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New Business and Commission Requests - R9  B




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Michael Gongora 
DATE:May  8, 2020
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSS RELAXING CURRENT PLANNING AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW FOR MORE OUTDOOR PUBLIC SEATING FOR RESTAURANTS AND OTHER BUSINESSES TO COMMENCE RE-OPENING WITH PROPER SOCIAL DISTANCE.

ANALYSIS

Please place on the May 8th Commission agenda, a discussion item on relaxing current planning & zoning requirements to allow for more outdoor public seating for restaurants and other businesses to commence re-opening with proper social distance. Please find attached an article regarding a similar approach in Tampa. Please feel free to contact Diana Fontani should you need any additional information. 

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Michael Gongora

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Tampa Article
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