Description

There are may newsracks in this location that the are in violation of Sarasota County, Florida - Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98 - Roads and Bridges, Article 1., Sec. 98-10 [Newsracks]

These newsracks are in violation of these sections of the ordinances:

(f) (6) Each Newsrack shall have affixed to it, in a readily visible place so as to be seen by anyone using the Newsrack, a notice setting forth the name and address of the Distributor and the telephone number of a working telephone service to call to report a malfunction, to secure a refund in the event of a malfunction of the coin return mechanism, or to give the notices provided for in this section.

(f) (7) Each Newsrack shall be maintained in a neat and clean condition and in good repair at all times. At a minimum, each Newsrack shall be serviced and maintained so that:

It is free of dirt and grease:
It is free of chipped, faded, peeling, or cracked paint in the visible painted areas thereof;
It is free of rust or corrosion in the visible unpainted areas thereon;
The structural parts are not broken or unduly misshapen; and

(g) (2) Modular Newsracks shall be bolted to a paved or concrete surface. No other Newsracks, Bases, or Mounts shall be chained, bolted, or otherwise attached to any other fixture located in the Public Right-of-Way, except to other Newsracks.

(g) (3) Newsracks may be placed next to each other provided that no group of Newsracks shall extend for a distance of more than eight feet in any direction, and a space of not less than three feet shall separate each group of Newsracks; this provision shall not apply to groups of Newsracks located within one foot of and parallel to buildings or other fixed barriers to pedestrian movement;


(l) Abandonment. In the event a Newsrack remain empty of publication for a period of 45 connective days, the same shall be deemed abandoned and may be treated in the manner as provided in subsection (i) of this section for Newracks in violation of the provisions of this section.