A. Abutting property owners and occupants. Any owner or occupant of property which abuts the subject adjacent sidewalk permit area.

B. Adjacent sidewalk area. That portion of the public sidewalk between the curb line and the property line demarcated by extending the side building lines of the premises until they intersect the curb.

C. Downtown Sidewalk Usage Map (DSUM). A detailed map of the Ashland Downtown District adopted by Resolution of the Ashland City Council. The DSUM graphically demonstrating the sidewalk areas available for occupancy or encroachment under this Ordinance.

D. Sidewalk Permit Area. That area of a City public sidewalk being lawfully utilized by a person or entity pursuant to a permit or agreement with the City of Ashland for the limited purposes set forth in this ordinance. Lawful use for purposes of this Chapter means compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to full payment of fees, rates and charges, if any. (Ord. 2990, added, 11/01/2009)