Sidewalk Cafe

This document outlines the application process for a Sidewalk Café License issued by the City of Ocean City. Applicants must provide comprehensive details including their business and property owner information, along with a checklist of required attachments. Key requirements include written consent from the property owner(s) and first-floor business tenant, a detailed survey/site plan demonstrating compliance with dimensional standards (e.g., a 6-foot unobstructed sidewalk travel width), a signed Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement, and a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Ocean City as an additional insured. An approved Mercantile License for food handling is also mandatory. A non-refundable fee of $150 is payable to the City of Ocean City upon application. The document further specifies general design standards for sidewalk cafes, addressing aspects such as fixtures, signage, lighting, awnings/umbrellas, heaters, pedestrian passageway requirements, café boundary definitions, and planter/landscaping guidelines. These standards are designed to ensure public safety, pedestrian accessibility, and aesthetic consistency within the city's public spaces. The indemnification agreement obligates the applicant to defend and indemnify the City against any claims, demands, or suits arising from the café's operation, including associated legal fees and costs.