the City and organized by the Historic Downtown Woodland Group has been reported to routinely draw a good amount of people to eat and shop in Downtown.
Payroll
86% of parklet owners indicated that the establishment of the parklets’ outdoor seating created more demand for personnel. 42% of owners indicated that they hired at least 2 new employees since the establishment of the parklet to help with the increase in business.
Impact on business revenue
The majority of parklet owners indicated that the parklets have been a notable driver in maintaining business during the pandemic. All permit holders experienced an increase in revenue (comparing the months prior to the parklets’ installation to the months post installation). For example, one business owner shared that they experienced a 40-50% increase in revenue in the months after their parklet’s installation. Many reported that positive comments have been received from customers and community members on a routine basis. The main positive points are: providing an outdoor space for those not yet comfortable with eating outdoors, and making Downtown more pedestrian friendly.
Parklet owners expressed concerns over a drop in revenue if parklets were removed.
Many have not returned to pre-pandemic revenue levels and are weary that a potential removal of parklets could put an additional strain on their business, notably due to loss of outdoor seating, but also due to storefront visibility. A majority of parklet owners expressed a willingness to work with the City to make necessary changes in order to keep them in some capacity; however, several owners commented that scaling back the size/length of the parklet would be difficult and was not a preferred option
2.b Summary of survey results from (non-permit holding) Downtown businesses
Downtown businesses (other than parklet owners) were invited to respond to the two questions below and provide comments if desired.
Figure 1: What is your vision for the parklets?
Figure 2: How do the parklets impact your business?
As illustrated in Figure 1, well over half of Downtown businesses indicated that they are in favor of the parklets remaining as-is. As shown in Figure 2, ~80% of businesses reported either no impact or a positive impact to their businesses (~44% of businesses reported no impact, ~36% reported a positive impact), while ~21% reported a negative impact to their business.
A few areas of concern were identified, including: reduced parking, traffic slowdowns (due to the red flashing lights), cleanliness of the parklets, and homeless issues.
A few positive points were outlined, notably: increased foot traffic in downtown, acknowledgement of the parklets’ role in helping permit-holding businesses stay afloat,
being overall valuable asset to have outdoor eating spaces, providing outdoor seating option for customers that are not comfortable with eating indoors.
Original comments from businesses on the abovementioned points can be found in the Annex of this report.
Annex
Permit holder business survey: pie chart response overview Below is a compilation of the original responses from permit-holding business owners.
Funding
Frequency of Use
Payroll
Impact on business revenue
Comments from (non-permit holding) business owners
Below is a compilation of the original responses from non-permit-holding business owners.
Parking
• The parklets seem to drive more walking traffic to DT businesses. DT needs more walking traffic to keep our businesses afloat and thriving. There are several parking lots that can be accessible for customer if they choose. • We have elderly clientele and parking has been an issue. Parking further away hinders their customer experience, as they have to walk further. • It’s difficult for their customers to find parking. Customers have been complaining about the limited space. They suggest to move it to the sidewalk. • We see that the lack of parking is an issue but it has always been an issue.
People likely will get use to the new parking situation. We generally support the parklets and see more activity DT and linger more.
• Limited parking has negatively affected my business. I often have to redirect customers to other parking areas since there is none in front of my business. • We don’t think that the parklets seem safe, they congest the DT area a bit and limit parking. We would suggest limiting the parklets to one side of the street so that there is enough space for vehicle traffic.
• They have shifted parking into the spaces near other businesses that depend on foot traffic
• Not enough parking now with these parklets
• Downtown is already short on parking and this has made it worse for clients. • They have shifted parking into the spaces near other businesses that depend on foot traffic
• It has taken up some of our parking space, but overall it hasn’t impacted our store much.
• A lot of our clients are drop off only and they have a lot of parking in the city hall parking space so this poses no issue.
• Our clients have an easy time finding parking in our area of DT.
Perception of parklets
• We don’t feel like the parklets are ever full.
• It is nice to have some of the parklets.
• It helps the businesses, we also operate the Woodland Soccer club, which has been impacted by covid. It’s a great resource for businesses, the restaurants have done a great job maintaining them. An only danger would be if a driver ran into them.
