Sec. 250.1001. - Intent.

(a) The primary purpose of public sidewalks is for use by pedestrian traffic. However, vending on public sidewalks promotes the public interest by contributing to an active and attractive pedestrian environment. Therefore, to permit such activity it is necessary to provide reasonable regulation of downtown sidewalk vending to protect the public, health, safety and welfare and to promote free, unimpeded and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow. Part of this protection involves designation of vending locations, and insurance requirements to adequately protect the rights of citizens. The regulations contained in this Part do not prohibit pure speech under the United States Constitution, but merely regulate the activities which are commercial in nature. (b) During certain major special events such as the Super Bowl, it may be necessary and desirable to use portions of the street for special events vending. During such periods, it is necessary to provide reasonable regulation of downtown street vending similar to that required of downtown sidewalk vendors. Therefore, the provisions of this Part shall be applicable to special events vending occurring on City streets. (c) Special Events and the vending needs associated therewith create unique circumstances not customarily associated with downtown sidewalk vendors at other times. It is therefore necessary to establish the regulations contained in this Part during the time periods and in the said locations and areas set forth in this Part. (Ord. 2004-429-E, § 13)