibited: Dining must not interfere with adjacent business access, the growth or maintenance of street trees and City maintenance of City owned facilities. Site distance for vehicles and pedestrians must not be obstructed. (2019 Compilation)