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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOutdoor Seating Requirements Outdoor Seating Requirements 1. Outdoor seating plans will be subject to Planning Commission approval through the Site Plan Approval Process. 2. Outdoor seating shall be located fully on the property in which it is intended, and may not restrict pedestrian traffic on public rights-of-way. 3. Outdoor seating shall be on a hard surface meeting all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. 4. No outdoor seating shall be allowed on driveways or parking areas. 5. If the intent is to serve alcohol outside, the following regulations shall be enforced: a. The outdoor dining area shall be adjacent to the principal building and access shall be provided from within the principal building only. b. A barrier shall be installed around the perimeter of the outdoor seating area, and shall be approved administratively on a case-by- case basis. c. The barrier shall not permit free and easy access to the outdoor seating area directly from the outside. 6. If the intent is to not serve alcohol outside, the business shall supply the city with an affidavit stating that no alcohol will be served outdoors. 7. The design of the patio area and any fencing and landscaping shall be such that sight lines in and out of existing or proposed access points are not obstructed. 8. Temporary structures shall not be allowed within the outdoor dining area. 9. Banners, streamers or other types of permanent or temporary signs shall not be placed or displayed in outdoor dining areas. 10. The outdoor dining area shall not take on characteristics of a building having a roof and/or walls. 11. The on-site parking requirements shall only pertain to the indoor seating capacity and shall not apply to any outdoor seating.