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Mr. Wurdeman January 17, 1997 Page Two The Committee and subsequently the Council, on December 18, 1996, expressed concerns about the precedent that granting this application for a sandwich board sign permit might establish and deferred the matter pending input from the Downtown Improvement Association. In researching this matter, Committee staff have been advised by the Department of Public Works that the sidewalk area fronting the Pink Elephant Thrift Shop is located within the County right-of--way. Staff has been further advised that this right-of--way also includes the landscaped gravel area where the Applicant proposes placing the sign. Chapter 22, Division S, Hawaii County Code -Use of Sidewalks: We note that section 22-20, Hawaii County Code, provides that: "No person shall place, leave, or deposit for the purpose of displaying, vending, hawking, selling, or soliciting airy goods, wares, or merchandise on any sidewalk within the city limits of Hilo without first obtaining a permit from the Council...." (spacing and emphasis added) Further, section 22-21, Hawaii County Code establishes two classes of permits. The first involves permits "to place newspaper stands, news racks, or other similar pa~blication dispenser on public sidewalks." The second class involves permits "to place other goods, wares, merchandise or cafe fable services on public sidewalks." (emphasis added) Your advice regarding whether the sidewalk use law applies to this matter, and further if it does not, what County laws do apply would be greatly appreciated. As the Applicant is awaiting Council action on this matter, your response at the earliest opportunity would be very helpful. If you have any questions please contact Connie Kiriu or Leslie Chow at 961-8387. Thank you very much. Sjpcerely, Dominic Yagong ha~r Public Works anark Co ittee DY/Ic Encl.