Outdoor Dining

Do you want to expand your restaurant dining facilities outdoors?

2020-21 Temporary Outdoor Dining Installation

Photograph showing people seated at outdoor dining tables with umbrellas in closed street area along Culver Blvd with Culver Hotel in background

2020-21 Temporary Outdoor Dining Installation

Photograph showing people seated at outdoor dining tables and umbrellas located in closed street area along Culver Blvd with City Hall in background

2020-21 Temporary Outdoor Dining Installation

Photograph showing outdoor dining tables and umbrellas located in closed street area with retail buildings in background

2020-21 Temporary Outdoor Dining Installation

Photograph showing people seated at outdoor dining tables and umbrellas located in closed street area along Culver Blvd with retail buildings in background

2020-21 Temporary Outdoor Dining Installation

Nighttime photograph showing lighted trees and people seated at outdoor dining tables under lighted tents located in closed street area along Culver Blvd with City Hall in background

Outdoor Dining Installation

Photograph showing trees and people seated at outdoor dining tables with umbrellas located in sidewalk area along Culver Blvd with retail building in background

What exactly are you looking to do?

Expand Dining Outdoors into a Public Area

Do you want to expand your dining outdoors onto the sidewalk, the street, or other public area adjacent to your business?

The Public Works Department regularly issues permits for outdoor dining on public property and in the public right of way. Outdoor dining permits are issued on a case-by-case basis. Permit fees and requirements vary and installation expenses are paid for by the individual business.

Apply or Learn More about Outdoor Dining Permits


Photograph showing trees and people seated at outdoor dining tables with umbrellas located in sidewalk area along Culver Blvd with retail building in background  Photograph showing people seated at outdoor dining tables and umbrellas located in closed street area along Culver Blvd with City Hall in background

Build a Permanent Parklet

Do you want to build a permanent space for outdoor dining in a curbside parking space or street shoulder? 

Parklets are a special type of permanent installation established in the street without involving lane closure. Approval of design and construction of permanent parklets can take a few months. Fees apply and implementation is funded by individual businesses.   

Expand Dining Outdoors onto Private Property

Do you want to expand your dining outdoors into an adjacent parking lot or other private property?

Annual permits for business activities on private property are issued by the Community Development Department. 

Submit Temporary Use Permit with site plan. Other requirements may apply.


Host an Outdoor Special Event

Do you want to host a special event outdoors? 

All events open to the public require a permit from Culver City's Committee on Permits and Licenses.

Applications must be made in person at the Finance Department at City Hall.

Download a Special Permit Application


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Contact Us

Business License Division
(310) 253-5870

 

Learn About Special Permitting During Covid-19 Pandemic

On June 1, 2020, the Culver City Council issued the 16th Supplement to the Public Order in response to the Covid emergency establishing a no-fee, Temporary Public Right-of-Way Permit with the goal of assist local businesses, allowing outdoor dining establishments to expand business activities into adjacent sidewalks and public street areas. 

Unless extended, all Temporary Public Right-of-Way Permits will terminate 12/31/2021. These temporary permits will not be renewed and new temporary permits will not be issued.


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