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Local restaurateurs and council back extension of outdoor dining moratorium as staff readies permanent code changes
Summary
Council heard public comment largely in favor of extending the outdoor dining moratorium through Dec. 31, 2026, while asking the administration to draft permanent zoning code changes; small‑business owners said outdoor seating remains essential to their operations.
Harford County Council held a public hearing Nov. 4 on Bill 25‑013, a temporary extension of the county’s outdoor dining moratorium that would run through Dec. 31, 2026, while the administration studies and drafts permanent zoning changes.
Council members signaled strong support for making outdoor dining a permanent, codified option for local businesses.…
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