TOWN OF WAPPINGER RESTAURANTS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR OUTDOOR DINING  AS OF JUNE 9, 2020

Outdoor dining will be permitted as part of the Hudson Valley’s Phase II re-opening. Restaurants that do not currently have outdoor seating can apply for a COVID 19 Outdoor Seating Permit through the town’s building department.

To apply for an outdoor seating permit, please fill out the application found here: Outdoor Dining Permit

Applicants must meet the permit requirements and all applicable NYS Health Department requirements.

 

Things to consider for Outdoor Dining:

Permitting requires submission of a site plan that includes all working aspects of your site, especially:

• The placement of the tent / structure
• Fire rating of the tent
• Planned capacity – tables must be at least 6’ apart
• The electrical plan (electrical permit is required)
• Physical barriers to protect diners from vehicles
• If curbside pick-up will continue, how the two will be separated
• Restroom access plans (w/ ADA compliance)
• Adherence to DOH guidelines.

 

Please refer to the NYS guidelines for Outdoor and Take-Out/Delivery Food Services