NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsSeptember 13, 2026San Diego County
Chula Vista considers updated outdoor dining ordinance to streamline business seating
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Chula Vista Mayor John McCann is proposing an updated outdoor dining ordinance heading to a city council vote that would streamline the application process for local cafes and restaurants to set up outdoor seating. The proposal excludes the return of parking-space parklets but aims to expand seating options near roads in a cost-effective manner. If approved, business owners would submit an application directly to the city.
Read the full story at NBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsWhy It Matters
Local restaurants and cafes could gain a streamlined, cost-effective process to expand their seating areas outdoors, while the parking spaces previously occupied by pandemic-era remain preserved for public parking.
Key Facts
- Mayor John McCann is proposing an updated outdoor dining framework for Chula Vista heading to a city council vote.
- The new ordinance does not bring back pandemic-era parklets located in street parking spaces.
- The proposal aims to streamline the process for businesses to set up outdoor seating near roads cost-effectively.
- Business owners would need to submit an application to the City of Chula Vista if the ordinance is approved.
- Two years ago, Chula Vista ordered businesses to remove pandemic-era parklets to return parking spaces to the public right-of-way.
- A voting date for the City Council has not yet been announced.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationBalboa South“Business on Third Avenue with existing outdoor dining”PersonMariana Cardenas“Owner of Balboa South”PersonJohn McCann“Mayor of Chula Vista proposing the updated ordinance”locationThird Avenue“Street in Chula Vista with existing outdoor dining”OrganizationNBC 7“News broadcaster”OrganizationCity Council“Body slated to vote on the outdoor dining ordinance”PersonDarlin Rodriguez“Local resident expressing support for outdoor dining”OrganizationCity of Chula Vista“Local government body receiving applications and voting on the ordinance”PersonHeaven Mirelez“Local resident expressing support for outdoor dining”locationChula Vista“City where the outdoor dining ordinance is proposed”