Bump-Outs for Businesses

Bump-Out Program

In November 2023, City Council approved a 5-year pilot of the City of Durango's Bump-Out Program. Now entering its fourth year, Durango's bump-out program was originally created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Durango and Business Improvement District (BID) created the Bump-Out program to encourage outdoor dining and business activity in downtown Durango. This seasonal program allows businesses along Main Avenue and 2nd Avenue to use parking spaces and adjacent parts of the right-of-way for outdoor seating, conducting transactions, and displaying merchandise.

Parking is free downtown on weeknights after 6 p.m. and on weekends. Download a parking map here. To further enhance safety, the city reduced the speed limit to 15 miles per hour along the 500-1200 blocks of Main Avenue.

2023 Timeline

  • Start Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
      • To deploy your bump-out on March 13, all application materials need to be submitted by Friday, February 10.
  • End Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The permit application and outdoor liquor license can be found below.

Navigate Which Forms Your Business Needs to Fill Out

Bump-Out Permits & Applications

To learn more about the Bump-Out program, grants and application process, please contact Tommy Crosby at Tommy.Crosby@durangogov.org or (970) 375-4855. For more details about outdoor commerce areas and the Business Improvement District, contact Tim Walsworth at (970) 749-1157.