Open Detroit Outdoor Dining Program Request Form

Please fill out the form to request outdoor seating from the City of Detroit. Note: Open Detroit outdoor dining program is only valid on the City of Detroit Roads. If your business is on a State of Michigan or Wayne County jurisdiction road, you may need extra approval from the State of Michigan or Wayne County Ex: Gratiot Ave, Grand River, Woodward Ave, Michigan Ave, Greenfield Rd and W Warren Ave.

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Where do you intend to operate outdoor dining? (check all that apply)

You will receive automatic approval to begin operations upon completion of this registration form to use 50% of parking lot

You will receive automatic approval to begin operations in accordance with the Open Detroit Guidelines upon completion of this registration form

All businesses must wait to be contact by the Department of Public Works BEFORE operating in the street

All businesses must wait to be contact by the Department of Public Works BEFORE street closures can be enacted


Contact Information

For Open Detroit Outdoor Dining Program General Guidelines, Please Visit the Website: www.detroitmeansbusiness.org