Charleston, WV Special Events & Permits: Sidewalk Dining & Cafés (2026)

The outdoor dining area may be open to patrons between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. daily, but said outdoor dining area may only be open while the kitchen associated with such establishment is open and operating such that it is capable of serving food to patrons. In the event a permitted operator intends to serve any beverage regulated by the WVABCA in an outdoor dining area, all code provisions and regulations of the WVABCA regarding permitted days and hours of service shall be followed.

(c) All furniture or other personal property located on the public sidewalk/right-of-way by operator must be readily removable without damage to the surface of public sidewalk/right-of-way. Penetrations into or permanent fixtures placed upon the public sidewalk/right-of-way by operator are strictly prohibited.

(d) As authorized by state law, including, but not limited to, W. Va. Code §§ 8-12-5(4),

(20) and (44), all partitions or fencing required for the delineation, designation, or enclosure of the outdoor dining area on city right-of-way shall be provided, installed, maintained and removed by and at the discretion of the city, shall remain property of the city, and no other partitions or fencing shall be permitted absent a finding by the planning department that the city is unable to provide said partitions or fencing, and that the proposed partitions or fencing are consistent with applicable standards for uniform aesthetics, design, installation, maintenance and removal.