City of Milwaukee - File #: 260147

• File #: 260147
• Version: 0
• Type: Communication
• Status: In Council-Placed on File
• File created: 5/12/2026
• In control: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
• Title: Communication relating to the permit process for parklets, sidewalk area dining facilities, and the active streets for business program.
• Sponsors: ALD. PEREZ

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
5/20/2026	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE; Minutes note: Appeared Jim Cooney (License Division Manager) He explain the Public Way Dining Permit subcategories. Appeared James Washington (DPW Coordination Manager) He mention that approximate about 82 sidewalk cafés and about 22 total for parklets and Active Streets combined. Appeared David Gelting (Legislative & Fiscal Services Specialist) Appeared President José G. Pérez-The goal is to restructure parklet approvals because needs vary by block/neighborhood/commercial corridor. Proposed direction is to treat parklets as an extension of premises and route approvals through the licensing process. Intended benefits of the licensing approach include a clearer process for owners to notify neighbors and for nearby stakeholders to provide support, raise objections, or work through issues.	Pass	5:0
5/12/2026	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

260147

Version

ORIGINAL

Reference

Sponsor

ALD. PEREZ

Title

Communication relating to the permit process for parklets, sidewalk area dining facilities, and the active streets for business program.

Drafter

Dave Gelting

May 18, 2026