COVID-19 is being extended.Hamilton’s planning committee has voted to continue allowing the expansion of patios on private property, as well as streets and sidewalks, through October 2021.Ward 2 Coun.
Jason Farr says it is the city’s way of helping businesses weather the pandemic. Hamilton’s expanded patio program could continue through winter “I haven’t had a restaurant yet saying it was a bad idea.
Most are very, very grateful and some are doing some creative things,” he said.According to a city report presented to the planning committee on Tuesday, 150 restaurants have taken advantage of the program by expanding their patios.