Comments on: How antiquated parking regulations discourage Mom & Pop restaurants

By: Tony mitevski

Tony mitevski — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:48:32 +0000

This is an important issue. We need to encourage cyclists, and pedestrians/walking, these regulations are outdated and led to the suburban sprawl in America. Not everyone drives, let the restaurants and cafes flourish, it will only add value to our city.

By: Matt Cuddy

Matt Cuddy — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:31:15 +0000

Hi Ken,
Thanks for the post. We used that item as a starting point for conversations that we’re having with a bunch of restaurateurs, the Chamber, and aldermen including Vicki, about how we can get something passed to take the pressure off restaurants. Thanks for your work last year, with Vicki & George, to give us a head start.
Matt

By: Ken Parker

Ken Parker — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:02:42 +0000

There is an item on the Board of Aldermen docket that George Mansfield, Vicki Danberg, and I filed last year to address these issues. Docket Item #207-09(2), which would amend chapter 30 of our zoning ordinances to allow additional restaurant seating, is currently pending before the Zoning and Planning Committee.