Why Temporary Open-Air Dining (Covid-19 Economic Stimulus)?
On May 16, 2020, the City of Coral Gables issued an Emergency Order allowing for limited re-opening of restaurant and certain establishments with conditions consistent with similar Emergency Orders adopted by Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida. The purpose of these temporary procedures is to provide guidelines to ensure the reopening of the local economy is safe, responsible, and smart to support the business community while maintaining recommended health protocols that protect the public health and safety of everyone. The procedures are pursuant to Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 23-20 and intended to be temporary and supplement the existing sidewalk cafe and outdoor seating permit processes as an alternative to allow an expedited process.
All requirements of the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County, and the City of Coral Gables related to restaurant and food service operations shall be followed. In the event of a conflict between these guidelines and any State, County, or City regulation, ordinance, resolution, or order, including an emergency order, these guidelines shall be considered secondary to any conflicting regulation.
This order along with all temporary permits issued pursuant to the above mentioned Order shall expire on June 15, 2021.
A restaurant that does not currently have a Sidewalk Café or Outdoor Seating permit, or wishes to expand their existing permit to include additional areas (e.g. parking spaces, abutting property, City-owned property, etc) shall follow these steps:
Step 1. Prepare the following:
Certificate Holder and address should be :
City of Coral Gables
P.O. Box 100085 - CE
Duluth, GA 30096
Step 2. Email completed application, sketch plan with furniture, and insurance certificates to PZapplications@coralgables.com
Step 3. Print the City-issued Temporary Open-Air Dining permit to post at restaurant in a common area to be visible for Code Enforcement.
Restaurant operators, who wish to serve their customers outside on public property adjacent to the primary restaurant establishment (Sidewalk Cafe Permit) or restaurants to serve outside on their private property (Outdoor Seating Permit).
Step 1.
Download the Sidewalk Café Manual (Application, Restrictive Covenant, Pre-Approved Locations, Pre-Approved Furniture)
Select proposed outdoor furniture (pre-approved options or unique furniture).
Sketch a site plan that shows the locations of proposed tables, chairs, umbrellas, plants, etc on sidewalk.
Refer to the Sidewalk Café application and Zoning Code Sections 4-206.B.4 (BID Overlay District) or 5-119 for requirements.
Step 2.
Since the Sidewalk Café is located on the public right-of-way, a "Landlord/Tenant or Property Owner’s Encroachment & Restrictive Covenant" is required to be submitted.
Deliver covenant with original signatures to the City Attorney’s Office
Carol Smith: Phone: (305) 460-5338 email: csmith1@coralgables.com
Address: 405 Biltmore Way, 3rd Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Step 3.
Submit 2 copies of the entire Sidewalk Café application.
(site plan, photographs, location of property, furniture selection and Landlord/Tenant or Property Owner’s Encroachment & Restrictive Covenant) to Board of Architects, 405 Biltmore Way, 3rd Floor.
Step 4.
After Board of Architects approval and permit number is issued by Building Department (405 Biltmore Way, 3rd Floor), checkout both permit applications to submit to Miami-Dade County DERM and WASA for review and approval.
Step 5.
With DERM and WASA approval, return both permit applications to Building Department for permit review, approval, and issuance of permit and certificate.
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