Via the Department of Business Affairs and Licensing

It may be sub zero temperatures outside, but it's never too cold to start thinking about Sidewalk Cafe Season!

Sidewalk cafe season is from March 1st - December 1st, and applications (PDF) are currently being accepted and may be submitted in person or via mail.

Please make sure you are reviewing the latest version of the Package (PDF) (Version 01-Jan-2008) since previous versions of the application will not be accepted.

Also, on January 23rd, DBA will be offering a workshop "How to Renew or Obtain a  Sidewalk Cafe Permit"- The workshop is free and open to the public, as all our workshops. Please feel free to attend. Visit the DBA website and look under "news items" for the full  January workshop calendar www.cityofchicago.org/businessaffairs.

For questions about Sidewalk Cafe Permits, or any public way use permits please contact 312-74GOBIZ/312-744-6249