Grosse Pointe Park, MI · Wayne County
Outdoor Dining Area – Annual Application
Businesses use this annual application to request city approval for an outdoor dining area and provide details about its location, layout, furnishings, and operation.
What this form is
The application requests annual city approval for an outdoor dining area, which is permitted in specified zoning districts subject to approval for the calendar year. Applicants provide business and owner details when applicable, proposed operating hours and dates, seating counts, and information about alcohol service and heating appliances. Submit the application with the required fee, plot plan, furniture cut sheets, insurance certificate, and signed Certificate of Indemnification.
Who needs it
A business seeking annual approval for an outdoor dining area in an eligible Grosse Pointe Park zoning district should file this application.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Building Department at 15115 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, or email [email protected]. Include the fee listed on the current Municipal Fee Schedule and the required attachments.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the attached Certificate of Indemnification must also be signed and dated, but is not described as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Outdoor Dining Area – Annual Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign The Application
Fill in the applicant and business details, proposed hours and dates, seating information, and other requested details; sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the fee, dimensioned plot plan, furniture cut sheets, insurance certificate, and signed Certificate of Indemnification.
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Submit To The Building Department
Return the application and attachments to the Building Department by mail or email using the contact information on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Outdoor Dining Area application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The attached Certificate of Indemnification must also be signed and dated, but the document does not say it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Outdoor Dining Area application?
- Return it to the Building Department at 15115 E Jefferson Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230, or email [email protected]. Include the fee and required attachments.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include the fee, a dimensioned plot plan, furniture cut sheets, an insurance certificate naming the City as Co-Insured, and a signed Certificate of Indemnification.
- Is a separate permit needed for dining in a street area?
- If the outdoor dining area occupies part of a street—not a sidewalk—the application says a City Right-of-Way Obstruction Permit is also required.
Need something notarized?
This Outdoor Dining Area – Annual Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.