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CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH

. . EXECUTIVEORDER2020-12 . . · ·
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM - COVID-19

WHEREAS, the Novel Coron:avirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe acute respiratory
illness.that cair spread among humans.. through respiratory transmission and presents with ·symptoms
similar to those of influenza; arid · · · · · ·· · · · ··

WHE~AS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization designated COVID-19,
outbreak a Public Health :Emergency of International Concern; arid . .

. WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020,: the United States Health aridHurtian Service~ Secretary, Alex ..·
. M. Azar II, declared a public health emergency for the eritir~ Uni.ted States to aid the nation's llealthcare
· · conimunity in responding to COVID~19; and · · · ·· · ··

. .WHEID:AS, ori March 9, 2020; Governor llon DeSaritis executed Executive Order Number 20~ . .
52~ d~clared a State of Emergency in the State ofFlorida regarding COVID-19; and . .

•·· WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020; Presiclent Donald Trump declared a national emergencyin
. response to COVID~ i 9; and . .. . ... . . . .. .

WIIBREAS; on March 17, 2020, MayorKeithA. James exe:crited aDeclatation of State ofLocal
Emergency; and ·. . . . . . . .
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. WHEREAS, April· 1, 2020,. Governor Rori DeSruitis is.sued a Safer At Home Order; Executive Order
Number 20~91, inandatirig that all persons in Florida should limit their movements arid personal interactions
outside of theii home to only those necessary to obtain
activities; and . . . .. . . ..
or
proviqe essential services or conduct essentiai ·
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. . . WHEREAS, on April 16, 2020, President Don~ld J; Trump issued the .White Ho~se's Guidelines for ..
on
Opening Up AmericaAgain, a three-phased approach based the advice of public health experts, to help sta:te
and local officials when reopening their economies, ·getting peopie back to work, and continuing to p:i;otect .
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lives;. and· . .
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WHEREAS, on April 29, 2020 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executiv~ Order No.· 20~112titledi
· Phase 1: Safe: Smart: Step--by--Step. Plan for Fiorida's Recovery which allowed certain businesses to safely .
and strategicall'.y re-open inthe State;·and . . . . . .

WHEREAS, on Ma:y 10~ 2020~ Governor Ron Desantis executed Executive Order 20~i2ff e;xpanding
Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step~by-:Step. Plan for Florida's ~ecovery.effective at 12:01 a.m. 011 May 11, 2020; and

· WHEREAS;, expanded Phase .l allows restaurants and retail to operat~ in Palm Beach County at 25
percent capacity with appropriate social distancing; and . . . .

. WHEREAS, section 252.46, Florida Statutes, provides that any county or municipality created pursuant
to law are authorized and empowered to make, amend, and rescind such orders and rules as are necessary for
. emergency man~gement purposes .and to suppiement the carrying out of the State Emergency ·I\1anagement Act
. ·which includes response, recovery and mitigation necessary in responding to COVID-i9; and··. . . .
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WHEREAS,section 2-2of the.City of West falmBeach Code of Ordina~ces authodzes theMayoi to

exercise the emergency powers conferred by chapter 252 of FloridaStatutes; and . . . .
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. WHEREAS, in addition to the powers c~liferred by ch~pter' 252., Florida Statutes; section 2:.3(2) of the
Cify of West Palm:Beach Code ofOrdin~ces permits th~ waiver ofprocedures anciformaHties otherwise required
by law or ordinance pertail1ing to the perfotrhance public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary of
to ensure the health; safety and welfare the cormminity; and . . . . . of .

. . . WHEREAS, the City of West .Paln1 Beach is launching. its ''Dining on the Spot';progrnm, which •
temponrrily aHows restaurants to e~pahd ·their business footprint mi public· rights:.of~way. and in• privately.
•. owned parking facilities without meeting certain West Palm
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Beach code and permit
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requirements; and

.. , •wHEREAS, in an effort to reduce the fi~ancial hardship. businesses closed and to. encourage and on
. Support social. distancing recommendations for. the health, safety,. and. welfare of the entire coinllluhity. it. is
advisable.to waive and/or reduce certainfees and insurance requirements associated with the Dimng on the Spot··
program; and . . . . . .. . .. .

