E. FURNISHINGS AND FIXTURES

Wind Protection

All furnishings and fixtures must be designed to be weighted down so they do not become airborne in a wind event. Items may need to be stored inside the business during periods of high winds. Weights used must not create tripping hazards for pedestrians.

Heaters – Additional Building Permit Application May Be Required

Portable space heaters are permitted if they are an outdoor approved type, are used and located in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and are located at least two feet from the edge of any overhead structure, umbrella canvas, any foliage, or any other flammable object or material. Heaters are not allowed under overhead structures or umbrellas but can be placed near them if the required two feet clearance is maintained. Natural gas piped heating is not permitted. Fixed heat lamps are discouraged but may be considered on a case-by-case basis upon submission of relevant building permit applications for overhead structures and electrical connections. Portable heaters do not require a building permit application.

Umbrellas

Umbrellas shall be fire-retardant, pressure-treated or manufactured of fire-resistant material. No portion of an umbrella canopy shall be less than 80 inches above the streetary platform.

Electrical connections – Additional Building Permit Application Required

If electrical connections are desired, the streetary must submit a separate Building Permit Application at the same time that they submit their Streetary Encroachment Permit Application. An approved Building Permit is required for any existing or proposed electrical connections. All wiring and electrical cords must be exterior rated, GFCI protected, and UL listed. Cords must not create tripping hazards on the sidewalk. If the cords cross overhead, they must provide a minimum clearance of 10 feet above the sidewalk and the platform of the streetary. The use of adapters is prohibited. Streetaries are not permitted to tap into existing City electrical connections such as twinkle light outlets or streetlight poles.

Generators are not permitted in association with streetaries.

Lighting – Additional Building Permit Application Required

Streetaries proposing lighting provided through electrical connections must submit a separate Building Permit Application at the same time that they submit their Streetary Encroachment Permit Application. An approved Building Permit is required for any existing or proposed lighting provided through electrical connections. Solar powered lighting is strongly encouraged. Battery- powered lighting is also an acceptable alternative. 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 streetary.

Signage

No signage is allowed on streetary structures, fixtures, or furnishings.