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Name of document: Presentation: Outdoor Cafe Guidelines - November Consultations
Overview: This document contains a presentation delivered at a public consultation and is also available online in web format at www.toronto.ca/mlshaveyoursay.
Who to contact for more information: Chris Ronson, Project Manager Public Realm Telephone: 416-392-8008 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.toronto.ca/mlshaveyoursay 311 You may also contact 311, available 24/7, 365 days per year. E-mail:
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CITY OF TORONTO
outdoor café guidelines CITY OF TORONTO . NOVEMBER, 2014 . TRANSPORTATION SERVICES . PUBLIC REALM SECTION
CONSULTATION SESSIONS
TORONTO OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES PROJECT OVERVIEW a
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OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
overview
WHY ARE OUTDOOR CAFES IMPORTANT? can transform our streets by bringing activity and energy provide a welcoming place for people to meet, relax and dine benefit local businesses by providing places that attract customers
“Patios make neighbourhoods vibrant”. - resident and public consultations
“Outdoor cafes make neighbourhoods vibrant and contribute to the local economy by creating jobs and generating profit for local businesses” - business owners and BIA’s 2
NEW YORK
SAN FRANCISCO
CHICAGO BOSTON
WHAT ARE OTHER CITIES DOING?
many large north-american & international cities have developed outdoor café design guidelines and sidewalk design standards these cities have successfully balanced a vibrant café environment with pedestrian-oriented sidewalks and good design
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WHAT SHOULD TORONTO’S APPROACH BE?
the city is committed to maximizing opportunities for vibrant street life and options for outdoor cafes
the city also has an obligation to meet the spirit and letter of pedestrian safety and accessibility legislation
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TORONTO OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES UNDERSTANDING a
King St West, Toronto
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OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
understanding POLICY CONTEXT Municipal
Vibrant Streets Walking Strategy Streetscape Manual Complete Streets Official Plan Toronto Accessibility Design Guidelines
Provincial Ontario Building Code Liquor Licence Act
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OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
understanding OTHER JURISDICTIONS Existing Bylaws
JURISDICTIONS REVIEWED
no clear example of interlinked bylaw + design guidelines
Content brief to extensive technical to design based often include …
design principles illustrations application summary maintenance requirements 7
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
understanding
SIDEWALK ZONES
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Frontage and Marketing Zone
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Furnishings Zone
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Pedestrian Clearway
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Parking/Curb Lane Zone 8
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
understanding
WHAT WE’VE HEARD SO FAR …. Safe & Accessible Sidewalks
Quality of Public Realm
Governance
insufficient space for pedestrians to pass safely & comfortably
patios make neighbourhoods vibrant
enforcement is scarce and ineffective
existing patios sometimes force people off their path
potential for variable sidewalk width
café installations should be removed in the winter
cafe furniture can create barriers to pedestrians
‘ are welcome more café types
operators must follow rules
mixed views on relax fencing requirements
mixed views on ‘grandfathering’ of existing cafes
a-frame signage can create obstacles
King St West, Toronto
reduce over-regulation and enforcement
Danforth Ave, Toronto
North York, Toronto
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OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
understanding SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY Vision Impairments
Best Practices
SIDEWALK NAVIGATION
a clear, continuous path is key
Mobility Impairments
enough clear width (2.1m)
continuous, smooth and even surface
Cognitive Impairments
a clear, easy path to follow that is consistent and not confusing
King St West, Toronto
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OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
understanding
KEY SIDEWALK DESIGN ISSUES Sidewalk Widths
Sidewalk Deflections
1.6 m
0.87 m (1.1 m)
0.9 m Danforth Ave, Toronto
Danforth Ave, Toronto
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understanding
HIGH PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITY
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understanding BEST PRACTICES
Toronto has one of the lowest min. pedestrian clearways for busy downtown commercial streets compared to many other cities.
