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Commission approves Bell Bistro outdoor dining expansion on Old Woodward
Birmingham City Commission
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Summary
The commission approved a special land use amendment to expand Bell Bistro's outdoor dining to 22 seats in the plaza bump‑out at North Old Woodward, subject to annual outdoor‑dining review and neighbor consent requirements under the city’s updated ordinance.
The Birmingham City Commission on June 23 approved a special land use permit amendment allowing Bell Bistro (formerly the Mad Hatter) to expand outdoor seating from a token four‑top to a 22‑seat patio in the Old Woodward plaza area.
Planning Director Nick Dupuy told the commission the application complied with the…
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