Sidewalk Use Limited; Permit. Outdoor Seating Area No business may use a public sidewalk or to seat its pedestrian mall patrons without first obtaining a for an issued by permit outdoor seating area the No place tables, chairs, or other seating on a public City. person shall sidewalk or in conjunction with a business without first pedestrian mall obtaining a for an that is issued by the permit outdoor seating area City. A business that regularly and customarily sells food or drink may obtain a permit from the to operate an on the terms and City outdoor seating area conditions set out in this section. The permit shall specify the specific area to be outdoor seating, the furniture to be used within the used for outdoor seating and the proposed arrangement of the furniture. area, An permit authorizes a limited use of the public outdoor seating area sidewalk or so long as that private use does not interfere with pedestrian mall the public interest or public use of the sidewalk. The may temporarily suspend a use of an City permit holder’s outdoor for any reason and for any length of time. During periods of seating area temporary suspension, the must remove its furnishings from the permit holder and not use the area. may be outdoor seating area shall Outdoor seating areas prohibited during special events, parades or pickets, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the The will endeavor to give City. City permit holders reasonable advance notice before issuing a temporary suspension, including a suspension related to a special event, parade, or picket. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this specifically exclude any furnishings owned by Pavilion tenants located within an Outdoor Seating Easement or Pavilion Operational Easement, as defined in the City Plaza Agreement and recorded the City Plaza Agreement as recorded in Book 13233, Page 1672, in the Wake County Register of Deeds, as amended by the First Amendment to the City Plaza Agreement recorded in Book 13885, Page 1656, in the Wake County Register of Deeds, as defined and described therein. The will endeavor to give permitted businesses a minimum of City (24) hours advanced notice, using information as provided on the permit application or renewal, of any pressure washing of the sidewalk or pedestrian to allow for the relocation of outdoor furniture. mall Sidewalk Areas Eligible for Outdoor Seating. An meet all of the following requirements: outdoor seating area shall
Sidewalk Use Limited; Outdoor Seating Area Permit. No business may use a public sidewalk or pedestrian mall to seat its patrons without first obtaining a permit for an outdoor seating area issued by the City. No person shall place tables, chairs, or other seating on a public sidewalk or pedestrian mall in conjunction with a business without first obtaining a permit for an outdoor seating area that is issued by the City. A business that regularly and customarily sells food or drink may obtain a permit from the City to operate an outdoor seating area on the terms and conditions set out in this section. The permit shall specify the specific area to be used for outdoor seating, the furniture to be used within the outdoor seating area, and the proposed arrangement of the furniture. An outdoor seating area permit authorizes a limited use of the public sidewalk or pedestrian mall so long as that private use does not interfere with the public interest or public use of the sidewalk. The City may temporarily suspend a permit holder’s use of an outdoor seating area for any reason and for any length of time. During periods of temporary suspension, the permit holder must remove its furnishings from the outdoor seating area and shall not use the area. Outdoor seating areas may be prohibited during special events, parades or pickets, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the City. The City will endeavor to give permit holders reasonable advance notice before issuing a temporary suspension, including a suspension related to a special event, parade, or picket. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this specifically exclude any furnishings owned by Pavilion tenants located within an Outdoor Seating Easement or Pavilion Operational Easement, as defined in the City Plaza Agreement and recorded the City Plaza Agreement as recorded in Book 13233, Page 1672, in the Wake County Register of Deeds, as amended by the First Amendment to the City Plaza Agreement recorded in Book 13885, Page 1656, in the Wake County Register of Deeds, as defined and described therein. The City will endeavor to give permitted businesses a minimum of (24) hours advanced notice, using information as provided on the permit application or renewal, of any pressure washing of the sidewalk or pedestrian mall to allow for the relocation of outdoor furniture. Sidewalk Areas Eligible for Outdoor Seating. An outdoor seating area shall meet all of the following requirements:
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