Santa Monica Outdoors

Application for Use of Private Outdoor Space (Updated July 2021)

Jul 31, 2021
submission #168
Applicant Information and Description of Use

Business Information

Business Name Rae's Restaurant
Name of Contact Person ---
Mailing Address ---
Business Address 2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90405-2001
Business Phone ---
Business E-mail ---
Do you agree to receive notices from the City relating to your temporary authorized use of public space via e-mail? ---
City of Santa Monica Business License No. ---
How will the private space will be used? Dining
Are you a new applicant, an existing Outdoor Use Permit holder renewing your current permit, or an existing Outdoor Use Permit holder requesting to modify your approved outdoor area? Select the one that applies. I am an existing Outdoor Use Permit holder renewing my current permit

Dining Use

Are you serving alcohol in the private outdoor space? No
Number of Chairs Outside 28
Number of Tables Outside 12

Location Details

Location of Activity Surface Parking Lot
Hours of Operation of Proposed Outdoor Use 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Upload written consent (e.g. e-mail or letter) from property owner authorizing use of private outdoor property (on same parcel as your business) ---
Are you using private space on an adjacent property? No
Are you going to construct a temporary detached deck? ---
Information on Location of Outdoor Use

Surface Parking Lot

How many parking spaces, if any, are being converted within the surface parking lot for outdoor use? ---
Provide the approximate size of the outdoor space you will be using (in square feet) ---
Will you be constructing any structures or buildings? Note that construction over certain limits will require a building permit pursuant to the Administrative Regulations (see Step 4 for link to Santa Monica Outdoors Pilot Program (Administrative Regulations) ---
Activity Checklist for Temporary Use of Private Outdoor Property

Administrative Requirements

Have you read and implemented the updated LA County Public Health protocols specific to your business sector re-opening? ---
Do you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the protection of public trees in compliance with SMMC Chapter 7.40, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? ---
I affirm that I have reviewed and agree to comply with all Santa Monica Temporary Use of Private Outdoor Space Administrative Regulations. Yes, I agree with the above statement.

Program and Location Eligibility

Do you operate a legally established Santa Monica business? ---
Do you confirm that in no event shall any such converted private outdoor space area block or cause any obstruction that would prevent parked vehicles from exiting the parking area? ---
Do you confirm that no accessible parking spaces (ADA spaces), access aisle, or path of travel shall be converted for outdoor activity? ---

Temporary Outdoor Furnishings Including Use of Temporary Tents or Canopies, and Heaters

Do your umbrellas or decorative lighting provide at least a 7 foot height clearance for pedestrian passage? ---
Do you confirm that the private outdoor space will not have any table lamps using liquid fuels, candles, or other fixtures using an open flame (other than a propane heater)? Yes
Do you agree that if you use decorative lighting plugged into a legal outlet that such lighting is strung overhead maintaining a minimum 7 foot height clearance for pedestrian passage, and that the electrical cord is not placed on the ground, unless such electrical/extension cord is covered with a flat and bright extension cord cover that is ADA accessible? Not Applicable, I’m not proposing to use any outdoor lighting as described.
If you are using outdoor propane heaters, do you have an annual permit from the Santa Monica Fire Department (or do you agree to obtain such annual permit from the Santa Monica Fire Department prior to use of the heaters)? ---
If you are proposing to use a tent or canopy, will it be open on all sides, be sufficiently secured to meet wind load requirements, will not exceed 700 square feet, will be at least 12 feet away from a building, and If using an electric heater, will there be at least 3 feet of clearance from the electric heater to the top of the canopy, and if using a propane heater, do you agree to place outside and at least 5 feet away from the canopy? Yes
If you are proposing to use a tent or canopy with one or more sides down, will it be sufficiently secured to meet wind load requirements, will not exceed 400 square feet in size, will be at least 12 feet away from a building, and if using an electric heater, will there be at least 3 feet of clearance from the heater to top of canopy, OR if using a propane heater, do you agree to place outside and at least 5 feet away from the canopy? Yes
Do you agree that propane heater(s) shall be secured or removed every day upon closing of the business, and that propane or electric heaters shall not be placed within 6 feet of a public tree or within 5 feet of any other combustible material, including an umbrella? Yes, I agree

Fire Exiting Required

Do your proposed furnishings, signs, and temporary barriers keep clear of any legal exit from the building and a minimum 44-inch wide exit path from the legal exit to the public right of way? ---
Does your outdoor space have a second or multiple separate exits of a minimum width of 36 inches? Yes
Does the outdoor space have a perimeter that would be enclosed in a manner where entry/ingress and exit/egress is limited to only a single accessible path of travel through the building? Yes

Dining Operations (Restaurants Only)

Do you confirm that the combined number of tables and chairs in both indoor and outdoor dining areas not exceed the maximum occupancy of the restaurant pre-COVID? ---
Do you confirm that the outdoor dining area will only be used for sit-down food and beverage service (i.e., no stand-up service)? ---

Other Business Maintenance and Activity

Do you confirm that all merchandise displayed or services provided within the outdoor activity area is of the same type as you sell/provide indoors within your normal tenant space? ---
Do you agree to keep your outdoor space clear of litter, food, and drink spills and clean (sweep and mop) it at the end of each day? Yes

Noise

Do you agree that your business activity on the outdoor activity area will not have any amplified noise (e.g. music, speech) and will only generate noise typical to outdoor business activity? ---