Can the City of Sydney terminate my footway usage approval before the expiry date?
A footway approval can be terminated where there have been a maximum of three (3) breaches of approval conditions in a 12 month period. After each breach a compliance letter will be sent to the footway usage approval owner to remind them of the approval conditions. Each arrears letter sent out counts towards the limit of three breaches. Consequently, rent arrears that extend into a second month of arrears will incur three letters and may lead to termination of the approval. Direct debit payments are encouraged. The City Rangers and the Licensed Premises Inspectors will also impose Penalty Infringement Notices (PINS) where there is a clear breach of approval conditions, which will result in the payment of a fine. Some examples of possible breaches of conditions may include: • Rent arrears • Operating outside of approved hours • Operating outside of approved area • Not displaying approval • Consistent lack of cleanliness • Not bringing in tables and chairs when the approved hours are ove
