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City staff outline three permitting paths for live entertainment in Old Town Temecula
Summary
City staff described temporary use permits, annual entertainment licenses (four classes) and an outdoor pilot program for live entertainment in Old Town; staff emphasized safety, lower costs for nonprofits, and that the outdoor pilot sunsets on Aug. 8, 2026.
City staff on Tuesday described three pathways for businesses to permit live entertainment in Old Town Temecula and answered questions about decibel rules and application requirements.
Mark Collins and Brandon Rabidoux led a workshop summarizing: (1) temporary use permits for one‑time or infrequent indoor or outdoor events; (2) annual entertainment licenses for ongoing indoor entertainment (divided into classes based on complexity, alcohol service and dancing); and (3) an outdoor pilot program designed to measure interest and impacts for outdoor, ancillary entertainment in the downtown core.
Collins said temporary use permits are intended for…
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