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Commissioners back limited extension for temporary outdoor dining; tents must meet fire code
Summary
The board supported drafting a resolution to extend temporary outdoor dining allowances through Sept. 30 while allowing other COVID‑era exemptions to expire; the town’s fire marshal and building officials said tents must obtain building permits and meet International Fire Code requirements for up to 180 days in a 12‑month period.
Bel Air — The Board of Town Commissioners discussed a draft resolution (Res. 1245‑24) on Jan. 28 to renew temporary allowances for outdoor dining while discontinuing several COVID‑era exemptions for temporary structures.
Sponsor remarks said the town should end broad COVID emergency rules but provide a limited "soft landing" for restaurants that rely on outdoor dining. The proposed resolution would extend the temporary use allowance for outdoor dining through Sept. 30 to give businesses time to adapt but would not continue all COVID emergency exemptions for temporary structures.
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