Temporary Outdoor Seating Permits

Overview

The City of Hyattsville's Temporary Outdoor Seating program has been extended through December 2022. This program allows businesses in Hyattsville City limits to request a temporary permit to support curbside pick-up, outdoor dining, and/or the consumption of alcoholic beverages during the COVID–19 pandemic. Please note that businesses who applied for a permit last year must renew as those permits have now expired. View the City's emergency ordinance authorizing this permit program. 

Hyattsville businesses wishing to utilize outdoor space during the pandemic must hold both a Prince George's County Outdoor permit and a City of Hyattsville Temporary Outdoor Seating/Curbside Pick Up permit. If you are a business that (1) already has a use & occupancy permit for outdoor eating and (2) are not modifying the physical footprint of your outdoor seating area, you WILL NOT have to obtain the County permit, but you WILL be required to obtain the City of Hyattsville's temporary permit. For questions please email permits@hyattsville.org or call (301) 985-5000.  

Please note that a Prince George's County Restaurant Temporary Outdoor Seating Area (RTOSA) Permit may also be required. Visit the County's website for more detailed information and to apply.

All employees and patrons of City retail and restaurants utilizing the temporary permits are required to observe federal, state, and County health safety precautions to reduce the continued spread of COVID-19 

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR SEATING

  • Seating plan, with dimensions, showing locations of tables and chairs, egress points, pedestrian pathways and proximity to restaurant
  • Permission letter from property owner (if applicable)
  • Temporary traffic circulation plan (if applicable)
  • Temporary Restaurant License and Permit Agreement (if applicable)
  • Provide approved Prince George's County Temporary Outdoor Seating permit
  • Any additional information which may be reasonably required by City staff to accomplish the review of this application

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURBSIDE PICK-UP

  • Site plan showing the location of designated curbside pick-up and proximity to business establishment
  • Permission letter from property owner (if applicable)
  • Temporary Retail Business License and Permit Agreement (if applicable)
  • Any additional information which may be reasonably required by City staff to accomplish the review of this application

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

  • Identify whether your existing use and occupancy permit allows for outdoor seating
  • Identify the type of beer, wine, and or liquor license held (if applicable)
  • Identify the number of chairs and total capacity accessible
  • Include certification of liability insurance

SAMPLE LICENSES- FOR REFERENCE ONLY
Temporary Restaurant License Outdoor Seating- Sample

Temporary Retail Business License Curbside Pickup- Sample

Apply Now! See Application Materials Below: 

20200609_TemporaryOutdoorSeating

To request a City permit, you must operate a restaurant or retail establishment located within the incorporated City of Hyattsville and be in good standing under federal, state, and local laws. (Confirm your business address)