12.30.080 Approval – Considerations.
A. If the application conforms to the requirements of the Monroe Municipal Code and the proposed use will not unreasonably interfere with the rights of the public, the authorizing officials may approve the application; fix the duration and the terms or conditions of the permit; and, when required, upon the applicant’s furnishing of a deposit or surety bond, insurance, covenant, and indemnification, and payment of any applicable fees, issue the permit. The original permit shall remain in the custody of the city, and a copy shall be given to the permittee and shall be visibly posted at the site.
B. The permit shall specify the portion of the sidewalk that may be occupied, the dates or days and hours of use, and the allowed use. The permit shall only be valid for the portion of the sidewalk, the dates or days and hours of use, and the use as identified on the permit.
C. Factors for consideration in evaluating an application for a permit include, but are not limited to, the site and its terrain; the public and private benefits of the proposed use; and the impact of the proposed use on the following:
1. The paramount purpose of street and sidewalk area for travel and transportation, specifically including without limitation pedestrian access and use rights and site distance considerations;
2. Utilities; authorized secondary street uses; and any use being made by the public of the site;
3. Fire access and public safety;
4. Uses under permit; street trees; and other proposed or past uses of the site;
5. Rights of light, air, and access and lateral support of abutting properties and/or access or easements of properties dependent upon the public place for access;
6. The environment;
7. Drainage; and
8. Where applicable, city land use, transportation, open space, shoreline, and beautification regulations and policies. (Ord. 008/2015 § 1)