Post-CPC Al Fresco Ordinance Update

At its meeting on April 27, the City Planning Commission (CPC) approved and recommended the City Council adopt the proposed Al Fresco Ordinance for outdoor dining on private property with certain modifications. The CPC-approved ordinance maintains the removal of restrictions on outdoor dining, such as size limits tied to indoor dining areas and where outdoor dining can be located, and relaxes parking requirements on private property for outdoor dining areas, while clarifying standards regarding enclosures, residential adjacency, and alcohol service. Pursuant to the CPC’s instructions, City Planning has also prepared a report to the City Council with recommendations for allowing ambient music in outdoor dining areas. The audio recording of the CPC meeting discussion on the Al Fresco Ordinance can be found here.

View the Letter of Determination from the CPC, proposed ordinance as modified by the CPC, and City Planning report on allowing ambient music at Council File No. 20-1074-S4. Please note that the Council File number associated with the proposed ordinance has changed from the parent Council File No. 20-1074. Interested parties may subscribe to receive future notifications and submit public comment for consideration by the City Council at Council File No. 20-1074-S4. Neighborhood Councils are also encouraged to submit Community Impact Statements to the new file.

The proposed Al Fresco Ordinance is anticipated to be considered by the City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee in June. Thank you for your continued engagement.