Cotati, CA · Sonoma County
Parklet/Outdoor Dining Application
Businesses use this application to request approval for a parklet or outdoor dining area on public or private property in Cotati.
What this form is
The application requests details about the business, applicant, property owner, proposed location, operating hours, and design of a parklet or outdoor dining area. Cotati asks applicants to meet with Community Development Department staff before submitting; a building permit application may also be required. Applicants must include a site plan and, for outdoor dining and developed parklets, elevation drawings and materials or color information.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking approval for a parklet or outdoor dining area on public or private property in Cotati should complete this application.
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 application is signed without a notary; the property owner’s consent includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the owner signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Parklet/Outdoor Dining Application and review its instructions.
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Complete the Application
Provide business, applicant, property owner, project, location, and proposed operating-hours information.
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Gather Attachments
Include a site plan and, when required by the form, elevation drawings and materials or color information.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Parklet/Outdoor Dining Application?
- No. The application has signature lines but no notary block. A property owner’s consent includes a declaration under penalty of perjury and must be signed and dated.
- How do I submit the Parklet/Outdoor Dining Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application request?
- Include a site plan. For outdoor dining and developed parklets, also include elevation drawings and color photos or samples of proposed materials, furnishings, flooring, and other features.
- Should I meet with city staff before applying?
- Yes. The form says applicants should conduct a pre-application meeting with Community Development Department staff before submitting.