Resolution No. 20-28 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 20-28
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR FURNISHINGS
AND SETTING THE FEE
WHEREAS,restaurants are one of several industries that have been particularly hard-hit by COVID-19;and
WHEREAS,physical distancing,in conjunction with other public health measures,has been shown to lessen the
spread of COVID-19;and
WHEREAS,as Washington County moves into Phase 1 reopening and bars and restaurants are allowed to reopen
to seated service, additional space may be needed to accommodate physically-distanced seating, such as onto
sidewalks;and
WHEREAS,the Oregon Liquor Control Commission(OLCC)will allow liquor service on public sidewalks with
the consent of the property owner or local government;and
WHEREAS,Tigard Municipal Code (IMC) 15.16 requires an encroachment permit in order for a private party
to occupy City right-of-way,including a sidewalk;and
WHEREAS,by requiring an encroachment permit,the City can seek to ensure the safety of all users of the rights-
of-way, such as by maintaining vision clearance and access under the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS,the City wishes to facilitate OLCC approval for businesses wishing to allow service on City sidewalks
through the issuance of temporary encroachment permits for furnishings.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City of Tigard will issue temporary encroachment permits for furnishings in order for
businesses to provide outdoor seating on City property, consistent with the terms of TMC
15.16 and OLCC requirements. Such temporary permits will be valid until December 31,2020.
SECTION 2: The fee for a temporary encroachment permit for furnishings is $0.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This 26th day of May 2020.
Mayor- City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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Deputy City Recorder- ity of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 20-28
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