Seattle City Council has indicated that it will approve free street use licensing for outdoor cafes, restaurants, merchandising, and street festivals through January 2023.
While the ordinance did not reach a definitive vote, councilmembers — including the more conservative wing of the council — signaled their approval for the extension of the free permitting. Free permits for use of street space were opened up at the start of the pandemic to allow businesses the flexibility to adapt their models to work around restriction on indoor dining and gathering.
The extension was originally set to expire in May of this year. Before enacted, those permits would range from $300 to
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