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Board asks staff to research sidewalk obstruction rules for downtown beautification; no ordinance change yet
Summary
Board members directed staff to research other cities' approaches to allow planters, tables, or limited displays on downtown sidewalks while preserving a 36-inch ADA travel path; no vote was taken and staff will return with proposals next month.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed proposed changes to the municipal code that currently prohibit placement of objects on public sidewalks, and asked staff to research how comparable cities manage downtown sidewalk beautification and merchandising while preserving accessibility.
Alderman Bradley introduced the topic, saying the proposal focuses on downtown aesthetics and…
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