1994-078-Adopting Standards For Outdoor Restaurant SeatingRESOLUTION 1994 -78
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ADOPTING
STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING
WHEREAS, outdoor restaurant seating can be an enjoyable experience, the orderly
placement and aesthetics must be regulated to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
RESOLVED: Exhibit A, the Standards for Outdoor Restaurant Seating are adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the 6th
day of June, 1994, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Linda Lubeck, Patrick O'Laughlin, Mayor
Randy Attaway
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None f
SIGNED:
MAYOR,; THE TOWN O OS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNj_
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR RESTAURANT SEATING
1. Outdoor seating is prohibited on public property. Outdoor seating may be allowed
on private property with a conditional use permit.
2. A physical delineation in the form of landscaping or planters is required to separate
public and private property. The height of the separation shall be a minimum of
three feet but no higher than four feet. The physical design and plant material
should compliment the design of the building and prevent passing or carrying
alcoholic beverages outside the restaurant seating area. Plant material shall be alive.
3. When alcoholic beverages are permitted in outdoor seating areas that are
immediately adjacent to a public pedestrian way, the landscape separation shall be
designed to clearly suggest that alcohol is not allowed outside the restaurant seating
area.
4. For outdoor seating areas immediately adjacent to the public right -of -way, a hold
harmless agreement shall be recorded releasing the Town from any liability related
to the outdoor seating.
5. When alcoholic beverage service is permitted outside, a restaurant employee shall
seat patrons.
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