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6.E. - Page 14 of 31 <br />spaces. These uses must be contiguous to the commercial structure or <br />walkways immediately adjacent to the commercial structure. Landlords may <br />desjgnate an alternative location for consolidated outdoor dining provided <br />that all State and County requirements are met. Outdoor uses in parking <br />areas must provide safety barriers such as fences. water -filled K -rails. or <br />landscape planters. <br />4. Pedestrian and Bike Access. Outdoor service areas shall comply with <br />Americans with Disabilities Act access requirements. A minimum six-foot <br />wide path of travel shall be maintained along the building frontage and all <br />pedestrian walkways. and a six -foot radius clearance shall be maintained <br />from any doorway. A six-foot wide emergency egress path shall be <br />maintained at, or between every_ frontage or occupied space. in 50' <br />intervals. <br />5. Access to Fire Safety Infrastructure. Access to fire hydrants, fire hose <br />connections for sprinkler systems, and entrances and exits of all buildings <br />shall not be obstructed at any time by barriers, seating_, or displays. Fire <br />lanes shall not be obstructed at any time. <br />6. Outdoor Fixtures. Furniture, umbrellas, heaters or other equipment shall be <br />moveable and shall not be permanently installed outdoors. Portable heaters <br />must be stored inside when the business is closed. Canopies, tents or other <br />covered structures may reauire separate approval from the Fire <br />Department. <br />7. Property Owner Authorization. The business owner or operator shall obtain <br />written authorization from the property owner for the use of private <br />sidewalks, parking areas, or other areas for outdoor services. Tenants in <br />shopping centers with multiple commercial tenants shall work with the <br />management or property owner to equitably allocate the available <br />sidewalks, patios, and parking areas for all accessory outdoor uses. <br />8. Maintenance. The business owner or operator shall be responsible for <br />maintaining the outdoor area in a clean and tidy manner. <br />E. Enforcement. Without limiting the general provisions set forth in Article 50. the City <br />reserves the right to prohibit an accessory outdoor use that: <br />1. Creates an obstruction to, or causes congestion of, pedestrian or vehicular <br />traffic due to existing conditions on the property or surrounding public riaht- <br />of-way; or <br />2. Represents a danger to the health, safety -or -general welfare of the public: <br />or <br />3. Violates the requirements of this Section 31.15 or violates any applicable <br />Health Orders or industry guidance from the State or County. <br />[Article 32, Section 32.9 is amended as follows] <br />ATTY/ORD.531/CC ORD AMENDING PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGES <br />REV: 03-16-21 PR <br />Page 11 of 21 <br />279 <br />