Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 115, alcoholic beverages may be served at sidewalk cafés or alcohol beverage consumption areas provided the following requirements are met.
(A) The sidewalk café or alcohol beverage consumption area shall be part of a standard restaurant or place of entertainment with ABC permit as that term is defined in § 118.02, and shall otherwise be authorized, permitted, or licensed under state laws and the city code to serve and sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.
(B) The portion of the sidewalk café or alcohol beverage consumption area where alcohol is or may be served shall be enclosed by clearly visible barricades as specified in Section 8.0 Sidewalk and Outdoor Dining and Outdoor Display section of the adopted (Historic) Design Guidelines for Downtown Goldsboro.
(C) The sidewalk café or alcohol beverage consumption area must be included as part of the premises for which an ABC permit is issued pursuant to G.S. § 18B-101 for the purpose of applying and enforcing state laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
(D) Signs shall be posted, visible at all exit points from the sidewalk café or alcohol beverage consumption area, that it is unlawful to remove alcoholic beverages in open or unsealed containers from the premises. City of Goldsboro Social District requirements apply as necessary.
(E) The restaurant or place of entertainment with ABC permit operator shall not have violated any law, regulation or ordinance relating to the possession, sale, transportation or consumption of intoxicating beverages or controlled substances for the three years preceding the commencement of the sale of alcoholic beverages at the sidewalk café or alcohol beverage consumption area.
(Ord. 2008-41, passed 4-21-08; Am. Ord. 2016-42, passed 8-15-16; Am. Ord. 2023-51, passed 9-5-23)
Cross-reference:
Alcoholic beverage permits, see Chapter 115