Politics & Government
Outdoor Dining Is Here To Stay In Dublin
The Dublin City Council paved the way for businesses to seek permanent outdoor seating options and get reimbursed for related expenses.
DUBLIN, CA — Dublin residents who picked up a new appreciation for al fresco dining during the pandemic will continue to have expanded outdoor dining options, the Dublin City Council decided last week.
The council voted unanimously Aug. 17 to allow food and drink establishments to offer outdoor dining options in parking spaces. Businesses may either seek to offer outdoor dining on a long-term or permanent basis.
The council OK'd changes to city zoning ordinances in order to provide outdoor dining options "to aid in economic recovery post-COVID-19," according to a report prepared by Dublin Principal Planner Michael P. Cass.
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The Dublin City Council voted in July to create an Outdoor Operations Grant program funded with federal dollars to reimburse applicants for up to $50,000 in expenses incurred while establishing outdoor seating areas.
Full details on the grant can be found on the city's website.
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