May 2020
TOWN OF SMITHTOWN
APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ACCOMMODATIONS
GUIDELINES
This application is for the temporary use of outdoor area by food service establishments
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Submit a plan showing the location of proposed outdoor seating. Plan can be hand
drawn on existing survey, site plan or aerial map from Google Maps/Earth, Bing, etc.
Illustrate the location of outdoor seating tables and/or chairs in accordance with the
social distancing guidelines.
The total number of seats for the outdoor accommodation area shall be indicated on the
plan. The total number of seats, indoor plus outdoors, shall not exceed the total
permitted by Suffolk County of Department of Health Services.
There must be a physical barrier or separation to protect customers from vehicle traffic,
such as bollards, substantial planter boxes or equivalent. Barriers shall not exceed four
(4) feet in height.
The Town may request a parking analysis to ensure that adequate parking for facility is
always provided.
COVID-19 outdoor accommodations must meet Fire Code standards, including points
of egress, access to fire extinguishers, and tent and awning ratings, if applicable.
Seating shall not block entrances, exits, fire lanes, hydrants, sprinkler connection points,
drive aisles, back-up areas, pedestrian or handicapped access.
COVID-19 outdoor accommodation areas shall not be located within 150 feet of a
structure used for residential purposes, shall only be utilized between the hours of 8:00
AM and 9:00 PM and shall expire on November 1, 2020. All items located within the
outdoor accommodation area shall be removed no later than November 6, 2020.
COVID-19 outdoor areas must be maintained and free of trash and other debris and
trash receptacles provided. Restaurants with a liquor license must obtain approval from
the state to serve alcohol in an outdoor area. Nothing herein shall permit outdoor bars.
Any electrical work to be performed must be completed by a licensed and insured
electrician.
Tents are included in this application and shall comply with the standards set in Section
273 of the Town Code.
The COVID-19 temporary outdoor accommodation permit and layout plan shall be
posted in the business window and be visible at all times for inspection.
DO NOT use handicap/ADA parking stalls for outdoor seating. Do not block
handicap/ADA routes (path from ADA parking stalls to sidewalk curb ramps to store
entrances. Do not reduce sidewalk widths to less than 36”.
DO NOT remove existing natural areas or required buffers.