HomeMy WebLinkAbout032834 ORD - 08/23/2022Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Corpus Christi Code to add Article IX,
Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets and Pedlets in City right of way in the Downtown Area
to authorize the closure and use of portions of public right-of-way to facilitate
the use of public sidewalks and parking areas for the sale or provision of food
and beverages outdoors; and providing for a penalty.
Whereas, during the recent Covid-19 pandemic many restaurants and bars around
the country looked to add or expand outdoor dining areas to comply with social distancing
requirements and to accommodate customers who preferred dining and drinking outdoors;
and
Whereas, sidewalk cafes have been allowed in Corpus Christi since 2013,
applications to use a portion of the public right-of-way (public street) to build a Parklet to
provide additional outdoor dining and seating area in the downtown district has been under
a pilot program since March 22, 2022;
Whereas, many of the restaurants and bars located in the downtown area of Corpus
Christi were built on smaller lots without much outdoor area or public right-of-way to
accommodate the development of a sidewalk cafe;
Whereas, on March 22, 2022, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 032702
authorizing a temporary pilot program for parklets in the downtown area, specifically for a
parklet to be located in front of Lucy's Snackbar at 312 N. Chapparal, Corpus Christi, Texas;
Whereas, a parklet is an urban space for sitting, dining or enjoying nature, typically
established where the sidewalk meets the street, often repurposing on -street parking
spaces to provide a place for restaurant or bar owners to add additional seating and tables
for their guests in an outdoor setting;
Whereas, during the temporary pilot program for the one authorized parklet in the
downtown area, city staff has been developing a process for handling new applications for
sidewalk cafes and parklets in the downtown area along with more detailed technical
specifications, rules and regulations for operating a sidewalk cafe or parklet in the
downtown area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. That Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Code of Ordinances of Corpus
Christi is hereby amended to add Article IX, Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets and Pedlets in the
City Right -of -Way in the Downtown Area, to read as follows:
Article IX. SIDEWALK CAFES, PARKLETS AND PEDLETS IN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN
THE DOWNTOWN AREA.
032834
SCANNED
Sec. 49-136. — Purpose
The purpose of this article is to protect public safety, to maintain safe and ready availability
of City rights -of -way to the general public, and to permit local establishments to provide
additional seating for their customers and others on the sidewalk adjacent to the building
facade (a "Sidewalk Cafe") or by way of the construction of platforms in one or more on -
street parking spaces, where appropriate, which extend to the sidewalk (a "Parklet") to
provide additional space for tables, seats and other public amenities. The utilization of a
sidewalk cafe, or parklet will offer residents and visitors to Corpus Christi the opportunity to
stop, sit and enjoy the surrounding neighborhood street life, thereby contributing to a vibrant,
active and walkable City as well as to encourage economic development. This article is
hereby implemented to allow the use of both public and private sidewalk cafes and parklets
while setting policies and requirements, providing safeguards, and a procedure for the
issuance of permits and licenses by staff. Further, the city manager or designee may
authorize a pilot program for other shared outdoor parklet installations not intended for sale
or provision of food and beverages outdoors.
Sec. 49-137. — Delegation of authority to grant permits and licenses for the
installation of sidewalk cafes and parklets.
The City Council hereby delegates authority to the Department of Public Works to issue
permits for sidewalk cafes and parklets to be constructed, installed, used and maintained
within a public right-of-way so long as the proposed sidewalk cafe or parklet conform to the
policies and safeguards established by this chapter, and does not unreasonably interfere
with the public's use of the public right-of-way. If the request meets the criteria set out this
section, then an approved permit and license may be issued. Any permit and license issued
pursuant to the shall be revocable by the City at will.
Sec. 49-138. - Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this Article shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them in this section:
Alcoholic beverage shall mean an alcoholic beverage as defined by the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code.
Applicant shall mean any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity who is
requesting formal approval to construct, install, use, and maintain a sidewalk cafe, parklet
or pedlet.
Downtown Area shall mean the area located within the boundary of Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone #3.
Owner shall mean the owner of the real property which is adjacent to the location of the
proposed sidewalk cafe or parklet.
Outdoor dining area shall mean the space described in an approved site plan that
provides seating for the sale or provision of food and beverages outdoors. The outdoor
dining area is delineated by structures within the portion of public right-of-way adjacent to
the owner of the real property and may not extend beyond the facade of the restaurant,
business, or organization identified in the revocable license. These areas shall be
constructed, operated, and maintained for the purpose of accommodating the patrons of
licensee and shall be ADA accessible.
Pedlet means a small platform that extends into a public parking space or spaces
pursuant to a revocable license authorized by the city. A pedlet is intended for pedestrian
use only when the sidewalk is rendered unusable to provide outdoor dining for a sidewalk
cafe. It must be designed to meet ADA regulations and be stamped, signed and sealed by
a licensed and bonded architect/engineering firm or engineer in the State of Texas to ensure
the structure does not obstruct drainage and was built to support anticipated live Toads and
wind Toads.
Private Parklet is an outdoor dining area that extends into a public parking space or
spaces pursuant to a revocable license authorized by the city. A private parklet is solely
utilized by the adjacent business during its operation hours and a license allows the holder
to provide table service of food, non-alcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages as
permitted by ordinance, state law and the regulations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission (TABC). Cooking and preparation of food or beverages within a private parklet
is not permitted. Private parklet shall be created by building a platform on the pavement to
extend the sidewalk space, and retrofitting it with elements such as benches, planters, tables
and chairs, umbrellas or bike racks. A private parklet must be designed to meet ADA
regulations and be stamped, signed and sealed by a licensed and bonded
architect/engineering firm or engineer in the State of Texas to ensure the structure does not
obstruct drainage and was built to support anticipated live loads and wind loads.
Public Parklet is a seating area that extends into a public parking space or spaces
pursuant to a revocable license authorized by the city. A public parklet is a public space at
all times and cannot be utilized by any business to provide table service of food or beverage.
