Philadelphia streeteries are making a comeback with new regulations
The outdoor dining option that became popular during the pandemic returns with new regulations.
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The outdoor dining option that became popular during the pandemic returns with new regulations.
Streeteries are making a comeback. The outdoor dining option that became popular during the pandemic returns with new regulations. Howard Monroe reports.
Streeteries now require registration with the city and many businesses say it is too costly.
The streets department estimates the permit process could take up to 30 days before approval.
Aziza Shuler reports.
Restaurant owners told CBS Philadelphia that the approval process was costly and confusing.
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The city says all unlicensed streeteries must be removed beginning Monday.
Kerri Corrado reports.
Restaurants like Ambrosia are faced with the difficult decision to tear it down in the new year or spend more money to modify and rebuild it to fit new regulations.
Some of the city's streetries are elaborate structures with electricity, heat and air conditioning, but now, their designs are coming under scrutiny.
Fishtown and other neighborhood groups signed a letter sent to Mayor Jim Kenney Thursday. It calls to lower some fees and eliminate the $60,000 bond.
A bill to keep streeteries permanently in Philadelphia is waiting to be signed on Mayor Jim Kenney's desk, but one local engineer says the compromise is unfair.
The council president's office says City Council is applying the same city code to streeteries that sidewalk cafes must follow.
Both councilmembers will pitch their plans Tuesday at 9 a.m.
