Manchester restaurants can now apply for a Seasonal Outdoor Dining Area Permit, which allows operation of an outdoor dining area between April 1 and October 31 each year. Seasonal outdoor dining areas may be located on sidewalks, parking lots, or other open spaces in accordance with the provisions of Article IV, Section 23(PDF, 7MB) of the zoning regulations.
Restaurants wishing to operate a seasonal outdoor dining area should apply for a permit using the instructions below. Permit applications will be reviewed administratively by Town staff for compliance with the zoning regulations as well as all applicable health and safety codes. Please allow 1-2 weeks for review and issuance of a permit (the more detail you provide on your layout plan, the faster we can review). After the first year, permits may be renewed annually via an expedited process.
Contact Megan Pilla in the Planning & Economic Development Department if you have any questions.
Online Application: https://selfserve.townofmanchester.org/EnerGov_Prod/SelfService
Please apply for the application type Seasonal Outdoor Dining Permit.
Online Portal Instructions(PDF, 934KB)
At the end of the application, you will be asked to upload the following required materials:
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If you will be using a tent, outdoor heaters, or certain other features in your outdoor dining area, you may need additional permits. Staff will advise you after reviewing your submitted documents.
Planning Department
860-647-3044
Lincoln Center, 2nd Floor
494 Main Street
PO Box 191
Manchester, CT 06045-0191
Megan Pilla, Principal Development Planner
860-647-3288
mpilla@manchesterct.gov