The patio program first started in 2020 as a temporary measure to help Vancouver eateries survive pandemic restrictions.
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Elevated dining areas — without ramp access — don’t allow wheelchair-users to partake as customers, and tables crowding sidewalks could force pedestrians to step onto roads in order to pass. The commission also said ill consequences could come from turning public space into something only accessible by purchase.
The cost of the patios continues to fall on businesses. Applying for a permit costs $230, with additional charges for larger road space. Accessibility is a requirement for patio approval.Article content
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