Outdoor entertainment is subject to the following requirements:
(a) Accessory. Outdoor entertainment shall be accessory to a permitted restaurant, bar or tavern and be adjacent to the principal use.
(b) Noise. The operation of the outdoor entertainment area shall comply with the City's Noise Abatement Ordinance Section 648.10.
(c) Lighting. Lighting for outdoor entertainment areas shall comply with Chapter 1273, Exterior Lighting.
(d) Obstructions. Outdoor entertainment areas shall not obstruct the entrance to any building or sidewalk. If outdoor dining areas are located on a sidewalk in front of a building, a minimum 5foot wide clear pedestrian travel way shall be maintained on the sidewalk or pathway.
(e) Safety. The area used for outdoor entertainment shall be located in a manner which will not interfere with visibility, vehicular or pedestrian mobility or access to City or public utility facilities. The determination of whether the outside table service (or any part thereof) interferes shall be made by the Zoning Inspector at the time of application based on the characteristics of each proposed site.
(f) Signs. Signs are not permitted within the outdoor entertainment area.
(g) Screening consisting of buffer strip that conforms to applicable requirements in Chapter 1280 shall be required on all side and rear lot lines abutting a residential district or use. (Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)