Streetary outdoor dining program to be considered in July and August

Published on July 24, 2023

In July and August, the Planning Commission and City Council will consider elements of a permanent Streetary program and road closures on portions of Santa Cruz Avenue and Ryans Lane. Outdoor dining first started in Menlo Park in 2015 with a pilot program on Santa Cruz Avenue and expanded during the pandemic through a temporary program to help struggling restaurants. The proposed Streetary outdoor dining program would strengthen safety standards, create a consistent design aesthetic and ensure fairness in the use of the public right-of-way.

Meetings:

• Feb. 28 City Council Study Session: The City Council held a study session on outdoor dining. Materials can be viewed on the City’s website(PDF, 29MB).
• July 24 Planning Commission meeting: The Planning Commission will consider amendments to the General Plan and Specific Plan to allow for certain street closures.
• Aug. 15 City Council meeting: The City Council will consider recommendations from the Planning Commission and a first reading of the Streetary outdoor dining program and related design standards.
• Aug. 29 City Council meeting: The City Council will consider final adoption of the Streetary outdoor dining program and closure of a portion of Santa Cruz Ave and Ryans Lane.