§ 78-343. Application.

(a)

The planning, zoning and building department shall prepare an application form for sidewalk cafe permits. The application shall specify the minimum documentation and information required, as well as the total of number of copies required.

(b)

Application for a permit to operate a sidewalk cafe shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

(1)

The name, address and telephone number of the applicant.

(2)

The name and address of the restaurant.

(3)

A copy of a valid and current city occupational license to operate a restaurant in front of the property where the proposed sidewalk cafe will be, or any other license or permit required by the city for operation.

(4)

A copy of the current certificate of insurance in the amounts and categories required by subsection 78-346(b).

(5)

A drawing (to scale) showing the layout and dimensions of the existing sidewalk area and adjacent private property, existing fire hydrants, tree guard railings, fixed tree planters, utility and above-ground fixtures, proposed location, size and number of tables, chairs, steps, planters, umbrellas, location of doorways, location of trees, parking meters, bus stops and shelters, sidewalk benches, trash receptacles and any other sidewalk obstructions, either existing or proposed, within the pedestrian area.

(6)

Photographs, drawings or manufacturers' brochures fully describing the appearance of all proposed tables, chairs, umbrellas or other objects related to the sidewalk cafe.

(7)

An affidavit from the owners of the properties in front of which the proposed sidewalk cafe will be located, consenting to the operation of the sidewalk cafe at the proposed location.

(c)

The annual application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable base application fee and a per-square-foot-of-sidewalk-area-used fee, as set forth by separate resolution and approved by the city commission.

(d)

Applications shall be reviewed for compliance with city ordinances and must be approved by the public utilities department, planning, zoning and building department, fire rescue department, the finance department and any other city department deemed necessary by city staff.

(Code 1979, § 26-337)