NEW YORK (PIX11) – The spring will bring a new season of outdoor dining in NYC.
After city council hearings and input from owners and neighbors, the city has published the official rules and regulations for the permanent program.
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration support the new approach.
"This will be a season of transition," said Ya-Ting Liu, a city’s chief public realm officer. "New Yorkers will start to see some of the new setups. We want to enhance the public realm. We have learned lessons."
Sidewalk cafes can be year-round and city-wide. Roadbed dining runs from April 1 to Nov 29th. On March 4, restaurants can begin applying for a four-year permit. Owners have to apply by Aug.
Structures that are currently in place can be used through November and then they must be removed.
NYC Hospitality Alliance will work with restaurants and monitor the new process which is less expensive and now available to more owners.
"This is a compromise with input from a lot of stakeholders," said the alliance's Executive Director Andrew Rigie.
The street setup is designed to be more seasonal with umbrellas or canopies. Current structures can be used through Nov. While it was free during the pandemic, the price is lower than the original sidewalk cafe permits. It is now based on location and square footage with discounts in the boroughs.
Sidewalk cafes can be year-round.
The season for roadway dining is April 1 through Nov. 29. Those structures can’t be enclosed and should be a lighter-weight setup that’s easily moveable. At the Thirsty Koala, owner Kathy Fuchs is reviewing the information and looking forward to a busy season. "If it’s going to be cheaper than it was, that's definitely a plus," she said.
Design and location requirements are in place to allow for accessibility. Midnight is the curfew. The city has said approval could take up to four to five months.
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