Emeryville, CA · Alameda County
Sidewalk Café Permit
This application is for Emeryville applicants seeking a permit for a sidewalk café, bike corral, or parklet.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for a sidewalk café, bike corral, or parklet in Emeryville. It asks for project and contact details and requires a site plan, labeled site photos, proof of liability insurance, and a $100 permit fee. Additional materials depend on the project type; sidewalk café applicants may also need to provide an ABC license if serving alcoholic beverages.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a permit for a sidewalk café, bike corral, or parklet must complete the form, and both the applicant and property owner sign it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists a $100 fee payable in cash, check, or credit card.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date the form, which includes certifications under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Sidewalk Café Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Select the project type and provide the project address, project name, and contact information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include labeled site photos, proof of liability insurance, a site plan, and the $100 fee; add project-specific materials as required.
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Sign And Submit
Have the applicant and property owner sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Sidewalk Café Permit application for?
- It requests a permit for a sidewalk café, bike corral, or parklet in Emeryville. The application lists project details, contacts, required attachments, and a $100 fee.
- What attachments does the application require?
- All applications require labeled site photos, proof of liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured, payment of the $100 fee, and a site plan. Additional materials depend on the project type.
- Do I need a notary for the Sidewalk Café Permit application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date the application without a notary; the form includes certifications under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Sidewalk Café Permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The application lists a $100 fee payable in cash, check, or credit card.