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Chico council directs staff to craft parklet ordinance to expand outdoor dining and street life

Chico City Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary

After hearing examples and data from business and parking professionals, the council directed staff to draft a parklet program and ordinance to allow temporary/permanent parklets in downtown, voting 6–1 to proceed while noting design, safety, ADA and drainage considerations.

The council directed staff on April 7 to develop a parklet program and draft ordinance to allow temporary or permanent parklets in the public right‑of‑way, including design and safety standards, permitting steps and a process for review.

Staff said parklet programs used by peer cities provide design guidance and safety criteria (setbacks from…

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