A. A bar patio may be located on the same premises as a bar.
B. A bar patio shall have direct access into and from the associated bar and shall have no other entrance or exit, unless required and authorized by the Fire Chief and Police Chief.
C. A bar patio shall be monitored to ensure compliance with alcohol service and consumption laws.
D. Ingress and egress for a bar patio shall be subject to the requirements of the International Building Code and International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, and shall be approved by the Building Official and Fire Chief.
E. Materials, design, and arrangement of seating and enclosures for a bar patio shall be subject to the requirements of the International Building Code and International Fire Code, as adopted by the City, as determined by the Building Official and Fire Chief.
F. If beer or wine, but not liquor by the drink, will be served within a bar patio, then such bar patio shall be enclosed on all sides by a fence, wall, or temporary partition that is at least thirty-six inches (36") in height, which clearly designates the area in which beer or wine may be consumed. If said fence, wall, or temporary partition contains a gate, then said gate shall also be at least thirty-six inches (36") in height and shall be kept closed and locked, unless:
1. Used for loading or unloading purposes, or
2. As otherwise required by the fire marshal. Said gate shall have a sign stating that no alcohol is allowed beyond the gate.
If liquor by the drink will be served within a bar patio, then such bar patio shall be enclosed on all sides by a sight-obscuring fence or wall that is at least seventy-two inches (72") in height, which fence or wall shall be anchored into the ground or otherwise securely affixed so it is not readily movable. If said fence or wall contains a gate, then said gate shall also be sight-obscuring and shall be at least seventy-two inches (72") in height. Said gate shall be kept closed and locked, unless:
1. Used for loading or unloading purposes, or
2. As otherwise required by the Fire Chief. Said gate shall have a sign stating that no alcohol is allowed beyond the gate. (Ord. 2020-634, 10-28-2020)