Title/Name/Summary
Temporary Outdoor Dining Areas During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Reaffirming Ordinance No. 5513, Amending Title 7 (Business and License) of the Orland Park Village Code
History
On May 18, 2020, the Village Board approved Ordinance No. 5513, An Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Business and License) of the Orland Park Village Code, to provide support to restaurants in Orland Park during the COVID-19 pandemic. The adopted ordinance allows for restaurants to provide or enlarge outdoor seating and dining areas on a temporary basis to help businesses expand their occupancy and capacity. Businesses are required to obtain a permit from the Development Services Department and must meet specific requirements for social distancing, appropriate and safe pedestrian paths, and protection to outdoor dining patrons from vehicular traffic hazards, as outlined in the adopted ordinance. Plans for all outdoor dining areas must be in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and applicable local guidelines for social distancing and other health and safety guidelines in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Plans must also be in conformance with all codes and ordinances of the Village of Orland Park, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Accessibility Code.
The Development Services Department has issued approximately 31 permits for temporary outdoor seating since the adoption of Ordinance No. 5513.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses in Orland Park, the Village will continue to provide assistance to restaurants and support their operations.
In the following weeks, Village staff will provide instructions to businesses outlining protocols for outdoor seating areas during the fall and winter months. This will include guidelines and requirements for heating outdoor areas, snow removal, as well as snow load, fire rating, and ventilation regulations for tents.
The previously adopted ord...
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