Outdoor dining areas shall be limited to serving and consumption of food and nonalcoholic beverages, unless
authorized otherwise by Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) with the issuance of COVID-19 Temporary Catering
Authorization.
Uses that generate excessive noise such as amplified music are not permitted in the outdoor area.
A clear passage area on walkways, plazas or parking areas, free of all obstructions, shall be maintained at all
times to avoid hazardous conditions for pedestrians.
Under no circumstances shall a path of travel be less than four (4) feet wide.
Outdoor dining, fitness and personal care service areas shall be fully accessible for persons with physical
disabilities and provide safe passing conditions. Throughout the term of this temporary program, it shall be the
business owner’s responsibility to comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to
Americans with Disability Act.
The outdoor dining, fitness and personal care service area must be located directly adjacent to the
establishment.
Any modification to the approved site plan requires submittal of a modified site plan to the Community
Development Departments for review
The only permitted furniture within the temporary outdoor service area are tables, chairs, and properly
anchored umbrellas, unless specifically approved by the city. Tents, portable heaters or other structures
requiring a separate permit are not permitted unless specifically approved by the City.
The operation and use of the outdoor dining area must comply with all applicable State and local health orders
including directives from CAL/OSHA.
A copy of this permit must be kept on site at all times.
The outdoor service area shall not operate beyond the operating hours of the establishment.
No other uses are permitted within the temporary outdoor dining, fitness, and personal service areas; including,
but not limited to, live entertainment and dancing.
Outdoor dining, fitness and personal service areas may not encroach into drive aisles.
Outdoor dining, fitness and personal service areas should not be placed on the site in an area that requires
employees and patrons to cross active drive aisles to access the establishment.
Furnishings shall not restrict motor vehicle sight lines.
The encroaching furnishings shall not impede entry to the building and must not preclude applicable
emergency exit requirements.
All fences and/or enclosures should be of durable material, fire safe, structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing,
and shall be easily removable and cannot exceed 3 feet in height.
Fences and furnishing must be maintained in good condition and placed/secured in such a way so as not to
impede public safety. Permanently affixed furnishings and fencing are not permitted.
All Fire Department regulations and standards concerning exterior lighting, tents, portable heaters and power
shall be met.
Fire Department approval and permits shall be obtained for LPG heaters and open flames, including candles
Term of Permit: This Temporary Special Use Permit is valid for a period not to exceed 60 days from full
execution by the City, unless extended in writing by the City; or 15 days from the date that the restrictions
pertaining to restaurant operations contained within State and Local Health Orders, as amended, are lifted,
whichever occurs sooner
Termination: The City of Rancho Palos Verdes reserves the right to terminate or temporarily suspend this
permit at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to noncompliance with the terms and conditions of
the permit, or the use threatens the public health, safety, and welfare, such as storm events, crowds in excess
of permitted capacity, construction, and modifications to the Statewide Declaration of Public Health Emergency.
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Signature of business operator acknowledging the above requirements and limitations. Date