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REV 8/12/2020 14 | Page <br />EXHIBIT E: Guidelines for Tents, Umbrellas, or <br />Shade Structures <br /> <br />The following requirements shall apply to use of tents or shade structures within public <br />spaces: <br /> The maximum size tents that may be placed within sidewalks and parking spaces <br />will be 10-foot by 10-foot. <br /> No more than five tents that are 10x10 may be positioned side by side. <br /> No staking of tents is permitted in public rights-of-way. <br /> All tent legs must be weighted. <br /> Each leg must have a minimum of 40lbs. <br /> Weights must be securely attached to canopy roof and canopy leg separately. <br />o Ropes and straps should be high quality. <br />o Bungee or rubber straps are prohibited. <br /> Weights must be on the ground and not dangling. <br /> Weights and lines must not pose a hazard and be clearly visible. <br /> For maximum safety, tents should be secured as soon as they are put up, and brought <br />down as soon as weight is removed. Do not leave unsecured tents at any time. <br /> Heaters of any kind shall not be used under tents or umbrellas. <br /> Smoking is prohibited under tents and shade structures. <br /> Tents must not have closed walls in place while open to the public, and all sides <br />should be open for air flow. <br /> <br />Items that make acceptable weights: <br /> 5 gallon bucket full of water, sand, or concrete <br /> 4” PVC pipe at least 36” long filled with concrete <br /> Large commercially available tent weights <br /> Sandbags or salt bags 40lbs or heavier <br /> <br />Requirements for tents larger than 10-foot by 10-foot: <br /> Shall only be placed on private property or city parks (not sidewalks or streets) <br /> Must comply with OCFA requirement