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Committee opens discussion on loosening live-entertainment restrictions; directs staff outreach and legal review, continues to Sept. 13

2677619 · March 18, 2025
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Commissioners discussed loosening select live-entertainment prohibitions (indoor, low-volume performances and limited special-event allowances) and asked staff for a narrow pilot proposal and legal cleanup; item continued to Sept. 13 for return with draft language and outreach results.

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee on June 6 opened a discussion about possible changes to the city's live-entertainment rules to promote arts, culture and neighborhood businesses and directed staff to do outreach and prepare draft, narrowly tailored options for committee review in September.

The code defines "entertainment" broadly, covering live or recorded performances, amplified or not. Nick (city attorney/staff) explained the code currently excludes background recorded music…

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