Outdoor Dining & Retail in Parking Lots & Other Private Spaces

1. Support local restaurants and retailers:
   
   • Provide quick response to businesses who want to use privately-owned parking lots and other areas
2. Support Oakland residents:
   • Increase outdoor activity for Oakland residents and visitors
   • Foster renewed community spirit, connection and engagement within Oakland neighborhoods
3. Ensure and advance racial equity:
   • Advance racial equity for and prioritize vulnerable businesses of color
   • Ensure business owners receive necessary technical support to take advantage of proposed City initiatives
   • Reduce administrative barriers to participate in the City program

The application form for this initiative is below, along with links to related resources. Get started right away by preparing the following:

1. Prepare a Site Plan for your café or merchandise display
   Plan how many tables and chairs or display stands you can reasonably fit in the portion of the privately-owned parking lot or other private property area dedicated to such use without blocking any pedestrian path. Note any items currently in these spaces. Remember, you must keep six feet of pedestrian path clear for accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
   
   
2. Photograph your business
   Show all entrances to the business and the private outdoor areas, including parking lots, on the same or adjacent property. Take additional photos as needed.
   

• For Planning resources and guidelines, please visit the Business Re-opening web page.
• One-Stop Permit Center Reopening webpage