The City of Danville has announced general guidelines for the temporary establishment of outdoor space for dining and alcohol consumption at local businesses. Danville Grants & Planning Manager Logan Cronk says the guidelines are being set to help protect the health and safety of businesses, patrons and the general public.
Cronk says each establishment will be evaluated on a case by case instance. But some of the general guidelines include:
- The outdoor space must be established on the property that is owned or leased by – or adjacent to the original business.
- Businesses should follow the guidelines set forth by the Illinois Department of Public Health. For example, table settings and/or individual seats must be spaced at least 6 feet apart.
- Table settings and/or individual seats must have at least a 5 feet setback from roads (excluding parking spaces) and must not impede pedestrian traffic on sidewalks by allowing at least 3 feet for passersby.
- No objects are to be placed in a fashion where the vision of motorists is blocked or impaired.
- Private and non-owned parking lots (with landlord permission) may be used. We strongly recommend cordoning off with stanchions or temporary fencing.
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages outdoors must be done within the space owned or leased by the business. Sale or consumption of alcohol on a property that is not owned or leased by the business is strictly prohibited.
Any businesses with questions or needing further guidance can email or call Danville Grants and Planning Manager Logan Cronk at lcronk@cityofdanville.org or 217-431-2286.
