A. For the purposes of this section, "outdoor dining areas" are defined as the use of an adjacent, outside area by a restaurant for the same eating and drinking activities that occur within the restaurant.
B. The following regulations shall apply to outdoor dining areas:
1. The location of any outdoor dining area comply with all setback requirements in the applicable zoning district and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. A minimum of five feet (5') of sidewalk clearance shall be maintained at all times for pedestrian travel;
2. Any outdoor dining area be under the direct supervision and control of the principal restaurant, and such dining area be enclosed by a fence or other protective safety barrier which shall be constructed to clearly delineate the boundaries of the area and to protect the health and safety of restaurant patrons and the general public;
3. The hours of operation of any outdoor dining area be within the normal operating hours of the principal restaurant;
4. There shall be no live entertainment in the outdoor dining area;
5. Plans shall be provided delineating the location of the outdoor dining area, and such location be approved by the Building Official as part of a building permit. The outdoor dining area shall be maintained in compliance with the approved plans;
6. The principal restaurant and outdoor dining area shall be in compliance with all the requirements of this code and all other applicable rules and regulations of any other governing agency including the DuPage County Health Department regarding restaurant and outdoor dining areas. (Ord. G-1163, 4-28-2020)