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An ordinance amending various provisions of Chapters 6.104, 13.08 and 13.32 of the Metropolitan Code relating to sidewalk vending and the clearing of obstacles from the public right-of-way.
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WHEREAS, the volume of pedestrian movement in downtown Nashville has increased and the capacity of the sidewalk is often exceeded, creating locations where sidewalk vending causes undue risks to public safety; and,
WHEREAS, the Metro Nashville Police Department, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure, the Nashville Fire Department, and the Davidson County Clerk need mechanisms to more effectively regulate, restrict and enforce the use of sidewalks in the public rights-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the Nashville Traffic and Parking Commission has heard the concerns from a variety of stakeholders on the topic of sidewalk vending and has deliberated and agreed upon the provisions set forth in this ordinance to support its purpose of making the roads, streets, and other public rights-of-way safe for pedestrians, motorists, and others in the Metro Davidson County area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Chapter 6.104 of the Metropolitan Code shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 2. That Section 13.08.040 of the Metropolitan Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
13.08.040 - Offering merchandise for sale on or near public property prohibited- Exceptions.
A. No person shall stop, stand or park any wagon, pushcart, platform, table, automobile, truck or other vehicle, or erect any temporary stands, signs or otherwise, upon or within any public property of the metropolitan government for the purpose of selling or offering for sale any goods, food, wares, merchandise or products of any kind, nor shall any person sell or offer for sale, upon or within any public property of the metropolitan government, any goods, foo...
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