(A) Intent: This section is intended to regulate the establishment and operation of sidewalk cafes, which can enhance the pedestrian ambiance of the City, and to ensure that they do not adversely impact adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhoods.
(B) Applicability: A sidewalk cafe shall comply with the provisions of this section and the property development standard and procedures for the zone district in which is it located.
(C) Minimum Development Requirements:
1. Accessory Use: A sidewalk cafe shall be conducted as an accessory use to a legally established restaurant or other eating and drinking establishment.
2. Enclosure: Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with a sidewalk cafe, but there shall be no permanent roof or shelter over the sidewalk cafe area without written approval from the Director of Public Works. Awnings shall be adequately secured, and shall comply with the provisions of the latest edition of the California Building Code adopted by the City.
3. Fixtures: The furnishings of the sidewalk cafe shall consist only of movable tables, chairs and umbrellas. Lighting fixtures may be permanently affixed onto the exterior front of the main building.
4. Refuse Storage Area: No structure or enclosure to accommodate storage of trash or garbage shall be erected or placed on or adjacent to the sidewalk cafe on either a public sidewalk or public right-of-way. Sidewalk cafes shall remain clear of litter at all times.
5. Hours Of Operation: The hours of operation of the sidewalk cafe shall be limited to the hours of operation of the associated restaurants or eating and drinking establishments. (Ord. 768-08, 8-19-2008; amd. Ord. 832-18, 4-17-2018)