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In plain English

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to create the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone, on Chestnut Street from Divisadero Street to Fillmore Street, Steiner Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street, Pierce Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street, and Scott Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone, on Chestnut Street from Divisadero Street to Fillmore Street, Steiner Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street, Pierce Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street; and Scott Street from Chestnut Street to Lombard Street; and to update cross-references to the Transportation Code; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Introduced: Jun 9, 2026
Final action: Jul 23, 2026
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How it got here

The legislation to create the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone originated from a proposal by Supervisor Sherrill, prompted by the need to establish designated areas for entertainment and outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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CEQA DeterminationJune 25, 2026
Planning Department

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

CEQA Determination 070126
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Legislation IntroducedJune 25, 2026
Rules Committee

The Rules Committee received the proposed ordinance to create the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone and referred it for further review.

Referral FYI 062526
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Legislation ReferralJune 30, 2026
Rules Committee

The Rules Committee formally referred the ordinance to the Planning Department for review and comments.

CEQA Referral 062526
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Committee ReportJuly 6, 2026
Rules Committee

The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance as amended for approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Board Pkt 070726
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First ReadingJuly 7, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

Action history
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Final PassageJuly 14, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially establishing the Chestnut Street Entertainment Zone.

Action history

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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CEQA Referral 062526
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Determinaton 070126
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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CEQA Determination 072226
Environmental review (CEQA)
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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 9, 2026
β†’ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardJun 25, 2026
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Rules CommitteeJul 6, 2026
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORTPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 7, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026
βœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorJul 23, 2026
βœ“APPROVED