Outdoor café and restaurant seating (tables and chairs) helps to enliven the sidewalk environment and encourage economic development in our neighborhood commercial districts. Individual businesses can apply for a permit from DPW to place outdoor seating adjacent to their establishment.

Process Overview

You must obtain a permit from DPW to place outdoor café and restaurant seating (e.g. Café Tables and Chairs).

See DPW Café Tables and Chairs permit page

See Permit Process

Official Codes & Documents

• Better Streets Plan (street design guidelines)

Design Guidelines

See DPW Café Tables and Chairs permit page

Maintenance

Maintenance Responsibilities

If you obtain a café tables and chairs permit, you will be responsible for maintenance of those features. Specific requirements will be described in your permit.

For a more detailed description of maintenance responsibilities, see Maintenance

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