§ 16.50.380.2. Declarations.

In adopting these regulations the City Council has found and declared that:

1.

There exists the need for use of the public sidewalk for retail sales in certain pedestrian oriented areas of the City to provide a unique environment encouraging retail sales.

2.

Because of the high intensity of development in certain commercial corridors and the downtown, the lack of adequate vacant land and the need to encourage the redevelopment of existing structures, there exists a need to provide an opportunity for retail displays to be located on sidewalks in the public right-of-way.

3.

The existence of retail displays encourages additional pedestrian traffic to these areas and encourages more activity and redevelopment.

4.

The presence of retail displays may impede the flow of pedestrian traffic.

5.

There is a need for regulations and standards for the existence and operation of retail displays to facilitate a safe environment.

6.

The establishment of permit conditions, specific location requirements and safety standards for sidewalk retail display is necessary to protect and promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City.

7.

The issuance of a sidewalk retail display permit shall not constitute nor shall it be construed to constitute a vacation or abandonment by the City of its interest in the right-of-way or any easements contained therein.

(Code 1992, § 16.50.380.2)