When Governor Pritzker declared Phase 3, The City implemented a no-cost outdoor seating permit that allowed businesses who did not previously have outdoor seating to implement seasonal seating quickly.
Monmouth’s previous outdoor seating programs required an extended approval process and had restrictions that were not conducive to speedy implementation. Several businesses have opted to take advantage of the outdoor seating and have requested to continue the practice until the end of the season. City Hall and the Police Department have not received any complaints regarding the use of outdoor seating, and city administration has made a favorable recommendation to continue as a trial run. If the expanded outdoor seating continues to see a positive response, City Council may take the current ordinances under review with possible changes to it at a later date.
A motion was made to extend the outdoor seating and was approved.