.WHERF:AS, it is necessary and appropriate to take additional action to erisure that businesses h~ve the
greatest flexibility to openite successfully. during· the. COVJD;.19. economic re~overy while following CDC
guidelines and other measures to maintain publfo safety .. ·. . . . .

. . .. , NOW, THEREFolri:, I, Keith:A.: James; Mayorof the Cityof West Pam Beach, Florida, bythe .·
·· authority vested in me
pursuant to•Chapters 166 and252 of the Florida Statutes and the City ofWestPalm B~ach
.Charter .and Code of Ordinances, do hereby order: . . . .. .. . .

· Section L · .. The City of West. Palm ·Beach Code of ()rd1nances r~quiring permits and regulating restaur~t .
. .. outdoor seating arid public r,ight-of-way use are tempo'rarily Suspended. Restaurants are.permitted .
. to expand their business footprint follqwing· tlie process. and regulations contained in :the
. Te.mporary Outci,oor Dining Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") attached to this Order as Exhibit
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Section 2: ..• ·•·AH.applicants wishing to prov1de outdoor seating on private property or public right-of.:way sh~ll
. apply as.provided in. the Guidelines. ·

Section3... The permit fees associated with the eJCpanding a business footprint is waived until tlle. Governor .·
· · expands Phase .1: Safe_.. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plari for Florida's Recovery to allow restaurants. to
. operate at 75% capacity or more. . .
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Section 4. to
Priot issuance of a permit, the. applicant shall provide proof of coinprehensiye general liability
insurance in the amount of $500,000~ naining the City of West Palm Beach as an additionai
. insured.
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Section 5. · Once a permit is issu,ed; permitees shall follow applicable Guidelines in operation of the extended
dit1iiig area and shall ensure thl;lt all employees and patrons adhere to the Guidelines. Failure of
.the p~nnhee~ employees or patrons to follow the Guidelines shall result in the revocation of the
•permit.•

Section 6; · Should a pe~it be r~voked; the permitee ·shali have 24 hours to remove ~l items from the• right­
.of.:way or private property used for expanded dining. Failure to remove the items in the right-of
 .· way or private property used for expanded dinihgw1ll result in a fin~ of $500.~0 per day for each
··day the violation cont1nues,' which fee shall be imposed by· the City of West Palm Beach Special
. Magistrate. · . . . .. . . . .
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Section 7. The Mayor may amend provisions ofthis Order by written notice to the City Clerk·
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Section 8. The Cify ofWest Palm Beach Police Department inay use its ·authoriti~s rinder Florida law to' im.plement '
' at1Cl enforce the proyisio~s Qf thi_s Order shall take measur~s necessary to protect the public health, and
.• safety and welfare. · · · ·

Section 9.. '' This Order shall ternlinate ,upon the expiratio~ ofthe e~isting City of WestPc1lii1 Beach State of.·
Local Emergency,' exceptthat if such Stat~ of Local Emergency i~ extended, :ihis _Order shall also
' be deemed to extend for the duraticmof SUGh extension.' This Order tnay be canceHed earlier by.···
. action of the Mayor.···
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. . Sediori 10. . Tfus Order shaHbe effecfiveimhle· iately ..

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'CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

Approved as to form and legality. ·
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 Temporary
Outdoor Dining
Program

Guidelines

WEST PALM BEACH

EXHIBIT
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Temporary Outdoor D1nlng Program •·.
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•·. Guidelines ·

. : _.··1n ~onc~rt \'Jiththe :Governor~s Exe~uthle Order, the City ofWestPairn Beac:h has·· ..
: :c•re~tec;I i Temp~rary Outdoor J)ining Program to ensure businesses have the :.· .
.·.: gre~test abilitytoop~rate,succeS~tullyduringthe
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l qf the progr.am indudesJeveragir1g _avaHa
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ble private a·nd pubiic s·pace to be.:.·..
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.·•·used, aS: expabded ·.are~s.·for restaurant. activity :while.·.maiht:ahiing public· safety.•.

