Here Is How Outdoor Dining Is Supposed To Be Handled In Belmar

BELMAR – Videos this past week showed outdoor dining in Belmar has been a little too crowded.

But Belmar has a list of rules for outdoor dining now that it's allowed.

The rules are in place even though videos showed the typical music-thumping moment you'd see at D'Jais in the middle of the summer. But it was a bit too much for Gov. Phil Murphy's liking, as well as other local officials, in the middle of the coronavirus outbreak.

Officials said they were prepared to take action if necessary after seeing crowds at the popular Belmar hotspot over the weekend. Read more: Videos Show Lots Of Crowding At D'Jais In Belmar (UPDATED)

Here is what each eatery must have:

• An outdoor dining permit is required.
• The establishment must present a sketch of the outdoor dining area.
• The sketch must show the location and dimensions of the dining area.
• The sketch must show the tables, tents and canopies.
• The sketch must show the ingress and egress.
• The sketch must show how to get to and from the bathroom.
• The establishment must show where the lighting fixtures are placed.
• Barriers must be erected between the dining area and street.