DEFINITION

A business where food and beverages are prepared and served to patrons for consumption either on-premises or off-premises.

STANDARDS

  1. The sale of alcohol for on-premises consumption requires separate approval as a Bar or Tavern. Sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption requires separate approval for a Packaged Liquor.
  2. A restaurant may include live entertainment without a separate approval, under the following conditions: a. No permanent space is dedicated for live entertainment;
    1. No admission is charged for live entertainment;
    2. When live entertainment is offered incidental and subordinate to the restaurant use.
  3. Ventilation systems may not be installed on the facade of any primary or secondary frontage unless the applicant can prove that no other feasible alternative is available. To the maximum extent feasible, ventilation systems must be directed away from adjacent residential properties.