- INSTRUCTIONS
- Parklet/Outdoor Dining
- Food Establishments
- Sidewalk Cafe
- Sidewalk Cafe/Parklet/Outdoor Dining Checklist
- Class Descriptions
- Affirmation
- Hold Harmless
- Attachments and Certification
Fill in all fields pertaining to the Registration Type on each of the tabs and add any necessary attachments prior to submitting this application.
Instructions
You can review the complete ordinance governing Food Establishments and Food Vendor Licensing here:
(Please attach Proof of Non-Profit status)
Class 3-6 Establishment
Does Food Establishment require seating? *
Is this a Non-Profit? *
Food Establishment Seating
Class 1-2 Establishment
Class 1 and 2: No Seating available
Class 3: Seating for up to and including twelve (12) people
Class 4: Seating for up to and including twenty-five (25) people
Class 5: Seating for up to and including fifty (50) people
Class 6: Seating for fifty-one (51) or more people
See the "Class Description" tab for full Classification details and Fees.
Food Establishment
Must be accompanied by the written authorization and approval of the building owner, if other than the applicant.
Must abide by all applicable requirements in Section 4-20.9, Rules, Regulations and Specifications.
Must show pedestrian barrier with description.
Must include identification of all contiguous properties (4-20.4b.1), all structures, fixtures, equipment, etc. to be used for operating Sidewalk Café .
Must also be drawn to scale per ordinance, not to exceed 11” x 17”.
Must provide statement of seating capacity and tables .
Must provide statement of inside/outside storage (equipment brought inside each night OR where and how it will be secured outside).
Must show required 4-foot pedestrian passageway (4-20.4b.2) .
Sidewalk Cafe/Parklet/Outdoor Dining Plan Checklist
Must include any permanent fixtures (fire hydrants, signs, tree wells, utility poles, etc.) .
Class Descriptions
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CLASSIFICATIONS
Class 1 $58.00
1. Prepackaged foods only.
Class 2 $116.00
1. Prepackaged foods only
2. Minimal food preparation and required food service equipment (i.e. coffee service only, three (3) compartment dish washing, paper
Class 3 $240.00
1. Prepackaged and/or fresh foods.
2. Normal amount of food preparation and required food service equipment (i.e. such
as expected in a luncheonette, diner, deli, etc. involving hoods, steam tables, fryers,
oven).
3. Seating for up to twelve and including (12) people.
Class 4 $347.00
1. Prepackaged and/or fresh foods.
2. Normal amount of food preparation and required food service equipment (i.e. such
as expected in a luncheonette, diner, deli, etc. involving hoods, steam tables, fryers,
oven).
3. Seating for up to and including twenty-five (25) people.
Class 5 $525.00
1. Prepackaged and/or fresh foods
2. Above normal food preparation operations (i.e. as above except involving fullservice menus and hazardous foods, multiple food operations like supermarkets
with bakeries, deli, meat, fish, etc.).
3. Above normal requirements for food service equipment (i.e. as above except
involving mechanical dishwashing, walk-in refrigeration, etc.).
4. Seating up to and including fifty (50) people.
Class 6 $693.00
1. Prepackaged and/or fresh foods
2. Exceptional food preparation operations (all of the above with the addition of
exceptional quantities as seen in banquet halls, etc. and full service menus).
3. Exceptional requirements for food service equipment (all of the above with the
addition of conveyor type dish washing machines, equipment, required for mass
feeding operations; or multiple kitchens).
4. Seating for fifty-one (51) or more people.
*Upon provision of proof of non-profit status, only half of the initial license fees established for
the above Classes shall apply to non-profit organizations or to companies or entities who supply
food preparation operations for said non-profit organizations.
Affirmation Consent *
By applying the signature below, I agree to the terms above and will comply at all times. I will abide by the City’s Ordinance in which a copy has been provided to me, as well as the terms stated above. I understand that a violation of the City Ordinance may result in fine(s) being opposed as well as the revocation of my Sidewalk Café license.
Please be advised of the following regarding the operation of a Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining
In case of snow and/or inclement weather that has the potential to create dangerous or hazardous conditions, the sidewalk café equipment must be removed immediately from the sidewalk.
The Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining Plan approved.
No furniture, apparatus, decoration or appurtenance used in connection with the operation of the Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining shall be located in or project or protrude into the required pedestrian passageway. Umbrella heights should be at a minimum of 7 feet clearance to the sidewalk and a maximum of 10 feet from the sidewalk.
The Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining shall be separated from the required pedestrian passageway by a suitable temporary and portable barrier designed for such or similar use and not exceeding four feet in height, which shall have been shown on and approved as part of the Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining Plan. Such suitable temporary and portable barrier, on which the name of the establishment may be scripted or printed in a pattern along the length of the barrier.
The sidewalk area utilized by the Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining shall be kept clean and free of litter and shall be power washed a minimum of once every six months. Proof of power washing must be available upon the request of a duly appointed official from the Department of Community Services. Trash receptacles shall be provided, maintained and emptied by the permittee as required and approved by the City. If no table service is provided, the trash receptacles shall include those needed for recycling.
One temporary sign not exceeding six square feet in area, unilluminated and displayed at a height not exceeding the maximum height allowed by the Development Regulations Ordinance shall be permitted. The wording of such temporary sign shall be limited to the name of the person conducting business on the sidewalk cafe and may state the items of food offered for sale. The temporary sign shall not be placed on the adjacent building or on any structure and shall be removed after the closing of the restaurant in accordance with the following paragraph k. The following types of signs and decorations are prohibited: 1. Signs painted or lettered on banner type material; 2. Tent type signs placed on sidewalks; and 3. Moving, fluttering and flapping pennants, flags, balloons and similar decorations.