The public parklet may have hours that it is open and closed as directed by the City or by
the owner or operator of the public parklet. The structure shall be created by building a
platform on the pavement to extend the sidewalk space, and retrofitting it with elements
such as benches, planters, tables and chairs, umbrellas, or bike racks. The public parklet
must be designed to meet ADA regulations and be stamped, signed and sealed by a
licensed and bonded architect/engineering firm or engineer in the State of Texas to ensure
the structure does not obstruct drainage and was built to support anticipated live loads and
wind loads.
Public right-of-way means a strip of land over which the city has authority used or
intended to be used, wholly or in part by the city, as a public street or sidewalk, or for utility
purposes.
Sidewalk means that portion of a public right-of-way, not including the street, that is
paved for pedestrian traffic.
Sidewalk cafe means that portion of the operation of a restaurant or business where
table service will be provided and extends into the public sidewalk or pedestrian way
pursuant to a license authorized by the city.
Sidewalk cafe or Parklet elements means all tables, chairs, umbrellas, partitions and
all other physical items associated with the sidewalk cafe or parklet.
Temporary Parklet means an outdoor dining area that extends into a public parking
space or spaces pursuant to a revocable license authorized by the city on a short-term basis.
Temporary parklet permits and licenses shall not be issued for more than a 120-day period,
only one temporary parklet may be issued to an applicant. If a platform is required, then it
must be designed to meet ADA regulations and be stamped, signed and sealed by a
licensed and bonded architect/engineering firm or engineer in the State of Texas to ensure
the structure does not obstruct drainage and was built to support anticipated live loads and
wind Toads. In the event the Mayor declares a civil emergency that impacts the ability of a
business to remain viable, the City Council may waive or extend the time restriction only for
the duration of the civil emergency declaration.
Sec. 49-139. - Permit and License Required.
No person shall close and use portions of public right-of-way to facilitate the use of public
sidewalks and parking areas to construct, install, operate or maintain a parklet, sidewalk
cafe or pedlet within the City of Corpus Christi without first obtaining a permit and license
agreement therefor in accordance with the terms and provisions of this article.
(a) Each applicant must first submit an application for review and approval to the
Department of Public Works. Every application for a permit required by this article
shall contain the following:
(1) The applicant's name, address, email address, and telephone number.
(2) The applicant's business address and phone number.
(3) The name, address, email address and telephone number of any individual or
company for which the applicant is acting as an agent.
(4) The name of the TABC License Holder and TABC license No. for the business
seeking the application.
(5) The legal business name, address, email address and telephone number of
the business adjacent to the applicant.
(6) Days and hours of operation of the proposed use.
(7) Sidewalk cafe and parklet items requested to be permitted for use.
(8) Location of the proposed parklet, sidewalk cafe, or pedlet.
(9) Description, photographs, and construction drawings of the proposed use
designed by a licensed and bonded architect/engineering firm or Engineer
licensed in the State of Texas.
(10) Proof of a general comprehensive business liability insurance policy, issued
by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Texas,
protecting and indemnifying the applicant and the city from all claims for
damages to property and for bodily injury, including death, which may arise
from operations under or in connection with the requested permit. Such
insurance shall name the city as an additional insured, shall provide that no
termination or cancellation will be effective without prior written notice to the
city, and shall provide liability protection in the following minimum amounts:
One million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per person per occurrence, two million
dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate for bodily injury and for property damage.
(11) For purposes of this article, every individual who conducts business for an
applicant is a representative of such applicant whether acting as employee,
agent, independent contractor, franchisee or otherwise for other business
purposes, and the applicant shall for all purposes under this article be
responsible for compliance with this article by every such individual
representative.
(12) Any other information the city manager, or designee, determines necessary to
the enforcement and administration of this article.
(b) A revocable license shall be issued by the City attorney or designee upon review and
approval of the permit application. Both the permit and revocable license will only be
issued to a fixed -site food and beverage establishment located in the downtown area.
(c) The parklet, pedlet or sidewalk cafe shall be wholly located within public rights -of -
way.
(d) Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages may be permitted within
licensed areas provided the applicant holds the appropriate license from TABC for
the licensed area. Licensed areas must be delineated.
(e) A permit and revocable license for a pedlet will be issued for pedestrian use only
when the sidewalk is rendered unusable to provide outdoor dining for a sidewalk cafe.
(f) The issuance of a license is a privilege granted by the city. The license is for a
temporary and interruptible use of a public sidewalk or parking space(s). It does not
and shall not be construed to convey any legal or equitable interest whatsoever to
any part of the parking space or public right-of-way.
(g) The City's Traffic Engineer shall examine the application and determine whether all
the requirements stated in this article for the issuance of a license have been
satisfied. If all such requirements have been satisfied, then the City's Traffic Engineer
shall coordinate with the City's Legal Department to prepare the license agreement.
If the license is denied, the applicant shall be provided with the reasons therefor in
writing, and the license application fee shall not be refunded.
Sec. 49-140. - Sidewalk Cafe Requirements.
A license shall not be issued to an applicant seeking to construct, install, operate and
maintain a sidewalk cafe unless the application is complete, and the following
requirements are met:
(a) General location criteria:
(1)
Sidewalk cafe licenses will only be issued for restaurants or businesses
located in the downtown area located near or adjacent to public parking
spaces. Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages shall be
permitted within areas of a licensed sidewalk cafe provided that appropriate
TABC licenses are maintained.
(2) The sidewalk cafe must share the same management and same food
preparation facilities as the restaurant or business to which it is associated.
The restaurant or business seeking to operate a sidewalk cafe must front on
and open onto the sidewalk or pedestrian way proposed for such sidewalk
cafe.
(3)
The placement of sidewalk cafe elements may not extend beyond the sidewalk
or pedestrian way frontage of the associated restaurant or business. Sidewalk
cafe right-of-way space shall be contiguous with the property of the restaurant
or business.
(4) A minimum of 5-feet of unobstructed space (as measured from the street -side
edge of the sidewalk to the sidewalk cafe partition) from the edge of the
sidewalk, pedestrian way or obstruction (planter, trash can, etc.) for the
passage of pedestrians, or comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) requirements, whichever is greater, is provided.
(5) The minimum setback from the business doors or adjacent business door shall
be a minimum of 3 feet clear and shall meet building code requirements for
doors and doorways.
(6) If permitted curbside, the setback to the front face of the curb shall be 2 feet.
