As restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic edge toward a full year, most officials are being asked to expand or forgive rules that govern outdoor dining at food establishments. That’s not always the case in Ship Bottom.

On Feb. 17, the borough’s land use review board, in a 7-2 vote, approved the demolition of a 32-seat outdoor dining area at Bageleddi’s, located between 18th and 19th streets in the shore commercial district.