PHILADELPHIA - Outdoor dining has helped many restaurants in Philadelphia weather the coronavirus pandemic during the summer months.
But with colder weather approaching, city restaurants will soon face another hurdle to keep dinners safe and comfortable.Philadelphia on Thursday issued guidelines on how to safely maintain outdoor dining areas during the chill of winter.
According to the city, the guidelines provide businesses with as much flexibility as the current fire codes and COVID-19 rules will allow.Prefabricated tents and canopies with pliable material can be erected without a building permit, according to the city.