Greenwich, CT · Fairfield County
Outdoor Dining Application
This application is for Greenwich restaurant applicants seeking new or renewed outdoor dining approval on private property, Town sidewalks, or in-street nodes, and includes an affidavit of notification to adjoining property owners.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this packet to request outdoor dining review or renewal and provide details such as the dining location, seating, hours, plans, and property contacts. Greenwich says Planning and Zoning Commission approval is required when proposed changes modify the scope of operations or site plan; limited administrative approval is available for up to three tables and fewer than twelve seats on private property. The packet also includes a sworn affidavit certifying that notice was mailed to adjoining property owners.
Who needs it
Restaurant applicants seeking new or renewed outdoor dining approval in Greenwich must complete the application and, when applicable, provide the required plans and notification affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit of notification has a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block; the person certifying that notice was mailed signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Outdoor Dining Application packet from the Town of Greenwich.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the restaurant, property, seating, and operation details and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affidavit of notification before signing it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the application digitally to Planning and Zoning, then follow the packet’s instructions for hard copies and payment.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greenwich. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the notarized part of this application?
- Complete the affidavit of notification with the mailing details, then sign and swear to it before a notary. The packet also requires application information and supporting materials for Planning and Zoning review.
- Do I need a notary for the outdoor dining application?
- The packet includes an affidavit of notification with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block. The person certifying that notice was mailed signs the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Connecticut law also recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside the state. Check that online notarization is acceptable for your filing.
- Where should I ask about submitting the application?
- The packet directs applicants to submit materials digitally to the Planning and Zoning Department, followed by hard copies and payment. For questions about town records or filing details, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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