Resto gets City Council's ire

FOR BEING “UNTOUCHABLE” 7 YEARS NOW

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In a public hearing, some members of the City Council criticized a branch of a fast-food giant that has long been encroaching upon the arcaded sidewalk at the corner of F. Gonzales Street in Cebu City.

This came after it was revealed that the establishment had not been issued a building permit.

This concern was brought up by Councilor Pastor “Jun” Alcover during the public hearing for the proposed comprehensive revision of the city’s zoning ordinance, which may determine the classification of land use throughout Cebu City. Alcover said he has raised this issue several times, questioning whether the management had gone through the zoning board and obtained the necessary permits.

Cebu City Planning and Development Office assistant department head Anne Marie Cuizon said that according to their records the establishment doesn't have a locational clearance.

“Nganong untouchable man na siya? Dugay na kaayo. First term pa nako sa council ako na ng gi-brought up nga issue, but until now wala g'yud na sya mataga-i og action,” said Alcover.

He explained that pedestrians going to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño have to take the street beside the establishment, as the sidewalk has already been encroached upon.