While those temporary permits for curbside dining, issued during the pandemic, will soon expire along Third Avenue in Chula Vista, but city leaders are eyeing ways to expand 'al fresco' dining to all of Chula Vista. "I feel like it brings the community together," said Chula Vista resident Mitchel Highers, a vocal fan of outdoor dining along Chula Vista's busy Third Avenue. "Me personally, I love it." He seems to have plenty of company. "When they come outside, they're sitting at the tables, they get to people watch, they get to see all the activities going on," added another patron. Always intended to be a temporary initiative during the pandemic, the city is now requiring all outdoor parklets to come down by September 4. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/chula-vista-considers-citywide-outdoor-dining-policy/509-65add960-910c-47b6-a1d7-146b579ac4d2