EDGEWOOD, Fla. – Edgewood city council members voted unanimously Friday to institute a 30-day temporary resolution allowing existing restaurants to temporarily set up more tables for seating outdoors without having to get new city permits.
The measure is in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ phase one reopening executive order set to begin Monday, rolling back some restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, including allowing restaurants to offer dining again.
The resolution authorizes Edgewood Mayor John Dowless to waive certain provisions of the city code to facilitate the reopening efforts of businesses during the governor’s Safe, Smart, Step-By-Step plan for Florida’s recovery while still following pandemic protocols of