Outdoor dining consists of the following: sidewalk cafes, curb cafes, food trucks and sidewalk vending. Below are some definitions to help guide your responses:

Sidewalk cafe: Tables and seating set up on the public sidewalk directly next to a restaurant or cafe.

Curb cafe: A platform or patio built on a street parking space (typically where a car would park), allowing for outdoor seating.

Food truck: A licensed, mobile kitchen inside a vehicle that prepares and sells food in designated areas.

Sidewalk vendor: A person selling food from a small cart or stand in public spaces, typically selling items like hot dogs and ice cream, setup does not include table and chairs.

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1. How would you primarily identify yourself?

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2. Rank which type of outdoor dining you enjoy the most?

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3. Do you feel there are enough outdoor dining options in your area?

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4. Have you ever avoided outdoor dining or food vendors in Chula Vista due to safety, cleanliness, or accessibility concerns?

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5. How comfortable are you dining next to street traffic (e.g., curb cafes)?

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6. How important is it that outdoor vendors follow clear rules for safety, trash removal, food handling, cleanliness?

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7. Sidewalk cafes – Do you support allowing more sidewalk cafes (tables and seating placed on public sidewalk next to businesses) in commercial areas of Chula Vista?

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8. Curb Cafes – Would you be in favor of converting street parking spaces into curb cafes to expand outdoor dining options?

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9. Food Trucks- Where would you most like to see food trucks operating in Chula Vista?

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10. Would you be interested in seeing a designated food truck corral or outdoor food market in Chula Vista? (A food truck corral is a dedicated space where multiple food trucks operate together; a food market may include vendors, carts, and small stands.)

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11. Sidewalk Vendors – What is your level of support for sidewalk vending (e.g., food carts, stands) in public spaces?

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12. What is one thing the City of Chula Vista could do to improve your outdoor dining or vending experience.

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13. Are you a business owner?

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14. How would you rate your understanding of the current permitting process for outdoor dining or vending in Chula Vista?

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15. As a business owner, what challenges (if any) have you experienced with outdoor dining or vending?

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16. If you are a food truck owner or operator, what challenges have you experienced operating in Chula Vista?

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17. Do you believe that nearby food trucks or sidewalk vendors positively or negatively impact your business?

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Would you like to receive updates on outdoor dining and be notified of upcoming milestones and events? If so, please provide your contact information.

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