Two Steveston businesses have been approved for expanded patios, allowing them to let more customers in now with COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions in place.

The Porthole and Steveston Built Local Taphouse and Grill, both located on No. 1 Road in the heart of Steveston Village, have been allowed expanded their patio space.

Three other applications are in the hopper and there have also been three additional inquiries to the city about expanded patios.

Almost two weeks ago, council voted to allow an expedited process to let cafes, restaurants and pubs expand existing patios onto sidewalks and other peripheral areas temporarily until the end of October.

The province also eased up its liquor licenses so they could be extended onto these expanded patio spaces.

The applications are taking just one to two days to process by the City of Richmond, explained city spokesperson Clay Adams.

The commitment was to do this quickly, Adams added.

As mandated by the provincial health officer, tables at food establishments must be six feet apart and can have a maximum of six people per table.

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