HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 26-009ORDINANCE 26-009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6.8, and CHAPTER 74,
SECTION 74-40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BROOKINGS, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, as follows:
I.
That Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-8 shall be amended as follows:
Section 6-8. Alcoholic beverage sales and consumption guidelines within public
right-of-way.
(a) General provisions.
1) Any holder of an operating agreement, on-sale malt beverage license or on-
sale wine or farm wine license may apply for a sidewalk cafe or parklet permit
for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages which the licensee is
authorized to sell on or within the sidewalk, walkway, or parking stalls subject
to a public right-of-way immediately adjacent to and abutting a licensed
premises.
2) The hours of authorized patron use within the sidewalk, walkway, or parking
stalls subject to a public right-of-way as provided by this section shall not be
outside the hours regulated by SDCL Title 35. Patrons must vacate the dining
areas by 10:00 PM.
3) The hours of authorized alcoholic beverage sales and consumption are
regulated by state law [SDCL] Title 35-4-81.2.
4) A violation of any provision of [SDCL] Title 35 by an alcoholic beverage
license holder conducting business on a sidewalk or walkway subject to a
public right-of-way pursuant to this section constitutes a violation of [SDCL]
Title 35 as if the violation had occurred in or on the licensed premises.
5) Sidewalk cafes and parklets must be returned to their previous conditions
after permitted timeframe at the applicant's expense.
(b) Definition.
• Sidewalk cafe. A sidewalk cafe is an outdoor area located on a public
sidewalk or walkway which is immediately adjacent to and/or abutting the
licensed premises which is operated and maintained by an establishment,
coffeehouse, tea shop, restaurant or bar licensed for the sale of distilled
spirits, wine, malt beverages or farm wine.
• Park/et. A parklet is a small seating area or green space created as a public
amenity on or alongside a sidewalk or walkway, especially in a roadside
parking space adjacent to an establishment, coffeehouse, tea shop,
restaurant or bar licensed for the sale of distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages
or farm wine.
(c) Applicable procedure for sidewalk cafes.
1) An application for a sidewalk cafe permit shall be filed with the city clerk. There is
an annual application fee of $100.00. The application shall include a site plan
which identifies the location of tables, chairs, umbrellas, trash receptacles,
heaters and barricades.
2) a. The location of the sidewalk cafe must be directly in front of the business
operating the cafe, and may not extend beyond the side property lines. No part of
the sidewalk cafe should impede, endanger or interfere with pedestrian traffic,
with a minimum width of four feet of unobstructed passage.
b. Physical barricades are required if alcoholic beverages are sold at the
sidewalk cafe.
3) All services provided to sidewalk cafe patrons as well as all patron activity must
occur within the designated sidewalk cafe area. No alcoholic beverages may be
stored or mixed in the sidewalk cafe.
4) The permit holder is responsible for proper supervision of the sidewalk cafe in
order to ensure the requirements of this section are met.
5) Every sidewalk cafe permit holder shall furnish a certificate of insurance proving
commercial general liability insurance coverage against claims for injury or
damages to persons or property in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 single
limit and $1,000,000.00 aggregate. The City of Brookings shall be named as an
additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis for any liability arising
directly or indirectly from the operation of a sidewalk cafe. In the event that the
insurance is cancelled, the permit holder has 24 hours to reinstate the insurance
or the permit shall be revoked.
6) To the extent applicable, sidewalk cafes must adhere to all regulations of the city
pertaining to food and beverage service as set forth in section 74-40.
7) All permit holders are required to abide by all federal, state, and local laws.
8) A sidewalk cafe permit may be revoked for failure to maintain the standards
required for the initial permit. A notice of intent to revoke a sidewalk cafe permit
shall be given in writing ten days prior to actual revocation and shall specify the
area or areas of continued failure to maintain application conditions the city may
have imposed. If, during that period, proof of compliance is made by the holder of
the permit, the city may allow the permit to be continued.
(d) Applicable procedure for parklets.
(1) An application for a parklet permit shall be filed with the city clerk. There is an
annual application fee of $250.00. The application shall include a site plan
which identifies the location of tables, chairs, umbrellas, trash receptacles,
heaters and barricades.
