[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Edgewood 6-4-2012 by Ord. No. 1040. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Edgewood Borough Council encourages attractive, functional,
and economically vital community and shopping areas that are safe
and pleasant environments to live near and to do business within.
The current Code does not allow sidewalk cafes. Council believes that
sidewalk cafes can contribute to a pedestrian-friendly community if
they conform to specific public health and safety requirements defined
herein. This chapter permits and regulates outdoor dining on the public
right of way within the Borough. This chapter does not regulate outdoor
dining on private property.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
Property contiguous to a public street right-of-way on which
a sidewalk cafe will be operated under the terms of this chapter.
Includes any owner of fee simple title, part owner, joint
owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant or tenant
by the entirety of the whole of the land contiguous to the street
right-of-way on which a sidewalk cafe is to be operated under the
authority of this chapter. An authorized agent of the owner may act
for the owner under this chapter.
That paved portion of a sidewalk area which is free of any
obstruction, fixture, or appurtenance and is used for pedestrian travel.
Includes a partnership, corporation, association, trust,
estate, or other legally recognized entity, as well as an individual.
A public telephone, mailbox, bench, or other facility provided
for the use of the general public.
A food service establishment where food is purchased and
served in individual portions for consumption on the premises. This
term shall not include an establishment which operates exclusively
as a caterer, a commissary, a food processing establishment, a mobile
food unit, a retail food store, or a temporary food service establishment.
Any paved area between the curbline and a structure, whether
publicly or privately owned, which is used by the public or open to
use by the public.
An outdoor dining area operated by a restaurant, which has
tables that seat one or more patrons, is with or without wait staff
for its patrons, and is located on a sidewalk area or other designated
public place.
No person shall engage in the operation of a sidewalk cafe without
first applying for and obtaining a permit from the Borough of Edgewood
("Borough") and then operating within the terms and conditions of
all applicable Borough ordinances. The sidewalk cafe permit enables
a restaurant to have outdoor dining consistent with the terms herein
during the calendar year for which the permit is issued.
Each applicant for a permit under this chapter shall submit
an application on a form provided by the Borough, and plans for the
sidewalk cafe to the Borough, which shall issue a permit upon compliance
with the terms and conditions of this chapter. Applications for sidewalk
cafe permits shall include the following:
A.
The name of the applicant, the relationship of the applicant to the
restaurant to which the cafe is accessory (owner, manager, etc.) and
the street address of the property where the sidewalk cafe is proposed.
If the applicant is other than the owner of the building abutting
the location of the proposed sidewalk cafe, the applicant must provide
written authorization from the property owner stating that the property
owner has no objection to the sidewalk cafe.
B.
A copy of the current business license.
C.
A site plan with dimensions showing:
(1)
The entirety of the sidewalk abutting the property of the owner showing
sidewalk widths.
(2)
The frontage of the property proposed for the sidewalk cafe.
(3)
All existing sidewalk features including, but not limited to, trees,
utility poles, sign poles, fire hydrants, permanent litter receptacles,
and mailboxes.
(4)
The limits of the proposed sidewalk cafe site, the size and location
of all proposed tables and chairs, and the proposed pedestrian walkway.
D.
The seating capacity of the proposed sidewalk cafe.
E.
Three color photographs showing the complete area of the sidewalk
and building facade from three different angles.
F.
A copy of certificates of insurance required to be provided.
G.
Other information as may be determined by the Borough.
A.
Before any permit is issued pursuant to this chapter, the plans submitted
to the Borough pursuant to this chapter shall be referred to and reviewed
by the Borough Manager and Code Enforcement Officer to determine if
the applicant has complied with all the provisions of this chapter.
B.
The Borough may impose any other restriction on the location, size,
or design of the sidewalk cafe in order to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the people.
C.
The Borough shall grant or deny an application for a permit pursuant
to this chapter within 14 business days of its complete submission.
A.
Upon approval by the Borough of the application and plans submitted
by the applicant and upon the applicant furnishing to the Borough
of Edgewood the following, the Borough shall issue a permit, valid
through the end of the calendar year:
(1)
Applicant agrees in writing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the Borough, its officers, employees, and agents from and against
any and all loss resulting from injury to, or death to, persons or
damage to property arising out of, resulting from, or in any manner
caused by the presence, location, use, operation, installation, maintenance,
replacement or removal of, such sidewalk cafe, or by the acts or omissions
of the employees or agents of the permit holder in connection with
such cafe. The permit holder shall also agree to release the Borough
from any and all claims relating to its sidewalk cafe, including,
but not limited to, loss of business and/or value of the sidewalk
cafe when it is ordered removed or when street, sidewalk, or utility
construction occurs.
