A permit is required for restaurants wishing to provide temporary outdoor seating for their customers. These permits are only valid from May 1st to November 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact Community Planner, Parth Joshi, of the Community Development Department at 847-923-3854.

Fee

• $50.00

Submittal Requirements

• Temporary Seasonal Outdoor Seating Application
• Drawing, including measurements of the proposed outdoor seating area including but not limited, tables, chairs and awnings.
• A valid liquor license is required if liquor will be provided.

Required Inspections

• Final inspection

Inspections can be scheduled up to 4pm the business day prior to the requested inspection date by contacting the Permitting Division of the Community Development Department at 847-923-4420.

Code Requirements

Temporary Seasonal Outdoor Seating: Existing restaurants may provide an area for outdoor seating in accordance with the following:  

• Temporary seasonal outdoor seating permits shall be permitted from May 1 to November 1 of the calendar year.  

• Outdoor seating shall be placed on an existing paved area.

• Parking spaces may be used for dining tables.  

• A fence or similar barrier shall be constructed around any outdoor seating area where liquor is served. The fence shall include a self-latching gate with a sign reading: "NO ALCOHOL BEYOND THIS POINT" 

• A maximum of 10 parking stalls may be used for temporary seasonal outdoor dining. If the area is shared with more than one restaurant then an increased size may be approved by the Director of Community Development. 

• A physical barrier or separation to protect and separate customers from vehicle traffic shall be required, such as, planter boxes, metal fencing or other alternate barrier design, which could be approved by the Director of Community Development. Usage of timbers or cinder blocks as means of physical barrier shall not be permitted.  

• If the area is self-service by customers, then a trash receptacle shall be kept in the outdoor area to provide for efficient disposal of waste. 

• A minimum of five feet (5') of clear space must be maintained for all pedestrian walkways or aisles.  

• Use of outdoor tents may be permitted on a seasonal basis.  

• No flat top tents are permissible.  

• Temporary structures such as huts and sheds are not permitted.  

• The outdoor seating permit shall be posted in a visible location within the restaurant, near the occupancy load sign and business license. 

• Once approved, temporary seasonal outdoor seating areas shall remain in compliance with the final approved plan.