I have had the same problem at that address. Please permanently remedy the problem. They need to follow the requirements of the license.

I agree with above comments

Maybe we just need skinnier citizens.

Maybe we just need a city government that gives a damm about the citizens.

If I am not mistaken, the sidewalk in front of a business is the responsibility of the business owner. That business is there for at least 11 hours of the day and the foot traffic is "using" the sidewalk at the graciousness of the business. I don't see pedestrians shoveling snow nor picking up litter. It looks to me to be an opening at least as wide as the aisle on a commercial jet. I would either park closer to where you are going or plan on yielding to passing foot traffic.

Tom, when a business gets a sidewalk licence, they agree to have a clearance of, I believe, minimum of 6' width with no obstructions. It is not their sidewalk but the public's sidewalk. The city requires it for the general public's good, so simply abide to what a business owner has agreed to

I can't believe there's argument about this. It's a sidewalk on a busy street. Pedestrians, weelchairs, bicyclers, and baby strollers use this. The tables are too big, on one end parked cars are not able to open their passenger doors, so they push these six feet tables away from the curb into the pedestrian way. Then to add insult to injury they put the planters there. Clear the mess away please.

BobbyJohn - I guess you'll have to take this up with Ray Kouza. I can't locate regulations for historically preserved buildings pursuant to public use.

Plain and simple, it's purely a public sidewalk. Required to have the minimum width of passage. That's why the original complainant alerted the city.

I expect to see it fixed within the next week.

Here are the Federal Guidelines. They mention that a passing area of 60" (5 ft.) must be available every 60 feet - but there are no required 'tunnel' specifications. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/publications/sidewalks/chap4a.cfm

Dear Tom, We get it, you have a commercial interest. That said, you have to obey the law. If you have a problem with that report for booking.

Tom, since when does Ann Arbor pay attention to federal guidelines.😁 Besides, the license the city issued actually requires more than federal guidelines. When a business gets a license, it HAS to follow those guidelines

https://logeman.com/bicycle-accidents-in-ann-arbor-throughout-michigan/

Officer Krumpke is awaiting your arrival for booking Tom.

"I expect to see it fixed within the next week," is the ominous tone of the well-known Anonymous SeeClickFix user. ha!

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The ominous tone of "Anonymous SeeClickFix user. ha!" by anonymous Marcos.

"Marcus"

Marcos, We have no idea what his name really is.

This is a FREE Country. You are welcome to travel elsewhere when the immediate path presents a challenge. If you receive the Ann Arbor Observer you might find several activities on the calendar that will take up your spare time.

Nothing in life is free Tom, I paid taxes for that sidewalk, I have a right to use it. Save the preaching and don't try to boss others around.

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Looks like Tom went off the rails on the last comment there. Perhaps he has too much invested in that little strip of sidewalk... In any case the issue still needs fixing.

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