Outdoor dining is permitted as an accessory use with the following requirements:
(a)
A zoning certificate for outdoor dining shall be issued by the Community Development Administrator. No fee shall be charged for the certificate.
(b) An outdoor dining area shall comply with building setback regulations for the zoning district in which it is located.
(c) An outdoor dining area shall be contiguous to the principal use.
(d) The restaurant or other principal use shall provide, prepare or serve the food and beverages consumed by patrons within the outdoor dining area.
(e) Tables, chairs and furnishings shall not obstruct nor interfere with pedestrian movement on a sidewalk, ingress to or egress from a building, or otherwise interfere with the efficient and safe movement of pedestrians along sidewalks or pedestrian and vehicle traffic in parking areas or on City streets, alleys, rights- of-way or municipal property.
(f) The restaurant shall obtain and post permits required for outdoor food handling and shall comply with state and local health and sanitation regulations.
(g) Outside entertainment, including but not limited to a band, orchestra, musician, singer, radio, television, loudspeaker, microphone, individual, group or other amplifying mechanical device is prohibited in the outdoor dining area if the noise disturbs surrounding property owners.
(Ord. 2581. Passed 4-8-10; Ord. 3040. Passed 12-13-18.)