• We have noticed more foot traffic since the introduction of the parklets. Our customers can park in the hotel Woodland parking.
• It promotes more outdoor activity and promotes shopping. I acknowledge that they have invested a good amount of money in them. More people stop and hang out in DT.
• We acknowledge that restaurant owners have invested a lot and they have been through a lot during covid. For now we would vote to keep them because we really haven’t seen any apparent negative impact on our business. In the long term, there should be discussion on whether or not to keep them. • It’s hard to assess the impact, we have been closed for several months. For the fall, we like the idea of having them because they could drive foot traffic. It may be too soon to judge if they should be removed or kept. We acknowledge the investment of the business owners. We would vote to have the permit extended. • We use the House of Shah parklet. It’s common for customers to use them, we have helped in maintaining the cleanliness of the last 2 tables. • We see the benefit in driving foot traffic to DT. We have seen that people come from the parklets to shop in our store.
• It adds an element of coziness to DT. We would suggest eventually improving them to help with the DT aesthetic.
• We think it looks nice and has brought a positive aesthetic to DT. We like the foot traffic and makes it look more occupied, especially as during covid. • It creates a nice atmosphere in DT and drives people to come and stay in the area and enjoy the restaurants and retail businesses.
• It keeps businesses running and it’s useful for our community. • It seems like it has brought more people walking around downtown, which is good because businesses could get overlooked when driving a car. • We think it looks nice and has brought a positive aesthetic to DT. We like the foot traffic and makes it look more occupied, especially as during covid. • We love the parklet idea, we would like some follow through on maintaining them for the general aesthetic of downtown Woodland
• We are generally in support of leaving the parklets since we know that it has made a positive impact on restaurants.
• I have seen very few people actually eating in the parklets. Also, the street dust I sweep up EVERY day must settle on their food. I wonder if they know that. • I like the way they look downtown
• I think the parklets are cool.
• As we are still navigating through this virus I feel there will be a lot of ups and downs and they should stay put in-case we have to close again • My sales increased and I am creating more jobs.
• We feel like one of the parklets is excessively long, it covers our storefront.
Recently invested money into renovating the storefront so that it would be more visible, and now it’s not seen by driving traffic. We were in favor of the parklets when the restaurants were in danger of closing, but now we don’t think that they need all of that space.
• We aren’t impacted by the parklets. Would recommend that one of the parklets is reduced by one spot.
Traffic
• We see traffic issues at the blinking lights, accidents have almost happened (people almost getting hit while crossing the street).
• We think that once covid is gone, the parklets should be also gone. Traffic has be reduced because of covid so if restaurants are able to sit inside, we should remove the outdoor seating. Parking is an issue. It is however in the best interest of everyone to keep the restaurants open, so we are in agreement to keep them as long as restrictions are in place.
• It has made the intersections a bit unsafe because of the flashing lights and people are impatient.
• We have noticed that it slows downs traffic with the blinking red lights. We have noticed that it backs up traffic a bit.
Attachment 2: 2022 Parklet Program Grant Application
300 1st Street – Woodland, CA - 95695
QUESTIONS? [email protected]
Citywide Parklet Program Grant Application
For business-to-consumer restaurant / café
establishments
Applicant Information
Name of business:
Contact person name:
Contact person email:
Contact person phone:
If selected, the address where grant funds should be mailed:
Business & Employee Information
Is your business a for-profit small business with no more than 20 full-time employees at the start of the pandemic? Yes No
I understand and certify that I currently hold the “Parklet Program Permit in order to qualify for this Grant: Yes In progress (submitted)
If applicable, how many full-time equivalent employees (FTE) did your business have at the start of the pandemic that worked an average of at least 30 hours per week?
__________________________________________________
Note: Part-time employees can be considered an FTE employee (for example, two part-time employees that work 15 hours per week can be identified as one FTE)
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QUESTIONS? [email protected]
Eligibility
Does the applicant certify that they meet all of the eligibility requirements outlined in the Guidelines document?
