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request, and provide comments to or answer questions regarding the request. (3) A variance granted under this section is nontransferable and shall be reviewed biannually in accordance with City Code section 18.092. (b) The city environmental health division may grant a variance pursuant to this section and Section 229.171(c) of the Texas Food Establishment Rules, to allow dogs on the premises of a food establishment's outdoor patio or outdoor dining area,only in accordance with the following standards and conditions intended to prevent a health hazard or nuisance: (1) Except as allowed under Section 229.167(0(15) of the Texas Food Establishment Rules,no dog may enter or be present inside the food establishment or on any playground area of the food establishment; (2) A separate entrance must be provided from the outside of the food establishment to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area so that a dog will have direct access to the patio without entering the interior of the food establishment or any playground area of the food establishment. • - _ •• -• --- -• •- • - • • - - ' -•- except when necessary to enter or exit patio; (3) Signage provided by the city environmental health division must be posted at the front entrance and at the separate entrance to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area of the food establishment to be easily visible to the public. The signage at the front entrance must read: DOG FRIENDLY PATIOACCESS (with an arrow showing the direction to the outdoor patio or dining entrance) NO DOGS ACCESS ONLY THROUGH OUTDOOR PATIO MAIN ENTRANCE. Signage to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area must read: DOG ACCESS. In addition, one or more signs promulgated by the environmental health division outlining the dog dining rules shall be posted in conspicuous locations as determined by the division. (4) Doors equipped with self-closing devices must be provided at all entrances to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area from the interior of the food establishment; (5) No food preparation,including mixing drinks or serving ice,may be performed in the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area, except that a beverage glass may be filled on the patio from a pitcher or other container that has been filled or otherwise prepared inside the food establishment;