(a) An application, accompanied by a plan, shall be submitted with the Township Clerk in writing, including a fee as prescribed pursuant to the Township Fee Schedule which shall include the following:
(1) Name and address of applicant.
(2) Address and legal description of the eligible restaurant.
(3) The notarized signature of the owner and/or landlord who has full authority to permit utilization of the areas where proposed outdoor seating will occur.
(4) A plan sketch which includes the dimensions of the proposed outdoor seating areas, tables and chairs to be utilized, distances of tables from any adjoining building and adjoining parking area, if situated upon any sidewalk area. Such plans shall also include any surrounding buildings and parking areas proximate to the proposed outdoor seating area, and a photographic image of the proposed tables and chairs for utilization.
(b) The Township Clerk shall review the application for completeness and then submit it to the Director of Planning and Community Development who shall review, submitting to Building, Fire, and Police the application for review and comment back within seven (7) days. The Director shall upon receipt of all comments act upon the completed application, within three (3) business days, granting or denying the application and issuing reasons, in writing, if denied. If an application is granted, reasonable conditions may be imposed, including, but not limited to limiting hours of operation, establishing permitted chair and table materials, weight and design, and establishing lighting and barrier separation requirements. The Director of Planning and Community Development will consider the following factors in its decision:
(1) Whether the proposed site and configuration would potentially result in impeding pedestrian or vehicular traffic in a substantial manner that otherwise would not have existed without locating such seating.
(2) Whether the proposed location and configuration of seating is likely to create any unreasonable interference with surrounding properties and any adjoining or nearby business, or residences, including potential noise, litter, or obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(3) Whether the application or representatives have provided inaccurate or incomplete information.
(4) Whether there is a history of State, County or Township violations or any such violations remain outstanding and unresolved at the subject premises, involving the subject premises or the serving of liquor or food.
(Ord. 466. Passed 6-15-20.)