Center City Development & Operations Department
Sidewalk Cafe
photo of Sidewalk cafe

SIDEWALK CAFÉ PERMIT PROCESS

Street level restaurants within the downtown area can utilize the sidewalk/right-of-way for outdoor dining by obtaining an annual permit. Permit approval is dependent on completion, submittal and approval of the following linked documents. Additionally, approval from the Office of Historic Preservation and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility is also required before the permit can be issued and the sidewalk utilized. For more information regarding the application, permit process and permit fees, click the document links below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION