City Clerk's Office

Sidewalk Cafe Permit

A sidewalk cafe is any group of tables and chairs, and its authorized decorative and accessory devices, situated and maintained upon the public sidewalk for use in connection with the consumption of food and non-alcoholic beverages sold to the public from, or in, an adjoining indoor restaurant.

A Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Ames as an additional insured with comprehensive general liability limits in the amount of $500,000 combined single limit shall be in full force and effect during the life of the permit. A copy of the current insurance certificate shall be maintained on file with the City Clerk. The application fee is $35 per season.

Please read Section 22.4(3) of the City of Ames Municipal Code (beginning page 22-2) before completing the application.

Application for Sidewalk Cafe*