HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolutions 1813 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY PARKLET PROGRAM IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
RECITALS:
A. Revitalizing the downtown and promoting destination businesses is
part of the City's strategy to foster a more vibrant economy in Central
Point.
B. Providing an opportunity for businesses to expand their operations
outdoors or provide outdoor gathering space either in the public right-
of-way or private property will generate greater pedestrian activity and
help increase patronage and overall interest in the area.
C. A Parklet is an on-street parking space that is converted to an outdoor
seating or community gathering space. A parklet can include seating,
plants, tables/chairs, public art and other approved amenities.
D. To be successful, parklets must adequately address infrastructure, be
tied to a specific location, be safe for public use, be easily maintained
by the permittee and be capable of easy and fast installation and
removal.
E. At the August 8, 2024 meeting, the City Council considered the merits
of establishing a temporary parklet program as a pilot and directed
staff to prepare program guidelines, design standards, application
requirements, fees and necessary municipal code amendments.
F. The Parklet Program is contingent upon Council adopting an ordinance
amending the Central Point Municipal Code to allow such structures in
public right of way, which Council considered at its regular meeting on
January 23, 2025.
The City of Central Point resolves:
Section 1. The City Council adopts Exhibit A, the Downtown Parklet Program
("Program"), which establishes the area of eligibility within the Employment
Commercial Zone within the right-of-way on 1st through 6th Streets. Additionally,
the Program establishes requirements for parklets including but not limited to
location, amenities, prohibited items, dimensional standards, accessibility,
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platform materials, safety, drainage, sidewalk encroachment, waste removal,
maintenance, shade coverings, vertical elements and signage.
Section 2. The Program will take effect on April 1, 2025 and will sunset on
December 31, 2029 unless extended by Resolution of the Council or codified as
a permanent use.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage
this day of January 2025.
ayor Taneea W. Browning
ATTEST:
City Recorder
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