NYC Council Introduction 724
intro.nyc/0724-2026
2026-2029 Legislative Session
Maximum clear path requirements for sidewalk cafes.
Status: Committee
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Introduced: March 10, 2026
This bill would limit the requirement for sidewalk cafes to leave a clear path on the sidewalk to no more than 8 feet or 50 percent of the width of the sidewalk, whichever is greater.