§ 12-400. Requirements.

Business owners and/or operators may apply to hold parking lot or tent sales for the retail establishment as follows:

(1)

The use of a tent, canopy or air-supported temporary membrane structure is subject to review and a permit by the fire chief or fire marshal and shall meet the requirements in the fire code as established. (See the fire department special events tent permit for all requirements.) Where applicable, copies of fire retardant certificates shall be required;

(2)

The business holding the sale must be the owner or a tenant of the premises being used, or a nonprofit organization who has received written permission from the property owner to conduct such event;

(3)

The merchandise will be limited to items normally inventoried, displayed and sold in the retail establishment;

(4)

The merchandise will not be located within any public right-of-way, visibility triangle or easement;

(5)

The merchandise will not be located in a fire lane, exit discharge or accessible route of travel as defined by the city's fire and building codes;

(6)

A 20-foot space must be clear around the tent at all times;

(7)

A letter from the property owner or management company of the shopping center must accompany the permit application which grants permission for the use of the parking lot during the event;

(8)

No required parking spaces may be used to hold the sale.

(Ord. No. 10-03, § 2(exh. A(15-129.1(A))), 2-1-2010)