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Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article 1 Public Right-of-Way, Chapter 416, Obstructions by adding Sub-Section 416.14. 416.08 entitled Market Square Historic District Sidewalk Cafes, renumbering subsequent sections, and deleting language in Section 416.13 (b).
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Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:
Section 1. AMENDING the Pittsburgh Code, Title Four, Public Places and Property, Article 1 Public Right of-Way, Chapter 416, Obstructions by adding Sub-Section 416.14 416.08.
CITY CODE; TITLE 4. ARTICLE 1. CHAPTER 416
§ 416.06 SIDEWALK CAFES (PURPOSE).
It is the purpose of this legislation to permit and encourage sidewalk cafes in City of Pittsburgh
neighborhoods, as a way of providing vibrant enhancements to pedestrian-oriented business districts.
This general purpose includes, but is not limited to, the following specific purposes:
(1) To encourage the establishment of sidewalk cafes as one means of developing a pleasant and
distinctive dining experience.
(2) To ensure that adequate space will be provided for pedestrian circulation through areas where
sidewalk cafes are established and to ensure adequate access to adjoining properties and businesses.
(3) To ensure unobstructed passage to police and other emergency personnel.
(4) To ensure the comfort, safety, and welfare of disabled persons, including those with limited mobility
or vision.
(5) To attract business and enhance revenue opportunities.
(6) To streamline the application process and improve efficiency.
(Ord. No. 4-2009, § 1, eff. 1-1-10)
§ 416.07 SIDEWALK CAFES (DEFINITION).
(a) A sidewalk cafe is defined as an extension of the services of an existing establishment, including, but
not limited to, serving food and beverages for consumption within an existing building, to the extent that
food and beverages are permitted to be served and consumed at tables placed on the public sidewalk
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