2012-52 AMENDING CITY CODE - CHAPTER 41 - MISCELLANEOUS STREET REGULATIONS

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7 f Chapter 41 (1) Tables chairs, umbrellas, sandwich boards, and other permissible equipment as approved by the permit, shall be located in the outdoor cafe area so that there remains open, at all times, a longitudinal walking space, the location of which shall be determined by the Public Works Director or designee, of a minimum of four(4) feet in width, which distance may be in- creased if the Public Works Director deems it necessary for pedestrian safety, with a cross-slope not to exceed Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements. All tables, chairs, and other objects must be removed when snow is present on the sidewalk or as otherwise directed by the Public Works Director. (2) The operation of a permitted outdoor cafe shall be limited to the restaurant's normal hours and days of operation. (3) No permit will be allowed if seats or equipment in the outdoor cafe result in the need for additional restrooms and unless such additional restrooms are provided by the appli- cant as required per the State of Illinois Plumbing Code. (4) Any person making use of an outdoor cafe area shall do so in a reasonable manner with due regard for the health and safety of persons and property. No physical alterations to public property shall be made without the written permission of the Public Works Director. (5) The permittee shall keep the permit area free of litter, cans, bottles and spills at all times.The permittee shall promptly collect and dispose of all litter, trash and other waste materials associated with the outdoor cafe area, including material in the adjacent public right-of- way or property originating from the outdoor cafe area. The permittee shall dispose of any such waste in their own trash containers only. No litter is to be allowed to wash down the storm sewer system. The permittee shall sweep the sidewalk cafe area daily and shall wash the area using wa- ter at least weekly. Y