§ 78-248. Maintenance.

(a)

The exterior of each modular newsrack shall bear a label which contains the name, address and telephone number of the owner. Such label shall be inconspicuous in size and color, not to exceed three square inches, and shall be placed on the side of the newsrack so as to be readily visible.

(b)

Each modular newsrack shall have a self-closing, spring-loaded door for each enclosed compartment, and each newsrack that offers newspapers or other publications for sale shall be equipped with a functional coin-return mechanism permitting customers to secure an immediate refund if the door is inoperable. The door and coin return mechanisms of each newsrack shall be maintained in good working condition, and the party responsible pursuant to section 78-243 for such mechanisms shall cause any malfunction in their operation to be repaired promptly.

(c)

Each modular newsrack shall be maintained by the modular newsrack provider in a reasonably clean condition, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall be free of dirt and grease, rust and corrosion in visible metal areas, graffiti, discolored or bare surfaces, chipped, faded, cracked and peeling paint, cracked, dented or broken components, pasted bills and other debris, including ruined or out of date publications.

(d)

No modular newsrack shall be abandoned; however, in the event a newsrack is abandoned due to a labor action or strike affecting the distribution of newspapers and other publications dispensed from the newsrack, and the owner or publisher so notifies the code compliance manager in writing, then the newsrack or compartment shall not be deemed abandoned or unserviced until the labor action or strike is resolved.

(Ord. No. 3964-06, § 1, 10-23-2006)