(b) Utilities:
(1) Fire Hydrants and Fire Department Connections (FDC's) shall not be blocked.
A 15-foot clearance from the hydrant (7.5-foot each side) along the curb shall
be maintained. A 3-foot buffer around the hydrant on all sides should also be
maintained.
(2) Sidewalk cafes may not be constructed over, obstruct, or interfere with public
utilities, access panels, storm drains, fire hydrants, utility poles, bus stops, or
driveways, signs, parking meters, mailboxes or benches, or other utility
located on the sidewalk or public right-of-way.
(c) Boundary and clearance:
(1) The placement of the sidewalk cafe and elements shall not interfere with
ingress/egress from buildings, alleys, fire exits or lanes and wheelchair ramps.
The clear path of travel shall be generally straight with no abrupt turns that
impair pedestrian circulation.
(2) The clear path of travel is measured from the outside edge of the licensed
sidewalk cafe area to the nearest obstruction, or if no obstruction exists, to the
back face of the curb. A clear path of travel shall be generally straight with no
abrupt turns, planter areas, or other obstructions that impair pedestrian
circulation.
A boundary must enclose the sidewalk cafe from the remainder of the public
way and be maintained to provide a minimum 5 feet of unobstructed space for
the passage of pedestrians and comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) requirements. The boundary shall be between 30 and 42 inches in
height and must include cane detectable elements spaced no more than 24
inches horizontally. If alcohol is served the boundary shall be 42 inches in
height.
(4) The boundary must be durable so that it will not collapse or fall over due to
wind or incidental contact with patrons or pedestrians. The boundary may
(3)
(5)
have movable sections to aid the in public access to seating as long as the
boundary complies with the approved site plan. The boundary must be
maintained in place during operating hours. No boundary may be stabilized by
bolting it to the sidewalk without written approval from the Department of
Public Works.
A sidewalk cafe located along the curb must allow a minimum clearance of 18
inches from the sidewalk cafe boundary to the face of the curb.
(6) The sidewalk cafe boundary and elements may be placed on the public way
once the license is issued and must be removed on the expiration date noted
in the license. Any sidewalk cafe in operation or that continues to keep the
boundaries and/or furniture on the public way after the license expires is
subject to removal and citation.
Non -permissible enclosure of City property within the boundaries of the
sidewalk cafe includes, but is not limited to, parking meters, fire hydrants,
signs, mailboxes, access panels, manholes, or vaults. These types of items
can be identified as items that must be accessible to the public or to the City
for emergency services.
(8) No portion of an umbrella or other shade canopy shall be less than seven feet
above the sidewalk.
(7)
(d) Storage:
(1) All tables, chairs, plants, planters, and any other items of the sidewalk cafe,
hereinafter defined as sidewalk cafe elements, shall be approved as part of
the permit approval process. Sidewalk cafe elements shall be promptly
stacked/set aside immediately after the sidewalk cafe discontinues its daily
operation and must be removed immediately afterward. discontinues its daily
operations. Stacking or storing of chairs, tables, heaters, or any other sidewalk
cafe element in the public right-of-way at any other time is prohibited.
(e) Maintenance and operation.
(1) Moveable elements, including tables and chairs, must be removed at the end
of the business day, at business closure, or in the event of inclement weather,
unless arrangements for assembly and storage of such items on a part of the
sidewalk cafe are approved in the license. The sidewalk cafe elements used
in the sidewalk cafe must be capable of being removed within twenty-24 hours
of notice from the city.
(2) The operation or furnishing of the sidewalk cafe shall not involve any
permanent alteration to or encroachment upon any sidewalk or pedestrian
way. The restaurant or business operator of the sidewalk cafe shall be
responsible for repairing any incidental damage to public improvements
resulting from its operation.
Sidewalk cafes must provide for adequate lighting in and around the public
clearance way to ensure that all obstructions may be easily seen. The
illumination shall not have adverse impact on the flow of vehicular traffic
(4) There shall be no live entertainment or speakers placed in the license area
unless approved and properly permitted by the city.
(3)
Tables, chairs, umbrellas, and other sidewalk cafe elements shall be
maintained with a clean appearance and shall be in good repair at all times.
Debris shall be removed as required during the day and again at the close of
each business day.
(6) No tables, chairs, or any other parts of sidewalk cafes shall be attached,
chained or in any manner affixed to any tree, post, sign or other fixture, curb,
or sidewalk in or near the permitted area.
Umbrellas and other decorative material shall be treated wood, canvas, cloth,
or similar material that is manufactured to be fire-resistant.
No cooking apparatus shall be allowed in the sidewalk cafe area.
Only the sidewalk cafe equipment specifically shown on the approved
application shall be allowed in the licensed area. No permanent storage of
sidewalk cafe equipment shall be allowed in the permit area, in any portion of
the public right- of -way or outside the structural confines of the building in
which the restaurant or business is located.
(10) A copy of the site plan, as approved in conjunction with the license, shall be
maintained on the premise and shall be always available for inspection by city
personnel.
(f) Corner and intersection locations:
(1) A sidewalk cafe must not interfere with visibility of drivers turning at street corners.
In general, sidewalk cafe's must be located away from an intersection or street corner
and shall maintain a minimum corner clearance zone of five (5) feet. The corner
clearance zone is the area that includes the intersection of two sidewalks and the five
(5) foot setback is measured from whichever is further of the following:
a. Five (5) feet from the far edge of a marked crosswalk,
b. Five (5) feet from the curb ramp landing pad,
c. Five Feet from the intersection of two sidewalks.
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(1) Upon the issuance of a severe storm, hurricane or tornado warning by the city
or the county, the licensee shall move all tables, chairs and other equipment
located in the sidewalk cafe indoors. The issuance of such a warning shall
constitute an emergency situation as referenced in this ordinance.
(2) The city may order the immediate removal or relocation of all, or parts of, a
sidewalk cafe in emergency situations or for safety consideration, without
notice. The city shall have the right to remove any and all such items
immediately in an emergency situation. The city shall not be responsible for
damage to sidewalk cafe elements under any circumstances.
(h) Issuance of License.
