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In plain English

The ordinance amends the Police Code to increase fees for certain outdoor sound permits, remove permit requirements for specific activities, and streamline the application process for entertainment permits. It also adjusts public notice requirements and modifies conditions under which hearings are held for certain permits.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) increase the filing fee for One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits; 2) eliminate permit requirements for ball or ring throwing games, dance halls, and masked balls; 3) eliminate referral of Place of Entertainment Permit applications to the Department of Building Inspection (“DBI”); 4) eliminate referral of Limited Live Performance and Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound permits to the Planning Department; 5) relax public notice requirements on the applicant and the Entertainment Commission with respect to applications for Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, and Fixed Place Amplified Sound permits; 6) require the Entertainment Commission to hold a hearing on any application for a One Time Event Permit or One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit in cases where an applicant has previously obtained 12 or more such permits in the same calendar year, rather than the preceding 12 months; 7) for Extended-Hours Permits, eliminate referral to DBI, and eliminate referral to the Department of Public Health and the Fire Department in cases where the applicant or permittee already holds valid permits from those departments; and 8) amend definitions relevant to noise limit enforcement.

Introduced: May 20, 2025
Final action: Jul 17, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a proposal by Mayor Lurie aimed at streamlining the permitting process for entertainment-related activities in San Francisco.

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Introduction of Ordinance2025-05-20
Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie introduced an ordinance to amend the Police Code regarding entertainment permits, aiming to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and costs for event organizers.

MYR Memo 052025
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Referral to Departments2025-05-27
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The ordinance was referred to relevant city departments for review and feedback.

FYI Referral 052725
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Support for Legislation2025-06-23
Small Business Commission

The Small Business Commission reviewed the ordinance and voted 6-0 in support, highlighting its potential to reduce permit processing times and costs.

SBC Response 062425
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Committee Recommendation2025-06-26
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The committee recommended the ordinance for passage after a public hearing.

Comm Pkt 062625
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First Reading Passed2025-07-08
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its first reading.

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Final Passage2025-07-15
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process.

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Approval2025-07-17
Mayor Lurie

Mayor Lurie approved the ordinance, officially enacting the changes to the Police Code.

Action history

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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentMay 20, 2025
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardMay 27, 2025 – Jun 22, 2025
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
·NOTICED
·NOTICED
Small Business CommissionJun 23, 2025
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeJun 26, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 8, 2025 – Jul 15, 2025
PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorJul 17, 2025
APPROVED