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2. Application - Temporary Restaurant Outdoor Use

   
   

   Please DO NOT ATTEMPT to submit multiple applications. Once submitted, if you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Rebecca Nau

4. Business Name*
6. Business Address*
8. Contact Name*
10. Contact phone number*
12. Contact email address*
14. Does your lease allow or did your landlord/property management company approve your outdoor dining plan on this property?*

    1. Yes

    1. No
16. What days and hours do you plan to serve food & beverage outdoors?*
18. How many tables will be in the outdoor seating area?*
20. How many total seats will be in the outdoor seating area?*
22. Will the total number of outdoor seats exceed the existing seating capacity of the restaurant?*

    1. Yes

    1. No
24. If you are located in the Central Business District and are applying to use the sidewalk, submit an application with the proposed layout, materials to be used, and consent form from adjoining tenant, if applicable.
    
    Please allow additional time for sidewalk dining approval.
    
26. Upload Central Business District Sidewalk Use Application
    File Types Accepted: .pdf, .jpg, .png, .doc, or .docx files only
28. If you have an alcohol pouring license, will you be serving outdoors? ABCC Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio & Outdoor Areas remain in effect. ABCC approval not required.

    1. Yes

    1. No
30. How will food be protected while being transported outdoors?*
32. Will there be any portable heater(s)?*

    1. Yes

    1. No
34. State amount of propane in pounds that will be on site. Propane over 42 lbs. will require a permit from Fire Department. Enter '0' if no propane.*
36. If generators will be used, please indicate type(s).

    1. Gas

    1. Diesel

    1. Propane
38. Describe any additional temporary or permanent structures being installed.
40. Is there ADA accessibility to all areas? *

    1. Yes

    1. No
42. Tent Details

    
    

    If you are GOING to have a tent, please answer the following questions and apply for a Commercial Building Permit.

    
    

    For assistance with this permit, please contact Inspectional Services at (508) 532-5500.

    
    

    A tent is NOT required for outdoor seating.

    
    

    1) Indicate number, size of each tent and Flame Spread Rating of each tent to be installed.

    
    

    2) Will tents will be partitioned?

    
    

    3) Will tent(s) have four (4) sides or closed in?

    
    

    4) Will propane or any other source of heat be used inside the tent?

    
    

    5) If no tent, please state.

44. Tent Details*
46. Will there be a portable restroom(s) with ADA accessibility?*

    1. Yes

    1. No
48. Will additional lighting be installed? Include on required site plan*

    1. Yes

    1. No
50. Fire and Public Safety
    
    • New/additional outdoor seating shall not block any established exits from any building including fire lanes, hydrants, FDC, and exit discharge.
    
    • Tents must be clear of all combustible material including vegetation (10 feet).
    
    • Tent fabric must meet NFPA 701(Standard Methods of Fire Test) this includes curtains, window shades, draperies, table linens, wall hangings as well as fabrics used in tarps and other similar structures and banners.
    
    • Smoking shall not be permitted in any tent, plainly visible signs shall be posted that read as follows: NO SMOKING.
    
    • Tents shall have portable fire extinguishers and they must be inspected and tested by approved fire extinguisher company.
    
    • Patio heaters shall be used in accordance with their listing and manufacturer’s instructions. 5 feet from exits.
    
52. *Physical barrier or separation to protect customers from vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic, such as bollards, barricades, or planter boxes are required and must be shown on site plan.
54. ENTERTAINMENT

    If you plan to have outdoor entertainment, describe and include where it will be located on site plan.

58. What are planned days and hours for outdoor entertainment?
60. Will an amplifier be used for live or pre-recorded music?

    1. Yes

    1. No
62. Submit plan showing tables, chairs (number of feet of unobstructed space around tables) and foot traffic, handicap accessible seating, tent(s), additional structures, heater(s), additional lighting, parking spaces being used for seating; parking spaces available for parking and physical barriers to separate vehicle traffic from seating area and pedestrians.*

    File Types Accepted: .pdf, .jpg, .png, .doc, or .docx files only

64. File Types Accepted: .pdf, .jpg, .png, .doc, or .docx files only
66. No smoking or use of vaping products allowed in all outdoor seating areas.
68. I, the undersigned, state the information provided in this application, and associated attachments, is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Furthermore, I certify under the penalties of perjury, that all taxes, fees and fines owed prior to March 1 have been paid.
70. Signature*
72. Date*
    Date
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74. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
75. Email address

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