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.. . . requirements ...

. ·.•. The prograrn .willternporarily ·alibwrestaurant~·•and ·busin~sse·s to ~xpand their :

.. ··busln(:?SS. fo:()tpriot into. th~.- dty~ow,ned. puplic- rights~~f~way, priv~tely owrted.· .. ·.
parking facilities or privately Owned vacant lots withoutmeetihg certainCity·c:Ode •
.and permitreq~irernents: -RestaUrants w_ith direct ac.cesstb city-own~d rights-of- .• ·.. '
·. wj1y, private par~,ing areas ofother :va•ca~t ~ reas or qpe~ spacesmay •utilize tf,e~e .: ·.·
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a·cc~rdance
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···.Tc, ensure!• PU.blic .safety, all restaurants iri. the Ci!Y ofWe$t Palm ~eac:h LJsing the ·
.Tenipotary Qutdoor Dinirig f>rograrn shaHimplement and ·follow the requirements. : .
list~d bel~w: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ..
...·..· ·►• Restaur.an~ busines~es: shallfoUqwthe co·c guiqeUries..-·.: .·.
►· ·Indoor.seating •capadty Um.ited to50%of occupam:y;:.
► All_indoor and outdoor seating must b~ spaced:.~t 1.~ast s.ix feet apart.·•· _ ·• ....
·_. .·. ► ·All: re~taurant~ are encouraged to. use.~- reserva.tion process tb .prevent •.·•. ,•. :....
.·: capacity issuesand avoidgc1thering of groups.of more thanlO people who
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. are. . waitin·g to be. seated. ·_

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► All restaurants are ~ncouragedto provide dear· information of ordering.take .· ...

out and shalj designate, a. wa,tin.g irea for order pick up VJith. deariy·. :..
. d~sighated s:paces meeting safe· distancing guideUn.es.
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:Facial cov·edng$ ~llstbe.Worn byaU staffme,mbers:~
► Make hand san_itizer and/ot hand washing availabie to staff and patrons. '.·_.
•► It is strongly ~ncouraged toscreen::empioyees f6rCOVl[i ~19': . .
•·►::City's noise r~gulations ·;are still, in effect and. wilr be e~f9rced. for ttle -•... :
. · temporary outdoor dining. ·. 1

. ·_ Restaurants interest~d in· utmz1ng-the Temporary outdoor•din1ng·p-~ogram shall

'obtain a:' pi:!rmit.from the City: by filling_ out.the· application: att.ached to these·• .·
guidefin·es and subrriitting.ifto•th~ City for approval· ' .. ' .. . . . .

· . ► 'Thecomplete.applicati~ncan be submiued;inthe pe~mitdrop~boxJocated:: •·

at the fir~t floor. of City • HaU~: •or by. e~_n,aii to · R~chei Sargent at : ·_
. ·.rsargent@J.,pb.. org. Pleasepu~Temporary Outdoor dining inthe5ut)ject line..

.:► ·Pede~triaAzones~hansubn1it aspecial ~v~nt p:~rmit applicati.on: AppUcation·•····

can' :be_ .• found• ·~t ·•~ww~wbb.nrg/governnient/cbmmuriity.:ev~nts/event-,:.,_ .:
·permits. Foradditionali:nformation· contadDaVJn• Mi.ll~r:at 561~822~i516.. .

.►. Nq fees:are a~~ociated wittl this permit. : .....

.rh~ outdoor expansion ofrestaurant businesses may. occllr. accOrdinii to two •..· •.
· different types: .

