Beaverton, OR Special Events & Permits: Sidewalk Dining & Cafés (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issuer
- City engineer or director
- Location limit
- Within storefront width only
- Overhead structures
- Only outdoor-grade fabric umbrellas allowed
- Insurance required
- $1M per occurrence, $2M combined
- Permit term
- Expires December 31 annually
Summary
Beaverton requires an annual 'open air Beaverton' sidewalk permit from the city engineer before a business can place tables, seating, or umbrellas on the sidewalk in front of its own storefront.
A. Location. 1. The operating area for a sidewalk permit may only be located within the width of the applicant’s storefront adjacent to the sidewalk... B. ADA Access. All operating areas must meet ADA accessibility requirements. Sidewalk operating areas must not obstruct the clear pedestrian zone. C. Structures. Except for outdoor-grade fabric umbrellas, all overhead structures are prohibited.
Full Breakdown
Beaverton's 'open air Beaverton' sidewalk permit lets a business place tables, chairs, and umbrellas on the public sidewalk directly in front of its own storefront. The operating area cannot extend beyond the storefront's width, must preserve ADA access and the clear pedestrian zone, and may use only outdoor-grade fabric umbrellas: no tents, canopies, or platforms are allowed on sidewalks. Applicants need $1,000,000 per-occurrence/$2,000,000 combined liability insurance, must notify neighboring businesses and residents, and the permit runs through December 31 each year, renewable annually with the city engineer.
Violations & Fines
A sidewalk-permit violation that creates a safety risk is a Class 1 civil infraction; any other violation is a Class 2 civil infraction, and violations are also treated as an abatable public nuisance under BC 5.05.200-5.05.230.
Frequently Asked Questions
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