El Monte Municipal Code Art. II Street Benches

Permits shall not be issued for more than two (2) benches at any one location. Should more than two (2) applications be made for benches at the same location, such applications shall be given priority in the order of their receipt.

(Prior code § 6351.2.12)

If an officially established bus stop or passenger loading zone is changed from a location for which a permit for a bench has been issued under this chapter, such bench may be removed to the new location of such bus stop or passenger loading zone. In such case an amended permit application shall be filed and processed in the same manner as initial permit applications, but no additional or further fees shall be payable by reason of such amended permit application.

(Prior code § 6351.2.19)

A. No advertising matter or sign whatever shall be displayed upon any bench except the front and rear surfaces of the backrest and not more than seventy-five (75) percent of each surface shall be so used. No pictures or representations in irregular contour shall appear on any such bench.

B. No advertising or sign on any bench shall display the words, "Stop," "Look," "Drive-In," "Danger," or any word, phrase, symbol or character calculated to interfere with, mislead or distract traffic.

C. Maintenance. Each permittee shall maintain each bench at all times in a safe condition, and shall inspect each bench at frequent intervals.

D. Sidewalk Location. No bench shall be placed or maintained upon any sidewalk less than eighteen (18) inches nor more than thirty (30) inches from the face of the adjacent curb, and other than parallel with such curb.

E. Dimensions. No bench shall be more than forty-two (42) inches high nor more than two (2) feet, six (6) inches wide, nor more than seven (7) feet long overall.

F. Identification. Each bench shall have displayed thereon, in a conspicuous place and manner, the name of the permittee and the permit number assigned thereto.

(Prior code §§ 6351.2.20—6351.2.20.5)