Orinda, CA · Contra Costa County
Outdoor Dining Permit Application
Restaurants in Orinda’s downtown commercial zoning district use this application to request a permit for outdoor dining.
What this form is
The city requires an outdoor dining permit for restaurants in the downtown commercial zoning district. The application asks for property, owner, applicant, and business information, and requires a site plan showing property features and the proposed dining area. Applicants acknowledge the outdoor dining regulations and agree to comply; applications are accepted electronically.
Who needs it
A restaurant in Orinda’s downtown commercial zoning district needs this application to request an outdoor dining permit.
How to submit it
Applications are accepted only electronically; submit the complete application online at the city’s Application Submittal page. The document lists a $658 application fee and an $85.54 surcharge, totaling $743.54.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the acknowledgment agreeing to comply with the outdoor dining regulations.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Outdoor Dining Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, and business information, then sign and date the acknowledgment.
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Prepare The Site Plan
Create one electronic PDF site plan with the property and outdoor dining details listed in the application.
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Submit Electronically
Submit the complete application online through the city’s Application Submittal page.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs an Outdoor Dining Permit Application?
- Restaurants in Orinda’s downtown commercial zoning district need an outdoor dining permit and use this application to request one.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a site plan PDF showing the listed property features, such as property lines, sidewalks, structures, outdoor furniture, trees, parking, and driveways.
- Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Dining Permit Application?
- No. The document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the acknowledgment agreeing to comply with the outdoor dining regulations.
- How do I submit the Outdoor Dining Permit Application?
- Applications are accepted only electronically. Submit the complete application and site plan online through the city’s Application Submittal page.
Need something notarized?
This Outdoor Dining Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Orinda form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.