Chapter 5.40
VENDORS
Sections:
5.40.020 Permit – Application.
5.40.030 Designation of business locations.
5.40.040 Limited number of permits – Forfeiture.
5.40.050 Business to be conducted from booth.
5.40.070 Compliance with applicable rules.
5.40.080 Repealed.
5.40.010 Permit – Required.
A. Vendors shall be authorized to conduct business on public property of the city provided they have first obtained a permit to do so and otherwise comply with the rules and conditions set by the city of Cashmere and all other applicable statutes and ordinances of the city of Cashmere, county of Chelan and state of Washington, including but not limited to the Chelan County health department and State of Washington Department of Revenue. Nonprofit vendors are required to obtain a permit, but are exempt from paying the permit fees. The permit required by this chapter is separate from and in addition to a business license that may be required under Chapter 5.04 CMC.
B. The following permits may be obtained:
1. Quarterly. This permit is effective for three consecutive months from the issue date of the permit.
2. Event. This permit is effective for four consecutive days as designated by the permit.
3. Multiple Vendor Event. This permit is effective for four consecutive days as designated by the permit and is intended for purchase for community events by a sponsoring agency.
C. Permit fees shall be set by resolution of the city council and shall be published in the City of Cashmere General Information and Utility Regulations and Rates booklet, adopted by resolution of the city council from time to time.
D. In addition to the fees charged for the permits, the city may also charge for electricity use and for extra dumpsters or portable toilets in an amount to be established by the city of Cashmere. (Ord. 1275 § 4, 2019; Ord. 1104 § 1, 2007).
5.40.020 Permit – Application.
The permit application shall provide the name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. The applicant shall also identify the scope and nature of the business to be conducted. The applicant shall also provide a picture or drawing of the booth from which sales shall be conducted, together with a detailed description of dimensions and materials. All sales shall be conducted from a booth. (Ord. 1104 § 1, 2007).
5.40.030 Designation of business locations.
The city of Cashmere reserves the right to designate in which location the applicant may conduct business. (Ord. 1104 § 1, 2007).
5.40.040 Limited number of permits – Forfeiture.
A. The number of vendor permits shall be limited as set forth hereinafter. Commercial vendor permits shall be issued to the first qualified applicants. If a vendor permit is not in use for a period of two consecutive weeks for quarterly permits, the permit shall be forfeited upon written notification to the permittee and may be reissued to the next qualified applicant. If an applicant has violated any of the provisions of this chapter in the past, that may be considered to be a basis upon which to deny granting of the permit to the applicant.
B. The number of vendor permits issued for parks shall be limited as follows:
1. Riverside Park: 10 permits.
2. Simpson Park: eight permits.
3. Cottage Avenue Park: four permits.
4. Water Park: no permits.
5. River Street Park: no permits.
6. Railroad Park: three permits.
C. At the discretion of the public works director, the number of permits allowed may be extended to accommodate community event sponsored vendors. (Ord. 1104 § 1, 2007).
5.40.050 Business to be conducted from booth.
All business shall be conducted from a booth, which has been approved by the city of Cashmere. The booth shall meet all applicable rules, codes and regulations. The vendor permit shall be prominently displayed at the booth. No signs shall be permitted except affixed to the booth. (Ord. 1104 § 1, 2007).
5.40.060 Bond required.
The applicant shall hold the city of Cashmere harmless, defend and indemnify the city of Cashmere for all damage or loss and from all liability arising from the acts or failures to act on behalf of the applicant, or applicant’s employees, agents or volunteers. The applicant shall have liability insurance in effect during the permit term in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 naming the city of Cashmere as an additional insured, shall provide the city with a certificate of insurance and shall provide that the insurance company shall not terminate the insurance for any reason without first giving the city of Cashmere 10 days’ prior written notice of its intent to terminate the insurance.
A. Event permit applicants with multiple vendors shall be responsible for an insurance certificate covering all participating vendors if the multiple vendor event permit option is chosen. (Ord. 1104 § 1, 2007).
5.40.070 Compliance with applicable rules.
The permittee shall at all times comply with all applicable ordinances, rules, codes and statutes. (Ord. 1104 § 1, 2007).
5.40.080 Revenues.
Repealed by Ord. 1104. (Ord. 1015 § 8, 2002; Ord. 803 § 8, 1993).