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Title:
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REPORT - PARKLET PROGRAM
BACKGROUND: The Parklet Program provides a pathway for businesses to build outdoor spaces in the public right-of-way for business and/or public community uses. The COVID prompted temporary Parklet Program has allowed businesses to use parking and underutilized areas of public streets to offset indoor use restrictions connected to local and state health orders. A permanent program would outline installation requirements and ensure compliance with all associated federal, state and local codes, policies, and standards, as well as set procedures and apply existing fees associated with these uses.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council, by resolution: 1) adopt the Parklet Program Manual, outlining requirements to expand a business’ outdoor operating space on a public street; 2) approve the application of existing permit and use fees associated with the cost of program uses in the right-of-way; and 3) ...
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Code sections:
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15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption, 15378 - Not a Project
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