Sidewalk Cafe

This document outlines the application process and requirements for a Sidewalk Café License in Ocean City, NJ. The license permits restaurants to operate sidewalk cafes adjacent to their establishments, adhering to specific design and operational standards. Applicants must submit a completed form, written consent from property owners, a survey/site plan detailing cafe boundaries and items, a signed Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement, and a Certificate of Insurance listing the City as an additional insured. A valid Mercantile License for food handling is also required, along with a $150 fee payable to the City of Ocean City. Key design standards include maintaining a minimum six-foot unobstructed pedestrian travel width, specific requirements for fixtures, signage, lighting, awnings/umbrellas, heaters, and cafe boundaries. The Indemnification Agreement mandates that applicants defend and indemnify the City against any claims arising from the cafe's operation, including counsel fees and costs. The City of Ocean City's Office of Licensing handles the application process.