(A) All alcoholic beverages to be served at a sidewalk café shall be prepared within the existing restaurant, and alcoholic beverages shall only be served to patrons seated at tables. The consumption of alcoholic beverages at a sidewalk café within the confines of the sidewalk café area shall not be construed as a violation of any ordinance controlling open containers in a public area. The operator of the sidewalk café shall take all necessary action to procure the appropriate license or permit from the O.L.C.C. to serve alcoholic beverages in the sidewalk café and shall comply with all other laws and regulations concerning the serving of alcoholic beverages in the state.
(B) All food to be served at a sidewalk café or outdoor seating shall be prepared within the existing establishment unless approved by the City Council as part of a special event application request.
(C) The restaurant shall not serve food or beverages to a patron at a sidewalk café unless that patron is seated at a table.
(D) The sidewalk café or outdoor seating permit issued in accordance with this chapter shall be prominently displayed within the existing establishment along with other required permits and licenses.
(E) During the off-season, chairs, railings, posts, planters, table umbrellas and other items shall be removed and shall not be stored outside. It shall be the responsibility of the establishment to secure adequate storage of these items.
(F) (1) The maintenance of a sidewalk café or outdoor seating area shall be the responsibility of the establishment, including, but not limited to, surface treatment and cleaning, litter control, sweeping and snow and ice removal.
(2) The sidewalk and public property shall be kept neat and clean at all times and free from any substance that may cause damage to the sidewalk or public property or cause pedestrian injury.
(G) Advertising on table umbrellas or railings is prohibited.
(H) An increase in lighting is prohibited, unless otherwise required through the review process.
(Ord. 16-19, passed 4-22-2019) Penalty, see § 154.99