Sections:
12.12.010 Definitions.
12.12.020 Permit--Required.
12.12.030 Permit--Application--Fees--Renewal and transfer.
12.12.040 Permit--Issuance restrictions.
12.12.050 Permit--Revocation or cancellation.
12.12.060 Permit fee--Refunds.
12.12.070 Bond or insurance--Required--Terms.
12.12.080 Bond or insurance--Amount of liability.
12.12.090 Prohibited bench locations.
12.12.100 Dimensions, installation, and maintenance.
12.12.110 Advertising restrictions.
12.12.120 Enforcement authority.
12.12.130 Removal by city.
12.12.140 Penalty for violation.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms, phrases, and words shall be construed as set out in this section.
A. "Bench" means a seat located upon public property along any public street for the accommodation of passersby or persons awaiting transportation.
B. "Bureau" means the street superintendent of the city.
C. "Street" means any public thoroughfare or way, including the curb, sidewalk, and parkway.
(Prior code § 12.12.010 (Ord. 380 § 1, 1953))
A. No bench permit shall be issued except upon written application on a form prescribed by the bureau. Such application shall describe the location of each bench; the use of the property abutting upon such location; the name of the owner, tenant, or person in lawful possession of such property and his address; the type, design, and dimensions of the bench; the advertising proposed to be displayed thereon; and such other information as the bureau may require. A permit may be renewed for the succeeding calendar year upon the payment in advance of the prescribed fee and compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. For each bench upon which advertising is displayed, the permittee shall pay in advance a fee of one dollar and fifty cents for the quarter of the calendar year during which such permit is issued, plus the same amount for each remaining quarter of that calendar year. The permittee shall pay in advance the sum of six dollars for the renewal of a permit for any such bench.
C. Whenever a bench for which a permit has been issued is sold or title or control thereof assigned or transferred, a new permit must be obtained for its maintenance.
(Prior code § 12.12. 040 (Ord. 380 § 4, 1953) )
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