Yes No
Funding allocation
Program funds must be used on the following (in order of priority). Indicate how funds will be allocated, along with estimated costs:
(Re)construct the Parklet to either one or two publicly owned spaces, per discretion of the City.
Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
Installation of wooden, weather-proof, and ADA compliant decking. Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
ADA compliant tables and seating.
Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
Roofing/weather coverings per approval by the City
Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
Greenery / plants
Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
Heaters, misters
Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
Lighting
Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
Signage and other aesthetic enhancements
Estimated cost: ____________________________________________________
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QUESTIONS? [email protected]
Below, please write in other funding consideration requests (if not listed above):
Indicate total funding request (adding together above costs - should not exceed $20,000):
$________________________________________________________________________
Required Attachments
Applications must contain each of the following attachments:
W-9 form
City of Woodland business license
Payroll / employment records as of January 1, 2022
○ This is to confirm your status as a qualifying small business
Application Process
Eligible small businesses can submit completed applications beginning May 18, 2022 and ending July 31, at 5:00 PM.
The City will issue notice of award of funds on a rolling basis, as applications are received, and until funds are exhausted.
See “Guidelines” for full Application Process.
Signature of Applicant
Upon approval, this application becomes a binding contract between the City of Woodland and the applicant named above.
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QUESTIONS? [email protected]
All the information provided above is accurate. The City may cancel the agreement at any time upon discovery that the information above is inaccurate.
The applicant bears full responsibility for any and all tax consequences of receiving grant funds including, but not limited to, issuance of a 1099 by the City.
The applicant shall defend and indemnify the City and its employees from and against any and all claims, costs, and reasonable attorney fees that may arise from activities or events funded by these resources.
Applicant signature:
Date:
Attachment 3: 2022 Program Guidelines
300 1st Street – Woodland, CA - 95695
Parklet Program Grant Guidelines
To support the backbone of our local economy, the City of Woodland will award funding to qualifying Woodland for-profit small business-to-consumer restaurant / café (“food”) establishments with a maximum of 20 full-time employees that wish to build parklets in the public right-of-way through the Parklet Program (“the Program”).
Funds are limited, and not every eligible business is guaranteed assistance. See “Selection Process” below for more information.
Grant Funding
Small businesses may apply for a maximum of $20,000 per parklet structure, regardless of how many businesses it serves, to assist in Parklet (re)construction and enhancements for a maximum of two City-owned parking spaces, as stipulated in the Parklet Program Permit Application and its companion document, Appendix – Rules & Regulations for Parklet Program Permit. Applicants encroaching on 2 or fewer parking spaces shall have until October 1, 2022, while applicants encroaching on 3 or fewer parking spaces or applicants building new parklets shall have until November 1 to be in compliance of the Parklet Program’s stipulations and submit necessary invoices and receipts, totaling to at least the award amount.
A total of roughly $125,000 is available for allocation. The City hopes to support all qualifying applicants, but funds may be subject to award by criteria depending on the amount of applications (see “Selection Process”).
Overview
The following topics are covered in this document:
Eligible applicants
Eligible uses of funds
Application timeline
Required application materials
Selection
Technical notes and definitions
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
Applicant must be a for-profit small business restaurant, café, or other business-to-consumer food establishment that operates in the city of Woodland with at least one full-time employee (can include the owner) and no more than 20 full-time employees.
Applicant must have limited, or no outdoor privately-owned seating, and be seeking to encroach onto City parking spaces.
Applicant must currently hold the Parklet Program Permit, or have submitted an application for consideration.
Applicants’ total calendar year 2021 revenue must be less than $2 million.
The following businesses are ineligible for this program:
Businesses that are not business-to-consumer food establishments Businesses that have ample privately-owned outdoor seating, per the discretion of the City
Businesses out of operation
National franchises and fast-food chains, unless locally owned Non-profit entities
Eligible Uses
Program funds must be used on the following (in order of priority):
(Re)construct the Parklet to either one or two publicly owned spaces, per discretion of the City.
Installation of wooden, weather-proof, and ADA compliant decking. ADA compliant tables and seating.
