TEMPORARY
STREET CLOSURE PILOT
APPLICATION
PhiladelphiaDepartmentofStreets
6/11/2020
TheCityisseekingpartnerstopilotcommercialstreetclos
ures.Itisrecommendedthatfoodservingbusinesses
thatarenotabletosatisfytherequirementsofsidewalkcafelicensingorparkinglane“Streeteries”consider
participatinginthispilotprogram.Theprogramwillsupportsociallydistancedcommercialactivitystartingwith
outdoordininginthepublicrightofway.
ApplicationsaresoughtfromBusinessImprovementDistricts,MerchantAssociations,andothersponsorswho
demonstratetheabilitytomaintainahealthy,safeandnuisancefreecommercialenvironmentforaperiodfrom8
to48hoursinthecourseofPhaseYellowofthePandemicResponse.I
ndividualbusinessesmayapplyasa
sponsorbutareencouragedtocollaboratewithneighboringmerchantsorseektheassistanceofanumbrella
organization.
Pleasefilloutapplicationandreturnbyemailtostreetclosure@phila.gov.Applicationswillbereviewedona
rollingbasis.
I) SPONSORINFORMATION
SPONSORORGANIZATION(PLEASEPRINT)
OrganizationName:ROWUnitLogNo.(ifresubmitting)
SponsorExecutiveFirstName: Middle Last Suffix
Address(includingStateRouteNumbers,ifknown):
AdditionalStreetFrontages(includeStateRouteNumbers,ifknown):
Email:
ACCOUNTABLECONTACTPERSON(PLEASEPRINT)
ContactFirstName: Middle Last Suffix
Address(includingStateRouteNumber,ifKnown):
Phone#: Fax#
Email:
II) Q U ESTIONNAIRE
A) Describehowtheclosurewillbeutilized(Attachadditionalinformationifneeded):
1) Hoursofoperation:__________________________________________
2) Willfoodbe:
servedatthetable? Yes No
servedcurbside? Yes No
servedfrominside? Yes No
3) Howmanyserverswillbeworkingatanytime? _______________
4) Howmanytableswillbeinthestreetatmaximum? _______________
5) Howmanytablesmax.willbeinthePublicRightofWayincludingsidewalks? _______________
6) Howmanyseatsmax.willbeinthePublicRi
ghtofWayincl.sidewalks? _______________
7) Howlargeislargesttable(approx.diameterorrectangleinfeet)? ____diameterOR____x____
8) Willalcoholbeserved? Yes No
Ifyes,listeachestablishmentservingalcoholandtheirlicensenumber:
_______________________________________________________Lic#:___________________________
_______________________________________________________Lic#:___________________________
_______________________________________________________Lic#:___________________________
_______________________________________________________Lic#:___________________________
B) ContactInformation
Providename,two(2)pointsofcontactwithcellnumbers,physicaladdress,andemailforallestablishments
participati
nginproposedclosure.Thisoneapplicationwillcoverallparticipatingbusinesses.
(Attachadditionalinformationifneeded.)
Business:____________________________________________________________________________________
BusinessAddress:_____________________________________________________________________________
Businessemail:_______________________________________________________________________________
Contact#1Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
Contact#2Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
Business:___
_________________________________________________________________________________
BusinessAddress:_____________________________________________________________________________
Businessemail:_______________________________________________________________________________
Contact#1Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
Contact#2Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
Business:___
_________________________________________________________________________________
BusinessAddress:_____________________________________________________________________________
Businessemail:_______________________________________________________________________________
Contact#1Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
Contact#2Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
Business:___
_________________________________________________________________________________
BusinessAddress:_____________________________________________________________________________
Businessemail:_______________________________________________________________________________
Contact#1Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
Contact#2Name:____________________________________________________________Cell:______________
C) SketchProposedLayout
Provideasketchoftheblocksrequestedforclosureandtheproposedlayoutofoperations.Showboth
participatingandanynonparticipatingestablishmentsalongtheblocks.Identifyanybusinessestha
tare
notamemberoftheorganization.
