Policy G29 — Sidewalk Cafes

Kentville, Nova Scotia

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Town of Kentville Policy Statement G29S PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to set consistent guidelines under which owners of food est DefinitionFor the purpose of this policy, a sidewalk café is defined as a group of tables and chair ScopeAccessory UseSidewalk cafés shall be located adjacent to an existing food and beverage FencingSidewalk café fences shall not exceed 3 feet (1 me Sidewalk café furnishings, fences, awnings, screens, signs, ProceduresNo Owner shall establish a sidewalk café unless approval has been granted by the 1. Appeal ProcessShould an application be declined, the applicant may appeal in writing, with r Revocation of ApprovalWhere an Owner fails to conform to the terms and conditions of appro Permits Required: An Owner must determine from the Town whether the Owner requires pe Rental FeesThere shall be a rental charge for the use of sidewalk café space payable to the Information RequirementsThe applicant should submit a site plan, (drawn to the scale of 1 to DesignThe design of the sidewalk café should be consistent with the age and character of t InsuranceThe Owner of a sidewalk café must carry a minimum of $2,000,000 liability insuran public right-of-way.Proof of insurance shall be provide SeasonOperation of the sidewalk café shall be from May 15 until October15, unless otherwi Associated Documents6.0 Policy Revision HistoryDate Created:April 9, 2003Revisions:April 9, 2008January 27, 201