. _1. Teniporary out~oor dining ,on privatE! property~ .. . . ,· .

:•. 2. .·T~mporary
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din'ing
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Oin .the . public right-Qf.;way..·
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.In accordanc~ vxith _the ~ity ofwest P~lni Be:~ch Executive Orqer 2920~12, the City isauthorizing ....
' . businesses to temporarily expand dining areas to
certain areas of private Property not typically:'''
permitted. for
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business act.ivity,
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such as
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p~iv~te out.door
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areas and parking
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lots/ · .. .

• ''. Private parking lots

. Up to 50% of off~streetp.rlvate parking Spaces coi.irited for required: parking may be converted to •. :.
of
' outdoor dining ~reas to expand .the footprint the ~usiriess operation: The cbmiertedu~e mus.t
be fri. conformance with all City of West Palm· Beach Fire R:est:ue requirements for bujldihg
attessibjlity, and safe distaneing reqliirernents that. provide at least six feet spacing between .
tables and pathways. The outdoor dining areas must also meet thefollowirig requirements:
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► Dining areas shall be set up iri a manner to provide atleast six feet between other tables.
-and pathways.
► No parkingfor disabled persons rnay be repurposed for restaurant.outdoor dining .
. . ► The required landscape and buffer areas for the off-street parking shall not be used as an .
outdoor diningarea. . . . . ._.. __· ·. _ . . : -·.
► Tents that are 30 feet by 30 feet in size or smaller may be erected in -parking spaces to
provide shade for the dinini area. Teri,s or shade _structwes that are larger than 10 feet •
by 12 feet in size mustcomply with LF.LA tent handbook requiremerits and are required
to obtain a separate permit from tlie City~:
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; _: Vacant lots·
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Vacant lots .adjacent to. restau_rant businesses can-be. used fortempoi-ary ou.tdoordining subject
to written and sign~d consent from the vacant lbt property owner for use of the propert\ifor
outdoor dining, The outdoor dining a~eas must also meet theJcill~wing requirements:· ....

► Dini rig areas shaU be set up in a manner to prnvid~ afleast six f~et between other tables
and pathways; .·_ . ·· · . · . .· . · ·
► Tents that ar~ 30 feet by 30feet in size ors•maller may be erected in vacant 1.ots to provide
shade for- the dining area .. Tents or shade structures that are larger than 10 feet by 12 ·..
. .· feet in siie must compiy with I.F.I.A tent handbook requirements and are requ·ired to
-· obtain a separate permit-from the Ci~y. : . . .. .. .
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• Private open space and public or private plazas
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Restaurant businesses may utilize outdoor open spaces within the same property or on adjacent
property for the use ofoutdoor dining~ subject to written ·and signed consent from the vacant lot ·.
prnperty owner for use of
the property for outdoor dining. The outdoor. dining areas must also
meet the followingrequirements:

· ►. Dining areas shall be set up in a manner.to provide at least·six feet between other tables
and pathways. . . .· . . .·
►. No landscape materiaLshaU be removed fcfrthe temporary outdoor dining, . .
► Any landscape areas that c1re damaged by the outdoor dining shall be replaced once the .·
temporary outdoor dining is ended..
► Tents that are 30 feet by 30 feet ih size or smallerrnay be erected inprivate open spaces
to provide shade for the dining area: .Tents or shade structures that are larger than· 10 _·.
feet by 12 feet in size must comply.with I.F.I.A tent handbook requirements and are•
. required to obtain a separate permit from the City. . . .
······Temp·orary outdoor dining on pUbHc.rights ofway::··• ···
.·. •.··,~ accordance.with theTity of WestPatm Beach ExecuUve Order 2020-12, the .City is aµthor;zing : ..•.
businesses to temporarily expand dining area!; onto all. sidewalks and 6ri-$tr~et: parking spaces•· ·.
. • ..oii City:streets, provided the applic~bleTequirements are rnet. The City has also identified certain •...
. . ·. ~tre.ets for full closure ~nd will be te~poiarilymaki~g these street •areas ava.ilable for expanded
·outdoor d.ining corisistentw1th th~ requtre·me~t~ desc:iibed in these guidelines;.··.··.·· . . . . . .
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.• SIDEWALKS .

