Chapter 5.40 — SIDEWALK SALES

No person, association, corporation, or employee or agent thereof shall place on a public sidewalk, or above a public sidewalk, any merchandise or containers or racks or other objects used in the display of merchandise without first obtaining a permit therefor from the city clerk of the city.

(Ord. 386 §1, 1978)

The permit may be granted by the city after:

A.

An investigation shows that the display does not seriously interfere with pedestrian traffic;

B.

An investigation satisfies the city that no dirt, water, oil, or other material will fall from or drip from the merchandise or containers or racks or other objects used in the display of the merchandise onto the sidewalk.

(Ord. 386 §2, 1978)

The city may suspend or revoke the permit in the event that such display proves to unduly interfere with pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk, or results in dirt, water, or other material falling onto the sidewalk.

(Ord. 386 §3, 1978)

Each permit shall be valid for one year, from January 1 to December 31st. In the event that a permit is issued during the year, it shall be valid until the following December 31st.

(Ord. 386 §4, 1978)

Every person, association, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction. Upon conviction thereof he shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this chapter occurs or continues, constitutes a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in this section.

(Ord. 386 §5, 1978)