(1) The issuance of a sidewalk cafe license is a privilege granted by the city. The
license is for a temporary and interruptible use of a public sidewalk or public
right-of-way area. It does not and shall not be construed to convey any legal
or equitable interest whatsoever to any part of the sidewalk or public right-of-
way.
(2) The City's Traffic Engineer shall examine the sidewalk cafe application and
determine whether all of the requirements stated in this article for the issuance
of a permit have been satisfied. If all such requirements have been satisfied,
and the applicant has provided an appropriate certificate of insurance holding
the City and its officers, agents and employees harmless from any injury,
damage or claims related to the sidewalk cafe then the City's Traffic Engineer
may issue the license. If the license is denied, the applicant shall be provided
with the reasons therefor in writing, and the license application fee shall not
be refunded.
(i) License revocation. The City's Traffic Engineer may revoke a license issued pursuant
to this article if it is determined that the restaurant or business operator has:
(1) Misrepresented or provided false information in the permit or license
application.
(2) Operated the sidewalk cafe in a manner not consistent with the details
provided in the permit and license application and not in compliance with City
rules and requirements for sidewalk cafes.
(3) Failure to pay renewal fees.
(4) Violated any provision of this article.
(5) Violated any law, regulation or ordinance regarding the possession, sale,
transportation or consumption of intoxicating beverages or controlled
substances.
(6) Operated the sidewalk cafe in such manner as to create a public nuisance or
to constitute a hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; specifically
including failure to keep the sidewalk cafe area clean and free of refuse at end
of each business day or for violation of the Applicant's TABC license.
Failure to maintain any health, business or other permit or license required by
law for the operation of the restaurant or business associated with the sidewalk
cafe.
(7)
(8)
Failure to maintain the physical integrity of sidewalk cafe elements.
(9) Operated the sidewalk cafe in violation of any city, county or state law,
ordinance or regulation. Before the revocation of a license, the City's Traffic
Engineer shall notify the license holder of its intent to revoke the license and
the reasons therefor.
(10) Any and all landscaping and public improvements that are damaged as a
result of the construction and installation of the sidewalk cafe shall be replaced
utilizing the same quality of materials and workmanship as approved by the
city.
(11) If the license is revoked, sidewalk cafe elements used in the operation of the
sidewalk cafe must be removed within 48 hours of notice from the city, and if
not so removed, the city shall have the right to remove and dispose of these
items and may assess the property owner for the cost of such removal and
disposal. The city shall not be responsible for damage to sidewalk cafe
elements under any circumstances.
(j) Notice. The licensee shall be given notice in writing of the reasons for revocation of
the license.
(k) Reservation of rights. The city reserves the right to require any sidewalk cafe
established pursuant to this article to cease part or all of its operation in order to allow
for construction, maintenance or repair of any street, sidewalk, utility, street or public
building by the city, its agents or employees, or by any other governmental entity or
public utility. The City may also require Licensee to temporarily close the sidewalk
cafe during holiday or memorial parades, civic festivals and other events of a
temporary nature as permitted by the city. The City also reserves the right to suspend
or revoke the sidewalk cafe license to prevent or remedy a public nuisance or to
protect the public health, safety, or general welfare of the citizens of Corpus Christi.
(I) Insurance Requirement. Each licensee shall provide and maintain a policy of
Commercial General Liability insurance with the minimum insurance coverage of
one million dollars per occurrence.
(m)Indemnity. Each licensee, as a condition of the City's consent given in this article,
shall fully indemnify -and save and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees
and agents against any and all liability, damage, loss, claims, demands and actions
of any nature whatsoever on account of personal injuries (including, without
limitation on the foregoing, workers' compensation and death claims), or property
loss or damage of any kind whatsoever, which arise out of or are in any manner
connected with, or are claimed to arise out of or be in any manner connected with
the use of the right-of-way or construction, installation, existence, operation, use,
maintenance, repair, restoration, or removal of the license, including any injury, loss
or damage caused by the sole or contributory negligence of the indemnitees or any
of them. Licensee must, at its own expense, investigate all those claims and
demands, attend to their settlement or other disposition, defend all actions based
on any claims or demands, with counsel satisfactory to indemnitees, and pay all
charges of attorneys and all other cost and expenses of any kind arising from any of
said liability, damage, loss, claims, demands, or actions. This provision is not
intended to create liability for the benefit of third parties but is solely for the benefit
of the City.
(n) Term, transfer, renewal, etc. Licenses issued in accordance with the provisions of
this article shall:
(1) Be issued for a period of one (1) year. If a restaurant or business operator
discontinues the restaurant or business operation or the sidewalk cafe within the
year, no refund of the license fee shall be made.
(2) Any restaurant or business holding a valid license for a particular sidewalk cafe
shall be deemed to have reapplied for permission to use the same space for a
succeeding license term. Restaurant or business operators not wishing to renew
their license term must notify the City's Traffic Engineer in writing prior to the
expiration of the license.
Restaurant and business owners wishing to extend their sidewalk cafe licenses
must submit their current certificate of insurance and license renewal fee to the
City's Traffic Engineer by January 31 of each year.
(4) Restaurant and business owners must apply for a new license in the event of
changes to approved sidewalk cafe elements.
Licenses shall not be transferable or assignable.
(3)
(5)
Sec. 49-141. - Parklet Requirements. A license shall not be issued to an applicant
seeking to construct, install, operate and maintain a parklet unless the application is
complete, and the following requirements are met:
(a) General location criteria:
(1) Parklet licenses will only be issued for restaurants or businesses located in
the downtown area located near or adjacent to public parking spaces.
Possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages shall be permitted
within areas of licensed parklets.
(2) Parklets will only be considered for permanent fixed -site food and beverage
establishments on a street with a speed limit of no more than 30 MPH and
where on -street parking areas are available. Evaluation of parklets on streets
with speed limits above 30 MPH shall be considered on a case -by -case basis.
A fixed -site food and beverage establishment is eligible for only one parklet.
Approval for a sidewalk cafe and parklet will require site review and approval.
(4) Parklets are prohibited in bus lanes, in front of fire hydrants, at utility access
points (like manholes), and at high turnover parking spots (like banks, post
office, and reserved take out/ delivery service parking).
