Summary
The council passed a substitute ordinance updating sidewalk area dining permit fees for restaurants.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Changes what restaurants pay for sidewalk dining permits.
Restaurants and patrons using sidewalk dining get clearer, updated fees.
Businesses wanting quick parklet approvals will face a longer licensing process.
Mentions & discussions (3)
LICENSES COMMITTEE — June 9, 2026
The city wants to move parklet, sidewalk cafe and Active Streets permits from DPW's discretion into the licensing process, so neighbors get mailed notice and can raise concerns at a committee hearing before a parklet is approved outside their building.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE — May 20, 2026
The city plans to move parklet and Active Streets approvals from DPW into the licensing process, so neighbors within 250 feet get notice and can object — starting in 2027.
COMMON COUNCIL — May 12, 2026
The council passed a substitute ordinance updating sidewalk area dining permit fees for restaurants.
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