"Sidewalk vendor"
means a person who offers goods or services to the public from a location within a public right-of-way without the use of a motor vehicle, but does not include a person who:
1. 
Offers goods or services to the public from an open air location adjacent to a structure in which is located the business offering such goods and services;
2. 
Offers goods or services to the public from an open air location solely in connection with a special event; or
3. 
Offers only music, mime, theater or another performance art without the use of props or aids other than those which are held by the performer at all times for use as a part of the performance or which are used as a collection box for money.
"Stand"
means any nonmotorized wagon, cart, table, rack, easel, or other movable device, or combination thereof, which is placed on a sidewalk, from or at which goods or services are offered by a vendor.
"Vendor"
means a person engaged in the business of offering goods or services to the public as a sidewalk vendor.
"Vendor site"
means a space on or in a public right-of-way at which a sidewalk vendor is permitted to operate.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005; AO No. 2007-145, § 1, 11-1-2007)
A. 
The right-of-way division shall have authority to issue sidewalk vendor permits to allow the use of a public place for vending activity.
B. 
The right-of-way division shall have authority to establish terms and conditions under which sidewalk vendor permits shall be issued, including but not limited to duration of the permit, manner of operation, and permitted locations for sidewalk vendors.
C. 
It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a sidewalk vendor unless that person has first obtained a permit through the right-of-way division as provided in this chapter.
D. 
It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of a sidewalk vendor in a manner that is inconsistent with the terms of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005; AO No. 2007-145, § 2, 11-1-2007)
A. 
A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferred in any manner.
B. 
A permit shall only be operated by the permittee or alternate, or by the permittee's employee.
1. 
A person named as a permittee or alternate on a permit shall not be named as a permittee or alternate on any other permit.
2. 
A person named as a permittee or alternate on a permit shall not operate any other permit site.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005; AO No. 2007-145, § 3, 11-1-2007; AO No. 2011-36, § 1, 3-29-2011)
A. 
Permits shall be awarded to applicants on a competitive bid basis. Notices, bidding, and awards to successful bidders shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 7.20. Winning bids are non-refundable.
B. 
Permits shall be valid from April 1 through December 1 of each calendar year.
C. 
At the conclusion of bidding, successful bidders for a sidewalk vending site shall provide the following licensing requirements to the right-of-way division prior to issuance of a permit:
1. 
A permit fee of $230.00; this fee shall not be prorated based on date of award or operation.
2. 
Proof of insurance as required by Section 24.75.090; and
3. 
Proof the applicant obtained health permits required for the preparation and sale of food or beverages.
4. 
Proof the applicant obtained a state business license in the applicant's name and the name of the business to be conducted pursuant to the desired permit.
D. 
If an applicant fails to meet the licensing requirements, the purchasing officer may reassign the vendor site to another applicant.
E. 
A list of the bidder's names shall be compiled by the purchasing department and preserved. In the event an applicant fails to meet the licensing requirements, bidders who were not awarded a permit may be contacted, in order according to original bid.
F. 
An applicant may remove his/her name from the list upon written request to the purchasing officer.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005; AO No. 2007-145, § 4, 11-1-2007; AO No. 2011-36, § 2, 3-29-2011)
A. 
The right-of-way division may impose fines for the following offenses, in accordance with the fine schedule set out in section 14.60.030:
1. 
The permittee, in connection with the permitted activity, violated any provision of this code, regulations issued under this title, or the terms or conditions of the permit.
2. 
The permittee is performing or permitting the performance of an act on the permitted premises or in connection with the permitted business or activity which endangers the public health, morals, safety or welfare.
3. 
The permittee is conducting the activity or business at a place other than indicated in the permit initially issued.
4. 
The permittee permits, allows, directs or otherwise sanctions the violation of any provision of this code, municipal regulations, or a permit issued under this title in connection with the permitted activity, by an employee, agent or other person under his control or supervision.
5. 
Failure to operate the permit for a period of 30 consecutive days.
B. 
The right-of-way division may suspend, revoke, or otherwise restrict a vendor permit for any of the following reasons:
1. 
