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APPLICATION FORM
PATIO ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OR WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Chapter 132.12 Niagara Falls Zoning Ordinance
2021 Season

Application Fee: $10.00 Make check payable to: "City Controller"

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* Site Address:
 
* Applicant Name:
 
Business Name:
 
* Address:
 
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Owner (if Different)
 
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Ownership Interest (own, rent, encroachment in Pubic Right-of-Way)
 
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General Cost Estimates: (Decking, Landscaping, Fencing)
 
Square Footage of Patio:
 
Number of Tables and Chairs
 
Liquor License
 
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PATIO REQUIREMENTS
Outdoor Patio on Private Property:
A. not block access to Fire Department connections, sewers, water works, gas valves or doors;
B. be marked off by means of planters or railings that have an 'OPEN' appearance; the minimum height allowed is 18" and the maximum is 30";
C. advertising in outdoor patios shall be regulated as signage under Chapter 1121;
D. all outdoor dining furniture, including tables, chairs, umbrellas and planters shall be stored indoors during winter season;
E. outside storage of materials/equipment shall be maintained clean and secure, and screened as necessary.
 
Outdoor Patio within Public R-0-W (In addition to the above, the outdoor patio shall:
A. directly abut the business face or curb line so patrons and servers do not cross the flow of sidewalk pedestrian traffic; and be adjacent to the business property;
B. leave sufficient unobstructed sidewalk width (minimum four feet (4') wide) for pedestrian access; C. have a mandatory closing of 10:00 PM D. be constructed so that it can be completely removed within 48 hours if required;
E. decks, platforms and structures are NOT permitted except to level a significant grade difference in the sidewalk or to harmonize indoor and outdoor seating levels; any deck must be wheelchair accessible;
F. Shall comply with all NYS Liquor Authority requirements (City Council Approval Required);
G. enter into an encroachment agreement with the city, renewable on an annual basis.
 
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