Compliance with current City regulations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements pertaining to pedestrian sidewalk access and passage is required.
All social distancing guidelines must be followed as set forth by the State of New Jersey and the City of Summit.
Affirmation Signature *
Title
1. "I/we me/my” shall mean one of the following: (Enter the information below where applicable)
(Business Operator)
AN INDIVIDUAL: First/Last Name:
or
ORGANIZATION: Name:
or
AN INDIVIDUAL: Name:
Date: Upon approval and issuance of the license from the City Clerk’s Office. The Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining license is an annual permit that expires February 28 every year. Parklet season end November 30 each year
2. "You/Your" shall mean the municipal corporation known as THE CITY OF SUMMIT, its agents, servants, employees, or contractors.
3. GENERAL INFORMATION
On Behalf of (Organization)
HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
The Licensee shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Summit and its agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees, arising out of the operation of the Sidewalk Café and/or Parklet, providing that such claims, damages,
losses or expenses (1) are attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property, including
the loss of use resulting therefrom and (2) are caused in full or in part by any negligent acts or omission of the licensee or any one directly or
indirectly employed by it regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
CITY OF SUMMIT
SIDEWALK CAFE/PARKLET/OUTDOOR DINING
HOLD-HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Signature of Licensee *
4. I sign this Hold - Harmless as my voluntary act and by this act agree to hold you harmless and indemnify you from any claims, suits,
or other actions arising from, caused by, or which are the alleged result of any act or omission of any organization, corporation, guest
invitee, licensee, visitor or other person present on the premises listed above in order to participate in, organize, assist, enjoy,
supervise or in any other way further the activity to be held (as described above) on the dates listed above.
5. I state that the activity listed above will not include the consumption of alcoholic beverages but should any person described in Paragraph
4 consume alcohol or allow or permit others to consume alcohol then I agree to be bound by the terms of Paragraph 6 below.
6. I state that the activity listed above will include the consumption of alcoholic beverages and that because of such consumption I have
the following additional duties to You related to the use of the site listed above:
a) that I am solely responsible for the dispensing and consumption of alcohol, including the prudent and responsible dispensing and
consumption of alcohol by all persons involved in the activity described above, including but not limited to those persons
described in Paragraph 4 above;
b) to acknowledge by the signing of this Hold-Harmless that You have no authority, control, or participation in the dispensation or
consumption of alcohol on the site and date listed above and that I Will take no step, action, or measure to convey the idea
that You in any way have promoted, assisted, or participated in the dispensing and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the
site and date listed above;
c) that I will not allow persons under the age of 21 to dispense or consume alcohol at the site during the activity to be held on Your
property;
d) to comply with all Municipal Ordinances relating to the consumption of alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to obtaining
any necessary permits.
7. I also agree that where the municipal officer signing this Hold - Harmless on your behalf feels I should provide to You a "Certificate of
Insurance" and proof of "Special Events Insurance" that I shall provide same to that municipal officer as soon as practicable and not less
than five (5) business days before the date of the planned activity. The appropriate municipal officer will check below if this Paragraph
is applicable to the activity listed above. Said Insurance shall be written with a company maintaining a rating of at least "A-", according
to A.M. Bests. Said policy shall be in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence ($3,000,000 per occur-
rence if liquor is being served). It is understood You will be listed as an additional insured on the policy and Certificate of Insurance.
Applicable ____X____ Not Applicable _________
In the event said certificate of insurance is not provided as set forth above, I recognize the event must be canceled and not be held as scheduled.
8. (Applicable to Corporations Only) I also agree that I am obligated to reimburse You for all reasonable attorney's fees incurred by You to
enforce the terms of this Hold-Harmless or to defend Yourself against any claim, suit, demand for subrogation, or other action which a
court of competent jurisdiction later determines by final order or judgment should have been defended by Me at My sole cost and expense
pursuant to this Hold-Harmless.
Date Signed
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Sidewalk Café Hours: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Street Address of Sidewalk Café/Parklet/Outdoor Dining:
Granting of this License requires compliance with all the applicable Ordinances of the City of Summit and the Laws of the State of New Jersey covering such establishments. It is further agreed that this License will be surrendered to the City of Summit on demand for just and valid cause. Applicant must comply within 5 days of submission.
Fee: (ORD. 4-20.3) (Non-Refundable) - Make Check or Money Order payable to “City of Summit”
For Sidewalk Cafes/Parklets/Outdoor Dining you are REQUIRED to submit the following 5 attachments:
1- Certificate of Insurance.
2- Outdoor Seating Plan in compliance with the Outdoor Seating Plan Checklist. (incomplete plan will mean your application will be denied. Please take the time to ensure all requirements are met).
3- Written permission from the building owner permitting the use (required if applicant is not the Building Owner).
4- Statement of seating capacity detailing the number of chairs and tables that will be used.
5- Statement of storage of dining equipment; either brought inside every night or where and how it will be secure.
6- Sidewalk Lease request letter is for businesses with a liquor license who are applying for a sidewalk café.
Please Note: Attachments are required for Sidewalk Cafes/Parklets/Outdoor Dining and for Non-Profit Retail Food Establishment Licenses.
Fee Schedule
Fee Due
Certification
Attachments
A Late Fee of $50.00 will be added to your application fee if not paid by June 30th of the licensing year. If not paid by the following July 31st an additional $50.00 Late Fee will be added to the total fee. Late fees only apply to retail food establishment renewals.
Applicant Signature *
