§ 5.36.010. Purpose of provisions.

A.

The council finds that the businesses in the downtown area, comprised of Morro Bay Boulevard and adjacent side streets, is a unique and special area of the city in which increased business activity is desired. The special area is herein specified in Exhibit 5.36.010, a map of the area incorporated herein by reference.

B.

The council further finds that carefully controlled and restricted use of the public sidewalks by adjacent merchants for the display of merchandise may be beneficial to successful business operations and development, and therefore, to the welfare of the city in general. It is the intent of the council to regulate sales on the streets and sidewalks in order to ensure the safe and unobstructed passage of all pedestrians and motorists using the public right-of-way, and to maintain and enhance the aesthetic characteristics of the downtown area.

(Ord. 360 § 1, 1989)