[Adopted 10-16-1989 by Ord. No. 1989-7]
A. 
No person shall utilize any public way or other public place without first having obtained specific authority and permission from the Walhalla City Council authorizing each new use.
B. 
The City of Walhalla or designee will issue permits for utilization of public rights-of-way. Detailed drawings are to be submitted and a committee will inspect the premises after completion in regard to planters, benches, sidewalk cafes and other displays of merchandise.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Original Sec. 2 of Ord. No. 1989-7, regarding temporary signs, which immediately followed this section, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
A. 
Permission and authorization may be given and granted to central business district businesses upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this article, to maintain and use a portion of the public way adjacent to their premises for benches, planters and trash receptacles.
B. 
Drawings and dimensions of the designated space must be submitted for approval and final inspection by the City of Walhalla or designee for the utilized space.
Every person using the space designated shall at all times keep such sidewalk in good condition and repair and free from all snow, ice, dirt, filth or other obstruction of encumbrances. A permit will be revoked for failure to comply with any provision of this section.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
A. 
No person without permission from the Walhalla City Council shall utilize any streetlight post of the City.
B. 
No person shall deface or in any way destroy or hang any goods or merchandise against any streetlight post in the City.
All awnings and signs suspended above any central business district street shall be placed in such a manner as not to impede the free and open passage of pedestrians in their lane of travel.
A. 
Any person owning, leasing, managing or operating a cafe, restaurant or hotel upon property which abuts upon any street within the City may maintain or operate upon the sidewalk of such street, in an area adjacent to its premises, a sidewalk cafe, provided that such sidewalk is wide enough to be used in this manner and provide at least four feet clear walk space in the normal walking zone.
B. 
Sidewalk cafes licensed under this section shall not operate earlier than 8:00 a.m. nor later than 10:00 p.m.
C. 
All food served at sidewalk cafes must be prepared by an establishment licensed pursuant to the Oconee County Health Department and South Carolina DHEC rules and regulations.
D. 
The sale of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, on sidewalk spaces is prohibited, except as provided in Article V, Sale and Service of Beer and Wine in Sidewalk Encroachment Areas, of this chapter.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
E. 
Rules and regulations.
(1) 
The Walhalla City Council or designee shall formulate rules and regulations for the location, arrangement and design of sidewalk cafes to ensure the flow of pedestrian traffic, the safety of pedestrians and auto traffic, the access of buildings and transportation facilities, the prevention of an excessive number of cafes and the best service to the public, such regulations to include, without limitation:
(a) 
The size, design and other specifications for tables and serving equipment to be used by operators, and the design of enclosures or partial enclosures.
(b) 
The location and design of sites for sidewalk cafes.
(c) 
The types of food and beverages that may be served at cafes.
(2) 
Upon receipt of an application for a sidewalk cafe permit under this section, the Walhalla City Council or designee shall examine the qualifications of the applicant and the applicant's plan for operation and maintenance of the cafe. All cafes shall be adjacent to an existing building and shall not unreasonably interfere with:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(a) 
Adequate pedestrian flow;
(b) 
Access to building entrances;
(c) 
Pedestrian and traffic safety;
(d) 
Aesthetic compatibility with the surrounding area.
F. 
Insurance.
(1) 
Each licensee shall purchase and maintain public liability and property damage insurance with solvent and responsible insurers approved by the Walhalla City Council, and qualified to assume the risk for the amount thereafter set forth, to secure payment for any loss or damage arising out of or caused by the licensee's operation of a sidewalk cafe.
(2) 
Such insurance shall be maintained in full force and effect at all times during the license period. Failure by the licensee to maintain the insurance required by this section shall result in the forfeiture of the sidewalk cafe permit.
A. 
Sidewalk sales will be limited to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of each week to promote business in Walhalla. Sidewalk sales may also be held during special events sponsored by the City or special organizations which have been granted approval by the Walhalla City Council.
B. 
No person shall occupy over four feet in front of his store or building for the display of goods, wares or merchandise. If space permits, the area beyond eight feet may be used.