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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.02 Obstruction, Encroachment of Public Ways

Article IV. Obstruction of Public Right-of-way

Section 12.02.0730 Sidewalk Special Use

  1. Upon approved plans and specifications the director may issue a permit for the placing in or upon the sidewalks of the City, plantings, ornamentals, or other beautification as the council may approve, or racks, stalls, or brackets for the parking, storage, or securing of bicycles or similar vehicles. Sidewalk cafes are permitted as provided in chapter 10.28 SMC. Signs are permitted as provided in chapter 17C.240 SMC.

  2. Before a sidewalk special use permit shall be issued, the person proposing to make such installation shall furnish proof of liability insurance coverage for such sidewalk use and the proposed installation, wherein the City is a named insured, for liability limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars for any one personal injury, three hundred thousand dollars for all personal injury claims in any one accident and twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage.

  3. The director may reduce or increase the amounts of required insurance coverage as the public interest requires, depending on the size and nature of the permitted activity.

Date Passed: Monday, January 11, 2016

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

ORD C35345 Section 9

Section 12.02.0730 Sidewalk Special Use

  1. Upon approved plans and specifications the director may issue a permit for the placing in or upon the sidewalks of the City, plantings, ornamentals, or other beautification as the council may approve, or racks, stalls, or brackets for the parking, storage, or securing of bicycles or similar vehicles. Sidewalk cafes are permitted as provided in chapter 10.28 SMC. Signs are permitted as provided in chapter 17C.240 SMC.

  2. Before a sidewalk special use permit shall be issued, the person proposing to make such installation shall furnish proof of liability insurance coverage for such sidewalk use and the proposed installation, wherein the City is a named insured, for liability limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars for any one personal injury, three hundred thousand dollars for all personal injury claims in any one accident and twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage.

  3. The director may reduce or increase the amounts of required insurance coverage as the public interest requires, depending on the size and nature of the permitted activity.

Date Passed: Monday, January 11, 2016

Effective Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

ORD C35345 Section 9