Resolution No. 21-11 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 21- 11
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR FURNISHINGS
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,outdoor seating is an important option for restaurants to increase seating safely;and
WHEREAS,Tigard Municipal Code (TMC) 15.16 requires an encroachment permit in order for a private party
to occupy City right-of-way,including sidewalks;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;and
WHEREAS,the City allowed temporary encroachment permits for seating last summer and wishes to continue
allowing that option through the duration of the City's declared emergency and for 6 months following.
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 sidewalks, consistent with the terms of TMC
15.16 and OLCC requirements. Such temporary pemuts will be valid until 6 months following
the expiration of the City's declared emergency related to COVID-19.
SECTION 2: The fee for a temporary encroachment permit for furnishings is $0.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of -� 2021.
Mayor-City of Tigard
ATTEST: a ,/
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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