Official:Authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Domb
Introduced: June 4, 2020
Signed: June 25, 2020
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows restaurants to operate sidewalk cafes during COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020, in areas where special ordinances usually require permission. Currently licensed operations can also expand under certain terms and conditions.
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