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City staff previews sidewalk‑cafe ordinance tweaks, fee menu and right‑of‑way clarifications ahead of Nov. 4 meeting

Tuscaloosa City Council · October 22, 2025
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Summary

City staff previewed minor amendments to the sidewalk‑cafe ordinance and a menu of fee options, and clarified the difference between sidewalk‑cafe permits and right‑of‑way use permits ahead of a Nov. 4 ordinance proposal.

City staff presented a preview of planned changes to the sidewalk‑cafe ordinance and related implementation items ahead of a Nov. 4 ordinance proposal. Staff said a moratorium that began in July revealed points of confusion and uneven implementation that the proposed tweaks aim to fix.

Staff (presenter identified in the record as Mr. Fale) explained the difference between the right‑of‑way (ROW) use permit —…

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