DOWNTOWN OPEN AIR MARKET

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. VI, ch. 250, pt. 5, subpt. B

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.511 Intent.

Sec. 250.511. - Intent. This Subpart and its Sections are intended to be utilized for the purpose of establishing an open air market area, as defined in Section 250.101, Ordinance Code, in which there may be numerous stalls, displays or sales locations on private or public property within the downtown area, as defined in Section 516.101, Ordinance Code. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.512 Permit required.

Sec. 250.512. - Permit required. No person, either alone or jointly, or any entity of any nature, shall conduct any open air sales without first obtaining a permit from and paying applicable fees to the Tax Collector and Occupational License department. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.513 Application for permit.

Sec. 250.513. - Application for permit. A person desiring to be permitted as a downtown open air market shall file an application with the Tax Collector on a form prescribed by the Downtown Development Association and furnished by the Tax Collector. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.514 Requirements for plans and specifications.

Sec. 250.514. - Requirements for plans and specifications. Prior to the issuance by the Tax Collector of a permit for an open air market, it shall be necessary for the person or persons, or any other entity seeking to have an open air market, to submit an open air market application and specifications showing layout, site plan, floor requirements, liability insurance, procedures to protect against insects and rodents, procedures relating to cleanliness, maintenance and disposal of debris or garbage, signage, construction or electrical requirements, and any other information to the DIA/DDA, Risk Management, Recreation and Parks Department, and Occupational License Department that would be reviewed and approved by the DIA/DDA, Risk Management, Public Works, Recreation and Parks Department and any other applicable agencies. The approving agencies shall have the authority to place any and all appropriate restrictions on the operation of an open air market. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4; Ord. 2011-732-E; Ord. 2012-364-E, § 10)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.515 Area of application.

Sec. 250.515. - Area of application. The provisions of this Part shall apply to the downtown area as defined by Section 516.101, Ordinance Code. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.516 Rules and regulations.

Sec. 250.516. - Rules and regulations. (a) Open Air Market Rules and Regulations needs to comply with: (1) Insurance. Each open air market shall obtain a general liability policy in the amount of $1,000,000 with the City listed as additional insured, and shall present acceptable proof thereof to the Tax Collector prior to the issuance of the open air market permit. (2) Permit display. Open air market permits must be current and visibly displayed at all times during operation of the open air market. (3) Size of market. The open air market shall not occupy more than 40 percent of the usable space at any location. (4) Operation of speaker system. Vendor shall not operate or cause to be operation any loud speaker system, radio, bullhorn, or other device. (5) Signage. All provisions of Section 656, Part 13, Ordinance Code, downtown sign ordinance shall be strictly adhered to. (6) Preemption. Open air market permits can be preempted by City sponsored or cosponsored events. (7) Daily removal. Open air market individual vending booth must be completely removed in its entirety at the close of the open air market day. (8) Protect against insects or rodents. Effective measures by the person, persons or entity that receives a permit for the market area shall be taken to protect against the entrance into the market area and the breeding or presence in the area of insects or rodents. (9) No live animals or birds. No live birds or animals shall be allowed in any of the open air market area used for the sales by the vendors, provided guide dogs accompanying blind persons may be permitted in these areas. (10) Disposal of debris and garbage. The market operator shall advise all vendors that garbage and debris must be disposed of on a daily means acceptable to the solid waste department. (11) Construction and electrical elements. Any construction or electrical elements shall be in accordance with the permit requirements or, if applicable, specific Code requirements of the City. (12) Maintain cleanliness. All parts of the market area and its premises shall be kept neat, clean and free of litter and debris. (13) Hours of operation. The market shall set limited hours of operation but consider flexibility as not to disrupt normal business activities. The market may be pre-empted by approved special events in the market area. (b) Open air market site criteria. The open air market shall be limited to one permit per site and only for the following locations: (1) Hemming Park; (2) South Bank near Riverplace Drive; (3) South Bank near Riverplace Tower; (4) North Bank Riverwalk; (5) South Bank Riverwalk; (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4; Ord. 2014-652-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.517 Types of permits, fees and charges.

Sec. 250.517 - Types of permits, fees and charges. The open air market individual vending booths shall be required to pay an annual market set-up fee as found in www.coj.net/fees. This fee covers all vendors, person or entities operating in the open air market. The open air market operator shall be responsible for all fees required under Chapter 770 and 772. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4; Ord. 2017-665-E, § 16)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.518 Compliance with permit requirements.

Sec. 250.518. - Compliance with permit requirements. All private property owners, market operators and vendors within the market area shall comply with requirements of the permit. Failure to comply with any other such requirements shall result in the closing of that vendor's stand or, location, or if necessary the entire market area. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 250.519 Location of open air markets.

Sec. 250.519. - Location of open air markets. Open air markets may be operated on private or public property (with permission) within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Jacksonville Downtown Area, as defined by Section 516.101, Ordinance Code. (Ord. No. 2004-421-E, § 4)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIBUTROC_CH250MIBURE_PT5DOSIVEOPAIMA_SPBDOOPAIMAFetched: 10/27/2026