Folsom, CA Special Events & Permits: Sidewalk Dining & Cafés (2026)

Folsom created its temporary outdoor dining permit under Ordinance 1332 in 2022, allowing restaurants to convert curbside parking spaces or other city-owned public property into dining space. 020 requires an application on a city form with plans showing the proposed layout, subject to review for compliance with building and fire codes and ADA accessibility, and the application is deemed incomplete until the nonrefundable site design review fee is paid; a separate encroachment permit and its own fee are also required. The community development department consults with public works, parks and recreation, fire, and police before approving the design.

030. 050, at least one million dollars in commercial general liability coverage per occurrence naming the city as an additional insured. 010 makes clear the city grants no real property interest in the space, and use cannot interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or ADA access. Because the permit is revocable at any time with reasonable notice, restaurants investing in outdoor seating structures do so knowing the space is not guaranteed long term.