Mayor Diane Marlin issued an emergency order that would allow retail sales and services to happen outside on city sidewalks, and in private parking lots. Here are the details:
- Businesses will need to apply for a permit that is required for temporary use of public sidewalks.
- Go to: urbanaillinois.us/sidewalksales for information and instructions on how to create a CitizenServe account.
- Additionally, tents on private property may require a permit.
- Go here to see the specifications for tents.
- The necessary permits are listed on CitizenServe.
- Please contact BuildingSafety@urbanaillinois.us or (217) 384-2430 with permit questions.
Photo from City of Urbana Facebook page.
