1262.11 OUTDOOR DINING.

   Outdoor Dining may be granted an accessory use only in the O, C1, C2 and CM Districts.

   A.    Location. Outdoor Dining shall only be permitted as an accessory use to an indoor restaurant. Outdoor seating shall not obstruct a public right-of-way or sidewalk nor any entrance or exit to the restaurant.

   B.    Number of Seats. The number of seats permitted outdoor shall be no greater than thirty percent (30%) of the number of seats inside the restaurant.

   C.    Additional Standards.

      1.    Outdoor seating areas shall be limited to seating only, and shall not include table bussing facilities, cooking facilities, or trash facilities.

      2.    In the side or rear yard, the Zoning Administrator may specifically permit outdoor cooking facilities subject to all the requirements of the City Health Code.

      3.    Outdoor heaters may be permitted pursuant to the city Health and Fire Codes of Shaker Heights.