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Pacific Grove approves Hops & Fog bulb‑out for sidewalk dining; owner to pay costs, one parking space removed
Summary
The council authorized an encroachment permit allowing Hops & Fog Brewing Company to build a sidewalk bulb‑out that will expand outdoor dining while removing one parking space; staff will require permits, insurance and follow sidewalk-dining guidelines.
Pacific Grove — The City Council unanimously authorized staff to grant an encroachment permit to Hops & Fog Brewing Company to construct a sidewalk bulb‑out for outdoor dining at 511 Lighthouse Avenue, removing one on‑street parking space. The council voted Oct. 1, 2025, after hearing staff presentations, the business owner’s remarks and public comment both for and against the project.
Dan Goh, a city staff presenter, said the bulb‑out proposal was developed after the business and staff evaluated design options and that the bulb‑out preserves a street tree by wrapping the dining area around it. The bulb‑out is a deviation from a standard encroachment permit because it…
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