Public Township Council Meeting — Packet

DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 i. A sketch showing the proposed location of tables, chairs and umbrellas shall be prepared and submitted to the Director of Planning and Development for approval prior to the use of the sidewalk area. j. The use of the described locations shall be authorized by a sidewalk cafe permit issued by the Director of Planning upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this paragraph and the payment of an annual fee of fifty ($50.00) dollars. k. Any permit issued by the Director of Planning shall designate the hours of operation of any sidewalk cafe but in no event may a sidewalk cafe remain open after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday or after 12:00 midnight on Friday, Saturday and legal holidays. l. Nothing herein shall be deemed to be a waiver of the provisions of any health and/or licensing ordinance regulating the operation of a sidewalk cafe. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.5Q; Ord. No. 1166-93) 25-11.1811 Outdoor Sales. a. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, merchant, club, association, group, charitable institution or organization to conduct an outdoor sale as defined herein within any business or commercial zone district without first having obtained a permit from the Zoning Officer for that purpose as hereinafter provided: 1. An application for a permit to conduct an outdoor sale shall be made at least fifteen (15) days prior to the sale, and shall be issued for not more than three (3) consecutive days. No person or entity shall be entitled to more than three (3) permits during a twelve (12) month period. Appropriate provisions for alternate days because of inclement weather shall be made at the time of application for the permit. No applicant, who has already been issued a permit shall be issued a permit for a period to commence within fifteen (15) days of the termination of any previously issued permit to that applicant for a particular location. The following information shall be provided and filed with the Zoning Officer prior to the issuance of a permit: (a) The name, address and phone number of the person, firm, corporation, club, association, group, charitable institution

er prior to the issuance of a permit: (a) The name, address and phone number of the person, firm, corporation, club, association, group, charitable institution or organization conducting the sale. (b) The name, address and phone number of a designated "contact person." This person will be contacted if there are any violations of this subsection during the sale. The contact person shall sign the application. (c) The name and address of the owner of the property on which the sale is to be conducted, together with the consent in writing by the owner. (d) The location and times of such sale. (e) The date or dates of the sale. (f) An affirmation or sworn statement by the person signing that the information given is true and correct. 2. The fee for a permit for an outdoor sale for a commercial or any for profit organization shall be fifty one hundred ($5100.00) dollars. The fee for a permit for a bona fide not for profit organization or charity shall be twenty-five ($25.00) dollars. If more than one (1) person, firm, corporation, merchant, club, association, group, charitable institution or organization is participating in the sale, each participant shall pay a permit fee. Each permit shall be posted so as to be at the location, and for the duration, of the sale. 3. No street or vehicle right-of-way within the confines of the location of the sale shall be blocked or obstructed by any merchandise offered for sale. A three (3) foot passageway for pedestrians on public sidewalks shall be left open, and merchandise shall be securely and 52