Source: https://ecode360.com/13765466
Timestamp: 2019-04-19 12:38:39+00:00

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§ 65-4 Application for permit.
§ 65-5 Review of application; grant or denial of permit.
§ 65-6 Conditions for issuance of permit.
§ 65-9 Written notice of violations; suspension of permit.
§ 65-10 Violations and penalties; effect on eligibility for permit.
§ 65-11 Removal of sidewalk cafe.
§ 65-12 Reservation of rights.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 135.
The Ligonier Borough Council encourages attractive, functional and economically vital community and shopping areas that are safe and pleasant environments to live near and to do business within. As the current Code does not allow sidewalk cafes, Council believes that sidewalk cafes can contribute to a pedestrian-friendly community if they conform to specific public health and safety requirements defined herein. This chapter permits and regulates outdoor dining on the public right-of-way within the Borough. This chapter does not regulate outdoor dining on private property.
That paved portion of a sidewalk area which is free of any obstruction, fixture or appurtenance and is used for pedestrian travel.
A public telephone, mailbox, bench or other facility provided for the use of the general public.
An outdoor dining area operated by a restaurant, has tables that seat one or more patrons, is with or without wait staff for its patrons, and is located on a sidewalk area or other designated public place.
No person shall engage in the operation of a sidewalk cafe without first applying for and obtaining a permit from the Borough of Ligonier ("Borough") and then operating within the terms and conditions of all applicable Borough ordinances. The sidewalk cafe permit enables a restaurant to have outdoor dining consistent with the terms herein during the calendar year for which the permit is issued.
Before any permit is issued pursuant to this chapter, the plans submitted to the Borough pursuant to this chapter shall be referred to and reviewed by the Public Works Director, Mayor, and President of Borough Council to determine if the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this chapter.
The Borough may impose any other restriction on the location, size or design of the sidewalk cafe in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
The applicant agrees in writing to obtain and maintain in full force and effect, at the permit holder's own expense, an insurance policy naming the Borough of Ligonier as an additional insured with coverage of not less than $1,000,000. The policy shall afford comprehensive general liability insurance including contractual liability insurance covering the permit holder's defense, indemnification, and hold harmless obligations under Subsection A(1) above, and shall provide that the Borough be notified upon the expiration of coverage in the event the policy is canceled or the applicant fails to renew the insurance policy. Within 10 days of the approval of the sidewalk cafe permit application, and each year thereafter, the permit holder shall submit a certificate of insurance in accordance with the agreement and maintain a copy on the premises for review.
Sidewalk cafes shall provide and maintain adequate lighting of not less than 1/2 footcandle (0.5 lm/feet2) in and around the pedestrian walkway so as to allow sidewalk users to observe and avoid obstructions.
Sidewalk cafes shall not obstruct access any public service facility on the sidewalk area or street.
No alcoholic beverages may be served or allowed to be consumed upon the sidewalk cafe.
Sidewalk cafes, the public property on which they are located and the surrounding area shall at all times be kept free and clear of litter, debris and any substance that may damage the sidewalk or cause pedestrian injury. As an express condition of the acceptance of a permit hereunder, the recipient agrees to police for trash and debris an area extending at least 15 feet in each direction from the outermost portion or boundary of the sidewalk cafe.
All sidewalk cafes and attendant facilities may be inspected at any time by the Public Works Director, his designee, or the Police Department.
Upon finding by either the Public Works Director or Borough Police Department that an applicant has violated any provisions of this chapter, the Public Works Director or Police Department shall give written notice to the applicant to correct said operational violation. Upon failure to correct said operational violation within the time frame specified, the Public Works Director or Borough Police Department may take appropriate action, as necessary, to maintain the pedestrian walkway. The Borough, Public Works Director, or Borough Police Department may suspend the applicant's permit issued pursuant to this chapter, as well as pursue prosecution in accordance with the requirements herein. The Public Works Director or Borough Police Department may give a violator reasonable time to correct any violation of any provision of this chapter. An appeal before Borough Council shall be accorded if requested.
Failure to observe any of the conditions set out herein is grounds for revocation of a permit. Prior to such revocation, the Borough shall give 10 days' written notice to the permit holder of his violation of or his failure to observe a general condition as set out above. If the permit holder requests a hearing prior to the expiration of that ten-day notice period, the Borough shall hold a hearing to determine if the permit should be revoked. The permit holder may present evidence in his own behalf if he so desires. If a hearing is not requested, the revocation shall become effective upon the expiration of the ten-day notice period. If a permit granted under this section is revoked, all tables, chairs and other appurtenances used as a part of the sidewalk cafe shall be immediately removed from the sidewalk.
If the Borough incurs any costs in removing any tables, chairs, or other materials from a sidewalk cafe for any reason the Borough may bill the property owner for the actual costs incurred by the Borough plus any additional administrative fees. The tables, chairs, and other materials removed shall remain in the Borough's possession until the bill for removal and any fines or fees are paid in full.
Neither the adoption of this chapter nor the granting of any permit pursuant hereto shall be construed as a waiver of any right, privilege or immunity of the Borough of Ligonier with respect to streets and sidewalks, whether express or implied.
Ligonier Borough reserves the right to suspend sidewalk cafe permits during Fort Ligonier Days, and at other times for community events as determined by the Borough Council at its sole discretion. No sidewalk cafe may operate during these periods as determined by the Borough.
Editor's Note: See Ch. 89, Fort Ligonier Days.
Ligonier Borough reserves the right to revoke or suspend sidewalk cafe permits for cause and to amend sidewalk cafe permit requirements and regulations as may be necessary for compliance with any change in local, state, or federal laws.

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