City Council is proposing a measure that would allow businesses to license outdoor structures and make them permanent.
Under the plan, roadway sheds would be permitted from April to November, while sidewalk tables would be allowed year-round.
Mayor Eric Adams released a statement saying, "The temporary Open Restaurants program saved 100,000 jobs and countless local restaurants at the height of the pandemic, while helping the city reimagine its public spaces. It also left hundreds of abandoned sheds on our streets that have become havens for rats and eyesores for New Yorkers. For months, I have been saying loud and clear that outdoor dining is here to stay and we need to get it right.
Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance said in a statement, "We're thrilled the Mayor and City Council have agreed to terms for an historic permanent outdoor dining program that includes sidewalk cafes and streeteries. The new law will cut the red tape and fees for restaurants to participate when compared to the overly restrictive pre-pandemic sidewalk café licenses, which excluded so many restaurants throughout the five boroughs from offering al fresco dining.
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