Town of Firestone, Planning and Development Department
151 Grant Avenue, PO Box 100, Firestone, CO 80520
Version 05/30/2020
Temporary Use Application
Outdoor Seating - COVID 19 Regulations
Outdoor Seating/Outdoor Seating Expansion shall:
a. Be conducted on property with the appropriate non-residential zoning.
b. Be accessory to an existing and licensed restaurant/bar. Shall be on same or adjacent property to restaurant/bar.
c. Not be located in rights-of-way or on Town Property.
d. Not be located in such a way to block, obstruct or interfere with accessible parking and paths of travel, fire lanes,
travel lanes, or minimum width pedestrian ways on or adjacent to the property. This includes other associated
items such as signs, trash receptacles, chairs, tables, etc.
e. Meet all state and county health requirements and obtain applicable permits.
f. Receive written authorization by the property owner(s) on which the seating is located and shall provide such
written authorization to the Town. The authorization may be by signature on the Temporary Use – Outdoor
Seating application or separate letter or email from the owner granting authorization of use of property as
indicated on site plan.
Provide a sketch on the existing, approved Final Development Plan for property which shows:
a. The limits of the outdoor seating area including fencing, barriers, etc.
b. Locations of signs, trash receptacles, chairs, tables, tents, registers, containers, temporary structures, etc.
c. Locations of egress/ingress to the outdoor seating area.
d. Routes to and from the restaurant to the outdoor seating area.
Provide a written narrative which describes:
a. The size and location of the outdoor seating area/expansion.
b. Furniture, structures, equipment, cooking facilities, etc. included in the operation of the outdoor seating area.
c. The combined total seating of the modified interior and new/expanded outdoor seating.
d. Hours of operation of the outdoor seating area including, when applicable, lighting and electrical for
evening/nighttime use.
e. Access to restroom facilities for outdoor seating patrons.
Submittal and Review Process:
Applicant shall submit application, narrative, and site plan as indicated on the application to the Town of Firestone,
Director of Planning and Development. The material will be reviewed by the Planning and Development Department
staff, and applicable building and fire service. Approval of proposed outdoor seating will be issued by the Director of
Planning and Development and may include conditions that shall be addressed before the outdoor seating area may be
open to customers.