A. The Director of Finance and Management Services may deny an application for a permit if he or she makes any of the following findings:
1. The applicant has failed to pay the application permit fee.
2. The applicant has made one or more material misstatements in the application for a permit.
3. The applicant's vending operation, as described in the application, is inconsistent with the standards, conditions, and requirements of this Chapter.
4. It is determined that the applicant does not possess all federal, state, and local permits and licenses necessary to engage in the activity in which he or she seeks to engage.
B. If the application is denied, the reasons for disapproval shall be noted on the application, and the applicant shall be notified that his or her application is denied and that no permit will be issued. Notice shall be mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the application form.
C. If the Director of Finance and Management Services approves the applicant's permit, he or she shall endorse his or her approval on the application and shall, upon payment of the prescribed fee, deliver the permit to the applicant.
D. Exemptions. A sidewalk vending permit shall not be required for the following activities:
1. The sale of agriculture products on the site where the product is grown. As defined in 5.30.020(A) agriculture products does not include cannabis. Sale of cannabis products must adhere to regulations as stipulated in Chapter 5.10 of the Municipal Code.
2. Catering for private parties held exclusively on private property and not open to the general public.
3. Events permitted pursuant to a lawfully issued temporary event permit including but not limited to a Certified Farmers' Market, Swap Meet, street fairs, outdoor concerts, sport league opening day, and business sidewalk sales.
E. Term of permit. A sidewalk vending permit issued pursuant to this Chapter shall automatically expire one (1) year from the date issued, unless an earlier expiration date is noted on the permit.
F. Transferability. A sidewalk vending permit shall not be transferable to any other entity or person and is valid only as to the original applicant for the term stated.
(Ord. MC-1625, 2-21-24; Ord. MC-1517, 6-19-19)