Some Hamilton bars, restaurants not able to capitalize on patio expansion Jason Thorne, general manager of Planning and Economic Development, says Tuesday’s decision will benefit 10 restaurants that were previously denied patio licenses for zoning reasons, along with an unknown number of others that might now submit an application.Thorne adds that 80 Hamilton bars and restaurants are already offering expanded outdoor dining on streets, sidewalks and in parking areas on public and private lands after a motion allowing the creation of temporary “Outdoor Dining Districts” was approved on May 13, 2020.Ward 10 Coun.
Maria Pearson says Tuesday’s expansion of the program is another example of finding creative ways to navigate “unique and unusual.