Temporary Structures

Tampa City Code ch. 22, art. I, div. 3, subpt. VI

in effect

Tampa City Code § 22-171 Permit authorized.

Sec. 22-171. - Permit authorized. The official is hereby authorized to issue permits to charitable, civic or nonprofit corporations, associations or organizations to install structures, stands, tables, booths, supports or objects in and upon the public sidewalks or any other public place of the city and to maintain and operate the same for the purpose of making sales of goods, wares, merchandise or items of value or receiving donations or of effecting lawful endeavors of such corporations, associations or organizations, the proceeds from which shall be devoted entirely to charitable purposes. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-151), 9-28-89)

Tampa City Code § 22-172 Permit form.

Sec. 22-172. - Permit form. Permits required by this article shall be issued in writing by the city. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-152), 9-28-89)

Tampa City Code § 22-173 Time limit.

Sec. 22-173. - Time limit. Structures, stands, tables, booths, supports and/or objects authorized under this article shall be installed, maintained and operated on public sidewalks or other public places of the city for the purposes mentioned on a temporary basis only and for a period of no more than forty-two (42) consecutive days. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-153), 9-28-89)

Tampa City Code § 22-174 Issuance of permit; proof of charitable purpose required.

Sec. 22-174. - Issuance of permit; proof of charitable purpose required. Permits required by this article shall be issued only upon proof by the applicant that it is a charitable, civic or nonprofit corporation, association or organization maintaining business offices within the city limits and that it intends to and will establish on the public sidewalk or other public place of the city structures, stands, tables, booths, supports or objects for the purpose of promoting and effecting lawful sales of goods, wares, merchandise or items of value, of receiving donations and of effecting lawful endeavors, the entire proceeds of which, after deduction of reasonable expenses, will be devoted to and used exclusively for charitable purposes. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-154), 9-28-89)

Tampa City Code § 22-175 Term of permit.

Sec. 22-175. - Term of permit. Permits required by this article shall be issued initially for a period of no more than fourteen (14) days. Permits may be renewed for no more than two (2) similar periods upon application therefor, provided such renewal is for and upon the same terms and conditions as initially issued and all requirements hereof are otherwise met. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-155), 9-28-89)

Tampa City Code § 22-176 Liability of applicant for damages; indemnification of city.

Sec. 22-176. - Liability of applicant for damages; indemnification of city. The applicant to which a permit shall be issued pursuant to this article shall at all times indemnify and save harmless the city, its officers and boards of and from all damages, costs and liability whatsoever arising from, growing out of or incident to or in any manner connected with the installation, maintenance and operation of such structures, stands, tables, booths, supports and/or objects, together with all costs, charges and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by the city in defending any suit brought against it, either as sole defendant or joined as a defendant with the applicant. If the applicant fails to defend any such suit against the city, the city may itself defend the same and the applicant will pay to the city upon demand all costs, charges and fees incurred in connection therewith. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-156), 9-28-89)

Tampa City Code § 22-177 Insurance; type and amount required.

Sec. 22-177. - Insurance; type and amount required. (a) Before placing any structures, stands, tables, booths, supports and objects upon the public sidewalks and other public places of the city, the applicant shall effect and, during all periods of time during which the structures, stands, tables, booths, supports and objects shall be maintained upon the sidewalks and other public places of the city, shall maintain in force, in companies satisfactory to the city, the following types and amounts of insurance, all such insurance to be in insurance companies duly authorized to do business in the state: (1) Public liability and property damage insurance covering claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damage, the liability insurance to be in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injuries, including accidental death, to any one (1) person, and subject to the same limitations for each person, in an amount not less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for any one (1) accident, and property damage insurance in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for any one (1) accident and in an aggregate amount not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00). (2) An owner's protective public liability and property damage policy or the equivalent thereof of like amounts as specified in subsection (a)(1) above to protect the city against claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damage. (b) All such insurance policies shall be issued as required by law and shall be endorsed so as to provide that the insurance company shall notify the city if the policies are to be terminated or any changes made therein during the life of the permit which will affect in any way the insurance requirements. As evidence of the carriage of such insurance, the applicant for the permit shall furnish the official a certificate of such public liability and property damage insurance and shall also, if required, furnish to the official a receipted bill evidencing payment of the premiums on the policies. Failure to maintain such insurance at all times shall be grounds for the revocation forthwith of any permit issued hereunder. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-157), 9-28-89)

Tampa City Code § 22-178 Revocation of permit.

Sec. 22-178. - Revocation of permit. The official may revoke all permits issued without notice if it reasonably appears either that the applicant is not qualified for the permit described herein or that the structures, stands, tables, booths, supports and/or objects authorized herein are threatening or interfering with public welfare or safety. (Ord. No. 89-244, § 2(34-158), 9-28-89)

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_SDVITESTFetched: 10/28/2026