The parklet shall only be located within parking stalls in right-of-way space that
is contiguous with the property of the restaurant or business filing the license
application. The restaurant or business seeking to operate a parklet must front
on and open onto the sidewalk or pedestrian way proposed for such parklet.
The placement of parklet elements may not extend beyond the sidewalk or
pedestrian way frontage of the associated restaurant or business.
(6) In general, parklets cannot be installed in locations where traffic congestion is
an issue or where congestion could be an issue in the short term.
(3)
(5)
(7) Parklets must not interfere with visibility for drivers turning at street corners. In
general, parklets must be located at least one parking space away from an
intersection or street corner and a minimum of twenty-two feet (22')feet from
a marked crosswalk.
(8) In general, parklets are prohibited in front of active driveways. Parklets may
be installed in front of a driveway if the applicant owns the property served by
the driveway or obtains written permission from the property owner. If the
driveway has been abandoned or no longer provides access to off-street
parking, the driveway may be levelled as part of the conditions for the parklet
project.
(9) Parklets may not be located on street curves or hills where horizontal or
vertical sight -distance is an issue.
(10) Parklets are generally permitted on streets with a running slope (grade) of five
percent or Tess.
(11) Parklet design should maintain a visual connection to the street and not block
the view of conflicting movements of traffic, including pedestrian traffic, nor
block the view of traffic control devices such as traffic signs, traffic signals, and
other traffic warning devices. Continuous opaque walls above 42" that block
views into the parklet from the surrounding streetscape are prohibited. You
are allowed to include columns and other vertical elements. A windstorm
certificate will be required for any design that includes a roof, trellis, or other
overhead roof structure A building permit may also be required based on the
design.
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(b) Setbacks:
(1) Parklets located next to driveways must be set back two feet from the outside
edge of the driveway.
(2) All parklets are required to include 4-foot minimum side setbacks to the
nearest parking space, on either side, to buffer the parklet from adjacent on -
street parking spaces.
(3) The outer edge of the parklet must have 2- foot setback from the adjacent
travel lane. With standard setbacks on an 8'x22' perpendicular parking stall,
the dimensions of a parklet in one space would be 6' x 14'.
(4) A three-foot long wheel stop must be installed three -feet from the curb at the
edge of the front and back parking spaces. Wheel stops should be setback
four feet from the parklet structure. For angled parking spaces, appropriate
locations for wheel stops will be determined by the city Traffic Engineer.
(5) Vertical elements such as flexible posts and bollards shall be placed 2-feet
from the edge of the parklet on both sides of the parklet not adjacent to the
travel lane.
(c) Buffer:
(1) The parklet shall have a continuous edge and physical barrier along the travel
lane. Only the sidewalk -facing side of the parklet can be open to pedestrians.
This can take the form of planters, railing, cabling, wall with built-in seating or
some other appropriate buffer. If cable railing is used, spacing between cables
cannot exceed six inches.
(d) Size and Number:
(1) No more than one parklet area per business. If a business wants to collaborate
on sharing a larger space with a neighboring business, you will need to contact
the City to work through the details of the application process. A shared area
may prohibit serving alcohol.
(2) A maximum of two parallel parking spaces or four perpendicular or angled
parking spaces shall be used for each parklet.
(3) The curbside parking lane must be at least eight feet wide from curb to the
adjacent bicycle or vehicular travel lane. Sites with a parking lane less than
eight feet wide will be considered on a case -by -case basis.
(4) Only one parklet will be permitted on each side of a city block.
(5) Parklets located in parallel parking spaces can be the length of one or two
parallel parking spaces.
(6) A 4-foot inner buffer is required when adjacent to another parallel parking
space. A 2-foot buffer is required when adjacent to a driveway, motorcycle
parking, or a bicycle corral.
(7) Parklets located in perpendicular or angled parking spaces can utilize a
maximum of two to four combined parking spaces.
(8) Parklets must stay within the designated parking stall area.
(9) The height of the railing should not exceed 36 inches from the parklet platform
floor to the top of the railing.
(10) If you wish to install wind barriers taller than 36 inches, the use of transparent
materials like acrylic, plexiglass, plastic films, etc. is required and the height of
the railing, including the transparent materials, should not extend more than
42 inches from the floor platform.
(e) Utilities:
(1) Fire Hydrants shall not be blocked. A 15-foot clearance from the hydrant (7.5-
foot each side) along the curb shall be maintained. A 3-foot buffer around the
hydrant on all sides should also be maintained.
(2) Utilities. Parklets may not be constructed over, obstruct, or interfere with public
utilities, access panels, storm drains, fire hydrants, bus stops, or driveways,
utility poles, signs, parking meters, mailboxes or benches, or other utility
located on the sidewalk or public right-of-way.
(f) Platform and Drainage:
(1) The parklet platform should allow for proper curbside drainage flow, drainage
flow under the deck (for stormwater runoff) and create a level deck surface
that aligns with the adjacent sidewalk and allows for removal when required.
(2) The parklet deck must be flush with the curb, such that the parklet becomes
an extension of the sidewalk. If the top of the deck is higher than the curb to
meet the minimum vertical clearance requirement, an ADA accessible ramp is
required. This can be done with foundation pedestals to support the platform
abutting the curb or with a ramp of no more than 1/4" for users to access the
platform.
The space underneath the platform surface must be accessible for
maintenance through access panels, removable pavers, etc.
(4) Parklets should be finished with quality materials and must support 100 pound
per square foot live load. All rails must be capable of withstanding a 200-pound
horizontal force. Applicants interested in utilizing fabric sails or other
architectural features which may "catch" wind, must provide proof of wind
loads.
Where a platform is installed, the top of the parklet platform must be flush with
the sidewalk with a maximum gap of one-half inch and vertical separation of
one -quarter inch.
(6) There must be a horizontal gap between the curb and the base of the frame
of at least 6 inches in width to provide clear gutter space along the entire length
of the proposed platform. A minimum 2-inch vertical gap between the street
surface and the bottom of the parklet decking is required.
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Designs for the sub -structure of a parklet vary and depend on the slope of the
street and overall design for the structure. The sub -structure must
accommodate the crown of the road and provide a level surface for the parklet.
