13.06.040 Newsrack permit required.
A. Each distributor shall obtain a permit from the city prior to placing, installing or maintaining a shared structure or newsrack on public property or within a public right-of-way.
B. Permit Application. Application for a permit shall be made to the community development director or his/her designee on the form provided by the city. Each permit application shall include and be accompanied by the following:
1. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and the person(s) responsible for placement, installation, and maintenance of the shared structure and/or newsrack(s);
2. The number of shared structures and/or newsracks to be placed or installed;
3. A description of the proposed location for placement or installation of each shared structure and/or newsrack;
4. The type or brand of shared structure and/or newsrack, including a description sufficiently detailed to demonstrate conformity with the requirements of this chapter;
5. A nonrefundable fee, in the amount established by resolution or ordinance of the city council; and
6. Evidence of insurance in an amount and form acceptable to the city risk manager.
C. Review and Action on Application. Applications will be processed in the order received. The content or viewpoint of the material to be distributed from a newsrack shall not be considered in reviewing and acting on the application. Upon receipt of a complete application, a permit shall be issued within ten business days if the style, type and location of the shared structure(s) and/or newsrack(s) meet the standards set forth in this chapter. Alternatively, if an application for a permit is denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reason for denial within ten business days of receipt of the application, and of the right to appeal in accordance with Section 13.06.120 of this chapter.
D. Amendment. A distributor may place, install and maintain additional shared structures and/or newsracks by obtaining an amendment to the original permit pursuant to the rules and procedures of subsection B of this section.
E. Permits are valid for one year from the date of issuance and shall be automatically renewed for one year on each anniversary date unless a notice of nonrenewal is sent to the distributor by the community development director thirty days prior to the expiration date.
F. Permit holders are responsible for notifying the city of any changes to the name, address or telephone number of the person(s) responsible for placement, installation and maintenance of each permitted shared structure and/or newsrack.
(Ord. 2197 NCS §l (part), 2004.)