What are the rules governing Outdoor Dining?
For the Streetery Guidelines, see https://www.phila.gov/media/20221018201649/Philadelphia-Streetery-License-Restaurant-Owners-Guide-Version-1.0.pdf.
To get the license, see https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-license/business-licenses/food-businesses/get-a-streetery-license/.
You Should Know:
- Streets handles Newsstands and Outdoor/Sidewalk Cafes. Newsstands and Outdoor Cafes (Sidewalk Cafes) are on the sidewalk.
- L+I handles Steeteries. Streeteries are in the Street (Parking Lane).
Outdoor Dining is permanent in the city of Philadelphia since January 2023. The licenses are obtained through eCLIPSE.
The license is $1,750, renewable annually. A non-refundable application fee of $200 is applied toward the license fee. The balance of the license fee is due once your application is approved.
Also, see https://www.phila.gov/2022-10-18-city-announces-regulations-and-application-process-for-permanent-outdoor-dining-program/.
Further Information:
If you are a business owner and have questions about applying for or operating outdoor dining, please email business@phila.gov.
For a map of streets where Streeteries are prohibited, go to https://phl.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=8f6587ecdf36471dbd982089a161c681&extent=-75.371,39.8835,-74.8633,40.1089.
Also, see How do I handle complaints regarding Outdoor Dining? (SERVICE REQUEST)
