The Maroondah Extended Outdoor Dining Policy | Maroondah City Council was introduced in 2023 to support thriving, liveable neighbourhood by allowing dining areas for local cafes and restaurants to extend into Council-owned land such as car spaces, laneways and road reserves.

The policy aims to ensure that opportunities for outdoor dining are implemented in a balanced and equitable way across Maroondah’s activity centres.

The Maroondah Extended Outdoor Dining Policy guides Council’s decision making in relation to hospitality businesses expanding outdoor dining areas into public spaces such as on-street parking. Considerations include safety, impact on adjacent businesses, public liability insurance planning and engineering requirements. 

 

How do I apply for extended outdoor dining?

Applications for extended outdoor dining will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account:

1. Specific amenity, public liability and safety requirements are met, as detailed in the Maroondah Street Activities Policy Guidelines 

2. A road occupation licence agreement to occupy the specified outdoor area has been endorsed by Maroondah City Council

3. That the business holds a current public liability ‘Certificate of Currency’ and provides a copy of the certificate to Council

4. All planning permit requirements are met, and

5. The required fee has been paid to Council.

To apply for extended outdoor dining please contact the BizHub team on 9298 4679 or email bizhub@maroondah.vic.gov.au.

 

 

 

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