[City Of Ferndale] Outdoor Seating and Sidewalk Cafes Application

Outdoor Sidewalk Cafe & Seating Application

An Outdoor Seating & Sidewalk Cafe license is a seasonal permit valid only from March 15 to November 15.

SEC. I: APPLICANT'S INFORMATION

A) Name of Applicant

B) Name of Business

C) Business Address

D) Email

E) Phone Number

F) Business Type

Restaurant

Retailer

Other

G) Please check the box you are applying.

Outdoor Seating: Municipal Parking Space

Outdoor Seating: Private Property

Sidewalk Cafe: Public Sidewalk

H) Is the outdoor cafe & seating on private or public property?

Private

Public

SEC. II: PROPERTY OWNER'S CONTACT INFO

A) Name of Property Owner (skip if area is a City parking space or sidewalk)

B) Property Owner E-mail (skip if area is a City parking space or sidewalk)

C) Property Owner Phone Number (skip if area is a City parking space or sidewalk)

SEC. III - OUTDOOR CAFE & SEATING DETAILS

A) Description of business and type of food and drink offered

B) Number of Seats (required for outdoor seating applications)

C) Total Square Feet (required for outdoor seating applications)

A 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.

The site plan must:

Include the entire area between the curb line and building wall.
Show all existing and proposed obstructions in the area, such as trees, tree grates, benches, parking meters, light posts, proposed railing location and seating plan.
Identify each table and chair.
Show an elevation of the railing design, include method of anchoring into the sidewalk.
Identify all doors, windows and other openings of the building wall.
Dimensions and drawing must be to an engineer’s scale.
If outdoor area is in a parking space area that is below grade, include the design and specifications of the raised platform required to be installed.
NO flags, banners or signage are permissible (hanging or affixed) to the railing or sidewalk cafe enclosure, except during the Woodward Dream Cruise as provided by Article 8 - Signage of the Zoning Ordinance.

Click here to download a sample sidewalk cafe drawing.

UPLOAD: Outdoor Seating Sketch Plan

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D) Is your outdoor seating proposed to be affixed to the sidewalk?

Yes

E) Anticipated Installation Date

SEC. IV: SERVING ALCOHOL & MLCC REQUIREMENTS

Any outdoor service 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). MLCC requires a diagram of your proposed outdoor service area and pay an inspection fee. If approved, you MUST provide a copy of the MLCC outdoor service license to the City before operating an outdoor cafe/seating area.

Upload MLCC Request for Outdoor Service or MLCC License Approval Documents.

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SEC. V: WOODWARD AVENUE & MDOT REQUIREMENTS

Is your outdoor seating proposal located along Woodward Avenue?

Yes

If the proposed site for your sidewalk café is adjacent to Woodward Avenue, or any other State Highway Right-of-Way within the City of Ferndale, you MUST apply for a Woodward Avenue Sidewalk Café Permit with the Michigan Dept. of Transportation (‘MDOT’).

What You Need to Do

Detailed outdoor seating plan.
Current certificate of insurance in MDOT e-bond system
Administrative fee for first time submittals.
Administrative fee for annual renewal.
Required documents are available here.
For any MDOT questions, please contact Hassan Alwan

No Permanent Structures: You cannot use permanent fencing, structures, chains or locks to isolate your cafe tables and chairs.

Sidewalk Cafe Annual Permit is effective from March 15 to November 15.

Maintenance & Construction: The City of Ferndale and the MDOT reserve the right to require the removal of your sidewalk cafe for maintenance or construction purposes at any time.

SEC. VI: LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

For all Outdoor Seating areas on public property, please attach the following to this application:

Certificate of Insurance documenting coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 for general and products liability and $100,000 for property damage. The City of Ferndale shall be named as “additional insured” on the Certificate, and the Certificate must be valid for the duration of the season, which is March 1 – November 15. The additional insured on the certificate of insurance must read as follows:

"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.”

Proof of identity with full-face photograph of applicant (a photocopy of applicant’s driver license is suitable to satisfy this requirement)
Cash performance bond in the amount of $200.
Fees: Outdoor seating and sidewalk cafe on public property:
- Application Fee of $100
- Review Fee of $100 for NEW or MODIFIED cafe applications

Upload: Valid Liability Insurance. Copy of current State of Michigan and Oakland County Licenses.

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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

First Name

Last Name

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I agree to electronically sign and to create a legally binding contract between the other party and myself, or the entity I am authorized to represent.