"Bison pedestals" spaced under the surface and of different heights are a
common application. Another method is to provide steel sub -structure and
angled beams.
(g) Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements Compliance:
(1) If tables, counters, benches or other furniture is provided, at least one of
each type must be ADA accessible.
(2) A minimum 36-inch ADA accessible entryway to the parklet must be
maintained. The accessible path of travel must connect the sidewalk to the
accessible entry, platform surface, wheelchair turning space and wheelchair
resting place. The wheelchair turning space shall be 60-inches in diameter
and located entirely within the platform; a 12-inch maximum overlap on the
curb and sidewalk is acceptable.
(3) A 30- by 48-inch clear floor area wheelchair landing area is required. This
landing area is permitted to overlap with the wheelchair turning space by 24
inches maximum in any orientation.
(4) Parklet platforms cannot exceed a 2% cross slope.
(5) The placement of the parklet and parklet elements, shall not interfere with
ingress/egress from buildings, alleys, fire exits or lanes and wheelchair
ramps.
(6) A minimum five (5) feet of unobstructed space (as measured from the street -
side edge of the sidewalk to the parklet partition) shall be maintained from
the edge of the sidewalk, pedestrian way or obstruction (planter, trash can,
etc.) for the passage of pedestrians, and comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
(h) Safety:
(1) Wheel stops are required and should be made of recycled rubber. Concrete
wheel stops are discouraged. Structural bollards may be required if deemed
necessary by the City.
(2) Parklets shall have vertical elements at the outside corners that make them
visible to traffic, such as flexible posts or bollards both with retroreflective tape.
They must align with the end of the platform and not encroach on the travel
lane.
(3)
Parklet areas must be designated and separated from pedestrian pathways
by non -permanent dividers.
(4) At no time may structures be bolted or affixed in any way to the roadway or
any structure (including but not limited to: buildings, fire hydrants, street trees,
streetlight, parking meters, or traffic poles, etc.) without prior approval from the
Director of Public Works. A windstorm certification will be required for any
structure bolted or affixed in any way to the roadway. An exception to this is
that wheel stops for traffic protection must be bolted to the roadway in
accordance with city requirements. Applicants are required to repair any
damages to the roadway caused by the installation of the wheel stops if later
removed by revocation or termination of the license or by a separate permit.
(i) Maintenance and Alterations:
(1) The operation or furnishing of the parklet shall not involve any permanent
alteration to or encroachment upon any sidewalk or pedestrian way. The
restaurant or business operator of the parklet shall be responsible for repairing
any incidental damage to public improvements resulting from its operation.
(2) Moveable elements, including tables and chairs, must be removed at the end
of the business day, at business closure, or in the event of inclement weather,
unless arrangements for assembly and storage of such items on a part of the
parklet are approved in the license.
(j) Furnishings and Fixtures:
(1) Integrated bicycle parking is allowed. Bike racks integrated into the sidewalk
or adjoining street area may be considered as part of the review process.
(2) The parklet elements used in the parklet shall be of types that are easily
removed from the public right-of-way within 48 hours of notice from the city.
Umbrellas, overhead weather protection and other decorative material shall
be treated wood, canvas, cloth, or similar material that is manufactured to be
fire-resistant and fire -retardant.
(4) No portion of an umbrella or overhead protection shall extend into a travel
lane.
A minimum overhead clearance of 96" (8 ft) above the parklet platform, as
measured from the sidewalk, for people walking.
(6) Portable heaters may be permitted if they are an outdoor approved type,
located in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, located a
minimum of two (2) feet from any flammable material, and are prohibited under
an umbrella.
Signs are allowed provided the sign area does not exceed 6 square feet (24
inches by 36 inches). Signage is limited to displaying business identification,
hours of operation, and if the parklet is private and limited to patrons of the
business or meant to serve the public. If the parklet is meant to serve as
restaurant seating, signage should correlate in design with the signage on the
primary building. Illuminated signage is not allowed.
(8) Lighting is encouraged and may be provided through electrical connections to
the building. Solar powered lighting is strongly encouraged. Lighting shall not
be directed towards the roadway to unintentionally cause glare for vehicles.
Light strings must be hung to allow for a minimum clearance of 10 feet above
the sidewalk and the platform of the parklet.
(k) Operation:
(1) The parklet must share the same management and same food preparation
facilities as the restaurant or business to which it is associated. Use of a
parklet shall only be permitted during the hours of operation for the operating
business, but in no event shall use be permitted between 2:00 am and 6:00
am. The business shall secure the parklet in such a manner that the parklet
cannot be used during hours of closure.
(I) Emergency conditions.
(1) Upon the issuance of a severe storm, hurricane or tornado warning by the city
or the county, the licensee shall forthwith place indoors all tables, chairs and
other equipment located in the parklet. The issuance of such a warning shall
constitute an emergency situation as referenced in this ordinance.
(3)
(5)
(7)
(2) The city may order the immediate removal or relocation of all, or parts of, a
parklet in emergency situations or for safety consideration, without notice. The
city shall have the right to remove any and all such items immediately in an
emergency situation. The city shall not be responsible for damage to parklet
elements under any circumstances.
(m) Design Requirements.
(1) Parklet must be professionally designed by a licensed and bonded
architect/engineering firm or Engineer licensed in the State of Texas. The
structure shall be built to support anticipated live loads and wind loads.
Drawings and calculations shall be signed and sealed.
(2) Parklet that provides table service or used for outdoor dining from the adjacent
business will be required to have a platform and must be compliant with ADA
rules and regulations.
(3) Parklet must provide for adequate lighting in and around the public clearance
way to ensure that all obstructions may be easily seen. The illumination shall
not have adverse impact on the flow of vehicular traffic
(4) Parklet shall be designed to prohibit people from sitting on railing.
(5) There shall be no live entertainment or speakers placed in the license area
unless approved and properly permitted by the city.
(6) Parklet elements shall be maintained with a clean appearance and shall be in
good repair at all times. Debris shall be removed as required during the day
and again at the close of each business day.
(7) No cooking apparatus shall be allowed in the parklet area.