Roofing/weather coverings per approval by the City
Greenery / plants
Heaters, misters
Lighting
Signage and other aesthetic enhancements
Written requests must be submitted to the City for consideration of funding allocation to uses absent from the above list.
Application Process
300 1st Street – Woodland, CA - 95695
Application Timeline
Eligible small businesses can submit completed applications beginning May 18, 2022 and ending on July 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
The City will issue notice of award of funds on a rolling basis, as applications are received, and until funds are exhausted.
Required Application Materials
W-9 form
City of Woodland business license
Payroll / employment records as of January 1, 2022
Selection Process
The City hopes to fund all qualifying applicants, but priority will be given to businesses currently encroaching on public right-of-way.
City staff will make all final decisions on program eligibility and any related interpretations necessary to make a decision.
Technical Notes
Applicants must verify the business has experienced hardship due to COVID-19 (see “Required Application Materials”).
Full-time employees (FTE) are defined as an employee who works at least an average of 30 hours per week.
Part-time employees can be considered an FTE employee for the purposes of this program (for example, two part-time employees that regularly work 15 hours per week can be identified as one FTE in the program application).
A business is defined as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, or other lawful business entities engaged in for-profit operations.
Applicants must operate out of a physical location within the boundaries of the City of Woodland, which have limited, or no private outdoor use space.
Per discretion of the City, no parklet may exceed two parking spaces in a row, regardless of the businesses it serves.
300 1st Street – Woodland, CA - 95695
Applicant must have an active City of Woodland Business License and must be in good standing with the City and Yolo County in accordance with the following:
Complies with all applicable zoning, permit, and municipal or County code requirements.
Not currently involved in litigation with the City or the County. Not subject to any liens or judgments by a city or the County related to the business.
Applicants must be in compliance with all City, County, State, and Federal laws and regulations related to the operation of the business.
If an awardee has an outstanding City utility bill, the City will require that the grant award must first cover all outstanding City utility payments and that the business enroll in a utility payment plan.
Applicants who are involved or have been involved in any of the following legal or financial issues are not eligible:
Applicant has been convicted of a criminal offense relating to the business. Applicant or the business is presently involved in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings relating to the business.
Applicant or the business is delinquent on any federal taxes, direct or guaranteed federal loans, federal contracts or federal grants relating to the business.
Applicant or the business is currently suspended or debarred from contracting with the federal government for receiving federal grants or loans.
Attachment 4: 2022 Rules and Regulations (“Appendix 1”)
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Appendix I - Rules & Regulations
Citywide Parklet Program Permit
for restaurant / café establishments
Program validity:
May 2022-November 2024
City of Woodland
Community Development Dept.
300 First St, Woodland CA 95695
(530) 661-5820
www.cityofwoodland.org
These Regulations pertain to the “Citywide Parklet Program Permit Application”. The Applicant of this Permit consents to have read and agreed to the stipulations detailed within this document.
The City reserves the right to determine on a case ‐by‐case basis the suitability and appropriateness of the public property requested by the Applicant Business for a parklet. The City reserves the right to terminate any permit at an y time due to non -compliance with the requirements outlined in this document and the Application. Additionally, issuance of a permit does not grant a vested right to continue operation of a parklet. The City may decline to renew a permit or terminate the Citywide Parklet Program at any time. Upon notification that a permit will not be renewed by the Applicant Business, or upon notification from the City that a permit will be terminated due to non-compliance, the Applicant Business shall have 30 days to remove the parklet from the premises and restore the road right -of-way to its original condition , at the cost of the Applicant Business. Furthermore, and applicable to all Applicant businesses unless a permit extension has been approved by City Council, at the end of the Citywide Parklet Program’s validity on November 1, 2024, the Permittee shall remove the parklet from the premises and restore the road right -of-way to its original condition by 5pm that day, at the cost of the Applicant business.
Within this document:
“Applicant” means the business-to-consumer restaurant / café (“food”) establishment applying for the permit.
“Parklet” means a structurally sound outdoor use area within a public parking stall.
