On June 6, 2019, the Mayor’s Panel on Ocean Drive – Safety, Security and Infrastructure Subcommittee, passed a motion to support the stacking and/or securing of sidewalk cafe furniture, during non-operational hours.  

Per City Code 82-385(l), The stacking or piling up of chairs shall be prohibited on the right-of-way. Additionally, the city manager may require a permittee to store its tables, chairs and/or umbrellas off of the right-of-way if, in his reasonable judgment and discretion, the city manager determines that the sidewalk cafe permit area and immediately adjacent public right-of-way are not being adequately maintained in accordance with this division. 

Staff has identified, through firsthand observations and stakeholder conversations, that requirements should be established for the securing and/or stacking of café furniture at the close of business. Furniture allowed to remain in place after the close of business, especially in areas of reduced foot traffic, serve as an attractive nuisance. Establishing such a requirement reduces the ability for loitering during non-operational hours and allows for a more thorough cleaning of the sidewalk area; enhancing the visitor experience when in service.