Livingston, MT · Park County
Public Way Use Permit Application
Businesses use this application to request permission for fenced café seating or other covered uses in Livingston’s public right-of-way adjacent to their premises.
What this form is
A business must obtain a Public Way Use Permit for covered public-way uses, including allowing patrons to possess and consume alcohol in an adjacent street, sidewalk, or alley. The application requests permittee and business contact details and a description of the proposed use. Applicants must include a site plan, insurance certificate, business license, and applicable food and alcohol license documents.
Who needs it
A business seeking a covered use of the public right-of-way next to its premises, including fenced café seating, needs this application.
How to submit it
Upload a complete application packet to the City website. The permit fee is due after approval and before construction; the application lists a $100 flat fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed attachments are not identified as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Public Way Use Permit Application.
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Complete and Sign
Enter the permittee and business information, describe the requested public-way use, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the required site plan, insurance certificate, business license, and applicable food and alcohol license documents.
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Upload to the City
Upload the complete application packet to the City website. Pay the permit fee after approval and before construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs a Public Way Use Permit Application?
- A business seeking a covered use of the public right-of-way next to its premises, such as fenced café seating, needs to apply.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The packet must include a site plan, certificate of liability insurance, current city business license, food purveyor’s license or health department approval, and a state-approved alcohol beverage license.
- Do I need a notary for the Public Way Use Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; its listed attachments are not identified as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Public Way Use Permit Application?
- Upload the complete application packet to the City website. The permit fee is due after approval and before construction.
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.