HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 03- 1592 Revise section 12.22.050, insurance for sidewalk signs
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ORDINANCE NO. 1592
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONT ANA, PROVIDING THAT THE BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL CODE BE AMENDED
BY REVISING SECTION 12.22.050 AllOWING CERTAIN PERMITS IN THE
DOWNTOWN AREA TO CARRY $1 MilLION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
BE IT ORDAINED By the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana:
Section 1
That Section12.22.050 of the Bozeman Municipal Code is amended so that such section shall
read as follows:
"12.22.050 Permit required.
Upon application, the Director may authorize the use of the City's sidewalk in the area
described in 12.22.040. All applications must include:
A. A completed Public Right-of-Way Encroachment Revocable Permit
application including the name of the applicant, name of the business, address upon
which the encroachment will be located, a current mailing address and telephone
number. Each permit must be renewed on an annual basis and the Director of Public
Service shall have the right to refuse to renew any permits issued under this chapter.
S. A letter from the owner, operator or manager of business immediately
fronting the sidewalk where use is requested granting permission to place the
encroachment at the requested location;
C. A sketch depicting, as accurately as possible, the size and location of all
requested items as well as other existing obstructions or improvements which would
limit the free use of the sidewalk by pedestrians;
D. A certificate of liability insurance which names the City of Bozeman and the
State of Montana as additional insureds. with 8 The insurance must provide a
minimum coverage of $750,000 for each claim and $1 million for each occurrence for
all permits solely for a portable sign in an "A" frame design, also known as a
sandwich board sign, used strictly for the purpose of advertising for the permit holder.
A minimum coverage of $750,000 for each claim and $1.5 million for each
occurrence must be provided for all other permits !lnd which names the City of
Oozeman and the 8t!lte of Montana as additional insureds; and
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E. A valid City of Bozeman business license corresponding to the use
requested."
Section 2
ReDealer
All resolutions, ordinances and sections of the Bozeman Municipal Code and parts thereof in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3
Savings Drovision
This ordinance does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred
or proceedings that were begun before the effective date of this ordinance.
Section 4
Severability
If any portion of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this ordinance which may be given effect without
the invalid provisions or application and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
severable.
Section 5
Effective Date
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after final adoption.
PASSED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana on first reading at a regular
session thereof held on the 3rd day of March 2003.
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana, on second reading at a regular session thereof held on the 17th day of
Ma rc h 2003.
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STEVEN . KI C FF, Mayor .
ATTEST:
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R N L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
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