Livingston, MT · Park County
Public Way Use Permit Application
Businesses apply with this form for permission to use Livingston’s public right-of-way for fenced café seating and related customer use.
What this form is
The application is for businesses seeking a permit to place fenced café seating or other covered uses in the public right-of-way next to their business. It asks for applicant, owner, business, address, and proposed-use details, and requires a site plan, insurance certificate, business license, and applicable food and alcohol license documents. The application also explains review and permit fee steps.
Who needs it
A business seeking permission to use an adjacent public street, sidewalk, or alley for a fenced café seating area or covered patron use needs this application.
How to submit it
Upload the complete application packet to the City website. After approval, pay the permit fee; the form lists a $100 flat fee and provides City Clerk contact details.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date the application, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Public Way Use Permit Application from the city directory.
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Complete And Sign
Enter applicant, owner, business, address, and proposed-use information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the required site plan, insurance certificate, business license, and applicable food and alcohol license documents.
- 4
Upload To The City
Upload the complete application packet to the City website. Pay the permit fee after approval.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Public Way Use Permit Application for?
- Businesses use it to request permission for fenced café seating or other covered uses in the public right-of-way next to their business in Livingston.
- What must I include with the application?
- The application lists a site plan, liability insurance certificate, current city business license, food purveyor license or health department approval, and a state-approved alcohol beverage license when applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Public Way Use Permit Application?
- No. The applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date the application. The document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Public Way Use Permit Application?
- Upload the complete application packet to the City website. After approval, pay the permit fee; the form lists a $100 flat fee.
Need something notarized?
This Public Way Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Livingston form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.