Long Beach to allow some temporary parklets to stay up until January
The city says it has 19 applications for permanent parklets and those businesses will now be able to keep their temporary structures up until January 2023.
Outdoor dining program will wind down, but Long Beach could approve some permanent parklets
The program had been extended multiple times and was set to end June 30, but some business operators hoping to make their additions permanent could have until the end of September to operate temporary parklets as their applications are processed.
Long Beach parklet program poised to end with few businesses seeking permanent installations
At one point there were 130 temporary parklets in Long Beach but so far just 25 have shown interest in making their outdoor dining areas permanent as the June 30 deadline for the temporary program approaches.
Belmont Shore parklets expected to phase out amid low demand for permanent structures
A city official said that just 10 of the 30 businesses currently operating a parklet on Second Street in Belmont Shore have indicated they might pursue a permanent structure.
California extends cocktails-to-go and outdoor dining rules
California moved Friday to extend the sale of cocktails-to-go and keep alcohol service for outdoor dining at parklets.
Long Beach extends parklet program through June 2022 but creates protest process for Belmont Shore
The extension would also extend to businesses using parking lots for outdoor dining. The council’s previous extension of the program was set to expire at the start of October.
Lola’s Mexican Cuisine adding new permanent parklet at Bixby Knolls location
Lola’s owners are among the first to take advantage of a city program to turn pandemic-inspired temporary parklets into permanent outdoor-dining fixtures.
Parklet program to be extended through September; some could become permanent
As part of Tuesday’s decision, the businesses that apply for permanent parklets will have to go through a permitting process and adhere to guidelines established by the city.
Long Beach may let restaurants keep temporary outdoor-dining areas longer than planned
The City Council is expected to consider both a permanent and temporary extension option for individual restaurant patios across the city.
Long Beach restaurant owner says she’ll host New Year’s Eve dinner despite warning from city
The owner disputes whether the New Year’s Eve event is a party but says it will go on as planned.