A Vancouver city councillor has submitted a motion to make it easier for restaurants to open patios and offer open-air dining during the COVID-19 crisis.

Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung said restaurants have been hit hard by the pandemic and expediting the patio permitting process is one way to help them get back on their feet.

I’m bringing Flexible, Innovative & Expedited Patio Permitting motion to Council today to look at opp for more flexiible & creative patios & more open-air dining to support our #restaurant sector.

They’re in a world of hurt & need help to survive and recover. #smallbusiness pic.twitter.com/2VDAhGkoRt — Sarah Kirby-Yung 楊瑞蘭 (@sarahkirby_yung) April 28, 2020 Patios are key revenue generators for restaurants, her motion says.

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