Sidewalk Café Permits
A sidewalk café is defined as a permitted area within the public right-of-way consisting of tables and chairs where patrons may be served food and/or beverages from an adjacent café or restaurant. Sidewalk cafes typically consist of tables and chairs arranged in a single row on the sidewalk. City Code states that it is unlawful for any person to operate a sidewalk café on any public street or sidewalk within the City of Portland without first obtaining a valid permit from the City Engineer.
For detailed information please see the Sidewalk Cafe Permit Information and Application Packet.
Sidewalk Cafés are covered in section 17.25 of City Code.
An information/application packet is available online or at 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Rm 800.
(Portland Building) Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Contact Us
Phone: 503-823-7002 Option 5
Fax: 503-279-3968
Email: sidewalkcafe@portlandoregon.gov
FEE INCREASE NOTICE - EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013
On July 1, 2013, Portland’s Bureau of Transportation will implement a revised rate schedule for various right-of-way use and construction permits issued by the Bureau of Transportation Development & Capital Program.
Among the permits slated for rate adjustments are those for the Sidewalk Café Program. The following are the fees for the fiscal year 2013-2014:
|
Application Fee Base |
per café |
$175.00 |
|
Application Fee Area Usage |
per linear foot |
$5.50 |
|
Annual Permit Fee Base |
per café |
$85.00 |
|
Annual Permit Fee Area Usage |
per linear foot |
$2.75 |
|
Permit Reinstatement |
per incident |
$525.00 |
These rates will apply to all new applications and renewals received on July 1, 2013 or after. All new applications and renewals received prior to July 1, 2013 will be at the current rate for the 2013 permit year.