As the state of Ohio is under different health restrictions for each type of business due to COVID-19, restaurants in Youngstown can now apply to expand their outdoor dining to allow more people to eat in a specific restaurant.

A restraint looking to expand their outdoor dining capabilities bust first be granted approval by the Youngstown City Health District (YCHD) by calling 330-742-8283 to request a review of a proposed plan and seating layout.

Then, a letter will be issued by the YCHD stating the approval.

Finally, an application for temporary expansion must be submitted along with supporting documents to the Division of Liquor Control if applicable.

Expansion areas not under the ownership of a business (sidewalks, streets, alloys) must be approved by submitting a special events permit to the Mayor's Office 

Documents for submission and a full step by step process can be found here.