Outdoor Dining Milestones
6/15/22
Outdoor Dining Ordinance returns to Council, per
direction given at April public meeting.
Modifications may be made by Council before
adoption.
7/29/22
Council wants Critical Flaws Fixed in Existing
Outdoor Dining Structures.
11/1/22
All Outdoor Dining (Current and Future)
Compliant with New Ordinance.
Outdoor Dining Direction Given Thus
Far by Council
1. No fixed overhead coverings, i.e. roofs and sunshades. Movable umbrellas allowed and may have branding or business names printed on the umbrellas.
2. No gas outdoor heaters. Electric heaters are allowed with proper safety measures for cords and fire danger.
3. Electric lighting and reflective tape along the outside edge of the structure is required.
4. No signage on the outside of the outdoor dining structure.
5. Annually, Town will charge permit fees and rental/license fees for use of the Town’s space, and an annual inspection may be required. Permits can be approved ministerially and do not require further approval by Planning Commission nor Town Council.
6. Do not allow new outdoor dining structures until after November 1, 2022 extension has expired and new ordinance and zoning regulations are in place.
7. Outdoor dining only allowed along the length or width of the business, not in front of another business, unless both share the space via written agreement Outdoor Dining Direction Given Thus
Far by Council (cont.)
8. Minimum four feet of unobstructed sidewalk adjacent to the outdoor dining
9. Maximum of two parallel spaces or four diagonal spaces can be used for outdoor dining per business
10. Outdoor dining structures must be constructed to safeguard public safety, including:
a. Sightlines for corners and driveways
b. Set back one foot from lane of travel
c. Set back needed for adjacent parking
d. Do not obstruct fire hydrants nor storm drainage, and provide easy access to in-street utilities
e. Outdoor dining only allowed in commercial zones with speed limit 25 miles per hour or less
f. Meet ADA requirements (platform flush with sidewalk, etc.)