Dublin Municipal Code Art. III Operating Requirements

A. Operational Requirements. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, all of the following operational requirements shall be applicable to all sidewalk vendors located within the city:

1. Ensure sidewalk accessibility by maintaining a forty-eight (48) inch width unobstructed path, exclusive of the curb.

2. Prevent distractions and promote public welfare by refraining from the following: emitting any loud, unnecessary, and unusual noises consistent with the provisions of Chapter 5.28; using electrical, flashing, or animated signs; the use of tents, or displaying signage, banners, flags, or balloons that exceed a combined total of four (4) square feet. Any sign shall be attached flush to the sidewalk vending receptacle.

3. Maintain sanitary conditions to protect public health. Sidewalk vendors must have trash, recycling, and compost containers in or on their sidewalk vending receptacle; refrain from emptying trash into public trashcans; and must not leave any location without first picking up, removing, and properly disposing of all trash or refuse from their operation. Additionally, sidewalk vendors must promptly clean up any food, grease, or other substances related to sidewalk vending activities that are discharged on public property.

B. Physical Facility Requirements. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the following physical facility requirements shall be applicable to all sidewalk vendors located within the city:

1. A sidewalk vending permit does not grant an exclusive right to operate in any specific portion of the public right-of-way.

2. Equipment or objects used for sidewalk vending purposes may not be left or maintained in public spaces or in any portion of the public right-of-way from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. in commercial areas and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. in residential areas. Any equipment or objects left overnight in public spaces or in any portion of the public right-of-way will be considered discarded and may be seized or disposed of by the city.

3. To prevent unintended rolling or slipping, sidewalk vendors are prohibited from operating pushcarts, pedal-driven carts, wagons, or other nonmotorized conveyances on public rights-of-way with slopes greater than five percent (5%).

4. Additional Requirements. In residential areas, roaming sidewalk vendors may operate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

(Ord. 4-24 § 3)

A. In order to protect pedestrian and vehicular safety and accommodate public street access including parking, traffic, and emergency road access, sidewalk vending shall be prohibited in the following locations:

1. On any sidewalk where the vendor does not leave at least a forty-eight (48) inch width of unobstructed sidewalk adjacent to a curb. The forty-eight (48) inch width cannot include curb dimensions.

2. On any sidewalk where there are no legal parking spaces within two hundred (200) feet, with the exception of parks.

3. Within twenty-five (25) feet of any crosswalk or intersection.

4. In any area that blocks or obstructs the visibility of traffic signals or regulatory signs.

5. In any driveway or parking lot access.

6. Within twenty-five (25) feet of any fire hydrant, fire call box, fire department connection, post indicator valves, or utility cabinets or equipment.

7. Within fifty (50) feet of any driveway entrance or exit to the City's Public Safety offices or any fire station.

8. Within fifty (50) feet of any area, structure or facility on which construction is occurring pursuant to a valid building or encroachment permit.

9. Within ten (10) feet of a litter receptacle, public art installation, or bike rack.

10. Within fifty (50) feet of a bus turnout, bus bench, or shelter.

11. Within fifty (50) feet from an outdoor dining area for a restaurant during the operating hours of the restaurant.

12. Within ten (10) feet from the entrance or exit doorway to any building or an automated teller machine.

13. Within five hundred (500) feet of any public or private school grounds prior to 4:00 p.m. on any day when the school is in session.

14. Within five hundred (500) feet of any public or private school grounds during sanctioned events held at the school.

15. Within fifty (50) feet of another sidewalk vendor.

16. On any median strip or landscaped area between the sidewalk and curb.

17. Within two hundred (200) feet of the perimeter of any certified farmers' market or special event, during the hours when any such event is permitted. (Pursuant to Government Code Section 51038(d)(1)).

18. Immediately adjoining a bike lane when there is no other legal parking within two hundred (200) feet.

B. Stationary sidewalk vendors are prohibited from operating in areas that are exclusively residential.

(Ord. 4-24 § 3)

A. A stationary sidewalk vendor is prohibited from operating in a city park if the city has entered into an exclusive agreement for the sale of food or merchandise by one (1) or more concessionaires for that park.

B. Except as provided in subsection A of this section, vending within city parks is allowed only upon or alongside sidewalks or other paved or marked pedestrian pathways. Outside of these aforementioned areas, vending shall not take place on sand, dirt, or parking lots. In addition, vending within city parks shall not be allowed where it would reduce sidewalk access below ADA minimums or within ten (10) feet of a public art installation, public information kiosk, or fountain.

C. In parks, sidewalk vendors shall not approach persons to sell food or merchandise.

D. Sidewalk vendors must comply with park hours.

(Ord. 4-24 § 3)