Article 301 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
301.12: OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES/DISPLAY:
Porterville Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Porterville
A. Outdoor Retail Sales/Display. Outdoor display of merchandise is allowed in association with an approved permanent use on the site, subject to Zoning Administrator approval. Outdoor retail sales and display shall be located and operated in compliance with the following standards:
- Displayed merchandise shall occupy a specifically approved and defined location that does not disrupt the normal function of the
site or its circulation. Displayed merchandise shall be located outside of any fire lane or fire access way and shall not obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic. Displayed merchandise shall not encroach upon driveways, landscaped areas, private walkways or required parking spaces.
- Merchandise shall be located entirely on private property outside of required setbacks except in Downtown Districts, where
outdoor display is allowed on the sidewalk directly adjacent to property if a pedestrian walkway of at least six (6) feet is constantly maintained.
Display of merchandise shall not obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
The Zoning Administrator may require landscaping, screening, paving or other site improvements including the removal of
obsolete or abandoned facilities on nonconforming sites. (Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019)
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