Hillside, IL · Cook County
Application for Outdoor Seating
Restaurants and other establishments use this application to request a Village of Hillside permit for temporary outdoor seating.
What this form is
The application requests applicant and property owner contact details and information about the proposed seating location. It asks applicants to provide a site plan, maintenance and safety details, and other materials; if seating extends onto public property, it also requires a certificate of insurance naming the Village as additional insured. Approval is required before setup, and an inspection and Certificate of Occupancy are required before opening.
Who needs it
A restaurant or other establishment seeking a Village of Hillside permit for temporary outdoor seating should complete and submit 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Outdoor Seating PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant, establishment, location, and property owner details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the site plan and maintenance and safety details; include the specified insurance certificate if the plan extends onto public property.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Application for Outdoor Seating?
- Restaurants and other establishments seeking a Village of Hillside permit for temporary outdoor seating use this application.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists a site plan, a maintenance and cleanup summary, details about barriers or other patron protection, and, for seating extending onto public property, a certificate of insurance naming the Village as additional insured.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Outdoor Seating?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Outdoor Seating?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Outdoor Seating doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.