Zoning Ordinance

E. The only meal to be provided to guests shall be breakfast, and it shall only be served to guests taking lodging in the facility.

F. No food preparation or cooking for guests shall be conducted within any bedroom made available for guests.

G. No alterations to the residential structure shall indicate from the exterior that the structure is being utilized for any other purpose other than a residential dwelling unit, including permitted accessory buildings.

H. The provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-14-501 through 68-14-503 shall be met.

4.27 STANDARDS FOR OUTSIDE DINING

A. Outside dining must be located adjacent to the restaurant that food and beverage is served.

B. It must be enclosed by a landscape buffer consisting of 2 offset rows of evergreen shrubs spaced at 6 feet on centers in all directions and not less than 6 feet in height or opaque fencing a minimum of 4 feet in height. If alcohol is being sold in this area, all regulations of Title 8 of the City of Athens Municipal Code will be required as well.

C. A canopy that is connected to the structure can cover the area. If the outside dining area utilizes a canopy or any roof type, it shall conform to all setbacks on the site.

4.28 STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SIDEWALK DINING IN THE B-2 CENTRAL

BUSINESS DISTRICT

A. Sidewalk dining must be adjacent to the restaurant that food and beverage is served.

B. Business’s must receive approval for sidewalk dining from the Board of Zoning Appeals

C. The sidewalk where dining is allowed can be no less than 10 feet in width along the entire length of the sidewalk being considered.

D. Tables, chairs, or umbrellas cannot cover more than five (5) feet of the sidewalk. No Table and umbrella ensemble may be over of 7 feet in height.

E. Trash and rubbish shall be the responsibility of the restaurant owner.

F. Tables and chairs cannot be permanently attached to the sidewalk.

G. Patrons cannot obstruct the flow of pedestrians on the sidewalk.

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