[Amended 5-13-2008]
A. 
No person shall dump, place or allow to remain upon any street or highway any material, object or obstruction of any kind without first obtaining a permit from the Director of Public Works. In issuing such permit, the Director may impose such restrictions as deemed necessary.
B. 
Outdoor dining areas.
[Amended 4-11-2023]
(1) 
The Director of Public Works may permit outdoor dining areas associated with established restaurants within the public right-of-way on an annual basis subject to the following limitations:
(a) 
Site plan approval must also be obtained in accord with the requirements of West Hartford Code of Ordinances § 177-37.2. In addition to the requirements of that section, outdoor dining areas located within the public street right-of-way must also meet the following criteria:
[1] 
A hard-surfaced pedestrian path not less than six feet in width and free of all obstructions shall be provided, running parallel to the street so as to provide an uninterrupted pedestrian walkway along the full length of the parcel of property upon which the outdoor dining area is located.
[2] 
Outdoor dining areas shall be located only in the area abutting where the restaurant is located.
[3] 
Outdoor dining areas shall not be permitted within five feet of a crosswalk or driveway.
[4] 
The boundaries of the approved outdoor dining area shall be marked in a permanent fashion approved by the Director of Public Works.
[5] 
Fencing which surrounds the dining area shall be sturdy and shall be designed to minimize unintended movement or tipping.
[6] 
The Fire Marshal shall approve the location of the proposed outdoor dining areas.
[7] 
The Director of Public Works may impose additional restrictions upon proposed outdoor dining areas as necessary, in his discretion, to address site-specific safety issues.
[8] 
The Director of Public Works may develop design guidelines for outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way.
[9] 
The Town Council, by resolution, may establish a fee schedule for any outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way.
(b) 
The proprietor of the restaurant must provide the Town with proof that it maintains insurance which names the Town of West Hartford as an additional insured in such types and amounts as the Director of Public Works may determine to be adequate.
(c) 
Any damage done to the public right-of-way by the permittee or by its patrons shall be repaired promptly. A cash bond in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works, but not to exceed $2,500, shall be posted by the permittee and retained by the Town to secure this obligation.
(2) 
In the event that a permittee violates any of the requirements of this subsection, the permit issued pursuant to this subsection may be revoked immediately, subject to reinstatement upon proof of full compliance with the requirements of this subsection. Permits issued pursuant to this subsection may be suspended temporarily in the event that the Town Manager, Director of Public Works or Director of Community Development determines that such suspension is required by the public interest.
No sign of any description shall be placed or permitted to exist within any street line, except those that may be so placed by the state or a governmental subdivision thereof or as otherwise specifically permitted by law.
[Amended 5-10-2005]
No street shall be accepted as a public street by the Town until a request for such acceptance is filed with the Town Council for its action accompanied by the following:
A. 
Certification by the Director of Community Development of a list of facilities the Director deems necessary prior to the acceptance of such street as a public street.
[Amended 10-7-2019]
B. 
Certification by the Department of Community Development that facilities, such as sewerage, water mains and laterals, pavement of streets and sidewalks, fire hydrants and streetlighting, as deemed necessary by the Director of Community Development, have already been provided or, in lieu thereof, that the owner of such street has filed with the Town acceptable surety or other security guaranteeing such improvements shall be completed at no cost to the Town.
[Amended 10-7-2019]
C. 
Certification from the Town Plan and Zoning Commission that the street is in conformity with all subdivision requirements or, in lieu thereof, that said street is not subject to subdivision requirements.
[Added 5-13-1980; amended 5-10-2005; 10-7-2019]
The Director of Community Development shall establish a schedule of fees to be charged for any license or permit required by this chapter.
[Amended 6-28-1994]
Whoever shall refuse or neglect to comply with the provisions of any section of this chapter wherein another penalty is not provided shall be punished as provided in § 1-8 of Chapter 1 of the Code.