Are you operating a restaurant and would like to offer outdoor seating on the sidewalk?
Business owners who would like to allow customers to dine on the sidewalk outside their restaurant must apply for a Sidewalk Cafe Permit.
Please review our Sidewalk Cafe Guide for requirements, timelines, fees and everything you need to know about adding outdoor seating space.
View the Guide
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
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.
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
After all reviews are completed and approved, the digital applicant will receive an email with a billing summary and payment instructions.
Pay Fees
For your records, you may download the permit, approved drawings, and documents by logging into ProjectDox and accessing the approved folder.
Download Permit
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.