[Adopted 6-19-2018 by Ord. No. 2912-18]
There be and is hereby created within the Township of Maplewood
patio dining.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
An outdoor space with tables and chairs located within a
publicly owned parking lot, plaza or square, to be used for dining
and musical performance and other artistic events.
A.
The purpose is to establish a procedure and authorize rules and regulations
for patio dining space, as herein defined, in the Maplewood Village
and Springfield Avenue Special Improvement Districts of the Township.
B.
Patio dining space may only be sponsored by the Township's Special
Improvement District Management Corporations (SIDS) and is limited
to two evenings per week. Patio dining spaces are designed for patrons
to bring their own food and drink, although the SIDS may arrange for
food trucks. The SIDS shall immediately address any public nuisance
issues that impact the health, safety and welfare of the community.
Patio dining space patrons may consume only beer or wine which
is brought to the premises by the patrons, providing the patrons also
bring food for consumption.
An event application shall be required for a patio dining space.
The application shall be submitted to the Township Clerk and signed
by a SID District Manager.
The Township Clerk will review the application for completeness
and compliance with the terms of this article and other Township ordinances
and state and federal statutes. If the application is complete, the
Township Clerk will forward the application to the appropriate Township
Department Heads and officials, who will act upon same within 10 business
days, after the application becomes complete. If the application is
not complete, the Township Clerk will so notify the applicant within
10 business days of the submission and specifically detail the areas
in which the application lacks compliance with requirements of this
article.
If the application complies with all applicable laws, the Township
Clerk shall issue an approval for the event.
A.
Each SID is responsible for keeping the area of the patio dining
space and the adjacent walks, plazas and streets free and clear of
any debris or litter occasioned by the patio dining. Areas must be
kept clean at all times.
B.
The SID shall place a trash receptacle within the area of the patio
dining space to allow patrons to properly dispose of debris or litter.
C.
Within 60 minutes after the closing of the patio dining, the operator
shall have all furniture, apparatus, decorations and appurtenances
and any other items used in connection with the operation removed.
