Decision details

THAT COUNCIL:

1.       Notes the report and intention to alter the Outdoor Dining Guidelines to offer multi-year permits from 1 September 2026.

2.       Approves the following changes to the 2026/27 outdoor dining fees as part of the draft 2026/27 Annual Business Plan and Budget:

2.1.    Removal of the ‘Transfer of Permit’ fee, currently $131.50 per permit.

2.2.    Offering the first 12 months as fee-free for outdoor dining in new locations, or locations that have not had outdoor dining in place for more than 12 months.

2.3.    Offering the first 12 months as fee-free to all businesses with fixed furniture including screens, that transition to moveable furniture, consistent with the outdoor dining transition policy.

2.4     Discounting the fee rate for businesses located in lower pedestrian areas to 50% of the standard outdoor dining rate, using the existing zoning boundaries.