Hoping to evoke the charm of more “dog friendly” locales in Europe, the owners of a new bistro on Main Street want to allow patrons to bring their four-legged companions to lunch, the Daily News reported. “We at C’est La Vie bistro want to create a comfortable gathering space for friends and family,” reads a proposal from the eatery, which is slated to open in April.“Sometimes that family might have a member that is shorter (than) everyone else, walks on all fours, and has a fur coat,” the proposal reads. “We love those family members and want to extend that welcome to them as well.”Located at 30 Main St., C’est La Vie will offer “French-inspired” but “globally influenced” cuisine when it opens for business in about seven weeks, according to its website.After receiving a food permit from the town earlier this month, co-owner Millie Milton appeared before Board of Health on Tuesday to discuss the feasibility of making the bistro “pet friendly” by allowing customers to bring dogs into some dining areas.Milton said countries such as France and Germany commonly allow dogs inside restaurants -- a quaint touch that causes relatively little disruption.Under state regulations, live animals aren’t necessarily barred from entering food service establishments, though local health officials can prohibit them from the premises, with the exception of service animals.C’est La Vie proposes allowing dogs into the dining room and other seating areas. The restaurant’s kitchen and storage area are downstairs, away from service counters and tables, according to the bistro’s proposal.Signs would be posted at each entrance alerting patrons to the presence of canines. The business would also disclose the policy on its website and social media accounts, giving potential customers the choice not to enter the bistro if they have pet allergies.Additionally, the restaurant proposes requiring owners to keep their dogs on a leash and stay with them at all times. The restaurant would assume liability for any “dog-related” injuries suffered by customers or employees, including scratches, bites and falls.Employees would be required to wash their hands after petting any animals and the restaurant would ensure floors are regularly swept to “cut down on fur,” according to the restaurant’s proposal.“Windows will be cleaned regularly as well to avoid lick marks and nose prints,” the proposal reads.With the opening of the bistro still pending, members of the health board on Tuesday raised a slew of concerns, ranging from how the restaurant will be configured to where dogs would stay while their owners use the bathroom.Board member Deirdre O’Connor questioned whether dogs would brush past a crepe counter on their way toward the seating area.Chairman Glenn French said he’s uncomfortable with the entire concept.“I’m a dog person, but I don’t want to go out to eat and have a dog next to me,” he said.The board delayed taking action on the request until a future meeting. Milton said she is “on the fence” about the proposal, but wants to learn more about what is permissible in the state.“I’m just really trying to hear what the options are,” she said.