For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OUTDOOR SEATING. An outdoor area operated by an existing restaurant or other food establishment which sells food or beverages for immediate consumption, located on a public sidewalk, or other public property, which is public through dedication or easement or public right-of-way that provides seating outside of an establishment for patrons and other persons, and contains readily removable tables, chairs, railings or planters. This area does not provide waiter or waitress service or offer alcoholic beverages. It is unenclosed by fixed walls and open to the air.
SIDEWALK CAFÉ. An outdoor dining area operated by an existing restaurant or other food establishment, which sells food, beverages or alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption, located on a public sidewalk, or other public property, which is public through dedication or easement or public right-of-way that provides waiter, waitress service or counter service and contains readily removable tables, chairs, railings or planters. It is otherwise unenclosed by fixed walls and open to the air, except that it may have table umbrellas or other non-permanent cover.
SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT or OUTDOOR SEATING PERMIT. A permit issued by the City Manager, based upon approval by the City Manager, which conforms to the procedures and regulations of this chapter, for sidewalk café or outdoor seating operations.
(Ord. 16-19, passed 4-22-2019)