CITY POLICIES

Encroachments on City Sidewalks

CITY OF REVELSTOKE

POLICY RESOLUTION

DATE OF ADOPTION BY COUNCIL: July 10, 1995

Amended: July 23, 2001

REFERENCE: Encroachments on City Sidewalks (tables, signage & display racks)
 

 Encroachments on City Sidewalks
EXTRACT OF RESOLUTION:  "THAT Council hereby establish a policy whereby all encroachments on City sidewalks must fulfil the following requirements:
  • Proof of minimum $2,000,000 public liability insurance shall be required with the City named as co-insured (copy of policy to City). Applicant shall ensure liability is adequate.
     
  • All encroachments shall require an Encroachment Agreement obtained from Building/Bylaw Department.
     
  • All encroachments to be weighted sufficiently to prevent wind uplift.
     
  • Shall be located only on the sidewalk abutting business lot frontage.  Location to be approved by City Bylaw Enforcement Department.
     
  • Sizes to conform to following:
    • Tables - 24" x 30" or 42" diameter to a maximum of 4 per business
    • Sandwich Board Signage - maximum 24" w x 36" h, and limited to one sandwich board sign per business frontage
    • Display Racks - 2' x 6' or 40" x 40"
       
  • Encroachment shall not be placed on the normal travel portion of sidewalk and must always allow a minimum 5' travel width.
     
  • Encroachment shall not interfere with street parking.
     
  • Will only be allowed during business hours.
     
  • Annual permit fee of $25. Proof of public liability insurance will be required at the time of permit and renewal.

Certified Correct:

Don H. DeGagne,
Chief Administrative Officer

 
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