§ 62-205. Permits.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a sidewalk cafe or display merchandise within the public ways without obtaining a permit as required by this article. Failure to obtain a permit may result in the removal of all merchandise, chairs, tables and other items within the public ways by the city, within 24 hours of written notice to the business owner and/or the issuance of a citation.

(b)

Permit fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a permit. Any operation of a sidewalk cafe or the display of merchandise within the public ways without a permit, may result in the city removing, within 24 hours of written notice to the business or restaurant owner, any tables, chairs, merchandise and any other objects within the public ways.

(c)

Permits are neither transferable nor assignable. Upon a change in ownership, operator, use or scope of permit, a new permit must be applied for from the city and the appropriate permit fee paid.

(d)

The permit must be conspicuously displayed by the permit holder while engaged in the activities allowed under the permit.

(e)

The permit fee for the operation of a sidewalk cafe within the public way is $100.00 per restaurant.

(f)

The permit fee for the display of merchandise within the public way is $50.00 per business.

(g)

The permit fees provided in subsections (e) and (f) above may be amended by ordinance or resolution, from time to time, by the city commission.

(Ord. No. 02-24, § 2, 5-23-02)