New Submission

Business Name*

Property Address*

Contact Name*

Phone*

Email*

Ingress/Egress*

Is ingress and egress to and from the building maintained as required by current building codes?

YesNo

Parking*

Is the seating located adjacent to parking areas or driving aisles separated by a physical barrier? (i.e. fence, gate, etc?)

YesNo

Sidewalks*

Will all sidewalks have at least a four-foot clear width at all times?

YesNo

Landscape*

Is the seating area located outside the required landscape island or area?

YesNo

Wind*

Will all tables, chairs and other items be appropriately secured in the case of high winds?

YesNo

Vision*

Will proper vision clearance be maintained for vehicle and pedestrian traffic?

YesNo

Removal*

Will outdoor seating on public property be removed during hours that it is not being utilized?

YesNo

Site Plan & Waiver*

Is a site plan and waiver of liability attached to the application?

YesNo

File Upload

Upload site plan or submit to: 333 S Green St, McHenry, IL 60050

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IF YOU ANSWERED NO TO ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED QUESTIONS A PERMIT CANNOT BE APPROVED FOR OUTSIDE SEATING

Operation of outdoor seating area is only permitted when the business is open and not before 7:00 am or after 10:00 pm. No electrical appliances or open flame devices are allowed to be placed in the seating area. McHenry County Health Department approval must be obtained prior to placing anything on display that can be eaten, consumed or ingested. The use of signage, pennants, banners, flags (other than American) lighting, electric, amplification or noise to attract attention is prohibited. The seating shall immediately be removed by the business owner anytime the City determines a clear sidewalk is needed because of traffic, street cleaning, maintenance, utility work, crowd control, parade, emergency, or violation of any of the above listed conditions.

THE CITY OF MCHENRY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE THIS PERMIT AND/OR ASSESS APPROPRIATE FINES IF ANY OF THE ESTABLISHED CONDITIONS ARE NOT MET.

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION HEREIN AND ATTACHED IS CORRECT AND AGREE IN CONSIDERATION OF AND UPON ISSUANCE OF PERMIT, TO DO OR ALLOW TO BE DONE ONLY SUCH WORK AS HEREWITH APPLIED FOR AND THAT SUCH PREMISES AND ITS EXISTING AND PROPOSED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SHALL BE USED OR ALLOWED TO BE USED FOR ONLY SUCH PURPOSES AS SET FORTH.

Waiver of Liability*

I release and agree to hold harmless and agree to indemnify the City of McHenry, its Officers, Employees, Servants, Agents, Employees, Successors and Assigns for any and all liability, claims, causes of action or damages at law or in equity for any personal losses, injuries or damage caused by or arising from all actions arising from outdoor seating or use of the City of McHenry right-of-way.

Signature*

Date*

Outside Seating Permit Application