Outdoor Dining & Outdoor Retail

The Special Application applies to all new or expanded outdoor dining and outdoor retail.  Approval authorized by this Special Application shall be valid through the end of the 2022 Outdoor Dining Season. 

Restaurants with existing outdoor dining permits may operate under those permits provided that there is no expansion of either seat count or dining area. However, if any alterations to kitchen or food prep areas are made, a separate review by the Health District will be required.

The Special Application review will be conducted by the Town’s Local Enforcement Officials, including the Director of Health, Director of Public Works, Chief Building Official, Fire Marshal, and Zoning Enforcement Officer.

Applications will be reviewed and approved in 10 days or less after a complete application is received.

The total number of seats between indoor and outdoor capacity cannot exceed the number declared on your Food Service License application. If you would like to discuss your current seating allowance please contact Chris Hansen, Assistant Director of the WHBHD.

For questions or help with the permitting process, please contact Brian Pudlik, Associate Planner.

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