Update, August 10, 9 p.m.: The Post and Courier reports the measure passed; go read about it.

Now it goes to the city council for a first reading on Thursday, August 13th.

First reporting:

Tonight at 6 p.m. North Charleston's Planning Commission will take up the proposed ordinance that will allow outside, cafe-style sidewalk dining with alcohol sales covering the Olde Village business district.

Read more stories on this subject in our sidewalk dining topic page.Anyone wishing to appear before the commission should sign-in or contact the Department of Planning & Management (843) 740-2578 no later than 5:45 p.m.

The meeting will be held at North Charleston's City Hall at 4900 Lacross Road.

You can see the night's agenda on the city's Web site.

Perfectly Park Circle has a bit more context about what's happening and what's next.