(A) Authorization. Outdoor dining is permitted as an accessory use in accordance with the following criteria set forth in this section.
(B) Review process.
(1) All outdoor dining proposals shall require the approval of the city's zoning official.
(2) The approval of a master outdoor dining shall be required prior to the approval of tenant outdoor dining areas.
(3) Proposed outdoor dining areas shall require a parking analysis, detailed seating plan, details of architectural features and amenities as well as a narrative summary showing all improvements.
(C) Standards.
(1) Access. An aisle, complying with the minimum width established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended from time to time, must be maintained to the restaurant door and to allow passage in front of the restaurant along the shopping center.
(2) Food preparation. All kitchen and other equipment (for example, bus service stations, remote menu computer stations, hostess stations) and refuse containers used to service the open-air cafe or outside seating area shall be located within the primary restaurant and dining room.
(3) Location. The dining area must be on private property and be authorized by both the property owner and tenant. The outdoor dining area must be adjacent to the principal indoor food service establishment.
(4) Noise. No sound systems or amplified music shall be permitted unless the owner of the establishment can verify that such sound system or amplified music will not interfere with the neighboring properties and uses. Any and all such sound systems or amplified music shall comply with the City of Pembroke Pines Code of Ordinances. The burden of proof of compliance with the requirements herein shall be on the owner of the establishment.
(5) Parking. The outdoor dining area, in excess of 50 square feet, will be interpreted as additional customer service area and will require requisite parking.
(6) Screening. The outdoor dining area shall be screened from all residential property and appropriately screened from adjacent commercial property and parking lots. Specific landscaping and/or screening shall be provided and may be in excess of required landscaping code to effectively protect other property. Landscaping and screening must be provided to prevent light spillover onto adjacent uses and/or properties.
(7) Setbacks. No outdoor dining shall be allowed within the required setbacks.
(8) Signage. No signs except those required by code shall be allowed within the outdoor dining area.
(9) Lighting. Lighting may be permitted within the outdoor dining areas in accordance with the standards in §§ 155.600 et seq.
(10) Architectural features. Dining areas in excess of 50 square feet shall be contained by architectural features.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)