Fredonia, NY · Chautauqua County
Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application
This application requests Village of Fredonia approval for a business to operate a seasonal sidewalk cafe and is filed by the business owner seeking permission to use the public sidewalk.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects business and contact details, requested tables and chairs, operating dates and hours, and whether alcoholic beverages will be served. Applicants must attach evidence of liability insurance naming the Village as additional insured and a cafe diagram that maintains a 60-inch pedestrian walkway. The packet also includes an indemnification agreement and sidewalk-use conditions; the Village says applications can take up to ten business days and cafes cannot be set up before approval.
Who needs it
A business owner seeking to operate a sidewalk cafe on Village of Fredonia sidewalks during the May 1–October 31 permit period must submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnification agreement has an acknowledgment block with an oath; the owner signing the agreement must acknowledge it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Permit Packet
Get the Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application packet from the Village of Fredonia.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business details, requested setup, operating dates and hours, and alcohol service information.
- 3
Prepare Required Attachments
Attach the required insurance evidence and a cafe diagram that preserves the specified pedestrian walkway.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the owner’s indemnification agreement.
- 5
Sign On Video
Show identification and acknowledge the agreement during the online notarization session.
- 6
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed packet and attachments to the Village for review; do not set up the cafe before approval.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fredonia. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the indemnification agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed. Include the notarized agreement with the permit application packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the indemnification agreement, which the owner acknowledges before a notary. The application page itself has no notary block.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. The form requires an acknowledgment before a notary; confirm with the village if unsure.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form calls for evidence of general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 naming the Village as additional insured and certificate holder, plus a cafe diagram showing the pedestrian walkway.
Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application in other New York cities
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