ORDINANCE NO. ____, SERIES 2020
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AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE TEMPORARY USE OF PARKING LOTS, OPEN AREAS AND SIDEWALKS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND ALCOHOL SALES IN RESPONSE TO LIMITATIONS ON RESTAURANTS ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR PURSUANT TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS (AS AMENDED).
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SPONSORED BY: PRESIDENT JAMES AND COUNCIL MEMBERS COAN, GREEN, SHANKLIN, DORSEY, SEXTON SMITH, HOLLANDER, MULVIHILL, KRAMER, BLACKWELL, FOX, FOWLER, TRIPLETT, REED, WINKLER, PARKER, PIAGENTINI, BENSON, GEORGE, ENGEL, PEDEN, FLOOD AND YATES
WHEREAS, The Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (the "Council") recognizes the economic impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on restaurants throughout the city of Louisville; and
WHEREAS, The safe provision of food to Louisville residents is always critical, but especially so during the current State of Emergency; and
WHEREAS, Louisville restaurants have been profoundly impacted by the Covid-19 Crisis and will need assistance to prevent their permanent closure; and
WHEREAS, On May 7, Governor Beshear announced that Louisville restaurants are being permitted to open on May 22 at a reduced capacity for indoor seating; and
WHEREAS, Social distancing must still be maintained upon reopening, resulting in the need for greater dining space for both the benefit of the restaurants and the safety of their patrons; and
WHEREAS, Governor Beshear's May 7 announcement further provides that outdoor restaurant seating is permissible with appropriate social distancing; and
WHEREAS, Outdoor activities, including outdoor restaurant seating, have been determined to be safer and less likely to lead to the spread of COVID-19 than indoor restaurant seating; and
WHEREAS, The evolving details of the current State of Emergency necessitate quick adaptation by the Council to address problems and opportunities as they arise; and
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission is operating at a limited capacity because of the need for so...
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