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MattersCommunityFirst seen May 21, 2020

Temporary sidewalk use for businesses

Completed

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.

Where it stands: Staff report received May 21, 2020; no further action is recorded for this item.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. May 21, 2020

    Sidewalk use bylaw

    The 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.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. May 21, 2020· Council

    Staff propose sidewalk permits for expanded patios and retail space

    Council received the staff report on a proposed sidewalk-use approach to help businesses expand patios and outdoor operations.

    Decision: Received the sidewalk use report to help businesses expand patios.

    Passed

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