Review of Citywide Outdoor Dining
in Private Parking Lots and the
Approval of the Development of a
Codified Outdoor Dining Program
with Objective Standards for
Citywide Outdoor Dining in Private
Parking Lots
City Council
November 19, 2024
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Background
• May 2020 - City Council approved the
Economic Recovery Plan.
• July 2020 - City Council adopted an
Ordinance temporarily allowing restaurants
to use their private parking lots for
outdoor dining and waiving City parking
requirements.
A recent extension extended the
temporary suspension of enforcement
through December 31, 2024.
2 Discussion
• The restaurant industry continues to recover
from the impact of COVID-19 health orders
and additional ongoing challenges.
• Allowing for continued outdoor dining may
help businesses regain financial stability.
• Eight Establishments are currently utilizing
outdoor dining in their private parking lots.
Four are located within the boundaries of
a specific plan area, and four are not.
3 Identified Establishments Utilizing
Outdoor Dining in Private Parking Lots
Business Address Zone
Complaint
Received
Complaint
Categorization
1. Cela Café 3511 W Magnolia Blvd MPC1 Yes Trash and
Maintenance
2. Morrison Burbank 3821 W Magnolia Blvd MPC1 Yes
Banners/
Trash and
Maintenance
3. Tequila's Burbank 4310 W Magnolia Blvd MPC3 Yes
Amplified
Noise/
Access
4. The New Deal 3501 W Magnolia Blvd MPC1 No
4 Identified Establishments Utilizing Outdoor
Dining in Private Parking Lots – cont’d.
Business Address Zone
Complaint
Received
Complaint
Categorization
5. Granada's 1100 W Victory Blvd C2 No
6. Ma's Kitchen 267 N Pass Ave C2 No
7. Barragan’s 730 N Victory Blvd BCCM No
8. Lincoln Beer Company 3083 Lima St M2 Yes
CUP Violation/
Amplified Noise/
Access/Parking
5 Community Outreach
• The City has received some complaints
regarding the impacts of outdoor dining in
private parking lots as well as positive
feedback from Establishments and patrons.
• Several Establishments are adjacent to single
family residential neighborhoods.
• If Council desires to move forward with a
Program, it will be imperative to engage with a
consultant to study the impacts on the area
and continue coordinated outreach efforts to
various stakeholders.
6 Conclusion
• A citywide Program is needed to address
capacity, identify criteria and standards for
use, and create an approval process.
• Should Council consider developing a
codified Outdoor Dining Program, staff
requests direction to temporarily suspend
enforcement at current Establishments until
Dec 31, 2026, or until a permanent Program
has been approved by Council.
7 Contact:
Marissa Cardwell
Senior Analyst
Community Development Department
(818) 238-5170
[email protected]
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