Outdoor dining areas shall comply with the following additional regulations:
(a) The outdoor seating area shall be used in conjunction with, and is under the same management and exclusive control of, a restaurant located on the same or contiguous property.
(b) The outside seating capacity shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the restaurant's seating capacity indoors.
(c) The outdoor seating area shall not interfere with the public right-of-way.
(d) Areas devoted to outdoor dining shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall comply with all building setbacks and yard regulations for the district in which they are located, except as otherwise stated. Notwithstanding, outdoor dining areas in the C-3 district may be permitted to be located in front of the front building setback line, but must allow a minimum of four feet unobstructed space.
(e) All outdoor dining areas shall be contiguous to the principal building.
(f) No signs shall be permitted in conjunction with outdoor dining areas except those otherwise in compliance with the sign regulations in Chapter 1173.
(g) Proof of current liability insurance must be presented.
(Ord. 62-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)