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San Fernando council OKs outdoor-dining rules for sidewalks but bans outdoor alcohol on city right-of-way

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After a public hearing, the council approved an ordinance to permit permanent outdoor dining in the public right-of-way with design and accessibility standards, but voted to prohibit outdoor alcohol consumption in right-of-way dining and to retain an administrative citation schedule for violations.

The San Fernando City Council voted to approve standards for permanent outdoor dining on public sidewalks and other rights-of-way, adopting rules on design, accessibility and hours of operation while adding a council-approved restriction: alcohol consumption is prohibited in outdoor right-of-way dining.

City staff presented a draft ordinance and application procedure that would allow restaurants to apply for a public-right-of-way encroachment permit with materials, site plans and per-seat capital-sewer fees. Planning staff emphasized minimum clear paths for pedestrian travel, accessibility…

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