The Ridgefield Emergency Operations Center is passing along guidance from the state Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division about outdoor service of alcohol.  Restaurants and other dining establishments, which will be allowed to open for outdoor service on May 20th, will need local and state approvals to offer outdoor service of alcoholic beverages. 

A sketch of the proposed outdoor service area must be included.  The Department has put an application, complete with instructions, online.  It's been used for several years now, and there is no associated fee.  The Patio, Extension of Use, And/or Additional Consumer Bar Application can be found under the Liquor Control Division page. 

The form needs to be reviewed and approved by local officials, specifically zoning, fire marshal, and local health.  Electronic signatures will be accepted.  Any application returned to the Agency without the local approvals will not be reviewed. 

To expedite the review and approval process, email completed application and sketch to dcp.liquorcontrol@ct.gov and then an updated liquor permit showing the outdoor service (patio) approval will be emailed back.