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Council approves ordinance to standardize how downtown restaurants request street permissions
Summary
Councilmembers unanimously moved Ordinance 2025-6 forward after staff described a new standardized annual permit process for restaurants to use sidewalks or curb space for seating and displays.
The Columbia City Common Council on June 10 approved Ordinance 2025-6 on first reading, a measure to standardize the application and annual permit process for downtown restaurants that seek to place tables, chairs or other items in street or sidewalk areas.
Supporters said the ordinance aims to create consistent boundaries and requirements so restaurants operating downtown follow the same rules and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
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