D) CertifyCompliance
Theaccountablecontactpersonlistedabovemustcertifybelowhavingreadandunderstoodcurrent
guidancefromtheCityofPhiladelphiaandTheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaonOutdoorDiningand
ConductingBusinessingeneralduringtheYellowPhaseofthePandemicEmergency.ThisincludesTheCity
ofPhiladelphiaOutdoorDiningGuidelines(Link)andtheCity’sSaferatHomeGuidance(Link).
PrintedName:_____________________________________________________________________________
AffiliationtoS
ponsor:_______________________________________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________________Date:____/_____/______
III) CONDITIONS
A) SPONSORS:
1. Must obtain additional approval by PennDOT for closures on State Routes. The City will
coordinate this process, but approval is subject to the discretion of the Commonwealth.
2. Must be responsible for notification and coordination with non-participants including
residents, registered community organizations (RCOs), and neighboring businesses.
3. Each participating establishment must agree to the terms of this pilot/application.
4. Participation cannot be limited to members or affiliates of the sponsoring organization.
Businesses located adjacent to a closure will be given priority to participate in a commercial
street closure regardless of who is sponsoring.
5. Can add establishments in the course of the closure if the establishment agrees to the terms
of the permit subject to the discretion of the Commissioner, and, if adequate space is made
available to accommodate them.
6. Must ensure that patrons arriving at the closure are advised of their responsibilities to wear a
mask when not eating and maintain social distance. This may be achieved through a
prominent display and if possible, in-person reception. Displays should direct patrons to
https://www.phila.gov/guides/safer-at-home/ for further information.
7. Must place trash and recycling receptacles at the end of each closed block. Outdoor hand
washing stations may be required if sponsors cannot verify that socially distanced access to
interior hand washing is adequate to serve the maximum patronage.
8. Must ensure all participating establishments will employ personal protective equipment to
protect staff and customers as applicable per public health guidance.
9. Must ensure that all deliveries and waste & recycling collections are made safely and in a
manner that does not impact social distancing, ADA or safe circulation by pedestrians, bikes
or other vehicles.
10. Must maintain clear access to public utilities, fire hydrants, building entrances, crosswalks.
11. Must ensure that under ALL weather conditions, public access to interiors will always be
either socially distanced or restricted if social distancing is not achievable. This requirement
must be communicated to all businesses and patrons.
B) PARTICIPATINGBUSINESSES:
1. Shall not provide outdoor dining service in advance of reviewing and agreeing to abide
by Philadelphia Outdoor Dining Guidance (Link).
2. Must have a valid Food License.
3. Must either have no tax liabilities or be enrolled actively in a payment program with the City
to resolve outstanding liabilities
4. Must provide an email addresses for an owner and two points of contact including an active
cellular phone number.
5. Must ensure cleaning and sanitizing any materials or surfaces that the public might contact.
6. Must place tables, chairs, and other materials out during the period covered by the permit
and not before. This means planning for set up, hours of service, and break down within the
permitted closure period.
7. May serve alcohol with valid liquour license in accordance with State Guidance which may
allow for service and consumption on sidewalks.
8. Must roll trash and recycling containers to the end the closed block for pickup for any closure
that a closure is left in place overnight.
9. Must ensure parties are 6 persons of fewer per Health Department requirements.
10. Must establish and enforce a time limit for each party. There must be no overlap in time
among parties.
11. Cannot allow persons to join a party that is seated unless they are identified as late at the
time of seating.
12. Must minimize waiting and ensure that all patrons are socially distanced.
13. Must secure tables and chairs every night and prior to the expiration of the permit. This must
always allow for an ADA and Complete Streets compliant pedestrian path.
14. Must clean and sweep all areas assigned to them during the closure.
Pleasereturnbyemailtostreetclosure@phila.gov.