BUSY DOWNTOWN STREETS
Pedestrian Clearway Width (metres)
Jurisdiction
3.0 m to 6.5 m
Ottawa
4.6 m
San Francisco
3.66 m
Boston
3.66 m
Chicago
3.0 m to 3.5 m
Calgary
2.44 m <
Philadelphia
2.44 m
Portland
2.0 m to 4.0 m
Transportation Association of Canada
2.1 m
Toronto
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understanding BEST PRACTICES
an enhanced pedestrian clearway already exists on some of our busy downtown commercial streets
minimum 3.6 metres of clear space with no publication boxes
Municipal Code § 743-3. Publication dispensing boxes, G. Requirements, (2)(q) it says "No installation shall be placed, installed or maintained", " within 3.6 metres of the curb on Yonge Street, from Queen Street to Bloor Street" 14
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understanding TYPICAL SIDEWALK USER CLEARANCES
SIDEWALK USER CLEARANCES
Each sidewalk user requires different clearances
0.7 m for a person walking 0.9 m for a person using an assistive device 1.4 m for two pedestrians plus 0.3m/person if shopping bags carried or pushing a stroller 15
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understanding
SIDEWALK USER CLEARANCES
BUSY PEDESTRIAN AREAS
downtown commercial streets often have a high volume of employees, visitors and commuters
+ a person in an assistive device (0.9m) + two people walking side-by-side (1.4m) + a person at a transit stop (0.7m)
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+ a window shopper (0.7m)
= 3.7 m
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TORONTO OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES INITIAL DIRECTIONS
Simcoe St, Toronto
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initial directions
OBJECTIVES OF THE GUIDELINE
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initial directions GUIDANCE
‘plain language’ explanation of the bylaw content additional guidance on planning and designing outdoor cafes development of design criteria language in-progress “required" “all café elements must be commercial grade and manufactured for outdoor use” “recommended" “café elements should be attractive and of high design quality” “optional“ “a range of materials and finish types are permitted” 19
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
initial directions SIMPLICITY
Application Process streamlined notification and polling simpler application process for ‘small frontage’ cafes Helpful Resources summary of application process full packet of online resources including … application summary checklists frequently asked questions application forms links to policies & regulations
VANCOUVER EXAMPLE
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
initial directions SUPPORT
A Wider Range of Café Types a broader range of café types are proposed ….
curbside cafes parklet cafes curbside/parklet cafes small cafes
alley cafes corner/flankage cafes
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
initial directions SUPPORT
A Wider Range of Café Furniture & Fencing Options
use of alternative enclosure types focus on portable café elements that free up sidewalk when the café is not in use
Café owners are encouraged to think ‘outside of the box’ when sourcing café furniture & enclosures.
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
initial directions DESIGN
café elements should be attractive and of high design quality the café should not be wider than the pedestrian clearway café elements must be commercial grade and for outdoor use advertising/marketing to be limited site plans must be prepared by a professional or using a software program
Attractive, well designed cafes encourage more residents and visitors to patronize the eating establishment.
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
initial directions SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY
Safety & accessibility is a mandate and priority for the City. Outdoor cafes and other street elements must be safe and accessible for users of all ages and abilities and follow the principles of universal design.
protect the clearway through enforcement & stronger provisions enhance the clearway downtown where high pedestrian volumes exist reduce sidewalk meandering develop a design approach that balances flexibility/accessibility mitigate navigation issues encourage removal of furniture/ elements when patio is not in use Yonge St, Toronto
OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
initial directions SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY protect the clearway through enforcement & stronger provisions a minimum clearway of 2.1m (7’) is required
all café elements must be contained within the licenced café area
Pedestrian Clearway Width (metres)
Jurisdiction
3.0 m to 6.5 m
Ottawa
4.6 m
San Francisco
3.66 m
Boston
3.66 m
Chicago
3.0 m to 3.5 m
Calgary
3.7 m
Toronto
enhance the clearway downtown where high pedestrian volumes exist major, main or special streets
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near subway stations, along busy transit routes, on walking routes to Union Station
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enhanced clearway 2.1 m
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OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES
initial directions SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY reduce sidewalk meandering
a wider range of café types will eliminate some meanders on larger sidewalks
While sidewalks do not need to be perfectly straight, the clearway should not weave back and forth for no other reason than to accommodate individual café establishments.
develop a design approach that balances flexibility/accessibility fencing requirements relaxed more café types allowed
use of planters encouraged
encourage removal of furniture/ elements when patio is not in use will increase usable sidewalk space
2.1 m
Queen St West, Toronto
TORONTO OUTDOOR CAFÉ GUIDELINES NEXT STEPS
Market St, Toronto
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next steps CONSULTATION
accessibility meeting online survey stakeholder meeting public meeting (central) public meeting (east) design review panel display panels
Nov 20th Nov 26th Nov 26th Nov 27th Dec 02nd Dec 09th Early Dec
NEXT STEPS refine draft principles & draft criteria based on input investigate tools to help the transition case studies
2.1 m
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Thank you.
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