Little Chute, WI Special Events & Permits: Sidewalk Dining & Cafés (2026)
Key Facts
- Season
- March 1 through October 31
- Hours
- 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Location
- Central Business District sidewalks only
- Clearance required
- 5 feet open for pedestrians
- Insurance
- $1,000,000 minimum, village named insured
Summary
Little Chute requires a village permit to operate a sidewalk cafe, limited to public sidewalks in the Central Business District and seasonal hours from March through October.
(b)Permit required. No person, partnership or corporation or their agents or employees shall operate a sidewalk cafe without first having obtained a permit to do so by the village. (c)Locations and standards for sidewalk cafes. Sidewalk cafes shall only be permitted on public sidewalks in the Central Business District.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village of Little Chute Code § 40-98 bars operating a sidewalk cafe without a village permit, and confines cafes to public sidewalks in the Central Business District, only on the portion adjoining the restaurant's own building. At least five feet of sidewalk must stay open for pedestrians. Outdoor service runs March 1 through October 31, between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and furniture must come off the right-of-way during snow events. Applicants need liability insurance naming the village as additional insured, and the village board grants or revokes permits by majority vote.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a permit, or violating permit conditions, is subject to the penalty under Village of Little Chute Code § 1-12; the village president, public works director, or a law enforcement officer may also order fixtures removed for noncompliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a restaurant anywhere in Little Chute put tables on the sidewalk?
Is there a time-of-year limit on sidewalk cafes?
Sources & Official References
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