Waterville, OH · Lucas County
Display of Merchandise in Public Right-of-Way Sidewalk Café Permit
Property or business owners use this application to request a permit to display merchandise or operate a sidewalk café in Waterville’s public right-of-way.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to use space in the public right-of-way for merchandise display or a sidewalk café. It asks for property and business owner contact information, a dimensioned site drawing, a narrative describing the proposed use, and a certificate of insurance. The form states that the area must meet specified spacing and frontage conditions, stay clean, and be free of additional signs or advertising.
Who needs it
Property owners or business owners seeking to use Waterville’s public right-of-way for merchandise display or a sidewalk café need this permit application.
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; it requires an insurance certificate, site drawing, and use narrative, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Permit Application
Download the Waterville sidewalk café permit application.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property and business owner contact details and provide the requested permit information.
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Gather the Required Attachments
Attach a certificate of insurance, a dimensioned site drawing, and a narrative describing the proposed use.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Waterville sidewalk café permit application?
- Property owners or business owners seeking to display merchandise or operate a sidewalk café in Waterville’s public right-of-way use this application.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form lists a certificate of insurance, a dimensioned site drawing describing the area to be used, and a narrative describing how the area will be used.
- Do I need a notary for the Waterville sidewalk café permit application?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It requires an insurance certificate, site drawing, and narrative, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Waterville sidewalk café permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.