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Design Standards
Tables and Chairs
Tables and chairs must, at all times, be confined within the trading zone (the space between the pedestrian zone and the kerb zone).
Furniture must be well maintained by the business owner, be of sturdy construction, easy to remove from the footpath, and its design and use must not cause damage to the existing footpath or other public infrastructure. The council must approve all furniture before it may be used.
The number of tables and chairs permitted on the footpath is determined by the Design Standards, and the location of furniture is determined by the Management Standards outlined in the Footpath Trading Guidelines.
Apply for a Footpath Trading Permit for Tables and Chairs.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are permitted on footpaths 3m or greater in width. The following conditions apply:
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The width of the umbrella must be same size or less than the width of the trading zone,
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There is a minimum clearance of 2.2m from the underside of the umbrella to the footpath
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Umbrellas are securely fastened into the footpath using a socket and sleeve system to ensure public safety.
Windproof Ashtrays
Windproof ashtrays must be provided for patrons at all times. The footpath trading permit holder is required to regularly remove all cigarette butts and dispose of them in bins kept inside the premises.
Failure to provide suitable windproof ashtrays will result in the cancellation of the permit.
Permit holders found sweeping cigarette butts into the gutter, immediately forfeit all rights to trade on the footpath.
Advertising
Advertising on furniture (including screens, awnings and umbrellas) must be included in a Footpath Trading application and is subject to approval by council.
Applicants may feature the name of their business or relevant product names.
Advertising exceeding 8.0m2 in total requires a planning permit. For more information contact the Statutory Planning Unit on 9209 6881.
Liquor Licences
Liquor is not to be sold, consumed or served within the trading zone unless approved by the council and Liquor Licensing Victoria pursuant to the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.
To serve or consume alcohol on the footpath you must apply to Liquor Licensing Victoria.
For more information contact Liquor Licensing on 1300 650 367 or visit the website on www.justice.vic.gov.au/alcohol.