It is unlawful for any person to use or occupy any part of any
street, sidewalk or alley in the city for the purpose of keeping,
storing or displaying any goods, wares or merchandise, signs or advertisements,
crates, boxes, refuse or rubbish, or otherwise to encroach upon any
part of any such street, sidewalk or alley, in the conduct of any
business or pursuit, but all such streets, sidewalks and alleys shall
at all times be kept clear and unobstructed; provided, that in the
case of buildings or other works, the superintendent of public works
may issue a permit for temporary obstructions on such conditions as
he may prescribe, and upon the condition that upon the completion
of such work all materials or other obstructions shall be removed;
and except in cases where permits shall have been issued for gasoline
pumps or other structures, which may remain until otherwise ordered
by the city council.
(Prior code § 21.15)
A. It is unlawful for any person on any public street, way or sidewalk to interfere with the free passage of persons or vehicles thereon, by taking part in any procession or parade, or by loafing, loitering or congregating thereon; or by selling or demonstrating any goods, articles or appliances thereon, or by conducting any demonstration of strength or skill, show or exhibition thereon; or by conducting any meeting or speaking thereon; after being requested by any peace officer of the city to disperse, move on or cease such interference; provided, that public processions, parades and meetings may be held on such streets, alleys or sidewalks with a valid permit issued pursuant to Chapter
9.37 of this code.
B. No
person shall sit, lie or sleep in or upon any highway, alley, sidewalk
or crosswalk or other public way open for pedestrian travel within
the city. The provisions of this section do not prohibit sitting upon
a public highway, alley, sidewalk, or crosswalk or other public way
open for pedestrian travel if:
1. Necessitated
by the physical disability of such person; or
2. Viewing
a legally conducted parade; or
3. On
a bench lawfully installed for such purpose.
C. Violation
of this section may be charged as either an infraction or misdemeanor
in the discretion of the city attorney.
(Prior code § 21.16; Ord. 1384 § 2, 1978; Ord.
2191 § 1, 1989)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections
13.12.010 and
13.12.020, the city council may grant to any person a permit to use a sidewalk in an area that is zoned for commercial purposes, upon the following conditions:
A. The
applicant has obtained in advance the written approval of the owner
or managing agent of the property upon which the sidewalk fronts;
B. That
such application may only be made for special events, which shall
be limited to no more than four in any calendar year;
C. That,
in any event, free passage upon the sidewalk for which a permit is
granted shall not be so obstructed as to require pedestrians to step
from the curb into the street; and
D. Such
other conditions as may be necessary for the protection of the public
safety and convenience.
(Ord. 1458 § 1, 1979)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the operator
of a restaurant or café may place tables, chairs, umbrellas
or awnings on a city sidewalk located within a public right-of-way,
provided that:
A. Such
use of the sidewalk by the restaurant operator is consistent with
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Roseville; and
B. A minimum
horizontal clearance of four feet from the street curb to the tables
and chairs is maintained at all times, free from open car doors, car
bumper overhangs or other encroachments as determined by the development
services director; and
C. The operator maintains a valid perpetual encroachment permit and insurance pursuant to Roseville Municipal Code Chapter
13.28 for the duration of the encroachment.
(Ord. 2722 § 1, 1993; Ord. 5279 § 10, 2014)