ACCESSIBLE BUSINESSES PROGRAM
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11222 ACACIA PARKWAY
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840
PLANNING DIVISION (714) 741-5312
BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION (714) 741-5307
ENGINEERING DIVISION (714) 741-5887
www.ggcity.org
OFFICE USE ONLY:
PERMIT NO.: ___________
Building Approval
Engineering Approval
Planning Approval
GGPD Approval
Date:
By:
Date:
By:
Date:
By:
Date:
Last Updated: July 14, 2020
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR BUSINESS APPLICATION
In March 2020, in response to the outbreak of COVID-19, and under regulations from the State of California and the
County of Orange, restaurants in Garden Grove were no longer allowed dine-in service. In response, the City of
Garden Grove created to Accessible Eateries Program to allow for restaurants to provide seating on a temporary
basis in outdoor locations. Now, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the City of Garden Grove is also allowing
retail and service-type businesses to apply for a temporary outdoor location. Businesses may now temporarily
convert portions of adjacent parking areas, walkways, patios, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way into business areas.
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR BUSINESS AREAS:
Maximum sixty (60) days from
permit issuance, plus renewals
Maximum 50% on-site parking
spaces may be converted*
A physical barrier must be
provided
Outdoor business area may not
encroach into drive aisles
Outdoor business area must
close with business’ hours
Outdoor dining must maintain
ADA accessibility
Comply with all CAL/OSHA and
California Department of Public
Health requirements
Encroachment permits are
required for outdoor business in
public right-of-way
ABC COVID-19 Temporary
Catering Authorization License
required for alcohol sales
*Subject to City approval
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Business Name:____________________________
Business License No.:___________________
Business Address:
Applicant Name:
Applicant Phone:
Applicant Email:
Property Owner Name:
Property Owner Phone:
Property Owner Email:
Type of Business
Restaurant
Retail
Service
Other
Area(s) Used:
Parking Area
Walk Way
Right-of-Way
Other
Daily Hours:
From:_________________________ To:__________________________
Proof of Liability Insurance and Worker’s Compensation (Only for Dining in Public Right-of-Way)
Encroachment Permit Application/Agreement (Only for Dining in Public Right-of-Way)
Copy of the site plan and dining layout, minimum 8.5” x 11”
An operational plan
The owner or representative of the business, and property owner, agree to conduct the temporary outdoor dining in
accordance with the above and attached requirements, and acknowledges that the failure to comply with the subject
conditions is a violation of the City Manager’s Executive Order, and that legal action may be taken.
Applicant Signature: __________________________________________ Date: __________________
Landlord Approval*: __________________________________________ Date: __________________
*A letter of authorization from the property owner may be submitted in lieu of a signature.
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CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11222 ACACIA PARKWAY
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840
PLANNING DIVISION (714) 741-5312
BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION (714) 741-5307
ENGINEERING DIVISION (714) 741-5887
www.ggcity.org
Last Updated: July 14, 2020
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR BUSINESS PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
SITE PLAN & LAYOUT DESIGN CHECKLIST
The site plan/layout of the proposed temporary outdoor business area at a minimum shall show:
The location and dimensions of the proposed
outdoor business area
The locations and dimensions of all existing and
proposed obstructions
The proposed sizes, locations, number, and
arrangement of all barriers, tables, chairs, fixtures,
umbrellas, and other furnishings
A minimum 4’-0” ADA accessible pedestrian
path of travel from the storefront and the parking
areas
A description of the types, styles, and materials
of all barriers, furnishings, umbrellas, lighting, and
other furnishings, and fastening/weights
A minimum distance of six feet (6’-0”) between
tables when in use
The locations and descriptions of signage in
compliance with applicable public health
requirements
Visual clearance of a 25’-0” right triangle from
the curb line, when the business area is adjacent
to driveways or on a corner lot
Existing trees, lamp posts, or planters may not
be removed or relocated
If portable heaters are proposed, all applicable
OCFA requirements must be met
If umbrellas or canopy covers are provided, they
must maintain a minimum 7’-0” clearance from
ground level, not to exceed 10-0”
A temporary outdoor business area may only be
located within the private property, unless an
encroachment permit is obtained
The use of mist systems or other devices
spraying water is prohibited
A maximum height of 3’-0” for physical barriers
INSURANCE AND WORKERS COMPENSATION (FOR DINING IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY)
The Applicant shall, prior to participation in the Temporary Outdoor Dining Program shall thereafter
maintain in full force and effect while participating in the program:
$1 million commercial general liability insurance
in a form, and 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
public right-of-way for an outdoor dining area,
naming the City, its officers, agents, and employees
as additional insureds under the terms of the policy.
Workers compensation insurance, in the amount
required by California law, which includes a waiver
of subrogation.
