Front Royal Lets Outdoor Dining | Washington DC News

Front Royal’s town council is moving to legalize outdoor dining by amending zoning rules, letting restaurants set up temporary tables and chairs outside as an “accessory use” — without penalizing those already doing it. The proposal includes limits like no larger than half the indoor space, no blocking exits or fire equipment, and at least one accessible table. While some council members worry about added bureaucracy and a $100 fee, staff say the current code doesn’t address outdoor dining at all — and it’s crucial for future restaurant success. Food trucks will get separate rules, and while redefining “restaurant” was suggested, legal concerns keep things simple. The amendment, minus a seating cap, heads to a September public hearing — with plans to identify businesses already operating outdoors who may skip the permit process. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72db82d73b7db4d8