| Earlier this summer, Los Angeles City Planning released two surveys to gather feedback from both the general public and businesses participating in the current LA Al Fresco program. The response has been informative, with nearly 2000 members of the general public and nearly 250 businesses responding to the survey. This has resulted in a robust set of data to help guide the development of a permanent expanded outdoor dining program as well as a reimagination of current outdoor dining regulations in the Zoning Code.On August 22, 2022, the Department will be closing the survey and beginning the process of analyzing the results and drafting a proposed ordinance to allow for expanded outdoor dining in the City, as directed by City Council. In the coming months, City Planning will be releasing the proposed ordinance for public comment before holding an informational workshop and public hearing toward the end of 2022.The surveys will remain open and operational until 4 p.m. on August 22, 2022. Until that time we encourage any business owner/manager or members of the public who have not filled out the survey to do so and to encourage any family, friends or neighbors to do the same. The surveys can be accessed at the links below as well as the project webpage located at planning.lacity.org/plans-policies/outdoor-dining. Each survey can be completed in 5 minutes or less. |
