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As a valued member of our community, your voice matters. If you’d like to add your support to the petition to save Cardiff’s private property outdoor dining, please share your details below:

To the Encinitas City Council:

We, the undersigned, strongly support the continuation of private property outdoor dining in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Outdoor dining is not just a convenience — it is part of Cardiff’s character, culture, and economy. It embodies the principles of the Cardiff Specific Plan by supporting a pedestrian-friendly, human-scale village atmosphere that enhances our beach town charm.

Here are the facts:

Cardiff restaurants are not increasing capacity; they are reallocating existing seating into outdoor space.

According to the 2024 City of Encinitas Parking Study (Cardiff, Downtown Encinitas, and Leucadia), outdoor dining spaces do not reduce parking availability near coastal access points, and many private or specific-purpose parking lots remain underutilized even during high demand.

Parking spaces repurposed for outdoor dining can be offset by agreements with other community businesses, ensuring additional parking spots and community collaboration.

95% of Cardiff’s outdoor dining is directly on the ground, not raised decking — meaning no stormwater runoff or sanitation issues are created.

Outdoor dining fosters a dog-friendly atmosphere, which is core to Cardiff’s culture and valued by residents and visitors alike.

Most importantly: the Cardiff community is 100% united in supporting outdoor dining, with no dissent.

We urge the Encinitas City Council to honor the spirit of the Cardiff Specific Plan and preserve private property outdoor dining for the benefit of residents, visitors, and future generations.

Cardiff is stronger with outdoor dining. Please help us keep it that way.