MattersCommunityBylaw No. 1917First seen May 21, 2020
Sidewalk use bylaw
AdoptedThe bylaw lets businesses apply for permits to serve food and drinks or provide retail services in sidewalk areas. Permits require insurance and a site plan, set operating hours, and establish design and safety rules for these public spaces.
Where it stands: Sidewalk Use Bylaw adopted May 21, 2020.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
May 21, 2020
Temporary sidewalk use for businesses
The proposed approach would let restaurants, cafés and other retailers apply to use parts of city sidewalks for patios or expanded outdoor business space. It was intended to help businesses serve customers while maintaining physical distancing during COVID-19; no financial implications were reported.
Mar 15, 2021
Sidewalk use bylaw amendment
This amendment changes the city’s rules for sidewalk use. The available information does not specify what rules or activities change.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.