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Emeryville council adopts Little Free Libraries program, removes neighbor-approval requirement and grandfathers existing boxes
Summary
The Emeryville City Council voted 5–0 to adopt a program allowing Little Free Libraries in the public right of way, removing a proposed neighbor-letter requirement and grandfathering existing boxes except where they create safety, ADA, or maintenance issues.
The Emeryville City Council on a unanimous 5–0 vote approved a resolution establishing a program for Little Free Libraries in the public right of way, adopting two council-driven changes to staff’s draft guidelines.
Council member David Mora moved to adopt the program with two modifications: strike the letters-of-support requirement from adjacent property owners and grandfather existing Little Free Libraries in place, except where a library impedes pedestrian paths, ADA access, a fire hydrant, or presents a safety or maintenance concern. Vice Mayor Solomon seconded the motion, and the council carried it by roll call.
Public Works management analyst Jeff Gelsma, who authored the resolution, told…
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