. · Sidewa1ktc:1fe seating have typlcaiiy requirecfa srdewalkcafe•permit(Chapter 78,.Artid~ X, of· ..

. . . •···. the City ofWest:Palm Beach Cqde ofOrdina.nces). The City is susp:enqing the-requirement for • .· .• •...
. . .·..·: sidewalk c.afe permit under the code ctnd :n·ow allowing restaurant busiriesse~ to temporarily ..... ·
. Use sid.ewalks to:routdpor dinir1g, s~bject: to theconditioris described in these guidelines: .· ..

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A ~le~rp~destriari :path ·of at l~ast six.feefshali:b~ rnain.tained to alio~ the plibUc to: •.. : ..
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·► Ac~ess· to· public utilities;building entrances, cr'oss'waiks, ·and bus stops shall.be •....
.· maint~in~d: . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
.. ► Temporary ()Utdom dining may be extended·beyond the immedi~te frontage ofthe ...·.· . ·.·
.. . busin·ess. Adjacent businesses are· strc>"ngly encour~ged to coordinate: .·. •. · .- • .·•· .·.·: . · ··. ·. •·· ....
.·•►. A minimum cieara_nce of 3 )eet shall be· maihtained arounl fire hydrants and .Fire .
Departmentcoilnettiqns. · : , · . - · ··. . . •.. · · · .· ... ·-.: •... · ·.· . · ··.. :· .·. ·.· · · · · ·.
. ►: No barrier shaif be ·per_mitted around the perimeter of an area occupied by tables an.d •.
chairs which would .have the effect ofohstructing the pedestrian path: · . . -
.·► Additional· lighting. shall be •limited to battery ·operat~d ·light set: at the. tables ... · ·
. Extension• c~rds cari only ·be ·permitted with the use. of proper cabie covers •that
.. prevent trippipg ~azardfor·pedestrians ~nd are AD.A compliant.·•. ..
► No: heatihg, cooking o~ open fl a.mes ~r:e permitted. . . . . ... : . •.. · . . . .. · · ._ .· ...
.► i~l() food pr~paraticlh, food storage orrefrigerc1tion apparatus shall be allowed 011 the•
• publiGright of way. · . . . . .. . . _ .. . . _. . . .. . .. . . _. .. . .. . . . . __ . _
► Umbrellas sballbe secure~ by bases an.d abie to withstand.orbe removed during
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► Umbrellas shall be fire-ret~rdant, pressure-treated 6r manufactured of fire resistant
n,ateriaLNo portion o(an umbrella shaU be •1ess than tfeet ahov~ the sidewalk;. - .-
.-·. ► ~II Jestaurarits utHizing ttle •right of way are e~couraged to use a re.servation p~ocess
·· to prevent capacity issues. .·
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The use of ori-street parking for outdoor dining have typically required a Parklets permit
(Chapter 78, Article XVIII, of the City of West Palm Beach Code ~f Ordinances): The City is .
. suspending the requirement for a parklet:s permit under the code and now allowing
restaurant businesses to t:e~porarily use on~street parking spaces for outdoor di~ing, subject
.. to the conditions described in these guidelines. Loading zones will be considered on a case by
case basis, dependent Oh curre.nt need for its use and can be controlled through hour of use •
signage as needed~
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• The outdoor d;ning areas must also .comply.with the foUowing general requirements: .
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.-► : The temporary outdoor dining shaU not block the vehicular traffi~. · . .
.. ►. A temporary barrier shall beinstaHed along the travel lanes and the adjacent on-street .
. .· parking spaces. Barrier. shall be installed on the e·dge of the adj~cent travel" iarie arid.·
·adjacent on~street parking, ifany, •-· · · · . · . ·· · . - _. . · . . ·-· · · - .
.► Additional lighting shall be· limited to battery operated light set at the taqles:
_· Extension- c·ords .can only be permitted with the use of proper cable_ covers that
. prevent tripping hazard for pede_strians and are ADA compliant;. .
► Noheatirig, cooking or open.flames are permitted; . . . . . .. • . . .. ..
► No food preparation, food st<;>rage or refrigeration apparatus shall be aUowed on the
pu_blic right of way, .
► Umbrella_s shali be fire-retardant, pressure-treated or manufactured of fire resistant
material. No portion ofan umbrella shall be less than 7' above the sidewalk, .
► ADA on~street parking spaces cannot.be utilized fo.r pa~klets.. .

