Section 9103.12 — Outdoor Displays

A.

Restricted. In the C-G, C-R, C-M, CBD, DMU, and DU zones, all merchandise shall be displayed within a completely enclosed building except as otherwise provided in this Section.

B.

On Private Property. Outdoor displays of merchandise on private property is permitted during hours that a business is open subject to the following regulations:

Outdoor displays are allowed only where they do not interfere with pedestrian movement or wheelchair access to, through, and around the site.

Outdoor displays shall not include merchandise typically for sale on the premises, except for service stations, florist shops, and antique shops.

Sales tags showing the cost of the merchandise shall be prohibited.

C.

On Public Property. Outdoor display of merchandise on public property shall be permitted only with approval of a Minor Use Permit pursuant to Section 9107.09 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits) and subject to the following conditions:

A minimum access width of five feet shall be maintained along all sidewalks and building entrances accessible to the public.

Owners of the business shall provide public liability insurance in an amount approved by the City Attorney.

The placement and arrangement of outdoor displays may be conditioned part of the Minor Use Permit.

D.

Temporary Outdoor Sales. Temporary outdoor sales/promotional events may be allowed on the public right-of-way through the approval of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to permit as outlined in Section

9107.23 (Temporary Use Permits).

E.

Exception. Temporary outdoor sales/promotional events, including only merchandise typically for sale on the premises, may be allowed on the public right-of-way in conjunction with a farmers' market or other City or downtown business association sponsored event.

Section 9103.13 - Performance Standards