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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM: Consideration of proposed addition to Chapter 9-1.02 of the zoning code related to the definition of the term "sidewalk sale" SUBMITTED BY: Carla Asleson, Planner REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: Chapter 9-10.01 subd. 5 (d) of the zoning code prohibits the outdoor sale of merchandise in a B - 3 zone, except for "twice a year for three days at a time as a sidewalk sale". This language is incorporated into the zoning code in order to prevent the outdoor sale of merchandise that is independent and unrelated to the abutting business. For example, under the code, Dino's Gyros can sell gyros and soda outdoors but could not sell flowers. The intent of the code is to prevent public safety hazards on very busy intersections and uncontrolled business in the city's spatially restricted commercial areas. Staff has had little difficulty with compliance thus far. What is missing in the current code is an actual definition of the term "sidewalk sale". Staff is recommending that the following definition be added to the zoning code to prevent future misunderstandings in interpretation: 9-1.02 subd. 2 1151) Sidewalk Sale. The selling of goods just outside of the front or side entrance of a business where the merchandise sold outside is similar to what is ordinarily sold inside the business and the sales are managed and operated by the abutting business owner. This definition would clarify that the sidewalk sale must be conducted by the owner or proprietor of the business. For example, it would prevent the owners of a shopping center from leasing sidewalk sale space to a vendor other their existing businesses. ACTION REQUESTED • Review proposed definition of sidewalk sale • • If desired, schedule public hearing on zoning amendment for May 22, 1995 meeting