Apply for a Outdoor Dining Permit

Step 1.Apply for an Outdoor Dining Permit

A completed Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit application must be submitted.  For questions regarding the permit process or requirements, contact the Planning Division at 888-786-9876.

Expiration: Approved Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits expire December 31, 2021.

Step 2.Review the Outdoor Dining Requirements

Occupancy: Temporary outdoor dining cannot result in a total occupancy greater than the originally approved occupancy limit for the restaurant.

Permitted locations: Use of public sidewalks or private sidewalks will be temporarily allowed provided that the entrance and exit doors for the restaurant are not blocked. Temporary outdoor dining cannot be in public parking spaces or drive lanes. Pathways from exit doors must maintain a minimum width of 36 inches and cannot be obstructed by tables, chairs or barricades.

ADA Requirements: All temporary outdoor dining must be ADA accessible.
Traffic: Temporary outdoor dining cannot interfere with normal vehicle traffic movement including fire

department access to the building and access to fire hydrants and other firefighting equipment.

Tents: Tents must have all sides open. Tents in excess of 700 square feet will require inspection by the Fire Department.

Alcohol and Liquor Sales: If serving alcohol or liquor, a sidewalk premises permit may be required in addition to a liquor license.

Step 3.Create a site plan

You can upload plans or draw where the outdoor dining will be placed on the map.

Step 4.Make sure you have time to apply

This application will take about 5 minutes once you've gathered the required information identified below. You can save your application and resume later if you need more time.

Step 5.No fee is required

We have temporarily waived fees for outdoor dining permits.

Step 6.Create an account

This permit requires you log in to our permit portal during the application process. If you do not have an account you will have the opportunity to create one as you begin the application process. Would you like to review how to create an account before you start?

Step 7.Apply Online

 Apply

Step 1.Check if your project is eligible

You'll need approval and/or permits if any of the following applies to your project:

• Concerts, fairs, festivals, races, exhibits, shows, parades, carnivals, and circus
• Operate or maintain a live theater production
• Candles or any open flame at a public assemblage
• Filming or video taping
• Fireworks display
• Special effects
• Use of compressed gases or liquefied flammable gas
• Change or use to a public assemblage event
• Motor vehicle displays
• All temporary structures, stages, platforms, towers, booths, tents and canopies
• Premieres
• Temporary seating

Step 2.Review the Special Event General Requirements

Check out our Special Event General Requirements and familiarize yourself with the minimum general requirements for special events in the city of Augustus.

Step 3.Create a site plan

If you're done with all your planning, create a site map for the event. Your site map should be to scale and include:

• Location of the event command center
• All temporary structures, stages, platforms, towers, tents, booths, and canopies
• Location of generators, large trash bins, and portable toilets
• All dining, drinking, and cooking areas
• Exits, aisles, fire lanes, fire hydrants, and Fire Department connections
• Seating areas conforming to Fire Department requirements
• Camera locations with camera type identified

Step 4.Have payment ready

Be prepared to pay fees associated with your permit.

• Upon completion of the inspection you will receive an email notification indicating payment is due
• Your permit will be approved after the payment is processed. For online payments we accept Visa and MasterCard
• For more information regarding fees check out our Fire Department Section 118, Plan-Check and Inspection Fees

Step 5.Other Departments

You may need approval and/or permits for your event form other City Departments