Permit application.

Tampa City Code § 22-119

in effect

Sec. 22-119. - Permit application. (a) Upon the filing of an application to locate a bench, the mobility department director or their designee shall review it and determine whether the application complies with the requirements of this article and that no prior permit has been issued for a bench or shelter at each location specified. (b) If an application is approved, the mobility department shall issue a permit to the applicant for the placing of benches at the approved locations upon the furnishing of proof of insurance by the applicant as provided in this chapter hereof and upon the payment of such fees, licenses, taxes and other charges as shall be fixed and prescribed by this Code. (c) Benches placed or maintained under the provisions of this article shall be placed and maintained in accordance with the following criteria: (1) Not more than one (1) bench displaying advertising or intended for the display of advertising shall be permitted at a particular bus stop, except as provided in this chapter. (2) Where any regional transit authority places a shelter, the permit for any bus bench at that bus stop may be revoked. (3) Where there is no sidewalk, a minimum setback from the outer edge of the pavement of any road is six (6) feet. Where a sidewalk exists, the bench shall be set back so that a minimum of a forty-eight-inch path on the sidewalk is open. Benches shall be placed such distances in excess of these requirements as may be deemed necessary or desirable for the public safety, welfare or convenience. (4) Benches must be affixed to a concrete pad or placed on a level surface. Benches shall not restrict access to or be attached to any traffic control device. (5) Any permitted bench location may be revoked by mobility department if the need no longer exists or if a public safety issue exists. The decision of the mobility department director or their designee, in respect to the installation and maintenance of public benches at any location, shall be final. (6) Applicant shall conform to all design standards set forth in this chapter. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-94), 9-28-89; Ord. No. 2024-107, § 5, 10-17-2024)

Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH22STSI_ARTIADPR_DIV3FEAUTYPEIN_SDIVMUBESHBIKIDIAD_S22-119PEAPFetched: 10/28/2026