Tehachapi, CA · Kern County
Outdoor Seating Permit
Tehachapi businesses use this application to request an outdoor dining license and provide details about proposed sidewalk seating and furniture.
What this form is
Businesses seeking an outdoor dining license complete this application with business and owner details, contact information, and a description of proposed furniture. The application requires a site plan, proof of insurance, and photographs or vendor specifications for the dining area, furniture, and barrier. Submitting the application is not approval to set up outdoor dining.
Who needs it
A business owner or agent seeking a Tehachapi outdoor dining license for seating on a public sidewalk needs this application.
How to submit it
Return the application and required items to the City of Tehachapi, Development Services Department, 117 South Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no notarized or sworn attachment, only the applicant’s signature and date.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Outdoor Seating Permit application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide business and owner details, describe the proposed outdoor furniture, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the site plan, certificate of insurance, and required photos or vendor specifications.
- 4
Submit To The City
Return the application and attachments to the Development Services Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Seating Permit?
- No. The application requires the applicant’s signature and date, but no notary or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Outdoor Seating Permit?
- Return the completed application and required items to the Development Services Department at 117 South Robinson Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561.
- What attachments are required with this application?
- Include a detailed site plan, a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured, and photos or vendor specifications for the proposed dining area, furniture, and barrier.
- Does submitting the application approve outdoor dining?
- No. The application states that submitting it is not approval to set up outdoor dining.