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member_member5thNov t1_j46ljg3 wrote

So I don’t have recommendations but I do have a rant:

What the fuck Cambridge!?! Why the fuck aren’t there more covered patios? The weather is historically unpredictable so providing some kind of covering would seem like a simple way to extend the utility of outdoor spaces. But do we have that? No. Just look! Our neighbors have better options.

And honestly the amount seems to be dwindling over time.

I demand a better class of covered out door dining! More!

The rant will continue until options improve.

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Hyperbowleeeeeeeeeee t1_j48q5w5 wrote

I think it must have to do with zoning or something? There are very few awnings anywhere in Cambridge. I know the owner of a shop who had to remove their custom signage because the building said it stuck too far out over the sidewalk.

Edit: OK in searching, I found Cardullo's application for its awning, which has been there forever. Looks like you need to jump through a lot of hoops for anything sticking out more than 6 inches. https://www2.cambridgema.gov/CityOfCambridge_Content/documents/121203%20app%201%20cardullo%20awning.pdf

Edit2: And it looks like the City Council itself has to vote on approvals. So that's a high bar. https://www.cambridgema.gov/~/media/Files/inspectionalservicesdepartment/OnlineForms/projectingsigndirectionsapplication.pdf

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Hockerball4eva t1_j48zjhg wrote

If an outdoor area is covered, there are fewer allowable outdoor heating elements e.g. no propane heaters.

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