Ordinance amending the Planning Code to principally permit the relocation of Bar Uses with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, within the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD) and the Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD); allow establishments with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses as of May 19, 2003, to re-establish the use under the existing license within the RUD and NCD; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

The Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD) was established, prohibiting new bars and liquor stores, while allowing existing establishments to operate as non-conforming uses.

Supervisor Walton introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code to permit the relocation of bar uses with Alcohol Beverage Control licenses issued before May 19, 2003, within the RUD and Bayview Neighborhood Commercial District.

The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The Planning Department provided a response regarding the proposed ordinance, affirming its consistency with the General Plan and priority policies.

A substituted version of the ordinance was introduced, expanding provisions to allow re-establishment of bar uses under existing licenses within the RUD and NCD.

The Planning Department reaffirmed that the actions contemplated in the substituted ordinance comply with CEQA.

The ordinance is currently pending committee action following its introduction and referral to the Planning Department.