LIABILITY AND INSURANCE.
Austin City Code § 14-4-13
in effect§ 14-4-13 - LIABILITY AND INSURANCE.
(A) A sidewalk café or sidewalk storefront permit holder must maintain general liability insurance coverage, liquor liability insurance coverage if alcohol is served, and a surety bond continuously during the term of the permit through insurance carriers that are authorized or eligible to do business in the State of Texas.
(B) A sidewalk café or sidewalk storefront permit holder must execute an agreement with the City stating, among other things, that the permit holder (i) will be responsible for the maintenance of the permit area, (ii) will defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless against all damages, costs, and expenses resulting from any activity carried on under the terms of the permit, and (iii) will comply with all local, state and federal laws for the establishment and operation of the sidewalk café or sidewalk storefront, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Source: Ord. No. 20140828-074, Pt. 12, 9-8-14; Ord. No. 20220217-009, Pt. 5, 2-28-22.
Source: City of Austin, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT14USSTPUPR_CH14-4SICASIST_S14-4-13LIINFetched: 10/27/2026