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Santa Rosa staff outline entertainment-zone option under state law and plans to streamline use-permit review
Summary
Staff briefed the subcommittee on SB 969, which allows local jurisdictions to create entertainment zones, and described efforts to speed commercial use-permit approvals and develop enforcement clarity for vacant properties; staff will consult law enforcement and bring study-session guidance to council.
Director Osborne told the subcommittee the city is researching the use of an "entertainment zone" under California law (SB 969, effective Jan. 1, 2025) that can allow businesses within a defined area to sell alcohol in non-glass containers for consumption within the zone, and noted local flexibility in setting hours and boundaries.
Osborne said the city will consult with the police department on appropriate…
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