CITY OF ATLANTA ON-STREET DINING DESIGN STANDARDS

Released December 2020 WHAT IS ON-STREET DINING? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? On-street dining provides an opportunity for food and drinking This allows restaurants to appropriately provide safe areas for patrons establishments to expand their service to outdoor parking spaces to socially distance while adding character to the streetscape and immediately outside their places of business. This process is applicable encouraging pedestrian activity. to dining in the public right-of-way only and does not include private or state-owned streets.

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City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 2 WHERE IS IT PERMITTED? On-street dining parklets may be permitted on streets that meet the On-street dining parklets WILL NOT be permitted if the space is: following criteria: • Within 100 ft of a MARTA bus stop On-street parking (on one or both sides) • Within 15 ft of a fire hydrant City owned right-of-way (see map) • Within 20 ft of a crosswalk and/or 30 ft of a stop sign Local or collector street* (see map) *Arterial streets considered on a case-by-case basis (see Additional Considerations)

EXISTING STREET CONDITIONS

If desired area extends beyond property line of applicant, documented permission from affected business owners must be provided.

Converted on-street parking space Curb extension must be present on approach side. Tactical curb extension may be substituted if conditions permit. See Additional Considerations for details

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 3 ON-STREET DINING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST On-street dining spaces must meet all of the following criteria:

General Vertical Barriers ADA compliant platform flush with accessible sidewalk 36" min. height, 42" max. height Vertical barriers along outside edge of parklet area Reflective bands on barriers at corners and short ends Lighting sufficient for nighttime operations visibility Create a visually solid edge along outside area of parklet Curb extension present on the approach side of the street Acceptable barriers include: (see Additional Considerations) Planters Railing Dimensions Half wall 7.5' minimum parking lane width Traffic barriers (water-filled or concrete) 20' minimum, 44' maximum parklet area length 4' space between parklet amenities & adjacent parking spaces Vertical barriers set 1' inside parking lane

OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS The following enhancements are permissible, but not required:

Furnishing & amenities Decorative lighting

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 4 DETAIL Below is a visual representation of the requirements and enhancements:

Max. two parking spaces

4' setback 4' setback 1 2 Platform flush with sidewalk; allow for drainage

6' min. 7.5' min. Curb extension

1' required setback Traffic barriers

Vertical barrier Typ. parking space: 22' Optional seating

1 2 Platform flush with sidewalk; allow for drainage Reflective tape Barricade light Traffic barriers Vertical barrier

Vertical barrier 36" - 42" 36" - 42" vertical vertical barrier barrier 1' min. setback 1' min. setback 7.5' min. 7.5' min. parking space parking space

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 5 ON-STREET DINING ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS PUBLICLY METERED PARKING SPACE UTILIZATION INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION Generally, the cost associated with usage of publicly metered parking • All right-of-way dining area permit holders shall maintain liability spaces for purposes other than hourly personal vehicle parking is $17 insurance with the City as the certificate holder in the amounts per space per day. The City of Atlanta Parking will consider waiving determined by the Office of Risk Management. these fees for the purpose of on-street dining spaces, however, there • All right-of-way dining area permit holders shall indemnify and may be some locations that are considered high demand and fees may hold harmless the City of Atlanta, its officers and employees be incurred for the use of those spaces. This matter will be reviewed from any claims for damages to property or injury to persons on a case by case basis per each on-street dining application. These which may be occassioned by any activity carried on under the fees will not be incurred for any space that is not metered. terms of the permit.

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 6 ROADWAY CONDITIONS CURB EXTENSION REQUIREMENT Permanent or tactical curb extension must be present on approach • On-street dining spaces may be considered on certain City-owned side of on-street dining area (see Tactical Curb Extension Diagrams) arterial streets that are posted no higher than 35 mph and will be reviewed on a case by case basis

• Safety is our number one priority, so certain road conditions may require additional safety measures, such as concrete traffic barricades. This will be determined by ATLDOT on a case by case basis and will factor certain conditions, such as street width, number of lanes, vehicle volumes and operational speed.

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 7 ON-STREET DINING MATERIALS LIST

Below are examples of materials that can be used to construct a parklet: TRAFFIC CONTROL

Concrete Security Barrier Flex Posts Typical Dimensions: Typical Dimensions: 48"L x 24"W x 36"H 3" DIA x 36"H Estimated Cost: $300 ea. Estimated Cost: $40 ea.

Wheel Stop Reflective Tape Strip Typical Dimensions: 3'L x 6"W x 4"H Typical Dimensions: Estimated Cost: $50 ea. 2'L x 2"W Estimated Cost: $3 ea.

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 8 Striping Machine Retroreflective Striping (typical) Typical Dimensions: 15 lbs., 32"L Typical Dimensions: 4"W Estimated Cost: $200 ea. Estimated Cost: $3/LF

Inverted Striping Paint Cans Cone Light Typical Dimensions: Typical Dimensions: 18oz spray can, white 3.5"L x 1.75"W x 2"H Estimated Cost: $12/can Estimated Cost: $15 ea.

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 9 BASE

Paver & Pedestal System Wood Pallet Typical Dimensions: Typical Dimensions: Paver: 2'L x 2'W 48"L x 40"W x 10"H Pedestal: 5" base DIA 11.5" H max. Estimated Cost: $30 ea. Estimated Cost: $10/sf

FLOOR

Wood Decking Panels Wood Framing (2x4 Lumber) (Strand Board) Typical Dimensions: Typical Dimensions: 12' L x 4"W x 2"H 8'L x 4'W x 1/2" Estimated Cost: $10 ea Estimated Cost: $25 ea.

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 10 BARRIER WALL FURNISHINGS

Tables & chairs Typical Dimensions: Planter Table: 24" DIA x 29" H Typical Dimensions: Chair: 17"L x 2'W x 32" H 48"L x 20"W x 23"H Estimated Cost: Estimated Cost: $400 Table: $220 ea. Chair: $95 ea.

Railing Umbrella Typical Dimensions: Typical Dimensions: ~8'H 2"x4" lumber, 36" H constructed Estimated Cost: varies Estimated Cost: $150

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 11 ON-STREET DINING TACTICAL CURB EXTENSION

The following diagrams are intended to outline conditions that may be needed on streets without permanent curb extensions. Tactical curb extensions will not be applicable to multi-lane high, volume streets. These will be evaluated on a case by case basis. DETAIL

Mountable barrier elements for separating moving vehicles 20' min. length Curb radii 10' min. and 15' max. or Min: 5' width based on primary Max: 1' less wide design vehicle than parking Curb extensions return Crossing area clear of 5'-8' reflective at a 45 degree angle vertical barrier elements delineators spacing Retroreflective double 4" stripe curb line

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 12 MID-BLOCK

7.5' min. parking space

28' min. road width Tactical curb extension on approach side On-street dining parklet

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 13 NEAR SIDE

7.5' min. parking space

Tactical curb extension 28' min. after intersection Tactical curb extension road width on approach side On-street dining parklet

City of Atlanta On-Street Dining 14 FAR SIDE

7.5' min. parking space 28' min. Tactical curb extension road width prior to intersection On-street dining parklet Tactical curb extension on approach side

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