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Council approves street‑eateries, Porchfest permitting and boards‑reporting measures; Pinto and Nadeau amendments adopted
Summary
The Council approved emergency and temporary measures to transition street eateries to a permanent permitting regime, adjusted fees and renewal requirements, accepted a Porchfest permitting amendment expanding definition to public space abutting porches, and approved expanded financial reporting for boards and commissions; amendments by Councilmembers Pinto and Nadeau were incorporated.
The Council on Dec. 2 approved several emergency and temporary measures affecting public‑space permitting and reporting.
Street eateries: Councilmember McDuffie led an emergency amendment package to transition pandemic‑era street‑eateries into a permanent regime. The emergency reduced the proposed public‑space rental fee, clarified enforcement timing (no fines until Jan. 15, 2026), and authorized the Public Space Committee to grant exemptions. Councilmember Pinto moved an amendment requiring that permit holders who…
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