APPLICATION REQUIRED.
Austin City Code § 14-4-7
in effect§ 14-4-7 - APPLICATION REQUIRED.
(A) An applicant must file an application with the director on a form approved by the director.
(B) An application under this chapter must include:
(1) an application fee as established by separate ordinance;
(2) if the applicant is neither the fee title owner nor a tenant of the entire property adjacent to the proposed sidewalk café or sidewalk storefront location, written authorization of the fee title owner of the real property adjacent to the proposed location;
(3) a schematic design of the area to be permitted or, at the director's request, a certified design completed by an architect or engineer;
(4) information on the type of sidewalk café or sidewalk storefront to be established, including:
(a) the number and placement of tables, chairs, and other furnishings; and
(b) the name and address of the adjacent business that will serve the sidewalk café;
(5) proof of general commercial liability insurance coverage, surety bond, and liquor liability insurance coverage if applicable, in the amount established by the department to protect the City's interest; and
(6) other information required by the department.
Source: 1992 Code Section 15-9-2(C)(1) through (6); Ord. 031204-12; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20071129-040; Ord. No. 20140828-074, Pt. 6, 9-8-14; Ord. No. 20170803-050, Pt. 2, 8-14-17; 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_S14-4-7APREFetched: 10/27/2026