New Orleans |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 146. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES |
Article VI. OBSTRUCTIONS, CUTTING INTO AND USE, OF STREETS |
Division 4A. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS |
§ 146-574. Denial, revocation, or suspension of permits.
(a)
The director of the department of safety and permits may deny an application for a operational permit if, in the investigation of the application it is determined:
(1)
That the proposed installation cannot meet the standards of this division; or,
(2)
Upon recommendation of denial from the director of the department of public works that the location is unsuitable for installation, operation, and/or maintenance of an electric vehicle charger on the public right-of-way due to pedestrian congestion, traffic, existing obstructions on the sidewalk, or any other reason that would result in an unsafe or substandard condition.
(b)
Penalties for non-compliance with the provisions of this division may result in fines, suspension of the sidewalk use permit for a period not to exceed 180-days, or revocation of the sidewalk use permit.
(1)
Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6 of this Code.
(2)
In the case of revocation, no operating permit may be issued at the same location for a period of two years from the date of such revocation.
(M.C.S., Ord. No. 27545, § 1, 9-28-17, eff. 10-1-17)