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Seattle Extends Outdoor Street Dining Through Fall 2021
Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan extended the temporary street use permits through October 31, 2021. Seattle Department of Transportation’s free permits allow small businesses to expand their operations outside to help ease the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while remaining in compliance with local and statewide public health guidance and requirements.
The extension impacts free sidewalk café and curb space permits as well as free street closure permits.
Mayor Durkan says, “The COVID-19 crisis and resulting economic devastation has caused so many of our small businesses to face the potential of closing their doors forever. For many of our small businesses, the ability to operate outside – even at a limited capacity – provides a much-needed lifeline during these challenging times.”
The Seattle Fire Department will immediately begin issuing free tent permits and heating permits to help businesses maintain operations during the colder, rainier months ahead.
For comments, questions or concerns, please contact Dennis Kaiser


