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Outdoor Dining License

Setup at FiorItaly, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup at FiorItaly, 2020

Program Details

The City of Medford is excited to be partnering with restaurants and eateries in Medford for another season of Outdoor Dining. The Outdoor Dining season runs from April 1st to October 31st.  The City will be looking to accommodate as many restaurants that want to participate in Outdoor Dining as possible. Applications for an Outdoor Dining license are accepted on a rolling basis, but businesses are encouraged to submit applications early.  

Restaurants and cafes are welcome to apply for an Outdoor Dining license if they intend to provide outdoor seating in a public area. The public area can be on the sidewalk or in a parklet on the street created using jersey barriers. Outdoor dining is defined as any of the following full table service, seating areas for take-out, café seating, or benches. Establishments with outdoor dining setups on private property DO NOT need to apply.

Approval for proposed Outdoor Dining setups will be contingent on many factors including physical geography, other restaurants requesting space in the vicinity, accessibility, and safety concerns, among others.

Applications

For full details on what is permitted for an Outdoor Dining setup, please visit our Outdoor Dining Guidelines.

Applicants are required to prepare and submit the following materials:

  • Area Plan: Required—schematic drawing depicting proposed outdoor dining arrangement
  • Insurance: Required—copy of certificate of insurance
  • Pest Control Report: Required—copy of pest control services and inspection
  • ABCC Form: As Needed—required by establishments intending to serve alcohol outdoors
  • Letter of Permission: As Needed—required by establishments intending to set up dining space in front of another property

Applicants must comply with all requirements of the Americans with Disability Act and Massachusetts Architectural Access Board regulations


Applicants can submit an Outdoor Dining License online through the Citizen Serve portal below:

outdoor dining Application

If needed, print versions of the application are available at the Office of Planning, Sustainability, and Development, Room 308 in Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA.

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the licensing process before submitting your application please contact the Kayla Myros, Economic Development Planner, at the Office of Planning, Development, and Sustainability via email at kmyros@medford-ma.gov or via phone 781-393-2480.