Who uses the Sidewalk Café Permit?

Restaurants, coffee shops, and similar businesses use it to request outdoor seating on adjoining public sidewalks or rights-of-way in Wenatchee.

What should be included with the application?

The document lists a site plan, an operational plan, proof of insurance, and proof of a City business license, along with other materials that may apply.

Do I need a notary for the Sidewalk Café Permit?

No. The applicant signs and dates the permit; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Sidewalk Café Permit?

The form identifies the Department of Public Works and lists P.O. Box 519, Wenatchee, Washington 98807-0519. Complete applications are reviewed by the Public Works Director and Planning Department.

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No notary required

Sidewalk Café Permit

Restaurants, coffee shops, and similar businesses use this application to request permission for outdoor seating on adjoining Wenatchee public sidewalks or rights-of-way.

What this form is

The application requests a permit for outdoor seating on public sidewalks or rights-of-way adjoining a restaurant, coffee shop, or similar business. The application packet must include a site plan, an operational plan, proof of insurance and a City business license, plus other materials listed in the document. The City reviews complete applications, and an approved applicant must pay a one-time fee before permit issuance.

Who needs it

A restaurant, coffee shop, or similar business seeking outdoor seating on the adjoining Wenatchee public sidewalk or right-of-way needs this permit.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Department of Public Works and lists P.O. Box 519, Wenatchee, Washington 98807-0519. The document says complete applications are reviewed by the Public Works Director and Planning Department.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the permit, and the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Permit
Download the Sidewalk Café Permit and review the application requirements.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the site address, applicant and owner details, registration and business license information, and sign and date the permit.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the required site and operational plans, proof of insurance and business license, and other applicable documents listed on the form.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet to the Department of Public Works at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Sidewalk Café Permit?: Restaurants, coffee shops, and similar businesses use it to request outdoor seating on adjoining public sidewalks or rights-of-way in Wenatchee.
What should be included with the application?: The document lists a site plan, an operational plan, proof of insurance, and proof of a City business license, along with other materials that may apply.
Do I need a notary for the Sidewalk Café Permit?: No. The applicant signs and dates the permit; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Sidewalk Café Permit?: The form identifies the Department of Public Works and lists P.O. Box 519, Wenatchee, Washington 98807-0519. Complete applications are reviewed by the Public Works Director and Planning Department.

Need something notarized?

This Sidewalk Café Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wenatchee form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.