Future of the Commercial Parklet Program
Summary
Ten downtown parklets generate only about $12,000 a year, but council wants to keep the program while easing costs on businesses, keeping it year-round, and exploring expansion beyond downtown.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program brings in roughly $12,000 a year; any fee changes would only cover administration costs.
Downtown restaurants and bars with parklets, and pedestrians who enjoy the active streetscapes.
Neighboring businesses that lose the prime parking spots in front of their storefronts.
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