§ 58.708. Approval as Exceptions to Distance Requirements.  


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  • To apply for the exception for full-service restaurant set forth in this part, the owner or vendor shall submit to the Zoning Official a detailed proposed menu and a detailed, to-scale floor plan clearly identifying the following:

    (a)

    The kitchen area, dining area, bar area, if any, waiting area and any another area, which shall verify compliance with the standards and requirements of a full-service restaurant as described in Section 58.707, above;

    (b)

    The square feet of each identified area and the entire facility;

    (c)

    The seating arrangement and number of seats in the dining and bar areas;

    (d)

    A "typical" of each type of table, showing height, surface area and seating capacity referenced to its location in the seating arrangement;

    (e)

    The location of the equipment and facilities in the kitchen; and

    (f)

    The rated patron capacity of the facility.

    The floor plan shall contain a notarized statement from a qualified restaurant owner or operator, or other qualified food service professional, recognized by the City as qualified, stating:

    (a)

    His or her qualifications;

    (b)

    The specific equipment to be installed and maintained in the kitchen; and

    (c)

    A statement regarding whether the proposed kitchen meets the requirements of this Section.

    Any substantial alteration to the restaurant floor plan and/or seating arrangement or change in the facility's rated patron capacity must be approved by the Zoning Official and will require submittal of a revised floor plan.

    To apply for the exception for cultural arts facilities set forth in this Part, the applicant shall submit a description of the arts organization and operation of the arts facility to the Planning Official. The Planning Official shall grant or deny such exception in conformance with the standards of this Part. In no event shall advertising of the sale of alcoholic beverages on the exterior of the building be permitted.

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25094; Ord. of 5-20-1996, Doc. #29361; Ord. of 1-24-2005, § 9, Doc. #050124909)