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Outdoor Dining – Definitions, Administration, and Operational Standards Update
For the purpose of updating the Outdoor Dining regulations after its first year of operation by revising definitions; clarifying departmental review of permits; updating seating, occupancy and boundary standards; clarifying requirements for serving food and alcoholic beverages in outdoor dining areas; and generally relating to Chapter 7.35 of the City Code.
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City Council of the
City of Annapolis
Ordinance 29-26
Introduced by: Alderman Thorp
Co-sponsored by: Alderman Savidge
Referred to: Economic Matters Committee
AN ORDINANCE concerning
Outdoor Dining – Definitions, Administration, and Operational Standards Update
FOR the purpose of updating the Outdoor Dining regulations after its first year of operation by revising definitions; clarifying departmental review of permits; updating seating, occupancy and boundary standards; clarifying requirements for serving food and alcoholic beverages in outdoor dining areas; and generally relating to Chapter 7.35 of the City Code.
BY repealing and re-enacting with amendments the following portions of the Code of the City of Annapolis, 2026 Edition:
7.35.010
7.35.020
7.35.030
7.35.040
7.35.060
7.35.070
SECTION I: BE IT ESTABLISHED AND ORDAINED BY THE ANNAPOLIS CITY COUNCIL that the Code of the City of Annapolis shall be amended to read as follows:
Title 7 - BUSINESS LICENSES, TAXES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 7.35 - Outdoor Dining
Section 7.35.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this outdoor dining chapter is to allow restaurants to expand their operate outdoor dining areas into outdoor spaces, creating, create a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly atmosphere in our commercial districts and shopping centers that consistent with the residential, maritime and historic nature of our city and enhances the Annapolis dining experience for residents and visitors. It also aims to ensure that outdoor dining spaces are well-designed to create a scenic ci...
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