The City Council of Atlanta, Georgia, approved Ordinance 25-O-1426, which amends Chapter 138, Articles VII and VIII, of the City of Atlanta Code. This ordinance combines the permitting processes for off-street and on-street right-of-way dining areas into a single 'Right-of-way Dining Permit' for eating and drinking establishments. Previously, temporary on-street permits were set to expire without renewal options. The new legislation streamlines the application process, unifies permitting fees, and sets unified regulations for outdoor dining projects within the public right-of-way. The ordinance also details operational rules, including hours of operation (Sunday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.), delineation requirements, furniture guidelines, and clearance rules for pedestrian safety. It also specifies enforcement procedures, including potential permit revocation and fines for violations, and addresses right-of-way dining on Federal-aid highways.