HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Streetaries Outdoor Eating Areas Standards and Fees PPTDept of Public Works &
Economic Development Dept.
Streetary Program
October 3, 2022
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/
streetaries/
Slide 1
Streetaries
Outdoor Eating Areas Standards & Fees
Dept of Public Works &
Economic Development Dept.
Streetary Program
October 3, 2022
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/
streetaries/
Slide 2
Highlights to Standards
Standards & Ordinance includes:
•Annual streetary encroachment permit, insurance, and
operational standards.
•Fees
•Location and setback criteria
•Design criteria (materials, dimensions, accessibility,
safety)
•Traffic safety protection measures
•Maintenance requirements
•Director of Public Works is permitted to grant exceptions
or minor modifications to the standards set forth in the
Ordinance if the Director determines that the streetary
will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood.
–Existing streetaries will be accessed on a case by case basis.
Dept of Public Works &
Economic Development Dept.
Streetary Program
October 3, 2022
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/
streetaries/
Slide 3
Fees
Fee Amount Timeline
Application fee $2,000
(one time)Fee waived until December 31, 2023
Annual
Encroachment
Lease fee
$3,600 per
parking space
Fee waived until June 1, 2023.
Between June 1, 2023 and May 30, 2024:
Fee discount of 50% applies.
Between June 1, 2024 and May 30, 2025:
Fee discount of 25% applies.
Beginning June 1, 2025: 100% of fee applies
(no discounts or waivers)
Deposit $2,000
(one time)
Fee due prior to the start of construction for
new streetaries or before application is
accepted for existing streetaries.
Other: Building
permit fee
Dependent on
value of
improvements
–in City Master
Fee Schedule
Fee due before receiving building permit.
Dept of Public Works &
Economic Development Dept.
Streetary Program
October 3, 2022
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/
streetaries/
Slide 4
•Staff anticipates 8 to 10 streetaries will be
substantially compliant by December 1 deadline.
•Staff assumes another 0 to 2 will apply to rebuild
Streetary in next 6 months.
•Compliance will take time and staff will work with
each restaurant owner through the permitting
process.
Current Streetaries
Dept of Public Works &
Economic Development Dept.
Streetary Program
October 3, 2022
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/
streetaries/
Slide 5
Key Dates
October 3, 2022 –City Council Meeting
2nd (final) reading of the proposed Ordinance.
Review fees and standards as separate Resolution.
November 2, 2022 -Effective Date of Streetary Program.
November 30, 2022 –End of the City’s prior parklet programs. Any business choosing not to participate in the new Streetary Program must remove their outdoor dining structure from public right-of-way
December 1, 2022 –All businesses with a Streetary must have an approved Streetary Application (structure substantially compliance with standards), paid deposit fees, and Streetary Encroachment Permit in place.
March 15, 2023 –Existing Streetaries must be in full compliance to continue operation.
June 1, 2023 –Annual Fees begin
Dept of Public Works &
Economic Development Dept.
Streetary Program
October 3, 2022
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/
streetaries/
Slide 6
Recommended Option
•Adopt Ordinance 2016: “An Ordinance Adding Chapter 11.70 (“Streetaries” Outdoor Eating Areas) to Title 11 (Public Works) of the San Rafael Municipal Code; Amending Section 14.16.277 of Chapter 14.16 (Site Use and Regulations), Section 14.17.110 of Chapter 14.17 (Performance Standards), Section 14.05.020 of Chapter 14.05 (Commercial and Office Districts), Section 14.06.020 of Chapter 14.06 (Industrial Districts) and Section 14.08.020 of Chapter 14.08 (Marine District) of Title 14 (Zoning) of the San Rafael Municipal Code; and Amending Table 2.3.070.A (Use Table) of Chapter 9 (Downtown Form-Based Code) of the Downtown San Rafael Precise Plan Relating to Outdoor Eating Areas in the Public Right-of-Way” subject to modifications proposed by staff.
–Remove gender specific language to ordinance and standards.
•Adopt a resolution approving the Streetary Program Design and Development Standards (“Standards”) and fees under Chapter 11.70 of the San Rafael Municipal Code (“SRMC”) –“Streetaries” Outdoor Eating Areas.
Dept of Public Works &
Economic Development Dept.
Streetary Program
October 3, 2022
https://www.cityofsanrafael.org/
streetaries/
Slide 7