The permittee made a false or misleading statement or representation in connection with application for the permit.
2. 
The permittee, in connection with the permitted activity, violated any provision of this code, regulations issued under this title, or the terms or conditions of the permit.
3. 
The permittee is performing or permitting the performance of an act on the permitted premises or in connection with the permitted business or activity which endangers the public health, morals, safety or welfare.
4. 
The permittee is conducting the activity or business at a place other than indicated in the permit initially issued.
5. 
The permittee sold, conveyed or otherwise transferred the permit to another person.
6. 
The permittee permits, allows, directs or otherwise sanctions the violation of any provision of this code, municipal regulations, or a permit issued under this title in connection with the permitted activity, by an employee, agent or other person under his control or supervision.
7. 
Repeated acts prohibited by this title for which no prior action was taken by municipal officials.
8. 
Failure to operate the permit for a period of 30 consecutive days.
C. 
An appeal from any fine or penalty imposed pursuant to this section may be made in accordance with chapter 3.60.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005)
A. 
All vendor sites shall be designated and assigned by the right-of-way division in accordance with a master map and site plans maintained in the right-of-way division office.
B. 
Each designation of a vendor site in an area used for a special event shall be rescinded for the period of time during which the special event is authorized.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005)
A. 
During all hours of operation, a vendor shall display the applicable vendor permit in a prominent location on the vending stand or on the vehicle from which the business is conducted pursuant to the permit, so it is protected from the weather and easily visible to the public.
B. 
A vendor shall maintain the following documents, as applicable, at the vendor site or in the vehicle from which the business is conducted pursuant to the permit and shall display them to any person upon request:
1. 
Current state business license for the business operated pursuant to the permit;
2. 
All government permits relating to the service of food or beverages offered by the vendor; and
3. 
A certificate of the insurance as required by Section 24.75.090.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005; AO No. 2011-36, § 3, 3-29-2011)
A. 
Before any permit is issued for a vendor, the applicant shall obtain insurance as listed below and furnish one or more policies or certificates of liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state and reflecting the applicable coverage with a waiver of subrogation. The Municipality of Anchorage shall be named as an additional insured on all liability policies.
1. 
A vendor of food or beverages shall carry insurance in the amount and of the types required by section 16.60.030D.3 and AMCR section R16.60.035G.
2. 
A vendor of goods or services shall also submit documentary proof to the right-of-way division indicating the vendor is covered by liability insurance as follows:
a. 
Personal injury (each occurrence), $100,000.00;
b. 
Aggregate products (each occurrence), $100,000.00; and
c. 
Property damage (each occurrence), $50,000.00.
B. 
Every policy of insurance required pursuant to this section shall be acceptable only if it is approved by the municipal risk manager.
C. 
Every insurance policy shall contain a clause obligating the insurer to give the right-of-way division written notice no less than 30 days before the cancellation, expiration, nonrenewal, lapse or other termination or alteration of such insurance. A lapse, cancellation, expiration, nonrenewal or other termination or alteration of such insurance shall cause the permit to which it pertains to be automatically suspended for so long as the insurance required by this section is not in place.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005; AO No. 2007-145, § 5, 11-1-2007; AO No. 2011-36, § 5, 3-29-2011)
A. 
It shall be unlawful for any non-food vendor to engage in the business of a vendor from a motor vehicle:
1. 
On a public right-of-way;
2. 
In a publicly owned or operated parking facility; or
3. 
Within a vehicle parking space designated by a sign or a meter within the area on or between Third and Ninth Avenues and A and L Streets.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for a vendor to attract customers by hawking or physically accosting persons.
C. 
It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the activities of a vendor at any location other than a vendor site designated by the right-of-way supervisor pursuant to this chapter.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005)
The right-of-way division or law enforcement officials may inspect a vending business permitted under this chapter for the purpose of determining whether the permittee is conducting the business in accordance with the specific requirements of this chapter or the permit requirements. Fees for inspection shall be charged in accordance with section 24.30.100C.
(AO No. 2005-160, § 8, 11-1-2005; AO No. 2011-36, § 6, 3-29-2011)