Summary
Some Downtown Mall café spaces are operating without the required approvals, and the guidelines the BAR passed — and Council approved — have never been enforced.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Café operators currently operating without approval benefit from the lack of enforcement.
⚠️Who could be affected
Compliant businesses and the integrity of the BAR's review process are undermined by unenforced rules.
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