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File #: 260133    Version: Name: Public Works, Police Codes - Sidewalk Flower Stand Permits
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Introduced: 2/10/2026 In control: Clerk of the Board
On agenda: Final action: 3/26/2026
Enactment date: 3/26/2026 Enactment #: 046-26
Title: Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to enhance and modify the sidewalk flower stand permit program by, among other things, 1) updating and clarifying the applicable fees, 2) authorizing Public Works to consult with the Office of Small Business to identify and evaluate eligible permit applicants, 3) updating permit application requirements, 4) supplementing permit conditions and restrictions, 5) establishing minimum operating hours of 35 hours per week, 6) requiring permittees to be present at sidewalk flower stands for at least 50% of the applicable hours of operation and to dedicate a minimum of 75% of the sidewalk flower stand for the sale or storage of certain eligible flowers and plants, 7) prohibiting the leasing or sub-leasing of sidewalk flower stands, and 8) prohibiting the sale, assignment, inheritance, or transfer of flower stand permits; amending the Police Code to authorize Public Works to impose, assess, and collect administrative penalties; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Sponsors: Mayor, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman, Chyanne Chen
Attachments: 1. Leg Ver1, 2. Leg Dig Ver1, 3. MYR Memo 021026, 4. Referral CEQA 021826, 5. SBC Response 022726, 6. Hearing Notice 030626, 7. Comm Rpt Rqst Memo 031226, 8. CEQA Det 031126, 9. Comm Pkt 031626, 10. PW Presentation 031626, 11. Comment Ltrs, 12. Leg Ver2, 13. Leg Dig Ver2, 14. Board Pkt 031726, 15. Board Pkt 032426, 16. Leg Final
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