(8) A copy of the site plan, as approved in conjunction with the license, shall be
maintained on the premise and shall be always available for inspection by city
personnel.
Any and all landscaping and public improvements that are damaged as a
result of the construction and installation of the parklet shall be replaced
utilizing the same quality of materials and workmanship as approved by the
city.
(10) A parklet must be constructed and installed such that it can be easily removed
when needed. In rare circumstances, the City may require that you temporarily
or permanently remove your structure so that repairs or other work may be
done in the public right-of-way. The owner of the Parklet must be able to
remove the parklet from the City right-of-way within 30 days of the notice.
Faster removal may be required for emergency work. The licensee is
responsible for all costs and labor associated with the disassembly and
removal.
(9)
(n) Maintenance.
(1) Furnishings shall not extend or overhang outside of the permitted or licensed
area, constitute a danger to the health and safety of a patron or the public,
violate any other ordinance that governs the use of public right-of-way, or
obstructs the public right-of-way.
(2) The improvements within affected right-of-way may not be altered from what
is approved and must be maintained in good condition.
(3) Licensee is responsible for maintaining sidewalk adjacent to the parklet free
of obstructions of any kind.
(4) Licensee is responsible for maintaining the parklet in accordance with normal
and customary standards for sanitation, landscaping, and other general
maintenance, including, but not limited to:
(5) Licensee shall remove graffiti tagging to the parklet, within 48 hours;
(6) Licensee shall clean the parklet platform, seating, and other parklet elements
and surrounding area daily;
(7) Licensee shall remove any debris, litter, grime, or trash from the parklet daily;
(8) Licensee shall power wash the Parket annually or more often as needed;
(9) Licensee shall rinse out the area underneath the parklet platform on a weekly
basis;
(10) Licensee shall remove any debris that is impeding drainage flow along the
curb and gutter underneath the parklet platform at least on a weekly basis;
(11) Licensee shall perform pest abatement as needed;;
(12) Licensee shall maintain all plants, equipment and furnishings in the parklet;
(13) Licensee shall remove trash from the Parklet daily;
(14) Licensee shall maintain the parklet at all times in accordance with this Article
and all other applicable city ordinances and Licensee shall promptly repair or
replace any broken improvements or property associated with the parklet
immediately.
Sec. 49-142 Sidewalk Cafe and Parklet Application Process.
(a) A pre -application meeting with the Department of Public Works and designated
representatives is required to review the request and provide initial guidance through
the process.
(b) The official application request shall be filed with the Department of Public Works
containing the required application, fees, proof of insurance, initial site plan showing
existing street and sidewalk environment, and supporting documents. Applications
shall be evaluated based on the quality and completeness of the initial application,
site conditions, compliance with location requirements, and documentation of
community support.
(1) For parking lane or curb lane use, the applicant is required to obtain consent
from the adjacent business owner if the parklet or pedlet extends into a
neighboring storefront, occupying an unmarked space.
(2) For parking lane or curb lane use, the applicant is required to obtain consent
from the adjacent business owner if the parklet or pedlet extends at least
halfway into a marked parking space.
(3) Consent for a parklet or pedlet is not required if the marked space is fully within
the applicant's storefront.
(4) A sidewalk cafe will not be permitted to extend beyond the applicant's frontage
to the adjacent sidewalk.
(c) The Department of Public Works shall provide notification to the applicant on whether
the initial application is accepted. The applicant shall only begin design of the plans
of the sidewalk cafe, parklet, or pedlet upon approval of the initial application. All
applicants are required to obtain sealed and stamped drawings and plans from a
licensed architect/engineer to demonstrate compliance with all technical
requirements.
(d) City staff shall issue a permit for the sidewalk cafe, parklet or pedlet following review
and approval of the completed application.
(e) After a permit has been issued and Applicant submits the appropriate proof of
insurance to the City and all other requirements of the permitting process have been
completed, the Public Works Department will coordinate with the City Legal
Department to prepare and issue a Revocable License Agreement.
(f) After permit and license issuance, City staff will coordinate with the licensee to
schedule the installation and inspection.
(g) City staff shall visit the parklet within 60 days of installation, and as required, to
ensure the parklet conforms to approved plans.
Sec. 49-143 Fees.
(a) The license fees for a sidewalk cafe and parklet shall be as follows:
Application and Review
$100.00
Subsequent Resubmission or Amendments (Each)
$25.00
Inspection (Each)
$75.00
Annual Parklet License (Each Space)
$600.00
Annual Sidewalk Cafe License
$150.00
Sec. 49-144. - Permit and License Conditions and Revocation.
The city reserves the right to require any parklet, pedlet or sidewalk cafe established
pursuant to this article to cease part or all of its operation in order to allow for construction,
maintenance or repair of any street, sidewalk, utility, or public building by the city, its
agents or employees, or by any other governmental entity or public utility; to allow for use
of the street or sidewalk in connection with parades, civic festivals and other events of a
temporary nature as permitted by the city; and to remedy a public nuisance or to protect
the public health, safety, or welfare.
(a) The City's Traffic Engineer may revoke a license issued pursuant to this article if it is
determined that the restaurant or business operator has:
(1) Misrepresented or provided false information in the license application.
(2) Operated the parklet in a manner not consistent with the details provided in
the license application.
(3) Failure to pay permit application or permit renewal fees.
(4) Violated any provision of this article.
(5) Violated any of the regulations or guidelines set out in the City's Community
Space program.
(6) Violated any law, regulation or ordinance regarding the possession, sale,
transportation or consumption of intoxicating beverages or controlled
substances.
(7)
Operated the parklet in such manner as to create a public nuisance or to
constitute a hazard to the public health, safety, or welfare; specifically
including failure to keep the parklet area clean and free of refuse at end of
each business day or disruption(s) related to alcohol consumption.
(8) Failure to maintain any health, business or other permit or license required by
law for the operation of the restaurant or business associated with the parklet.
Failure to maintain the physical integrity of parklet elements.
(9)
(10) Operated the parklet in violation of any city, county or state law, ordinance or
regulation. Before the revocation of a license, the City's Traffic Engineer shall
notify the license holder of its intent to revoke the license and the reasons
therefor.
