An application for a small patio on private property adjacent to the sidewalk was initially denied by city hall. But he says there are still big issues at city hall that need to be resolved when it comes to licensing outdoor spaces. He said he even hired a consultant to work with city staff, but they've been unable to come up with a long-term solution. The city's temporary patio licences will expire in October. Layton hopes the new program could ignite some permanent changes at city hall when it comes to expediency and minimizing red tape.

Source: CBC News June 08, 2020 13:52 UTC