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City of Elizabeth
Open Air Dining Indemnification Agreement
4. Before opening a schematic diagram must be submitted to the Zoning Bureau outlining where tables will be placed along with spacing.
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covenants and agrees that it shall; at its own cost and expense, indemnify, defend, protect and hold harmless the City of Elizabeth, its officers, agents, and employees, from any and all claims, causes of action, injuries, suits, demand, damages, losses, expenses, judgments or liability, including attorney fees and costs, arising out of, or which may arise out of, or in any way related to, and any injury to any person or property occasioned by any negligent or wrongful act or omission of the License Holder or any of its officers, employees, agents, representatives, guests, subcontractors, or person or entities contracting with the License Holder in connection with a Open Air Dining License issued by the City of Elizabeth to the License Holder for property located at:
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Granting of this License requires compliance with all the applicable Ordinances of the City of Elizabeth and the Laws of the State of New Jersey covering such establishments SEE LINK
It is further agreed that this License will be surrendered to the City of Elizabeth on demand for just and valid cause.

I certify that all information above is correct to the best of my knowledge.

1. Proof of insurance must be provided to the Zoning Bureau that includes the outdoor property and parking lot. City of Elizabeth must be listed as the Certificate Holder.
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1. The sidewalk cafe shall be confined to the area directly in front of the existing retail food establishment. In those situations where the premises is located on a corner, both the front and side street area of the retail food establishment may be utilized, so long as it does not interfere with access to the building entrance or exit.

2. The sidewalk cafe shall not interfere with access to the building entrance or exit, any basement entrance. or fire hydrant, bus stop, public sign, parking meter or public alleyway.

3. The sidewalk cafe shall allow for-a minimum of eight (8) feet along Sroad Street, and four (4} feet elsewhere, for pedestrian usable, unobstructed sidewalk traffic so as to maintain pedestrian access; except that cafe's in front of a bus stop or·taxi stand shall maintain a minimum of eight (8) feet for pedestrran useable, unobstructed sidewalk traffic.

4. Any space dedicated to outdoor sidewalk dining shall be defineated via a "rope system" designed for that purpose.

5. The entire sidewalk area in front of the premises shall be kept clean and free of litter. Sidewalks including eighteen (18) inches into the street shall be maintained by sweeping or washed daily or more frequently. Trash receptacles shall be provided if the Health Officer determines it necessary.

6. The furniture to be used in the operation of the sidewalk cafe shall be made of durable material, such as sturdy vinyl/plastic, wrought iron or wood. Upholstered furniture is prohibited.

7. No Permanent form of space delineation or construction for the sidewalk cafe will be permitted within the public right-of-way. Portable barriers. or planters not less than three (3) feet nor more than four (4) feet in height shall be placed on the siidewalk to define the cafe area and the unobstructed passageway. The portable barriers or planters shall be removed when the cafe is not in operation.

8. The sidewalk cafe shall be at the same elevation as the sidewalk. Paint, carpet, platforms, or any other surface cover or treatment of any kind shall not be permitted in the area of the sidewalk cafe.

9. Signage including advertising signage for the sidewalk care is prohibited.

10. The sidewalk cafe shall provide only table service.

11. There shall be no preparation of food or beverages outdoors.

12. All dishes, utensils, containers, table cloths, napkins, cutlery and other items used in the operation or decoration of the sidewalk cafe shalI be made of nondisposable and reusable materials.

13. The sidewalk cafe shalI open no earlier than 8:00 A.M. and close no later than 10:00 P.M. daily, and shall only be open during operating hours of the eating and drinking establishment. No furniture or other items of the sidewalk cafe shall remain outside of the eating and drinking establishment for more than 15 minutes after 10:00 P.M. or after the close of operating hours of the eating and drinking establishment, whichever is earlier.

14. No music or any sound device shall be played at the sidewalk cafe or so that it may be heard in the outdoor area.

15. The License Holder shall maintain and repair any damage to the sidewalk area in front of the premises and sidewalk cafe area.

16. The License Holder shall maintain liability and property damage insurance for the sidewalk cafe at all times, and is required to provide proof of insurance by way of a certificate of insurance and policy endorsement naming the City of Elizabeth as an additional insured, by a company duly authorized to transact business under the laws of the State of New Jersey, prior to the license being issued. Liability insurance shall provide for payment of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to satisfy all claims or damage by reason of bodily injuries to, or death of, any person as a director or indirect result of the operation of the sidewalk cafe, or for injury to any person occurring on the premises occupied by such cafe, and further providing for the payment of not less than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to satisfy all claims for property damage occurring as a direct or indirect result of the operation of such cafe.

17. Prior to the license being issued, the Applicant shall execute ahd file an inderrinffication agreement, in the form prepared or approved by the City Attorney, in which it shall agree to forever defend, protect, indemnify and save harmless the City of Elizabeth, its officers, agents and employees, from and all claims, causes of action, injuries, losses, damages, expenses, attorney's fees and costs arising out of or which may arise out of, or be alleged to arise out of the operation of the sidewalk cafe.

18. All property taxes and water and sewer charges must be current at the time an application for a sidewalk cafe is received by the City pr review of the application will not take place.

19. The Heafth Officer may establish rules and regulations pursuant to this Chapter for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public, which rules and regulations shall be filed with the City Clerk and shall be available for public inspection.
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The License Holder shall obtain and provide to the City of Elizabeth a Certificate of Insurance, naming the City as an additional insured, in a form reasonable approved by the City Attorney, The policy of insurance shall be in effect at all times during the term of the License and shall include Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence (combined single limit), including bodily injury, and Property Damage insurance coverage in an amount not less than $10,000.00 per occurrence (combined single limit). Coverage shall be in an occurrence form and in accordance with the limits and provisions specified herein and the City Ordinances on Open Air Dining as set forth, in Section 7.54 of the Code of the City of Elizabeth. Claims-made policies are not acceptable. Such insurance shall not be canceled, nor shall the occurrence or aggregate limits set forth above be reduced, until the City of Elizabeth has received at least (30) days advanced written notice of such cancellation or charge. The License Holder shall be responsible for notifying the City of Elizabeth of any change to or cancellation of the policy. If any of the insurance coverages are cancelled or changed to less than the required amount under the City Ordinance the license may be suspended until all provisions of the ordinances are in compliance
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3. A plan must be submitted to the Zoning Bureau as to how proper temperatures for potentially hazardous foods will be maintained along with how to minimize food contamination (for Health Department).
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2. Proof of ownership or use authority must be provided to the Zoning Bureau before opening (Affidavit).
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5. City of Elizabeth N.J Open Air Dining/ Sidewalk Cafe Indemnification Agreement.
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