If the Applicant is providing sales of alcoholic
beverages, $1 million liquor liability insurance is
required.
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The Applicant agrees to the following:
The plans and permit for a temporary
outdoor business area shall be kept on
the premises of the business for at all
times.
Initials:
_______
Each permit shall be personal to the
permittee and is not transferrable,
delegable, or assignable.
Initials:
________
The permit is only valid during the
State’s stay-at-home order. Once the
order is lifted, the temporary outdoor
business area must be removed.
Initials:
_______
Once a temporary outdoor business
area is removed, the applicant is
responsible for returning the existing
paving to its original state.
Initials:
________
The City shall have the right to suspend
or prohibit the operation of a temporary
outdoor business area at any time if
necessary to safeguard the public
health, safety, and welfare.
Initials:
_______
A restaurant with an existing
Conditional Use Permit and ABC
license for on-sales of alcohol must
comply with all applicable regulations
for a COVID-19 Temporary Catering
Authorization.
Initials:
________
For any outdoor business within the
public right-of-way, an encroachment
permit from the Engineering Division will
be required. The applicant must comply
with all applicable requirements for an
encroachment permit.
Initials:
_______
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
11222 ACACIA PARKWAY
GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840
PLANNING DIVISION (714) 741-5312
BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION (714) 741-5307
ENGINEERING DIVISION (714) 741-5887
www.ggcity.org
Last Updated: July 14, 2020
OPERATIONAL PLAN
Business Name: ____________________________________________________________
Business Hours: ____________________________________________________________
Will alcohol be served? If yes, please provide ABC License Type, and CUP reference number.
Has a COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization License been received from ABC? If yes,
provide a copy of the Authorization.
Are you aware of the COVID-19 related health measures published by CAL/OSHA and the
California Department of Public Health? How will they be implemented?
When the business is closed, how and where will the tables, chairs, fixtures, and other
furnishings be stored?
How will patrons be able to enter the business area? Will a reservation be required? How will
overcrowding be prevented?
Will takeout or curbside delivery options also be available? How will the parking and
circulation be monitored to maintain health and safety?
In the instance traffic and parking lot circulation becomes hazardous, how will parking be
managed?
City of Garden Grove
11222 ACACIA PRKWY, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840
(714) 741-5887 TEL / FAX (714) 741-5578
RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT
PERMIT APPLICATION/AGREEMENT
Project Location: _________________________________
Applicant Name: _________________________________
Company Name: _________________________________
CA State License No.______________________________
Address: _______________________________________
City: _______________________Zip_________________
CELL PHONE: ___________________Office_____________
Email: __________________________________________
INDEMNIFICATION, DEFENSE, AND HOLD HARMLESS: Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the City, its elected and
appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at the applicant’s sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, damage to property
or injuries to or death of any person or persons, including attorney’s fees or other legal proceedings
brought against the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees arising out
of the performance of the applicant, its employees, contractors, and/or subcontractors, of the work
undertaken pursuant to this Permit. The defense obligation provided for hereunder shall apply without
any advance showing of negligence or wrongdoing by the applicant, its employees, contractors, and/or
subcontractors, but shall be required whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts as its basis
the negligence, errors, omissions or misconduct of the applicant, its employees, contractors, and/or
whenever any claim, action, complaint, or suit asserts liability against the City, its elected and appointed
officials, officers, agents and employees based upon the work performed by the applicant, its
employees, contractors, and/or subcontractors, under this PERMIT, whether or not the applicant, its
employees, contractors, and/or subcontractors are specifically named or otherwise asserted to be liable.
INSURANCE: The contractor shall procure and maintain, during the entire term of this
Agreement, the insurance coverage as set forth in the City’s “Insurance Requirement for
Contractors”, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference.
By signing this document the applicant affirms that they have the authority to act on behalf
of the person/organization for whom this permit is being issued.
Signed_________________________ Date: _______________
Sketch / Plans for Scope of
Work are Required
Inspection is required 48
hours in advance
Any interference with
normal traffic movement
shall have prior approval by
the Traffic Engineering
Division by providing a
Traffic Control Plan for
review.
Number of anticipated
working days_______
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY APPLIES FOR PERMISSION TO EXCAVATE, CONSTRUCT, CLOSE TRAFFIC LANES
AND/OR OTHERWISE ENCROACH ON CITY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Section 4216/4217 of the
Government Code requires a Dig Alert
Notification Number be issued before
a “Permit to Excavate” will be valid.
For your Dig Alert ID number call:
DIG ALERT
https://www.digalert.org/home.htm
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1-800-227-2600
Two Working Days
before you Dig
RE
Q
UIRED INFORMATION
(City Use) Permit No.________