(2) a. The location of the parklet must be directly in front of the business operating
the parklet, and may not extend beyond the side property lines. No part of the
parklet should impede, endanger or interfere with pedestrian traffic, with a
minimum width of four feet of unobstructed passage.
b. Parklets are not permitted on Main Avenue or any streets designated as
arterial or collector outside of the central business district.
c. Physical barricades are required if alcoholic beverages are sold at the
parklet.
(3) All services provided to parklet patrons as well as all patron activity must occur
within the designated parklet area. No alcoholic beverages may be stored or
mixed in the parklet.
(4) The permit holder is responsible for proper supervision of the parklet in order to
ensure the requirements of this section are met.
(5) Every parklet permit holder shall furnish a certificate of insurance proving
commercial general liability insurance coverage against claims for injury or
damages to persons or property in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 single
limit and $1,000,000.00 aggregate. The City of Brookings shall be named as
an additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis for any liability arising
directly or indirectly from the operation of a parklet. In the event that the
insurance is cancelled, the permit holder has 24 hours to reinstate the
insurance or the permit shall be revoked.
(6) To the extent applicable, parklets must adhere to all regulations of the city
pertaining to food and beverage service as set forth in section 74-40.
(7) All permit holders are required to abide by all federal, state, and local laws.
(8) A parklet permit may be revoked for failure to maintain the standards required
for the initial permit. A notice of intent to revoke a parklet permit shall be given
in writing ten days prior to actual revocation and shall specify the area or areas
of continued failure to maintain application conditions the city may have
imposed. If, during that period, proof of compliance is made by the holder of
the permit, the city may allow the permit to be continued.
AND Chapter 74, Section 74-40 be amended as follows:
Section 74-40. Regulations pertaining to outdoor food and beverage service and
dining areas.
1) Definition.
• Sidewalk cafe. A sidewalk cafe is an outdoor area located on a public
sidewalk or walkway which is immediately adjacent to and/or abutting the
licensed premises which is operated and maintained by an establishment,
coffeehouse, tea shop, restaurant or bar licensed for the sale of distilled
spirits, wine, malt beverages or farm wine.
• Park/et. A parklet is a small seating area or green space created as a public
amenity on or alongside a sidewalk or walkway, especially in a roadside
parking space adjacent to an establishment, coffeehouse, tea shop,
restaurant or bar licensed for the sale of distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages
or farm wine.
2) Outdoor sales and service of food, beverages and outdoor dining upon any public
right-of-way in the central business district are subject to the regulations set forth in
this subdivision. These services are not permitted on Main Avenue or any streets
designated as arterial or collector outside of the central business district.
3) An application for a sidewalk cafe or parklet permit shall be filed with the city clerk.
There is an annual application fee of $100 for a sidewalk cafe permit and $250 for a
parklet permit. The applications shall include a site plan which identifies the location
of tables, chairs, umbrellas, trash receptacles, heaters and barricades.
4) No alcoholic beverages may be sold, served or consumed on a sidewalk unless
a license for sidewalk cafe or parklet sales has been issued pursuant to
applicable law.
5) No part of the outdoor food or beverage sales and/or outdoor dining shall
impede, endanger or interfere with pedestrian traffic, with a minimum width of
four feet of unobstructed passage.
6) No fixtures or devices upon which food or beverages are sold or consumed shall
be attached to the sidewalk or other public area. Exemptions may be allowed on
a case-by-case basis.
7) No part of the outdoor food or beverage sales and/or outdoor dining shall block
regulatory signs, crosswalks or intersections and shall be sufficiently lit during
times of low light in order to provide for safe pedestrian passage. No part of the
outdoor food or beverage sales and/or outdoor dining shall have sharp edges,
protrusions or other features which may be hazardous to the public.
8) The hours of operation for a temporary vendor are regulated by division 2 of this
article.
9) All tables, chairs, benches, signs, food and beverage carts and equipment used
for food and beverage sales or consumption must be secured so that they may
not be dislodged during windy or stormy weather.
1 0)The hours of authorized alcoholic beverage sales and consumption are regulated
by state law [SDCL] Title 35-4-81.2.
11 )A violation of any provision of [SDCL] Title 35 by an alcoholic beverage license
holder conducting business on a sidewalk or walkway subject to a public right-of-
way pursuant to this section constitutes a violation of [SDCL] Title 35 as if the
violation had occurred in or on the licensed premises.
II.
Any or all Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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