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7. Smoking
a. Smoking is prohibited in all outdoor dining areas located on private or public property, including
the public right-of-way. Smoking is also prohibited within 20 feet of an outdoor dining area, except
while actively passing by on the way to another destination. The MMC defines “smoking” as
inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe. (Ord. No. 337, § 1, 7-
13-2009)
b. Any
business with an area subject to the prohibition set forth in MMC Section 9.32.020 shall post
or cause to be posted and shall maintain “no smoking” signs in conspicuous locations within said
area. All such signs shall: (1) be no greater than one square foot in size; (2) be prominently
displayed; (3) clearly state “no smoking” and/or use the international “no smoking” symbol; and
(4) reference MMC Section 9.34.020. Any business with an area subject to the prohibition set
forth in MMC Section 9.34.020 shall also provide a smoker’s waste receptacle 20 feet from the
entry way or, where that distance is not possible, at the farthest possible point away from the entry
way.
8. Pl
astic Bags
a. Per MMC Chapter 9.28 no retail, restaurant, vendor, or nonprofit vendor shall provide plastic bags
of compostable plastic bags to customers.
9. Polystyrene Food Packaging (Styrofoam)
a. Per MMC Chapter 9.24, no restaurant, food packager, retail food vendor, vendor, or nonprofit
food provider shall provide prepared food to its customers in any food packaging that utilizes
expanded polystyrene.
10. Sandbags
a. P
er MMC Chapter 9.30, no affected retail establishment, governmental agency, vendor or
nonprofit vendor shall provide plastic sandbags to customers. No person shall distribute or use
plastic sandbags at any City facility or any event held on city property. No person, entity,
business, homeowner, nonprofit, contractor, subcontractor or employee shall install for any
purpose, whether temporary or permanent, plastic sandbags.
11. Ter
mination
a. The Temporary Restaurant Seating Area must be vacated and returned to its original state within
72 hours of the termination of this ordinance or the termination of the issued Temporary
Restaurant Recovery Permit. Use of the Temporary Restaurant Seating Area must cease
immediately upon termination of this ordinance or a Temporary Restaurant Recovery Permit.
b. A
Temporary Restaurant Recovery Permit may be modified or terminated by the City for any of
the following reasons:
i. Violation of any applicable law, rule, ordinance, or order;
ii. Disturbance of the quiet enjoyment of nearby residents;
iii. Objection by law enforcement agencies;
iv. If operation of the Temporary Restaurant Seating Area is inconsistent with State or
local public health directives, including social distancing directives or guidance; or
v. If, in the discretion of the Planning Director, continuance of the activity permitted by
the Temporary Restaurant Recovery Permit will negatively impact the public’s health,
safety, or welfare.