San Fernando Municipal Code Div. 2 Pedestrian Mall

The council declares and determines that a pedestrian mall is established under the Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960 (Streets and Highways Code § 11000 et seq.) and that a general description of such pedestrian mall is as follows: San Fernando Road between the northwesterly line of Brand Boulevard and the southeasterly line of Maclay Avenue, and between the northwesterly line of Maclay Avenue and the southeasterly line of Mission Boulevard.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.1)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Vehicle means any device by which a person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn, except a wheelchair, baby carriage, shopping cart or hand dolly.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.2)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

(a) No vehicle shall be permitted on the pedestrian mall except in the places and upon the conditions provided in this section.

(b) The following vehicles are permitted on the pedestrian mall in the northwest and southeast vehicle driving lanes, in parking places and loading zones, in the places and upon the conditions set forth:

(1) Passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles with a capacity rating not exceeding three-quarter ton.

(2) Emergency vehicles and equipment of all types.

(3) City vehicles and equipment performing services.

(4) Public trams or similar vehicles operated by or under permit from the city.

(5) Commercial vehicles making deliveries or pickups to or from the businesses abutting the mall.

(6) Commercial vehicles in the loading zones provided and designated.

(7) Public utility vehicles and equipment.

(8) Commercial vehicles and equipment entering the mall where such entry is reasonably necessary for the purpose of performing work or services on the mall or on private properties abutting thereon and displaying a valid unrevoked permit of necessity issued by or at the direction of the chief of police.

(9) Other vehicles displaying an emergency permit issued by or at the direction of the chief of police.

(c) The following vehicles are permitted on such pedestrian mall at places other than the vehicular driving lanes, vehicle parking and loading lanes:

(1) Emergency vehicles and equipment of all types.

(2) City vehicles and equipment performing services.

(3) Public trams or similar vehicles operated by or under permit from the city.

(4) Public utility vehicles and equipment.

(5) Commercial vehicles and equipment displaying a valid and unrevoked permit of necessity by or at the direction of the chief of police.

(6) Other vehicles displaying an emergency permit issued by or at the direction of the chief of police.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.3)

The city council may at any time, by resolution or order entered in the council minutes, suspend the operation of this division for the purpose of permitting specified vehicles to travel on the pedestrian mall in connection with special events to be held thereon such as parades, auto shows and similar special events.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.9)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1537, § 12, adopted Oct. 21, 2002, repealed § 90-560 which pertained to penalty for violation and derived from Code 1957, § 13.59.10.

(a) Permit required. The city council, by motion entered in its minutes, may authorize by permit the temporary use, not to exceed an aggregate of seven days at any one time, of the pedestrian mall for celebrations, fiestas, special events, and other purposes. In conjunction therewith the city council may, during such period, order the pedestrian mall closed to vehicular traffic when the council finds that such closing is necessary for the safety and protection of persons who are to use that portion of the mall and street and property located thereon during the temporary closing. In granting any such permit, the council may impose such conditions as it may deem appropriate.

(b) Temporary booths or stands during celebration. Temporary booths or stands may be located on the mall and portion of the street closed to vehicular traffic during such celebration for the display and sale of merchandise, food, and soft drinks upon the following conditions:

(1) A permit for each booth or stand and for what is to be displayed and sold therefrom must first be obtained from the city council.

(2) The director of buildings and the chiefs of the police and fire departments shall, before the issuance of any permit, approve the construction of the booth or stand and its location in the mall.

(3) No temporary booth or stand shall be approved if, in the opinion of any of such officers, the booth or stand is unsafe, constitutes a fire hazard, creates a police problem, or substantially interferes with the movement of pedestrians or safety equipment.

(4) Any booth or stand displaying and dispensing food or drinks shall obtain all necessary health department permits and shall comply with all laws and ordinances relating thereto except as otherwise provided in this division.

(5) All booths and stands shall be removed from the mall by 12:00 noon of the day following the close of the event for which the permit to use the mall was granted.

(6) The city may require a deposit from the organization sponsoring the event or from each booth or stand operator or both, guaranteeing that such booths and stands will be removed and the litter and debris cleaned up.

(7) The council may impose further and additional conditions.

(c) Insurance. The applicant for the permit to use the mall as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall, at the time of application therefor, furnish written assurance satisfactory to the city that, if the permit is issued to the applicant, the applicant shall, prior to the time of the issuance of the permit, deliver to the city clerk a policy of public liability and property damage insurance or certificate therefor, which must be approved by the city attorney. The insurance shall be in full force and effect during the time of the celebration, providing for general liability in the amount of $1,000,000.00 covering and insuring the applicant from and against all damages because of injury or death to persons and damage to property which may result from or be caused by such celebration, fiesta, special event, or other purpose and the erection, maintenance, and operation of the temporary booths and stands during such time. Each such policy shall bear appropriate endorsements showing that the city and all of its departments and officers are named as additional insureds, and with further endorsement that such coverage afforded by such policy shall not be reduced or cancelled without at least 15 days' prior written notice to the city. If a policy is cancelled or the coverage reduced and the effective date is prior to the commencement of the celebration, the council may then revoke and suspend the permit for the celebration.

(d) Construction standards. The temporary booths or stands for which a permit is granted under subsection (b) of this section need not comply with the provisions of the city building, electrical, and plumbing codes. However, all stands shall be erected under the supervision of the director of buildings who shall require that booths and stands be constructed in a manner which will reasonably ensure the safety of attendants and patrons.

(e) Exceptions for operators of temporary booths and stands. The operators of temporary booths and stands need not comply with sections 74-190, 74-191 and 74-199 of this Code or with subdivision 1 of subsection D of section 11 of Ordinance No. 423 adopted December 26, 1945, as amended.

(Code 1957, §§ 13.59.11, 13.59.28)

A permit for any vehicle or equipment to go on the pedestrian mall shall be issued only when use of the mall is reasonably necessary for the purpose of performing work or services on the mall or on private property abutting thereon.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.4)

Any permit issued under this subdivision for any vehicle or equipment allowing the vehicle or equipment to be on the pedestrian mall shall be subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the chief of police or other issuing officer may determine in order to protect persons or property on or abutting the mall and the physical integrity and appearance of the mall.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.5)

The operator or driver of any vehicle or equipment permitted on the pedestrian mall under this subdivision shall comply with all signs, markings and designations for the direction of travel, parking and loading and time limit therefor and all of the terms, conditions and restrictions of any permit issued for such vehicle or equipment to go on to such mall.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.6)

Any vehicle or equipment on the pedestrian mall not displaying a required, valid, unrevoked permit shall be removed and stored at the owner's expense.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.7)

Violation of any term, condition or restriction of any permit issued under this subdivision to go onto the pedestrian mall by the driver or operator of any vehicle or equipment shall be grounds for immediate revocation of such permit by the chief of police or other issuing officer.

(Code 1957, § 13.59.8)