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File #: 2021-1267    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed Finally
File created: 3/5/2021 In control: Committee on Public Works
On agenda: 3/9/2021 Final action: 3/16/2021
Enactment date: 3/16/2021 Enactment #: 9
Effective date: 3/18/2021    
Title: Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title IV: Public Places and Property; Article I: Public Right of Way; Chapter 416: Obstructions: Sections 416.20 Approval Process for Sidewalk Caf?, Including Permits and Fees to further extend the effectiveness of certain temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk caf? permit application process through December 31, 2021.
Indexes: PGH. CODE ORDINANCES TITLE 04 - PUBLIC PLACES
Attachments: 1. 2021-1267 Cover Ltr Mayor Letter Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance 12-31-21, 2. Summary 2021-1267
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Ordinance amending the City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title IV: Public Places and Property; Article I: Public Right of Way; Chapter 416: Obstructions: Sections 416.20 Approval Process for Sidewalk Caf?, Including Permits and Fees to further extend the effectiveness of certain temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk caf? permit application process through December 31, 2021.

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WHEREAS, availability and promotion of outdoor dining provides a viable means to increase service while remaining in compliance with the executive orders of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Allegheny County during the COVID-19 pandemic; and,

WHEREAS, on July 21, 2020, Council initially voted to amend the City Code to provide for certain temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk caf? permit application process for 60 days through September 20, 2020; and,

WHEREAS, on September 29, 2020, Council voted to amend the City Code to provide for certain temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk caf? permit application process for an additional 120 days through January 18, 2021; and,

WHEREAS, on January 12, 2021, Council voted to provide for certain temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk caf? permit application process through April 15, 2021; and,

WHEREAS, due to the continued increased demand for outdoor dining permits, the City of Pittsburgh wishes to continue to provide for certain temporary expedited applications processes for said permits; and,

WHEREAS, the temporary expedited measures for the City of Pittsburgh sidewalk caf? permit application process currently expire on April 15, 2021, and the City wishes to further extend the effectiveness of the temporary expedited measures through December 31, 2021.


The Council of the City of Pittsburgh hereby enact as follows:

Section 1. The City of Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title IV: Public Places and Property; ...

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