Sidewalk Cafe Policy

At a glance

• What: the policy for sidewalk cafes in the public right-of-way and City Plaza.
• Where it stands: August 4: new policy adopted, rescinding Resolution 24-229 (6 ayes).
• Next: Nothing pending.

Sources

• The city's posted City Council agendas and minutes (Granicus portal: https://icgov.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1) and meeting video from the City of Iowa City YouTube channel when available. Minutes list only ayes; nays and absences are not recorded here.

Log

2026-08-04 - City Council

• New policy for sidewalk cafes in the public right-of-way and City Plaza approved, rescinding Resolution 24-229, 6 ayes.