The City of Reading City Council encourages an attractive, functional and economically vital community and shopping areas that are safe and pleasant environments to live near and to do business within. Council recognizes that commercial development is a major identifying feature in a community, offering impressions to residents and visitors alike of the quality of life available. It is Council's intent to encourage commercial growth that contributes to a vibrant and attractive community. As the current Code does not allow sidewalk cafes due to public health and safety concerns, Council believes that these activities can greatly contribute to a pedestrian- friendly community if they conform to specific public health and safety requirements defined herein.