This ordinance removes all regulations related to public bathhouses in San Francisco, including rules about fees, operations, and permits. As a result, there are no longer any specific city regulations governing these establishments.
Ordinance repealing Article 26 of the Police Code to delete in its entirety the City’s regulations governing public bath houses, including but not limited to fee requirements, operating requirements, and permitting requirements.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to repeal outdated regulations governing public bath houses in San Francisco.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced the ordinance to repeal Article 26 of the Police Code, which regulates public bath houses, citing its outdated nature and the burden it places on businesses.
The ordinance was referred to relevant city departments for review and comment, including the Police Department and the Department of Public Health.
The committee recommended the ordinance for approval, recognizing the need to modernize regulations that are no longer applicable.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially repealing the outdated regulations governing public bath houses.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing its enactment and removing the burdensome regulations.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
