NC S192

Permits local governments to enter into agreements with the Department of Transportation allowing sidewalk dining activities in state-owned right-of-way within central business districts.

Establishes minimum safety and accessibility requirements including a minimum 6-foot distance from travel lanes, at least 5 feet of unobstructed pedestrian space compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and a maximum posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour on adjacent roadways.

Requires restaurant operators to provide liability insurance (minimum amount specified in G.S. 143-299.2), indemnification agreements, proof of all required permits and licenses, and permission from the Federal Highway Administration for federal-aid routes.

Allows restaurant operators to obstruct sidewalk dining when the Department or local government conducts construction, maintenance, or repair work on streets, sidewalks, utilities, or public buildings.

Requires municipalities to enact a local ordinance consistent with the bill's requirements before applying to the Department for administrative rights to permit sidewalk dining activities.