(Picture courtesy Metropolis of St. John’s.)
Downtown enterprise homeowners are weighing in on a brand new coverage relating to patios for the summer season season.
In response to enterprise homeowners, town of St. John’s this yr is charging companies in the event that they use parking areas to construct patios on. In earlier years, this was not the case.
Downtown enterprise and property proprietor Vic Lawlor says for forty ft of decking for his industrial tenants, he’s paying $4,500 a month.
He says he had different tenants who have been fascinated by having a deck or patio, however after they heard of the charge, it was a non-starter. He says that’s three or 4 decks town misplaced that may’ve been in place.
In the meantime, proprietor of the Gypsy Tea Room and EVO, Emir Mahic, says the charges are simply the worth you must pay.
He says if these charges assist preserve town out of a deficit and the snow is cleared on time, then “so be it”.
