Sidewalk Use Policies

IMLA Model Newsrack Ordinance, 1997 MRSC Library Loan
Regulate Newsracks to Improve Downtown Appearance, Access without Going to Court, Downtown Idea Exchange, May 2003 MRSC Library Loan
Tips for Implementing Newsrack Orderliness, Downtown Idea Exchange, August 2004 MRSC Library Loan
Kirkland Municipal Code Ch. 7.72 - Newsstands
Puyallup Municipal Code Ch. 11.10- Newsrack Regulations
Seattle Neighborhood Enhancement Projects - Newspaper Boxes - Create a Thriving Business District: A Guide to City and Neighborhood Business District Resources

Edmonds
- Edmonds Municipal Code Section 17.70.040 - Bistro and Outdoor Dining
- Edmonds Municipal Code Ch. 17.75 - Outdoor Dining
Kent Municipal Code Section 6.07.070 - Sidewalk Cafés
Kirkland Municipal Code Ch 19.04 - Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks - includes sidewalk cafés and produce markets
Seattle
- Seattle Municipal Code Ch. 15.16 - Sidewalk Cafes
- Sidewalk Cafe Permits - Department of Transportation, CAM #2503, Updated April 2009
- Sidewalk Cafe Application Process - Seattle Department of Transportation
- Seattle Sidewalk Cafés ( 3.36 MB), Department of Transportation, Director's Rule 1-09
Spokane
- Spokane Municipal Code Ch. 10.28 - Sidewalk Cafés
- Spokane How to Apply for a Sidewalk Café Permit - Engineering Services (includes application forms)
Out-of-State - Contain noise provisions
- Encinitas, California - Application for Sidewalk Café ( 27 KB)- Includes code provisions
- New York City, New York - Manual for Sidewalk Cafe Applicants ( 41 KB) - Community Board 7/Manhattan - The Community Boards are an advisory body that is part of the government structure of NYC
- San Antonio, Texas - City of San Antonio Policies and Procedures For Sidewalk Cafés In the Downtown Area ( 135 KB)
- San Jose California - Ordinance No. 28296 ( 588 KB) - Sidewalk Cafe Permit, passed4-08 and Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application ( 211 KB)

Seattle Municipal Code Section 23.55.015 - Sign Kiosks and Community Bulletin Boards
- Sign Kiosks Proposed in Right-of-Way - Seattle Transportation
Seattle Neighborhood Enhancement Projects - Street Furniture - Create a Thriving Business District: A Guide to City and Neighborhood Business District Resources
Streetscape - Street Furniture - MRSC

Bellingham Municipal Code Sections 6.08.331 - .338 - Sidewalk Vending
Edmonds Municipal Code Ch. 4.12 - Peddlers, Solicitors, and Street Vendors
Issaquah Commercial Accessory Uses
- Issaquah Municipal Code Section 18.07.530 - Coffee/espresso stands, hot dog stands and flower stands
- Issaquah Municipal Code Section 18.07.540 - Outdoor retail display/sidewalk sales
Kent Municipal Code Section 6.07.060 - Street Vendors
Lacey Municipal Code Ch. 16.70 - Street Merchants
Seattle Street and Stadium Vending ( 725 KB) - Department of Transportation, Client Assistance Memo 2501
Tacoma Municipal Code Ch. 6B.180 ( 949 KB) - Sales - Sidewalk Vendors