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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 12.15
Section 12.15.040
 

Title 12 Public Ways and Property

Chapter 12.15 Activation of Public Places

Section 12.15.040 License Application – Sidewalk Cafés, Streateries, or Parklets

 

  1. An application for a sidewalk café, streatery, or parklet license shall state or include the following:
    1. anticipated periods of use during the year, and the proposed hours of daily use, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays;
    1. whether liquor, as defined in RCW 66.04.010, licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to be sold or consumed inside the sidewalk café area;
    1. maximum occupancy of the applicable business and the number of restroom fixtures available; and
    1. dimensioned site plan.
  1. The applicant for a sidewalk café shall be the owner or occupant of the abutting property and operate a licensed restaurant, café, or tavern, or shall have the permission of the owner or occupant, if different, from the operator of the restaurant, café, or tavern.
  1. The applicant for a parklet or streatery shall be the owner or occupant of the property adjacent to the proposed parklet or streatery area or shall have the permission of the owner or occupant, if different, of the property adjacent to the proposed parklet or streatery area.
  1. An applicant for a sidewalk café, streatery, or parklet license shall, prior to issuance of such license, provide and maintain in full force and effect while the license is in effect, public liability insurance in the amount specified by SMC 12.02.0718 to cover potential claims for bodily injury, death or disability and for property damage, which may arise from or be related to the use of the parking space(s) and/or sidewalk café area adjacent thereto for parklet, streatery, or street café purposes, naming the City as an additional insured.
  1. At the time of acceptance of the initial application, Development Services shall set a ten-day public comment period in which the public may offer comments on the issuance of the license. The applicant shall be responsible for posting a notice visible to the public area, such as in a window or on the exterior of the building, for which the license is sought. The notice, prepared by Development Services, shall include the nature of the application, the public right-of-way area to be used, the date of the public comment period, and the contact information to whom comments may be provided.

 

Date Passed: Monday, March 16, 2026

Effective Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

ORD C36850 Section 5