al fresco dining program

Local restaurants may request to construct an expanded service area in specific parts of the public right-of-way through the City of Sacramento Al Fresco Dining Program.

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Al Fresco Dining Program Informational Brochure

AL FRESCO DINING STRUCTURE application 

To initiate the process to build an Al Fresco structure, click on the Request Fresco icon above to complete an Application Form. The completed application and Site Plan must be emailed to DE@cityofsacramento.org.

required documentation TO COMPLETE THE application 

The following documents will be required to complete the formal application process:

• Non-refundable application fee 
• Copy of City of Sacramento Business Operations Tax Certificate (What is this?)
• Alcohol Beverage Control license and map, if applicable (How to get an ABC permit)
• Site Plan (What is this?)
• Liability Insurance Policy
• Completed Al Fresco Agreement

Questions: parkingCSR@cityofsacramento.org

Al fresco grant program  

The Al Fresco Grant Program provides financial assistance to City of Sacramento restaurant owners for construction of Al Fresco dining patios. The reimbursable grant program will cover approved expenses to build or expand a permanent dining parklet, parkway, sidewalk cafe, or dining on a private parking/surface lot. The program will run from January 11 – September 30, 2023.

Applications for the Al Fresco Grant Program: Submittable website

Guidelines for the Al Fresco Grant Program: View here

General Questions: alfresco@cityofsacramento.org 

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