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The city has designated certain pedestrian zories where the Cjtywill dose selected portions .
· of the right -of way and require deto~rs for vehicles to allow th~ maximum additional space
for temporary outdoor dining. .. . . . .. .. .

. Applications for the designati~ri of a pedestrian ~one wiU be evaluated i~ a_ case by case ba;is·.
and may be submitted by_ the. Downtown. bevelopmE!nt Authority (ODA), Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) or a neighborhood/business association. In the· interest bf
pub Uc safety, the pedestrian zones can ·only be approved by the City; The City will pr6vide the ·
maintenance of traffic plan to close the street for vehicles and deploy the iiecessa_ry detours ..
and signs to directtraffic away from the closure. Pedestrian zoneswifl be approved as special
events and do not need to apply for a temporary outdoor dining permit.
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Once the pedestrian zo.ne is designated by the City, it is the responsjbility of the applicant to
activate these spaces with tempqrary materials such as tables, chairs, umbrellas and other
.furnishings as needed.
All applicable ·provision of Executive Order 2020-12 and General Regulations applicable to all
Temporary Outdoor Dining contained. in the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program are
applicable to Pedestrian Zones. . . .
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The outdoor dining areas must also comply ~ith the following generai requirements:
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► A dear pedestrian path of at least six feet shall be maintained to aUow the public to .·
circulate. · · · · · • ·_ - · · . · · -· •· . · · · · ·. · ·. . · · • · · · -
► Access to public utilities, building entrances, crosswalks, bus stops .shall be ·
maintained..
· . ► A minimum clearance of 3 feet shalf be maintained around fire hydrants and Fire
Department Corinedions. · · . ·. · · · ··. ·__ · .· · • ·.· ·· · .· · . . · · · .·
-. ► No barrier stiailbe permitted around the perimeter of ari area occupied by tables and
chairs which-would have the effect of o·bstructlrigthe pedestrian path._ • • . . . . . .
• ..► Additional lighting shall. be liniited. to battery operated light .set at
the tables'..
Extension cords can orily be permitted with .the use ~f pmper ~able covers that ·
. _·· prevent tripping hazatd for pedestrians arid are ADA compli~nt. . .
· · ► No heating, cooking or •6pen flames are permitted, •· . . .
►. No food preparation, fo-od-sforage or refrigeration apparatus shaU be aliowed on the
public right of way. . . . . . . . . . . . . .·. • .. . •. • •.. . ... ·_. . ·.. . •• . .
. ► Umbrellas shall be secured by. bases and able to withstand or be removed during .
Tnclement weather. ' . . • . . . _··_ ...· ... •. . . . • . . .. .. . .. .
► Umbrellas shall be fire--retardariti pressure-treated or manufactured of fire resistant .
. material. No portion of an ~mb.rella sliall be less than 7 feet above the sidewalk .
.► All restaurants utiliz_ingthe right of way are·,required to use a reservation process to
prevent capacity issues. . . . . . . . . . . . .··. . . . .
► Smokingwill'not b.e permitted within the pedestricm _zone. . . .. ·. ·. · •. •
·.. . ► Consumption. of alcoholic beverages shall · be limited to the boundaries· on the
ied~strian zone. No alcoh_olic beverages shall be permitted.beyond the pedestrian
zone, ..•• ·. . . . _·· ...• ·. . . .· .• . · . _•.•.. · • . . . . .• . . . • . .· ..· ·• . ·_.
· ► Tents placed within pedestrian zones shall be located a11d sized to allow for a 15-foot-· ·
wide clea·r zone that ads as a pedestrian wa_lkway arid can be accessed by emergency
vehicles as needed. •
► Parties shaU bE! limited to an,aximum of lQpeople or less. ....
► Tables and chairs shall be placed a m.iilimum of6 feet apart .. ·
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► Wearing of facial coverings is recommended for patrons.
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: GENERAL.REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALLTEIVIPORARY OUTDOOR DININCi. _- .

