Hanford, CA · Kings County
Outdoor Dining Permit Application
Hanford dining and drinking establishments use this application to request a permit for an outdoor dining area and provide project, business, and applicant information.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to operate an outdoor dining area and asks for the project address, parcel details, business information, hours, and applicant contact information. Applicants must attach a site plan and submit four copies for review. The application also includes an agency authorization form for cases where someone other than the property owner signs, and lists conditions for outdoor dining, including sidewalk clearance, health review, and possible insurance requirements.
Who needs it
Dining or drinking establishment operators seeking permission to use an outdoor area, or an authorized agent applying on an owner's behalf, need this application.
How to submit it
Submit four copies for review to the Community Development Department, 317 North Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230. The form lists the department's office phone and fax.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the agency authorization form includes an owner's declaration under penalty of perjury, but no notary step is stated.
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
Provide the project, business, operating hours, and applicant information requested on the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a site plan showing the proposed outdoor dining area and the details listed in the submittal requirements; complete the agency authorization form if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit four copies for review to the Community Development Department at 317 North Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Outdoor Dining Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for project and parcel details, business information, operating hours, applicant contact information, and a site plan showing the proposed outdoor dining area.
- What attachments and copies are required?
- Attach a site plan that shows the listed project details, such as dimensions, structures, entrances, parking, and the outdoor dining area. The form says to submit four copies for review.
- Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Dining Permit Application?
- No. The document does not require a notary. Its agency authorization form includes an owner's declaration under penalty of perjury, but does not state a notarization requirement.
- How do I submit the Outdoor Dining Permit Application?
- Submit four copies for review to the Community Development Department at 317 North Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230.
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