VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD OUTDOOR CAFE CHECKLIST Application for a renewal of a previously approved outdoor cafe, which has no changes from the initial application, may submit the application, current Indemnification Statement, Proof of Liability Insurance, Certification of Duplication and the annual fee. The address and description of each place where the applicant intends to establish or operate an outdoor cafe. The name and address of the person owning the premises, if other than the applicant, and the consent of the owner of the premises' to the application. The name, residence address, and telephone number of each individual, owner partner or if a domestic corporation, the names, residence addresses and telephone numbers of the directors and officers owning a ten (10%) percent or greater interest in the corporation and the chief operating executive of the corporation and if a non-domestic corporation, the name, residence address and telephone number of the managing officer for service of process within the State of New Jersey and a copy of the qualification of said non-domestic corporation to conduct business in the State of New Jersey. A copy of the trade, corporate, business or fictitious name upon which the applicant intends to do business pursuant to this ordinance. (New Applicants Only) Three sets of a proposed layout plan containing scaled drawings clearly illustrating the number, type of materials, color and location of all tables, chairs, umbrellas, or other furnishings or fixtures intended to be located in the outdoor cafe. The perimeter of the outdoor cafe shall be defined and set off by a portable type enclosure, which may include live plantings. The enclosure shall define the perimeter of the area to be used as an outdoor cafe and shall separate it from the pedestrians traversing the adjacent sidewalk. The enclosure shall not contain doors or windows nor air conditioning or heating equipment and shall be open at all times to the air from a height of not more than three (3) feet. Awnings and umbrellas without any type of advertising are allowed as permitted within the Village of Ridgewood s Land Use and Development Code. Minimum clearance height is seven (7) feet (New Applicants Only) The scaled drawings shall also illustrate the following: a) The location of any doors leading from the eating establishment to the outdoor cafe. b) The number of feet and location of unobstructed space permitting free passage of pedestrian traffic around or through each outdoor cafe. Minimum required is 52 inches c) The location of the place where any food or drink is intended to be prepared. d) An illustration of the enclosure or protective barrier separating the eating and serving area of each outdoor cafe from pedestrian traffic (Front elevation plan). e) The location of all fire hydrants, parking meters, utility poles, benches, handicap ramps, street furniture, trees, and any other fixtures permanently located on the sidewalk in front of the eating establishment or within ten (10) feet thereof on either or any side. f) The type and location of any proposed outdoor lighting and fixtures. Indemnification Agreement With Reference To Outdoor Cafes (Form Attached) Proof of Liability Insurance: (as delineated in 156-75, 156-76 and 156-75 of the Village Code) No Outdoor café license shall be granted to any person to operate an outdoor cafe until such person shall have first filed with the Village a comprehensive general liability policy issued to such person by a public liability insurance company authorized to do business in the State of New Jersey affording the coverages set forth below in the amounts specified. Such insurance policy shall name the Village of Ridgewood, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07451, its agents, officers, servants, representatives and employees as additional insured with respect to the operation and maintenance of the outdoor cafe in the following amounts: 1 P a g e
Bodily injury. a) Each person: $300,000. b) Each accident: $1,000,000. Property damage. a. Each person: $300,000. b. Each accident: $1,000,000. The insurance coverage required by this section shall at all times be maintained for the full amount. The policy of insurance required by this section to be filed with the Administrative Agent shall contain a clause obligating the company issuing the same to give not less than 30 days' written notice to the Village Clerk before cancellation or amendments of any of the terms thereof. Notice of cancellation shall not relieve the company issuing such policy of liability for any injury or claim arising before the cancellation becomes effective. The cancellation of any such policy shall have the immediate effect of suspending the license of such person to operate the outdoor cafe covered thereby until a new policy complying with the provisions of this section is filed with the Administrative Agent and a letter in writing confirming the new effective date of the license. Conditions of policy: Every insurance policy required hereunder shall contain a provision for continuing liability thereunder to the full amount thereof notwithstanding any recovery thereon, that the liability of the insured shall not be affected by the insolvency or the bankruptcy of the insured, and that until the policy is canceled the insurance company will not be relieved from liability on account of nonpayment of premium or of any act or omission by the named insured. Such policy of insurance shall be further conditioned for the payment of any and all judgments up to the limits of such policy. An application fee as set forth below: Table & Chairs a. 1 to 2 seats $50.00 b. 3 to 4 seats $100.00 c. 5 to 12 seats $150.00 d. 13 to 20 seats $250.00 e. Over 20 seats $350.00 Benches a. 2 seating units minimum $50.00 b. 4 seating units maximum $100.00 Checks should be made out to the Village of Ridgewood Please note that the Village of Ridgewood is in the process of revising the regulations governing outdoor cafes for 2016. Prior or current approvals shall not be the basis for any future approvals under the revised ordinances. 2 P a g e
Type of Application: Business Name: Business Address: New Renewal Block: Description Of Premises: No of Chairs: 1) Name: Residence Address: Zone: No of Benches: 2) Name: Residence Address: Property Owners Name: Residence Address: VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR CAFE LICENSE Business Information Lot: No of Tables: Business Owner/Officer Information Property Owner Information (if other than applicant) is hereby authorized to file the above application with the Building Department of the Village of Ridgewood to use the premises as an outdoor sidewalk cafe. Date: Owner: The undersigned applicant does hereby certify that all the statements contained in this application are true. Date: Applicant: Have you included: Fee Indemnification Letter General Liability Policy Certification Of No Change Three (3) Sets Of Plans (if required) Site Plan Approval (if required) Property Survey (new application) Amended ABC License (if required)
Official Use Only Three (3) Sets Of Plans (if required) Indemnification Letter General Liability Policy Amended ABC License (if required) Certification Of No Change Fee Site Plan Review Required: Yes No Property Survey (new application) Date Received: Number of Seats Number of Tables Number of Benches Date Issued: Approved By: Permit #: Fee: Comments:
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH REFERENCE TO OUTDOOR CAFES Licensee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Village of Ridgewood, its agents, servants and employees, from and against any and all losses, detriment, damages, expenses, costs, charges, claims, demands, suits, actions or judgments of any and every kind and nature including attorney s fees, which they or any of them may in any way suffer, sustain or be subjected to or which may be imposed upon or recovered against the Village, its agents, servants or employees by reason of any act or omission of the Licensee. Licensee Sworn to before me this day of 20 A Notary Public of New Jersey
CERTIFICATION OF NO CHANGE Applicant hereby certifies that all the information contained in this application is true and accurate and that plans submitted with the original sidewalk cafe application have not been amended in any way, nor has the actual layout been changed. Applicant Sworn to before me this day of 20 A Notary Public of New Jersey