Northbrook, IL · Cook County
Annual Outdoor Dining Permit
Northbrook restaurants use this application to request an annual outdoor dining permit and provide details about their proposed seating area.
What this form is
Restaurants use this application to request an annual outdoor dining permit and describe their proposed outdoor seating. It asks for restaurant and property-owner contact details, the number of seats and tables, and agreement to safety and access conditions. A schematic plan showing seating, walkways, clearances, and related features must accompany a complete submittal; some tent proposals require a separate Fire Department application.
Who needs it
A restaurant seeking an annual permit for outdoor dining in Northbrook should complete this application and include the required schematic plan.
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 and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Northbrook Annual Outdoor Dining Permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter restaurant and property-owner contact details, the requested number of seats and tables, and initial the listed conditions.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the required schematic plan; complete a Fire Department tent application if the proposed tent meets the conditions listed on this form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Northbrook Annual Outdoor Dining Permit application ask for?
- It requests restaurant and property-owner contact details, the number of outdoor seats and tables, agreement to listed conditions, and a schematic plan of the proposed dining area.
- What must accompany a complete outdoor dining permit application?
- Attach a schematic plan showing seating, doors, sanitation stations, walkways and clearances, nearby parking spaces, and any proposed awnings, umbrellas, heat lamps, or outdoor lighting.
- Do I need a notary for the Northbrook Annual Outdoor Dining Permit?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Northbrook outdoor dining application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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