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Council introduces ordinance to streamline sidewalk cafes and 'streeteries'; sets public hearing and a $1,000 minimum for riverfront push-cart concession
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance 2026-05 to replace separate sidewalk-cafe rules with a single chapter governing outdoor business extensions, move permitting to administrative approval, set streeteries at $1.25/sq ft, and amended a related concession resolution to set a $1,000 opening minimum for riverfront push-cart licenses.
The Red Bank Borough Council introduced Ordinance 2026-05, which would repeal Chapter 562 (sidewalk cafes and restaurants) and adopt Chapter 475 to create a unified permitting regime for outdoor business extensions including sidewalk cafes, street 'streeteries' and parking-space-based dining. Councilmembers described the measure as an attempt to simplify permitting and encourage downtown businesses to expand outdoor service.
Council members said the new chapter…
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