L.A. Al Fresco launched in May 2020 as a temporary program to promote the economic vitality of our City’s restaurants during the COVID-19 emergency. The program created a new, streamlined process for restaurants to obtain approvals for outdoor dining on private property, sidewalks, and in the streets adjacent to their establishments. It also temporarily relaxed regulations that would otherwise govern outdoor dining, including zoning regulations, fees, and permitting procedures.
In response to the success of the temporary program, the City is now offering permits for businesses that would like to offer Al Fresco dining permanently.
To apply for an Al Fresco permit, please go to ePlanLA. It is required to submit building plans with your application. For more information, please read Guidelines for Plan Check and Permit Requirements for an Outdoor Dining Area (Al Fresco) on Private Property
In an effort to help businesses transition to the permanent program expeditiously, the City’s Department of Building and Safety has launched the Al Fresco Fast-Track Permit Program. The Al Fresco Fast-Track Permit Program on Private Property is available for outdoor dining where only moveable furniture is used, such as moveable tables, chairs, planters, and umbrellas, subject to additional criteria in the form linked below. To apply, please complete the Fast-Track permit checklist, attach the plot plan, and submit it to LADBS by using the ePlan process https://eplanla.lacity.org/ For any questions about this new program, please contact LADBS-OutdoorDining@lacity.org.