Resolution to amend the policy and procedures for Private Use in the Public Right-of-Way in the Downtown C-3 and C-4 District for the Purpose of Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic Beverages and/or Food Consumption.

The outdoor dining policy was prepared to assist property owners, City staff, and the Council Bluffs City Council in the evaluation of requests to allow intrusions into the public pedestrian right-of-way in the C-3 and C-4 zoning districts in the downtown area by conveying possession and use rights located within the public right-of-way.

The policy was established nearly ten years ago and last updated in 2012.

The proposed changes to the policy are to update procedures to better align with the actual conditions and practices that are occurring related to the outside dining locations. More specifically, the requirement to remove fences and furnishings during the period between November 1st and March 1st was removed.  Use will be permitted all year.

Other proposed changes include making minor corrections to format, spelling, and updates to names and phone numbers.

Approval of the policy amendment to align with current practices.