McKinney, TX · Collin County
Sidewalk Use Area Application
Businesses seeking permission to use a downtown McKinney public sidewalk for outdoor dining or seating submit this application with the required supporting materials.
What this form is
This application is for businesses seeking a sidewalk cafe or sidewalk patio permit in designated downtown McKinney areas. It asks for business and building owner contact details, the requested permit type, and signatures; the city also requires supporting materials such as a site plan, photographs, insurance documentation, and a signed license agreement. The application says filing does not guarantee approval.
Who needs it
Business owners seeking a sidewalk cafe or patio permit in a designated downtown McKinney area need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Email the completed application and required submittals as PDF files to [email protected]. The document lists a $100 application fee for a new or redesigned space, paid with the application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document also requires a signed license agreement, but does not say that it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Sidewalk Use Area Application and review the required submittals listed in the document.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Select sidewalk cafe or sidewalk patio, enter the requested business and building owner details, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Submittals
Prepare the required plans, photographs, insurance documentation, Certificate of Occupancy, and signed license agreement; include applicable permits for a sidewalk cafe.
- 4
Email The PDF Files
Email the completed application and required submittals as PDF files to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sidewalk Use Area Application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates, not notarization. It also requires a signed license agreement, but does not say that agreement must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Sidewalk Use Area Application?
- Email the completed application and required submittals as PDF files to [email protected], as directed by the document.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The document lists a site plan, elevations, business exterior photographs, a Certificate of Occupancy, insurance documentation, and a signed license agreement. Sidewalk cafes also need applicable TABC and food establishment permits.
- Is there an application fee?
- The document lists a $100 application fee for a new or redesigned space, paid with the application. It also describes a rental fee based on permitted area, provided by staff during review.
Need something notarized?
This Sidewalk Use Area Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.