Restaurants in Tinley Park's downtown Oak Park Avenue district and other commercial areas may operate sidewalk cafes with a Village permit. Permits address layout, pedestrian clearance, and liquor-service extensions.
Sidewalk cafes in Tinley Park extend restaurant seating onto the public sidewalk and require a Village permit. Applications describe the proposed layout, barrier design, number of seats, hours of operation, and any alcohol service. Pedestrian clearance (typically 5-6 feet of unobstructed sidewalk) must be maintained per ADA. Liquor-licensed establishments seeking to serve alcohol on the sidewalk need an extension of premises through the Village liquor commissioner. Barriers (removable fencing, planters) are required to define the cafe area. Permit fees are typically tied to area and season. Seasonal operation runs spring through fall. The Oak Park Avenue corridor in downtown Tinley Park is the primary area where sidewalk cafes operate.
Operating without permit: $250-$1,000 per day. ADA clearance violations: $500+ plus potential federal claims. Alcohol without extension: liquor-license penalties.
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