(2)
The applicant agrees in writing to obtain and maintain in full force and effect, at the permit holder's own expense, an insurance policy naming the Borough of Edgewood as an additional insured with coverage of not less than $1,000,000. The policy shall afford comprehensive general liability insurance including contractual liability insurance covering the permit holder's defense, indemnification, and hold harmless obligations under Subsection A(1) above, and shall provide that the Borough be notified upon the expiration of coverage in the event the policy is cancelled or the applicant fails to renew the insurance policy. Within 10 days of the approval of the sidewalk cafe permit application, and each year thereafter, the permit holder shall submit a certificate of insurance in accordance with the agreement.
B.
Sidewalk cafe permits are not transferable. Changes in ownership/operation
require reapplication for a permit.
C.
A sidewalk cafe permit may be renewed annually, upon review of the
renewal application and complaint history, if any.
A.
A sidewalk cafe shall leave a paved pedestrian walkway with a clear
unobstructed width of 60 inches between the sidewalk cafe and any
obstacle (tree, pole, post, sign, planting area, etc.). In the event
that five feet is not obtainable, the applicant may request to the
Codes Enforcement Officer a reduction in the minimum feet of usable,
safe, clear walk area of the sidewalk, but not less than 36 inches.
No portion of a sidewalk cafe shall be permitted in the pedestrian
walkway. The pedestrian walkway shall be provided with an unobstructed
height of seven feet between the ground plane and an overhead obstacle
(tree branch, overhead sign, awning, etc.).
B.
All parts of a sidewalk cafe shall be easily removable. Furnishings
of a sidewalk cafe shall consist solely of tables, chairs, and, if
needed, waste receptacles. Furnishings may not be attached, even in
a temporary manner, to the sidewalk or other public property or to
any building or structure.
C.
A sidewalk cafe shall contain no food serving or food service equipment
to hold, store, heat, warm, cool, chill or otherwise keep food to
be served outside of the sponsoring restaurant for use in or by a
sidewalk cafe.
D.
No sidewalk cafe shall be situated:
(1)
In a manner which interferes with any pedestrian crossing.
(2)
In a manner which restricts access to fire hydrants.
(3)
In a manner which interferes with any driveway.
(4)
In a manner which restricts sight easements of vehicular traffic.
(5)
In a manner which obstructs traffic control devices or traffic signs.
(6)
In a manner which interferes with parking or exiting of vehicles.
E.
All sidewalk cafes shall be open to the air.
F.
Sidewalk cafes shall in no way obstruct the ingress to or the egress
from any building or business.
G.
Sidewalk cafes shall not obstruct access to any public service facility
on the sidewalk area or street.
H.
No signs shall be hung or attached to any portion of the sidewalk
cafe.
A.
No sidewalk cafe may be operated except:
(1)
As an accessory to a restaurant lawfully operating on the first floor
of the premises in the D-6 District.
(2)
On the sidewalk in front of the principal place of business of such
entity, and on the sidewalk of an adjacent business with owner's
written permission.
(3)
By the entity which operates the restaurant.
B.
A sidewalk cafe may operate only during the same hours that the restaurant
is open for service. All patrons must be vacated from the sidewalk
cafe and all tables, chairs, and any other materials used in the operation
of the sidewalk cafe or within the area used by the sidewalk cafe
shall be removed from the sidewalk cafe area each day within 1/2 hour
after the restaurant closes.
C.
All food must be prepared within the existing restaurant upon which
the cafe permit has been granted.
D.
No food or beverages may be served to a patron at a sidewalk cafe
unless that patron is seated at a table.
E.
Alcoholic beverages may be served or allowed to be consumed within
the delineated area of the sidewalk cafe.
F.
No music may be played from whatever source (acoustical, electric,
or other) on the sidewalk cafe.
G.
The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining, maintaining in
full force and effect, and complying with the terms and conditions
of any state or county health permit which may be required under any
other law or regulation for the serving of food or beverages at a
sidewalk cafe.
