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Committee to review cafe permit code, enforcement of 54‑inch pedestrian clearance and equity of platform allocation
Summary
Committee members discussed enforcement challenges for seasonal outdoor dining (cafe permits), including sidewalk clearance (54 inches), inconsistent enforcement, PennDOT authority on state roads, marking footprints, photo documentation, fines and equity concerns about which restaurants receive platforms.
The Smart Growth Committee spent an extended discussion on cafe permits, outdoor dining footprints and enforcement, with members focusing on pedestrian access, inconsistent on‑the‑street enforcement and perceived inequities in who receives platforms.
Bernie Flynn raised longstanding concerns that restaurants have “taken fair advantage of the borough by putting their platforms wherever the heck they wanna put them,” and emphasized that structures should not extend beyond their approved footprints.
Sally Reiner reviewed the current permit process: applicants submit through the…
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