The applicant understands and agrees that the permit, once issued, is subject to the following requirements:
1) Encroachment Permit: As a condition to receipt of a Parklet Program Permit, the Applicant must also secure a long -term encroachment permit in accordance with Chapter 12.08 and specifically Section 12.08.090 of the Woodland Municipal Code. Applications for the Citywide Parklet Program Permit and the long -term encroachment permit may be processed concurrently. Encroachment Permit fees shall be waived by the City.
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2) Insurance:
a) Applicant - The Applicant shall maintain in full force and effect, at its sole cost and expense, Commercial General Liability insurance coverage for claims of bodily injury and property damage liability not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence. It shal l provide the City with an Additional Insured Endorsement and primary and non -contributory endorsement naming the City of Woodland and its officers, agents and employees as additional insured , and clearly identifying additional areas of policy coverage including the address and location description (including measurements) of outdoor patio/dining space and/or parklet. The City of Woodland can provide sample language to include within endorsement, as needed. b) Contractor – If construction for the parklet is performed by a Contractor, the Contractor shall provide proof of commercial general liability, automobile insurance, and workers compensation insurance (if applicable) to the City in amounts and with policies, endorsements and conditions required by the City for the Services. Please contact the City for these requirements.
3) Indemnification: The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, save and hold City, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims or causes of action for death or injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from intentional or negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the Business or its officers, employees, volunteers, and agents, or from any violation of any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct, negligent acts, or omissions of the business or its employees, subcontractors, or agents, or by the quality or character of the Business’s work. It is understood that the duty of Business to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code and including attorney’s fees . Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and endorsements required under this Permit does not relieve Applicant from liability under this indemnification and hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for damages whether or not such i nsurance policies shall have been determined to apply and shall further survive the expiration or termination of this Permit. By execution of this Application, the Applicant Business acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of consideration. The City reserves the right to determine on a case- by-case basis the suitability and appropriateness of the public property requested by the Applicant.
4) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The Parklet Area itself must have ADA compliant access and furthermore shall ensure ADA compliance in the immediate adjacent public right -of-way, unless circulation is otherwise rerouted at the discretion and approval of the City. In particular, a minimum four-foot (4’0”) w ide path of travel must be maintained along all pedestrian walkways from the Parklet to all storefronts, regardless of the width of the sidewalk . This provision additionally applies during the installation/construction phase of the proposed patio/parklet.
5) Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) Regulations: The Applicant shall comply with all applicable State and County laws and regulations pertaining to outdoor dining/use (including, but not limited to sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages) under this provision. Applicants shall furthermore comply with all applicable California ABC regulations regarding alcohol use for their operations
N:\ComShare\!Economic Development\COVID-19 Biz Resources\Patio Dining Temp\Blank Permit Application\English Page 3 within extended outdoor space. Applicants are solely responsible for securing a valid ABC license to allow/extend business operations within the Parklet. A Permit does not constitute approval by the ABC or City of alcohol use in the Parklet.
6) Sanitation and social distancing: While in effect, The Applicant is responsible for adhering to all health and safety standards as outlined by State of California and Yolo County.
7) Waste management: The Applicant is responsible for maintaining the Parklet Area free of trash and debris at all times . The Applicant is required to provide and install at least one of its own trash receptacles within the designated area and shall be emptied by the Applicant as needed throughout the day. City -owned trash receptacles n earby the A pplicant’s Parklet Area shall furthermore be monitored for waste associated with business activity and emptied by the Applicant as needed. City staff will be responsible for emptying these trash cans at the normal allotted frequency.
8) Hours of operation: Unless hours of operation are expressly extended or restricted by the Permit, hours of operation for the Parklet Area shall coincide with normal business hours of operation.
9) Cost:
a) The Applicant shall be responsible for an annual renewal fee to the City of $500 per parking space. Per discretion of the City, no parklet may exceed two parking spaces in a row, regardless of the businesses it serves. The renewal process, shall include both the renewal fee, as well as a City-conducted review of the parklet structure. The initial application and renewals shall be submitted to the City by September 1st of every year, with prorated monthly fees, as applicable. b) The cost associated with stolen or vandalized items (i.e. tables, chairs, etc.) and / or materials of the Parklet (i.e. roofing, flooring, etc.) shall be borne by the Applicant, and repaired/replaced within 14 days of written notice from the City. The City is not liable for any stolen or vandalized materials associated with the Parklet, and therefore highly recommends locking all equipment when not in use.
