Downtown Sidewalk Cafe and Street Patio Pilot Program
Georgetown
Summary
Downtown restaurants could soon turn parking spaces in front of their businesses into street patios under a two-year pilot covering nine blocks. The council capped it at two patios per block (about 72 spaces citywide) to address parking concerns, with flat fees and a second reading still to come.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fees of roughly $2,400-$2,700 per patio per year; a second parking garage will add a net 316 downtown spaces.
Downtown restaurants and bars gaining outdoor seating, and visitors getting more dining options.
Residents and visitors concerned about the loss of on-street parking in the highest-demand downtown blocks.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
Downtown restaurants could soon turn parking spaces in front of their businesses into street patios under a two-year pilot covering nine blocks. The council capped it at two patios per block (about 72 spaces citywide) to address parking concerns, with flat fees and a second reading still to come.
Workshop - Sep 8, 2026
The city is considering a new program that lets downtown restaurants and shops set up outdoor seating on public sidewalks and in parking spaces. Council members discussed how to balance business growth with parking loss, pedestrian safety, and ADA accessibility.
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
The council approved funding for improvements to several neighborhood parks, enhancing recreational facilities for residents.
Georgetown to consider 'parklet' pilot, transforming parking spaces into street patios
Georgetown to consider 'parklet' pilot, transforming parking spaces into street patios KVUE
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