Who regulates freestanding newspaper boxes?
SDOT is responsible for monitoring newspaper boxes. General SDOT policy is to have publishers place boxes together on one corner. When that corner is “full,” SDOT requests that publishers place boxes on the far corner. If both corners of a block are full and more boxes are requested, they can be placed mid-block provided they allow 5 feet or more of unobstructed sidewalk space and do not hamper disabled access, bus stops or loading zones. The SMC states: Without a permit no newsstand shall be placed within 120 feet of any corner or other location with more 4 newsstands, or a modular unit newsstand with a capacity of at least 4 units, or within 120 feet of an attended newsstand. Where can we buy a modular unit? It is advisable to contact the Single Copy Distribution office of the Seattle Times and work with them for purchase and installation. Call Douglas Musselman-Brown at 206-464-2720. Who can we call to report problems with a box? Call the publisher of the newspaper using the box. If