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ALCOI-IOLIC B~VERA(il:S
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Restaurants and food establishments licensed under Florida Statutes Chapt~rs 500 and 509,with •
the appropriate Jice11se from the Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Division of the State of Florida; --
. will be permitted to seHand allow on-premise consumption.of aicoholic beverages Withiri the : ..
· · expanded dining ar~as on private property, ori immediately adjacent sidewalk~ within parklets : ·-
-and within. ~esign~ted pedestrjan zones that hcJve beeri closed to traffic by the City ofWest Palm -
-Beach, pursuant
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to. the pertinent
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alcohol
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license;
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This 1ncl1.,!des
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the . following
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situations:
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► Restaurants that currently have a: license that limits sales of alcoholic bE:?verages to .
--50% or less oftotal sales. -
► All establishments .th~t derive n,o·re than 50% grC>SS revenue from the sale of of
- - _alcoholic beverages and also a foocf establishment licensed und·er FS Ch 500 or _ ~re
_509. •
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APPLICATION:AND PERMITTING.
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. . · . . . . . .· . . .· ' . ' . . . . . .

Restaurants interestedin utilizing the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program shall be required to
obtain a permit" from the City by fining out the application attached to t~ese guidelines and.
-submitting
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it. to the
.
City for
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approval.
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-► The complete application can be submitted in the permit drop-box located at the first
floor.of City Hall; or e-mail to Rathel Sargent at rsargent@wpb.org. Pl_ease put Temporary
Outdoor dining in the subject line.
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_P~destrian tones shall submit a·special event perhiitapplicafion. Application can be found -_. -
at __ www~wpb;org/government/community~events/event--permits, - .For - addi_tional.. - -
information
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contact Dawri
.... : . . .· .Miller at 561-822.::1516.
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► No fees are associated with this permit.

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► For additional questions or information r~garding the completion ofthe application f<>r ·
_ the Temporary OutdootOiriing program please contact Rachel Sargent at 561-805-6688 -
or e-mail at rsargent@wpb;org .
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HOURS
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OFOPERATION
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Re~taurants utilizing public rights of way for outdoor dining shail .comply with the following •.
closing times:

► Friday through Saturday- close at 12:00 Midnight

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► Sunclay through Thursday- close at 10:00 PM

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. LIABILITY INSURANCE
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. Restaurants bus-iriesses participating irrthe Temporary Outdoor Dining_ Program within the public
. right of way shall provide a copy of their liability insurance for $500,000. Insurance shall include
the City ofWest Palm Beach as an additional insured. - . . . .