10) Materials, furniture, and decorative elements: Materials used in association with the Parklet must be durable, load resistant (when relevant), weather treated and weather resistant, and easy to clean.
Applicant must keep area attractive, clean, and be able to easily repair or replace any broken / damaged components at their own cost within 14 days of written notice from the City. a) Permanent roofing shall not obstruct adjacent business’ storefronts and shall be subject to inspection/approval by the City. Shade structures such as umbrellas shall be well anchored so as not to blow into drive aisles or walkways . Shade structures must ha ve a minimum 7’ clear height from the sidewalk at all times. Canvas, canvas umbrellas, and pergola wooden or metal structures are permitted. Roofing and s hade structures are subject to additional review/approval by the Community Development Department prior to installation.
N:\ComShare\!Economic Development\COVID-19 Biz Resources\Patio Dining Temp\Blank Permit Application\English Page 4 b) Round bistro tables, high top seating, or any other tables are permitted given that they are made from metal, weather resistant or treated wood. Wooden tables shall be properly sealed (i.e. wood stain/varnish) to ensure longevity, cleanliness, and attractiveness. Unless authorized by the City of Woodland, indoor tables should not be used for outdoor seating. ADA seating must be ensured.
c) Electrical wiring running along ground should be avoided, but if necessary, must be secured according to ADA requirements. Power to the parklet must be drawn exclusively from the Applicant’s business – the Applicant shall not draw power from City lamp posts. d) LED lighting is required for all lighting.
e) The parklet must have plants or other greenery to improve overall aesthetic. Plant selection and placement is subject to review/approval by the Community Development Department prior to installation. All plants must be maintained in good health by Applicant. f) Heaters and misters are subject to review by the City prior to installation. g) Temporary signage may be placed at or near the Parklet Area, provided that such signs do not block, impede or otherwise interfere with the roadway or sidewalk and the safe travel of vehicles and pedestrians (compliant with ADA standards). Signage shall be well anchored so as not to blow into the roadway or walkways.
h) If encroachment onto sidewalk or parking space extends to a neighboring storefront , the Applicant must consult with, and receive written approval from its neighboring businesses and property owner (if different from business owner). This written approval is to be submitted by the Applicant to the City, who will re-verify approval with the neighboring business in question.
11) PARKLET-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
a) General:
i) Parklet design must be submitted to the City for consideration before construction. The Applicant must notify the City of renovations, furniture, or additional components that were not part of the original Parklet design for approval (prior to implementation). ii) Parklets that partially or fully encroach on adjacent business’ storefront must receive written confirmation from the affected business owner and property owner (if different). Failure to obtain written consent from the affected business means that the parklet must not extend past the property line of Applicant business’ storefront. iii) Parklets are not permitted to occupy any space marked and designated for ADA parking. iv) Parklets are not permitted to be installed in areas marked with red curb for no parking near intersections.
v) Activity outside of the scope of the Applicant’s business activity, including but not limited to live or amplified sound within the Parklet area is subject to City approval. Depending on the activity, the activity may also be subject to a Special Events Permit.
b) Measurements (see diagram):
i) Each parking space measures approximately 7’5” wide x 22” long. ii) The curb is 5 ½-7 ½” high from the street.
iii) Vertical barrier elements must be a minimum of 32” high and a maximum of 36” high. Plants and greenery may surpass this height requirement if written consent is given to the Applicant by the City.
iv) Shade structures must have a minimum 7’ clear height from the sidewalk at all times.