(11) If the license is revoked, parklet elements used in the operation of the parklet
must be removed within 30 days of notice from the city, and if not so removed,
the city shall have the right to remove and dispose of these items and may
assess the property owner for the cost of such removal and disposal. The city
shall not be responsible for damage to parklet elements under any
circumstances.
(b) The licensee shall be given notice in writing of the reasons for revocation of the
license.
(c) Each licensee shall provide and maintain a policy of Commercial General Liability
insurance with the minimum insurance coverage of one million dollars per
occurrence, two million aggregate. This policy or policy endorsement shall name the
City of Corpus Christi, its elected officials, officers and employees as an additional
insured under the commercial liability policy.
(d) Each licensee, as a condition of the City's consent given in this article, shall fully
indemnify -and save and hold harmless the City, its elected officials, officers,
employees and agents against any and all liability, damage, loss, claims, demands
and actions of any nature whatsoever on account of personal injuries ( including,
without limitation on the foregoing, workers' compensation and death claims), or
property loss or damage of any kind whatsoever, which arise out of or are in any
manner connected with, or are claimed to arise out of or be in any manner connected
with the use of the City's right-of-way or construction, installation, existence,
operation, use, maintenance, repair, restoration, or removal of the license area,
including any injury, loss or damage caused by the sole or contributory negligence of
the indemnitees or any of them. Licensee must, at its own expense, investigate all
those claims and demands, attend to their settlement or other disposition, defend all
actions based on any claims or demands, with counsel satisfactory to indemnitees,
and pay all charges of attorneys and all other cost and expenses of any kind arising
from any of said liability, damage, loss, claims, demands, or actions. This provision
is not intended to create liability for the benefit of third parties but is solely for the
benefit of the City.
(e) Term, transfer, renewal, etc. Licenses issued in accordance with the provisions of
this article shall:
(1) Be issued for a period of one (1) year. If a restaurant or business operator
discontinues the restaurant or business operation within the timeframe, no
refund of the license fee shall be made.
(2) Any restaurant or business holding a valid license shall be deemed to have
reapplied for permission to use the same space for a succeeding license term.
Restaurant or business operators not wishing to renew their license term must
notify the City's Traffic Engineer in writing prior to the expiration of the license.
Restaurant and business owners wishing to extend their licenses must submit
their current proof of insurance and license renewal fee to the City's Traffic
Engineer by January 31 of each year.
(4) Restaurant and business owners must apply for a new license in the event of
any changes to approved use and location.
(f) Permit and Licenses are not transferable or assignable except by written
authorization by the City Manager or his authorized designee.
(g) A licensed parklet location shall have first opportunity to renew a license for the same
city block if a license was held in the previous calendar year and renewed within 30
days of expiration.
(h) A fixed -site food and beverage establishment is eligible for only one parklet. Approval
for a both a sidewalk cafe and private parklet will require site specific review and
approval.
(i) Applicants must be able to demonstrate that alternate ADA-compliant outdoor dining
is provided if a Temporary Parklet does not meet ADA regulations.
(j) The restaurant or business seeking to operate a parklet, pedlet or sidewalk cafe must
front on and open onto the sidewalk or pedestrian way proposed for such use. The
placement of parklet, pedlet or sidewalk cafe elements may not extend beyond the
sidewalk or pedestrian way frontage of the associated restaurant or business.
(3)
Section 2. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word
or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a
court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision,
clause, phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City
Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of
this ordinance be given full force and effect for this purpose..
Section 3. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi
as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
Section 4. Penalties are as provided in Section 1-6 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication.
That the foregoing ordinan e was read for the first time and passed to its second reading
on this the t,,r,r` day of s,, 2022, by the following vote:
Paulette Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Billy Lerma
John Martinez
Ben Molina
Mike Pusley
Greg Smith
That the oregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the
day of 2022, by the following vote:
Paulette Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Billy Lerma
ALIL
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the day of
ATTEST:
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Re cca Huerta
City Secretary
EFFECTIVE ()ATE
John Martinez
Ben Molina
Mike Pusley
Greg Smith
Paulette Guajardo
Mayor
, 2022.
032834
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
(City Charter Article IV, Sections 7 & 8)
I, the Director of Financial Services of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (or his/her duly authorized
representative), hereby certify to the City Council and other appropriate officers that the money required
for the current fiscal year's portion of the contract, agreement, obligation or expenditure described
below is in the Treasury to the credit of the Fund specified below, from which it is to be drawn, and has
not been appropriated for any other purpose. Future payments are subject to annual appropriation
by the City Council.
City Council Action Date: August 23, 2022 Legistar Number: 22-0375
Agenda Item Caption:
Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances to add Article IX,
Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets and Pedlets in City right of way in the Downtown Area to authorize
the closure and use of portions of public right-of-way to facilitate the use of public sidewalks
and parking areas for the sale or provision of food and beverages outdoors; and providing for a
penalty.
Amount Required (Amount to be Certified): $
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Certification Not Required
Heather Hurlbert, Director of Financial Services
Date: 8 1 Ia f a c
Caller Times
PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK
Certificate of
Publication
NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF
ORDINANCE(S)
CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS TI-PURCHASING NO.032834, Ordinance
amending Chapter 49 of the
1201 LEOPARD ST Corpus Christi Code of Or-
dinances to add Article I X,
Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets
CORPUS CHRISTI,TX 78401-2120 and Pedlets in City right of
way in the Downtown Area
to authorize the closure and
use of portions of public
right-of-way to facilitate
STATE OF WISCONSIN) the use of public sidewalks
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COUNTY OF BROWN) a and be erageson outdoorrss;
and providing for a penal-
ty. Effective date of August
I,being first duly sworn, upon oath depose and say that I 23,2022. This ordinance
am a legal clerk and employee of the publisher,namely,the was passed and approved
on second reading by the
Corpus Christi Caller-Times, a daily newspaper published Corpus Christi City Council
at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated on August 23,2022.
/s/Rebecca Huerta
in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval,Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, City Secretary
Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio,
Counties, and that the publication of which the annexed is a ro
true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times ro
in the following issue(s)dated: r D
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On this August 29, 2022, I certify that the attached document
is a true and exact copy made by the publisher: ••
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