STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic and Neighborhood Vitality
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Sustainable Development and Construction
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Eric A. Johnson
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SUBJECT
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A resolution authorizing temporary covered unenclosed patio areas to be allowed at restaurants and bars without required parking until 14 days after the Governor's occupancy limits are removed or until April 30, 2021, whichever is sooner - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
City Councilmembers West and Blewett requested that the Economic Development Committee consider a resolution waiving parking requirements triggered by temporarily covering outside seating areas being utilized to provide appropriate social distancing in accordance with occupancy restrictions and social distancing requirements for restaurants and bars.
Currently, the zoning regulations of the Development Code require that any covered floor area, including patio seating areas for bars and restaurants that are covered by an impervious material (solid or membrane), be parked according to the parking regulations for that use. For restaurants and bars that would typically be one parking space for every 100 square feet of covered area (requirements may vary in some Planned Development Districts).
Any vertical structure creating covered space will require a building permit to ensure the safety of patrons. Tents may also be utilized but will require a permit if greater than 400 square feet to ensure the tent meets material standards. Under current rules, if a tent permit is requested on a site within 100 feet of a residential zoning district, it must be accompanied by a petition signed by all property owners within 100 feet of the site.
Bars and restaurants may be subject to restrictions that limit their ability to provide outside seating. Bars typically require a Specific...
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