The city of Hoboken has
released guidelines for restaurants and other small businesses looking to stay
outside, or continue outdoor dining, as the temperatures begin to drop.
The guidelines include the
type of heating systems that can be used, snow removal procedures, noise
regulations, and rules for seasonal structures and canopies.
The goal is to keep
customers and staff comfortable, warm, and safe.
"It's something to
support small businesses and allow residents to enjoy restaurants in Hoboken,”
says Mayor Ravi Bhalla. “We're always thinking of ways to make sure small
businesses economy, which is the backbone of our economy in Hoboken, not just
survives, but thrives."
The city extended outdoor
dining last month through 2021.