H.
The applicant shall maintain a sufficient number of receptacles for
the disposal of waste. Such receptacles, if any, shall be emptied
as often as is necessary.
I.
Sidewalk cafes, the public property on which they are located and
the surrounding area shall at all times be kept free and clear of
litter, debris, and any substance that may damage the sidewalk or
cause pedestrian injury. As an express condition of the acceptance
of a permit hereunder, the recipient agrees to police for trash and
debris an area extending at least 15 feet in each direction from the
outermost portion or boundary of the sidewalk cafe.
J.
The holder of a sidewalk cafe permit is responsible for keeping all
visitors, patrons, employees, and cafe fixtures, including tables
and chairs, from occupying or encroaching into the required clear
sidewalk space.
K.
All sidewalk cafes and attendant facilities may be inspected at any
time by the Borough Manager, Code Enforcement Officer, or the Police
Department.
L.
Acceptance of a sidewalk cafe permit is an express acknowledgment
and consent to the terms and regulations set by this chapter. The
grant and usage of such permit is a privilege, not a right, subject
to reasonable regulations as set out herein or as may be promulgated
by the Borough.
Upon finding by either the Borough Manager, Code Enforcement
Officer or Borough Police Department that an applicant has violated
any provisions of this chapter, the Manager, Code Enforcement Officer
or Police Department shall give written notice to the applicant to
correct said operational violation. Upon failure to correct said operational
violation within the time frame specified, the Manager, Code Enforcement
Officer or Borough Police Department may take appropriate action,
as necessary, to maintain the pedestrian walkway. The Borough Manager,
Code Enforcement Officer or Police Department may suspend the applicant's
permit issued pursuant to this chapter, as well as pursue prosecution
in accordance with the requirements herein. The Borough Manager, Code
Enforcement Officer or Police Department may give a violator reasonable
time to correct and violation of any provision of this chapter. An
appeal before Borough Council shall be accorded if requested.
A.
Whoever violates any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction
thereof in a summary proceeding, be fined not less than $300 and not
more than $1,000 for each offense, to be collected as other fines
and costs are by law collectible. Each day during which a violation
occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
B.
Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions
of this chapter shall have his or her permit suspended for one full
year and shall not be eligible for another permit until the expiration
of one full year.
C.
Failure to observe any of the conditions set out herein is grounds
for revocation of a permit. Prior to such revocation, the Borough
shall give 10 days' written notice to the permit holder of his
violation of or his failure to observe a general condition as set
out above. If the permit holder requests a hearing before the Borough
Council prior to the expiration of that ten-day notice period, the
Borough shall hold a hearing to determine of the permit should be
revoked. The permit holder may present evidence in his own behalf
if he so desires. If a hearing is not requested, the revocation shall
become effective upon the expiration of the ten-day notice period.
If a permit granted under this section is revoked, all tables, chairs,
and other appurtenances used as a part of the sidewalk cafe shall
be immediately removed from the sidewalk.
D.
This chapter and the foregoing penalties shall not be construed to
limit or deny the right of the Borough or any person to such equitable
or other remedies as may otherwise be available with or without process
of law.
A.
If the Borough incurs any costs in removing any tables, chairs, or
other materials from a sidewalk cafe for any reason, the Borough may
bill the property owner for the actual costs incurred by the Borough
plus any additional administrative fees. The tables, chairs, and other
materials removed shall remain in the Borough's possession until
the bill for removal and any fines or fees are paid in full.
B.
Any bill for such removal of tables, chairs, and other materials
undertaken pursuant to this section shall be billed to and paid by
the property owner within 60 days. Upon failure of the property owner
to pay the amounts due within 60 days, the Borough shall assess this
uncollected debt on the property taxes of the building.
A.
Neither the adoption of this chapter nor the granting of any permit
pursuant hereto shall be construed as a waiver of any right, privilege,
or immunity of the Borough with respects to streets and sidewalks,
whether express or implied.
B.
Edgewood Borough reserves the right to revoke or suspend sidewalk
cafe permits for cause and to amend sidewalk cafe permit requirements
and regulations as may be necessary for compliance with any change
in local, State, or Federal laws.
C.
A permit granted pursuant to this chapter does not create any vested
property right in the sidewalk area to which the permit applies.
