In early February 2023, LA city officials proposed an ordinance that could make many parklet dining areas go away. This week, a state legislator proposed a statewide bill to keep these dining structures in place (via eaterla)
Starting in 2020, LA city officials made it easy for restaurants to build outdoor dining structures during the pandemic. Outdoor options exploded and changed SoCal’s dining landscape. But in early February 2023, that same departmentafter proposing an ordinance that could make many parklet dining areas go away. This week, a state legislator from Woodland Hills proposed a statewide bill to keep these dining structures in place.
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced Assembly Bill 1217 this week. If passed, AB 1217 will maintain some flexibility surrounding regulations related to outdoor patio dining. Former Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti introducedin May 2020, which allowed restaurants to convert public spaces like sidewalks and parking lots into outdoor dining areas with expedited approval. That move was designed to keep dining establishments afloat as indoor dining was prohibited due to COVID-19 restrictions.
AB 1217 appears to take direct aim at LA’s new proposed ordinance, which would force small businesses to reapply for a new outdoor dining permit that could lead to more red tape and enforce conditional use permits that previously didn’t apply. The proposed state bill — and its predecessor AB 61 — also removes the red tape surrounding outdoor food preparation and service, and extends existing orders that allow alcohol service in outdoor premises.
hosts an opening party this weekend. Head over to 791 Chambers Lane, Suite 100 in Simi Valley for live music and wine samples anytime between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday. It’s also a dog-friendly event where proceeds benefits street dog non-profitBusinesses at Torrance’s 54-year-old Alpine Village allegedly received notices to vacate at the end of March. Via Instagram, the Los Angeles Conservancy noted that the historic site was sold to an LLC.
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