In order to remain consistent with the City of Jamestown's
objective of developing outdoor dining spaces, including furniture,
objects, structures and décor associated therewith, inasmuch
that applicants desiring to use public space for semiprivate use as
outdoor cafes are enhancing the private interests of their enterprise
as well as that of the City, the following design standards shall
apply to establishments seeking permission to erect sidewalk cafes
throughout the City:
A. Site plan. A site plan of the sidewalk area must be submitted, and
this must be included within a copy of a survey of the property indicating
the following (to scale):
(1) Dimensions of property frontage.
(2) Dimensions from building face to edge of sidewalk and from edge of
sidewalk to the curb (or grass or brick area).
(3) Dimensions of all tables, chairs and other apparatus.
(4) The location on the sidewalk of all tables, chairs, barriers, planters
and other apparatus.
(5) The specific materials, furniture and colors to be used.
(6) A description of how this area will be managed and maintained.
(7) Show Fire Department connections (if applicable).
(8) Details of the proposed railings, canopy, tables, chairs, barriers,
planters and other apparatus.
B. Space and clearances.
(1) The cafe may extend from the face of the building toward the curb,
assuring that a clear pedestrian passageway that is a minimum of five
feet is maintained at all times, exclusive of all meters, signposts,
tree grates, etc. The grass or brick area between the sidewalk and
the curb may not be used as part of the five-foot passageway.
(2) The tables and related apparatus will not be permitted to obstruct
the sight distance of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(3) The cafe shall not interfere with any utilities or other facilities,
such as telephone poles, fire hydrants, tree grates, signs, parking
meters, or benches located on the sidewalk or public right-of-way.
(4) Fire connections on the building must not be blocked.
(5) The cafe may not impinge on any required clear distance for maneuvering
around entrances or exits. The outdoor dining area shall be accessible
to disabled patrons and employees, and any building adjacent to these
areas shall maintain building egress as defined by the current local
codes.