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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
He says that the use of public space for things like patios is against some sort of law related to national parks.
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He’s referring to the management plan which states that all commercial development of Banff is already allocated and can only be redeveloped, not expanded.
Technically, this means you can’t “extend” commercial areas beyond their limits. But it his letter doesn’t seem to be in the spirit of the management plan since it’s just taking over roadway.
Either way, they aren’t taking them away yet. The letter was a request to meet and town council didn’t seem particularly convinced the letter made sense.
Though worth noting it still only exists as a temporary fixture. Council voters on whether to do it again every year, so it could end at any time.