The unregulated installation, use or maintenance
of newsracks in public streets will result in the obstruction of sidewalks
that will interfere with the public's right to unhampered passage
thereon, will create traffic congestion or illegal parking or stopping
by motorists in order to purchase newspapers, will damage municipal
property because of the chaining of newsracks to poles, traffic standards
or other fixtures, will interfere with the performance of required
municipal services, will create unsightly conditions and will endanger
the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Rye.
The provisions of this article shall apply to
existing newsracks within the City of Rye, except that the distributors
thereof shall have 30 days within which to comply with the said provisions
or within such additional time as may be allowed in the discretion
of the City Manager.
This article shall take effect immediately.