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

12: "the operator of a restaurant or cafe may place tables, chairs, umbrellas or awnings on a city sidewalk located within a public right-of-way," but only under three conditions. First, the sidewalk use must be consistent with the city's zoning ordinance. Second, a minimum horizontal clearance of four feet must run from the street curb to the tables and chairs at all times, kept free of open car doors, bumper overhangs or other encroachments, as determined by the development services director. 28 for as long as the seating occupies the right-of-way.

050 requires a performance security, typically a bond, cash deposit or letter of credit, in an amount the city engineer sets at 100 percent of the estimated cost of the work, plus insurance to cover the encroachment for its duration. Because outdoor dining sits on public right-of-way rather than the operator's own lot, the seating remains subject to city control and the four-foot clearance is a hard, unwaivable floor tied to public safety on the walking path, not a design suggestion.