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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE 92:907 AND SECTION 14, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, BY CLARIFYING SECTION 14.25 TO REGULATE THE USE AND LOCATION OF COMMERCIAL TRAILERS AND MOBILE VENDING UNITS.
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WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the public streets and sidewalks is the use by vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and
WHEREAS, vending in public areas and areas along the many street corridors can cause visual clutter and impede on both the vehicular and pedestrian environment, and
WHEREAS, reasonable regulation of mobile vending is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and
WHEREAS, the regulations contained in this ordinance do not prohibit free speech but merely regulate activities which are commercial in nature, and
WHEREAS, the granting of business licenses for the use of public streets and the making of charges therefore are authorized by Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Title 4: Business Licenses and Regulations and are subject to such conditions as the Council may impose to protect the public interest, welfare and convenience.
WHEREAS, it shall be unlawful to vend on public sidewalks and public right of ways near venues that attract large pedestrian crowds on event days,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO THAT:
SECTION 1: 14.25.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish standards to regulate the use and location of commercial trailers in the City of Jonesboro. These standards are necessary to promote public safety and preserve property values.
SECTION 2: 14.25.02 APPLICABILITY. This ordinance shall apply to any commercial trailer or vending stand that is transported to property within the City limits of Jonesboro. A commercial trailer or vending stand is defined as a transportable structure not permanently attached to the ground which is used on a short-term basis to conduct a commercial activity such as, but not limit...
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