Virginia Beach City leaders approve the extension of outdoor dining ordinance. Author: Angelo Vargas Updated: 8:15 PM EDT June 15, 2021 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — On Tuesday, Virginia Beach City Council members extended an ordinance allowing outdoor dining services to continue for restaurants. Some restaurant owners explained that adapting to outdoor seating is saving their businesses. “It’s an area we expanded into during COVID and it’s great because a lot of people don’t want to sit inside just yet," explained Waterman's Surfside Grille general manager E...