§ 11-9-1. Furniture market street vendors.

(a)

On Fred Alexander Place between Hamilton and Steele Streets and the 100 block of West Commerce Street, vendors using temporary or portable stands selling food and beverages only, may be permitted as provided in this section.

(b)

Such vendors shall only be permitted during, and seven (7) days prior to, the dates of the semi-annual International Home Furnishings Market ("furniture market") as published by the International Home Furnishings Market Authority.

(c)

No such vendor shall be permitted unless authorized by the International Home Furnishings Market Authority ("market authority") pursuant to standards contained in this section.

(d)

In considering applications for permits for vendors, the market authority shall endeavor to preserve and enhance the public health, safety and welfare; the convenience of furniture market attendees, and shall consider the following factors:

(1)

Number of vendors;

(2)

Types of food and beverage to be offered and their prices;

(3)

Size and appearance of any temporary structure or stand to be used, including its potential to impede pedestrian traffic or vehicular access;

(4)

Qualifications and experience of prospective vendors.

(e)

Any vendor shall be approved by the Guilford County Board of Health and shall comply with all health laws and regulations.

(f)

The market authority may impose additional requirements on vendors to effectuate the intent of this section, such as days and hours of operation.

(g)

Any permitted vendor shall be issued a distinctive card or certificate which shall be prominently displayed when the vendor is in operation.

(h)

The authority may revoke any permit for violation of the provisions of this chapter or requirements of the authority.

(i)

All permits shall be valid for one (1) semi-annual market.

(j)

The fee for each permit shall be $300.00, paid to the authority to defray the cost of administering this chapter.

(Ord. No. 02-74, § 1, 8-15-02)