Apply for a Sidewalk Cafe Permit

Step 1.Understand the requirements

Please review our Sidewalk Cafe Guide for requirements, timelines, fees and everything you need to know about adding outdoor seating space.

View the Guide

Step 2.Fill out an application

Before proceeding, review Section 54.28 of the Municode to ensure your sidewalk cafe meets all requirements outlined in the guide. Please allow three business days for processing after your form has been submitted.

Complete the Application

Step 3.Submit plans

After the application is processed, the digital applicant will receive an email to upload the required items. The email will contain a link to ProjectDox and a temporary password. Make sure you follow the requirements listed in our guide. 

Step 4.Check your plan status

At any point in the process, you can check your permit status, plan review completion dates, related permits, etc., via our Permit Lookup tool. 

Look up Permit 

Step 5.Make a payment

After all reviews are completed and approved, the digital applicant will receive an email with a billing summary and payment instructions.

Pay Fees

Step 6.Download your permit and approved items

For your records, you may download the permit, approved drawings, and documents by logging into ProjectDox and accessing the approved folder.

Download Permit

Step 7.Get an inspection

The city will schedule an inspection of the sidewalk cafe for compliance within two weeks. You do not need to schedule the inspection or be present during the city’s visit.