§ 9397.1. Same—Operational standards.

No property in the commercial or business park land use districts which allows for retail sales, as defined in section 9397, shall be used for commercial outdoor display unless such display complies with the following standards:

A.

Outdoor display of merchandise shall be allowed on the first weekend of every month. Outdoor display shall be allowed on the first two (2) weekends in December. A temporary use permit for other holidays and special events may be considered by the city.

B.

All outdoor display must maintain clearance requirements that meet handicapped accessibility standards. An obstruction-free, clear sidewalk area for pedestrian passing through the outdoor display shall be required. Outdoor display shall not be permitted in areas where less than a four-foot obstruction-free pedestrian area exists between the outdoor display and the edge of a curb or sidewalk. Outdoor display shall not be permitted in areas where less than a five-foot obstruction-free pedestrian area exists between the display entry door.

C.

Outdoor display shall be limited to the area directly in front of the tenant space and the items for sale must be the same as those sold inside the store or must be items that would typically be sold at the business.

D.

Outdoor display cannot exceed a height of five (5) feet. Any display over five (5) feet requires approval from the director of planning and community development.

E.

For those businesses which do not offer products for sale, additional window signage is allowed, subject to approval by the director of planning and community development. The only signage permitted outside is appropriate signage that is in keeping with the intent of this article, as determined by the director of planning and community development, which is placed on the display.

F.

The use of mechanically reproduced sound, amplified sound, or live music shall not be permitted as part of the outdoor display.

(Ord. No. 96-260, § 1, 3-20-96)