LA City Council Ordinance 187887 (2023) made the COVID-era LA Al Fresco program permanent, allowing restaurants to operate outdoor dining on private lots, sidewalks, and curbside zones with a streamlined LADOT and LADBS joint permit and uniform design standards.
Ordinance 187887 codified the LA Al Fresco program, replacing emergency executive orders. Restaurants apply through a single online portal jointly reviewed by LADOT (right-of-way) and LADBS (zoning and structures). Approved configurations include private lot patios, sidewalk dining, and parklet conversions. Permits run two years with renewal. Design standards govern barriers, ADA accessibility, fire egress, lighting, and removability. Annual fees scale with square footage. Operators must keep five-foot clear pedestrian path on sidewalks and post permits at the venue. Violations route to LADBS Code Enforcement.
Operating without an Al Fresco permit, blocking ADA access, or ignoring design standards can trigger LADBS orders, daily fines, and program suspension under the ordinance.
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