· .SIGNAGE
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.-Restaurant businesses participating in the TemporaryOutdoor Dining Program will be allowed to • -

· install Aframe signs and Qanners to advertise their business:Any code provision; to the contrary . ·
is waived. . . . . _ . . . . . .
► A frame
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signs shall
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not obstructthe dearpedestrian path.
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· USE OF SHADE STRUCTURES

.· The following requirements shallapPlyto the use of tents or shade structures -within the pub Uc •
· right of way or other public spaces: • · · · ·· · · · ·· ·· ·
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► ·The maximum siz:e of tents that may be- placed within sid-ewalks,and- parking spaces wiU •.·
be ~0-foot by 10-fqot.
.► No staking of tents is p~rmittecfin public rights of way: . .. . • . __ • .
► All tent legs must be weighted. EaGh:leg must have a minimum of 2s-1bs weights; Weights
must be.on the ground and nqtdangling. .· -- . -. . ..·. . - ·_ • - ·. .
► Weights must be securely a.ttached to canopy roof and canopy leg separately; Ropes arid
straps should ,be high _quality. Bungee or rubbered straps are prohibited.
► · Weights and linesmust not pose a.hazard arid be Ciear:ly visible. .
. ► Heaters of any kind shall not be used under tents or umbrellas; Smoking is prnhibited
-. uridertents and shade structures..
► Te~ts must not have fully .enclosed walls in place while open to the public, and all sides•
. should be open for air flow. Haif enclosures can be utHiied when placing side by side 10
by 10 tents to keep adequate separation between table·s ifh~eded. · .· • ...... · . . . . ..
► Tents larger than 10-foot by 12-foot must obtain a permit and niu~t complywith IFIA Tent .
Handbook.
► . Umbrellas shall be secured by• bases a.nd able to withstand or be. removed during
inclement Weather.
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.. . City of West Palm Be~d! IDevelopri\ent Serylces Depart~ent .· .
:o,,ait\
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·WE~T-PALM. BEA:CH •·
401 Cle_m_atls Street West Paim Be_ath Flor Ida 33~1
Phone: 561-80>6688 Em_all:.RSarg_ent@wpb.org ·

TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM APPLICATION •. . .

. R~quked:'A co.pyof-~he iiab!Hty insurance and a bask site ~ian MUST :be subm;tt~d along with this application showing the general _· .
•. set.up of outdoqr seating in¢1uding tables, chairs, and any i:ents. Locat_ici~ of curbs, parking sp~ces, and adjacent businesses must be ·

..·. . > .< •.••. • : : . .~MAIL APP.LICATl::i;~:e!~argent@wpb.org .

. : ... APPLICANT/C~NTACT NAME:_···-:--------------'---'--'-------'--"----'-'----'-.........--,.---,..---~

PHONE:.~·_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ EMAIL:·_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- - ' - - - - ~ ~ - - - ~

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BUSINE~S NAME:----------------------------,.,......----,.......-----'--,.,----,-----,-.....,....--
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....BUSINESS ADDRESS:·_.:....;...__.;._ _ _....;...;._-'-------'-'-----'------'------'------------------

.· WILL THE OUTDOOR SEATING. BE IN. THE PUBLIC RIGHT,,'oF-WAY: · .

WILL THE OUTPOOR SEATING BE ON PRIV~tE PROPERTY: ..

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. PARKING LOT: YES·.• NO DESIGNATED OPEN SPACE: . YES. ·. :NO VACANT-LOT: . YES . NO··

.·. If paricing
. lot. i~ being
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used
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please
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indicate alteril~tlve
. par.king
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options
. - .· for cuS:tc:imers:
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: . :.
.. YES_·_ NO If yes; tents over 10x12 _feet require a permit from bev~lopment ·s~rvices for fire saf~ty review....
·.TENTS:_

$KETCH:OUTDOOR SEAl"ING AREA BROW (OR. ATTACHSEPARATELY); .•

. · -AePLICAI\ITSIGNATURE:·_.. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..;_.._.;.__ ___:DATE: _ _ _-------~---

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PRiNTED NAME:-,.,...-------,-,,.-----,--,---.,..-....,.,.--,-,-----,-..,..,..---
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OFFICIAL usroNLY: BTR ACCOUNT#:_.~--,---....,...--,-----,.----,.,---·· DATE STAMP: .•

·'Permit#:•
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