N:\ComShare\!Economic Development\COVID-19 Biz Resources\Patio Dining Temp\Blank Permit Application\English Page 5 v) The Parklet may extend past the parking stalls and encroach onto sidewalk if a minimum clear 4-foot ADA-compliant path is maintained between the use space and the storefront.
c) Base/Platform Requirements:
i) The Parklet base should be a freestanding structural foundation that rests on the street surface and should be able to withstand 100 lbs. per square foot at a minimum. If the base is to be permanently attached to the street, curb, or adjacent planting strip, the applicant must first obtain written confirmation from the City.
ii) Wood decking (pressure treated/weather resistant wood), or other ADA compliant decking, per the written approval of the City, shall be used as the Parklet’s base. It shall be properly sealed (i.e. wood stain/varnish) to ensure longevity, cleanliness, and attractiveness.. Routine staining/treating of wooden decking is required of applicant at its own cost. iii) The applicant must be able to allow access to underground utilities beneath the parklet within 24 hours, at the cost of the Applicant business. It is therefore strongly recommended for the Parklet to be built in easily removable sections. iv) Gutters must remain free of obstruction, must maintain proper gutter flow and must be kept clean by applicant, including parking spaces immediately adjacent to parklet. Screens shall be added to the ends of the Parklet gutter zones to reduce the amount of debris entering the gutter. The side of the base along the street side should be elevated at least ½ from the pavement to allow rainwater to flow underneath the base to the gutters. It is recommended that parklet design allow for ease of access to gutter beneath the parklet base for debris removal. The City shall conduct periodic gutter checks. If debris is detected, the Applicant business shall have 24 hours to clear the debris/obstructions. v) No more than a maximum horizontal gap of ½ inch and maximum vertical height discrepancy of ¼ inch between the curb and the base is allowed.
d) Perimeter/Enclosure Requirements
i) K-rails along with other safety buffers, such as heavy planters or filled wine barrels that can withstand a minimum of 200 lbs. of horizontal force must be placed along the sides of the Parklet that are exposed to vehicle traffic and/or parking. ii) K-rails may be provided by the City upon request. If provided, the applicant shall agree to assume all maintenance for the k-rail units and must replace if gone missing or irreparable.
In particular, the Applicant must be able to have easy access to the k -rails in order to refill them with water (as water levels diminish over time).
iii) The Parklet must have a continuous perimeter enclosing the k-rails within its design along the perpendicular and parallel edges to the street. The enclosure shall be placed in a manner to ensure small children and/or pets cannot enter the adjacent travel way, and k-rails must be completely enclosed so that they are out of sight from all angles. iv) Damages, including dented or broken perimeter walls or roofing must be replaced or repaired at the cost of the Applicant, within 14 days of written notice from the City. v) Plexiglas or other barriers shall not be installed unless written consent is given by both the City and any business owner (if visibility to said business owner’s storefront could be hindered). vi) The Parklet’s design shall be created such that a wheel stop can be installed along the sides perpendicular to traffic. Wheel stop shall be installed by City, at its discretion. If installed, the wheel stop shall be placed on the end mark/tee of its immediate adjacent parking
N:\ComShare\!Economic Development\COVID-19 Biz Resources\Patio Dining Temp\Blank Permit Application\English Page 6 stall. A clear distance of 4 feet shall be provided from the wheel stop ’s placement to the nearest point of the Parklet.
vii) The Parklet’s barrier must have retroreflective elements such vertical delineators or applied retroreflective tape to ensure visibility facing the street. viii) Appropriate LED lighting, such as string lights, shall be provided in the parklet during business hours and furthermore remain illuminated throughout the night for safety. Lighting must be connected to a timer.
ix) Roofing must be pre-approved by the City before installation.
12) Overview of prohibited activity within outdoor use space (unless otherwise approved in writing by City):
a) Consumption of alcohol except in compliance with a valid ABC license b) Advertising from outside vendors
c) Amplified sound (ambient background music allowed)
d) Smoking
e) Storage of food trays or carts
f) Gas or diesel generators
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Attachment 5: July 1, 2025, City of Woodland Parklet Program Update Staff Report to City Council
[insert following July 1 meeting]
Attachment 6: July 1, 2025, Resolution of the Woodland City Council Extending and Updating the Parklet Program for Two Years
[insert following July 1 meeting]
Attachment 7: 2025 Parklet Program Permit Renewal Application [insert following July 1 meeting]
Attachment 8: 2025 Modified Rules and Regulations
(“Appendix 1”)
[insert following July 1 meeting]