information@ferndalemi.gov
300 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI, 48220, US
248-546-2525
An Outdoor Seating & Sidewalk Cafe license is a seasonal permit valid only from March 15 to November 15.
F) Business Type
G) Please check the box you are applying.
H) Is the outdoor seating on private or public property?
A drawing or site plan showing the proposed layout of tables, chairs, railings, changes in sidewalk slope and any other obstructions to be placed or existing on the sidewalk or public right-of-way, showing not less than 5’ of unobstructed clearance to the sidewalk or public right-of-way, and showing not less than 3’ from a change in sidewalk slope. This Outdoor Sidewalk Café and Seating Plan must:
Click here to download a sample sidewalk cafe drawing.
UPLOAD: Outdoor Seating Sketch Plan
D) Is your outdoor seating proposed to be affixed to the sidewalk?
E) Anticipated Installation Date
A) Any outdoor seating application requesting to serve alcohol MUST hold an active liquor license to apply with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) for an Outdoor Service Permit:
To apply for an MLCC Outdoor Service Permit: (MiLogin). You will be required to submit a written request with diagram of proposed outdoor service area and make payment of an inspection fee to the MLCC. You MUST hold a valid temporary sidewalk café license from the MLCC BEFORE operating an outdoor seating area.
Upload MLCC Request for Outdoor Service or MLCC License Approval Documents.
B) For all Outdoor Seating areas on public property, please attach the following to this application:
"To defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Ferndale, MI, its officials, officers, employees, and agents against any liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, resulting directly or indirectly from any act or omission of the licensee, its employees, its subcontractors and anyone for whose acts or omissions they may be liable, arising out of the licensee’s use or occupancy of the public street, highway or public parking space. It is understood and agreed that by naming the City of Ferndale, MI as additional insured, coverage afforded is considered to be primary and any other insurance the certificate holder may have in effect shall be considered secondary and/or excess.”
Upload valid Insurance, Proof of Identity, and State of Michigan / Oakland County License documents.
C) Is your outdoor seating proposal located along Woodward Avenue?
D) WOODWARD AVENUE: IF the proposed outdoor seating area is located along Woodward Avenue it is subject to additional requirements of the Michigan Department Of Transportation (MDOT) Right of Way. The City will accept applications but will NOT issue a permit without MDOT approval first. Applicant MUST submit a copy of the MDOT permit for verification.
Any enclosure requires approval from MDOT, which includes:
Required documents are available here.
For any questions reach out to Hassan Alwan at alwanh@michigan.gov
By signing here, I hereby declare that the information provided is true and correct. I also understand that any willful dishonesty may render for refusal of this application.
Applicant's Signature Here