(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the outdoor display of goods by retail establishments.
(B) Applicability. Outdoor display of goods shall be permitted by retail establishments in the following zone districts and shall be prohibited in all zone districts not listed:
(1) Housing (H) District;
(2) Commercial Core 1 (CC1) District;
(3) Commercial Core 2 (CC2) District;
(4) Commercial Core 3 (CC3) District;
(5) Commercial Service Center (CSC) District;
(6) Lionshead Mixed Use 1 (LMU-1) District;
(7) Lionshead Mixed Use 2 (LMU-2) District; and
(8) Ski Base/Recreation 2 (SBR2) District.
(C) Permit not required. Outdoor display on private property, where permitted by the provisions of this title, are not subject to design review. A permit is required to obtain a license to utilize town owned property for outdoor display of goods by retail establishments, per Title 8, Chapter 7 of this code.
(D) Requirements for outdoor display. Where permitted, outdoor display shall be subject to the following limitations.
(1) Location. The area used for an outdoor display shall be located directly in front of the retail establishment displaying the goods. Outdoor display shall be entirely upon the establishment’s own property unless the retail establishment is permitted to utilize town owned property, per the requirements in Title 8, Chapter 7 of this code.
(2) Circulation. Outdoor display shall not impede circulation and thus, shall not block or encroach upon the required ingress/egress of doorways, walkways, stairways and parking or loading/delivery spaces.
(3) Street and sidewalk width. A minimum street width of 22 feet shall be maintained in order to allow for emergency vehicle access. Sidewalks shall remain a minimum width of six feet. Connection of exit discharge to the public way, as required by the adopted Building Code, shall not be blocked.
(4) Public safety. Outdoor display shall not pose any risks to public safety, shall not block or encroach upon any fire lane, and shall maintain a minimum distance to fire hydrants of seven feet to side or rear, and 14 feet to the front.
(5) Aesthetics. Outdoor display shall not negatively impact established view corridors or acknowledged “postcard” images and shall not visually detract from or block storefront or shop window.
(6) Outdoor display fixtures. Outdoor display fixtures shall be freestanding, temporary in nature, and shall be removed from the exterior location when the business is closed.
(7) Height. No part of any outdoor display shall extend more than six feet above existing grade.
(8) Signage. Sale signs may be permitted on outdoor displays, as regulated by Title 11, Chapter 6 of this code. No other signage is permitted on or adjacent to outdoor displays that is not otherwise approved by the Administrator, subject to the regulations of Title 11 of this code.
(9) Cardboard boxes prohibited. Outdoor display of goods shall not include any cardboard boxes, unless part of individual packaging of goods.
(10) Code compliance. All aspects of the outdoor display shall remain in compliance with this code and the Vail Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 32(2007) § 13)