Los Altos, CA · Santa Clara County
Downtown Sidewalk Dining Renewal Application
This application and agreement are for Los Altos businesses seeking to renew permission to use sidewalk space for outdoor dining.
What this form is
The application collects business and property owner details, operating information, and information about alcohol service. The agreement sets conditions for using the public right-of-way for outdoor dining, including approved plans, maintenance, and insurance requirements. Businesses serving alcohol are asked to attach a copy of their California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authorization.
Who needs it
A business seeking to renew permission for outdoor dining on the sidewalk in Los Altos should complete the application and agreement.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner and permittee sign and date it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Downtown Sidewalk Dining Renewal Application and agreement.
- 2
Complete the Business Sections
Enter the requested business, property owner, operating, and sidewalk dining information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
If the business serves alcohol, attach a copy of its California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authorization; prepare insurance documents and approved plans referenced by the agreement.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Have the property owner and permittee sign and date the document, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Downtown Sidewalk Dining Renewal Application?
- No. The form calls for signatures and dates from the property owner and permittee, but does not require notarization. The listed alcohol authorization and insurance materials are not identified as notarized.
- How do I submit the Downtown Sidewalk Dining Renewal Application?
- The document does not specify where to submit the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for business and property owner contact information, business license and lease details, operating days and hours, business type, and information about alcohol service.
- What attachments may be needed?
- Businesses serving alcohol are asked to attach a copy of their California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authorization. The agreement also requires insurance documents and refers to approved plans.