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Blue Light owner pauses outdoor music after repeated permit violations; commission urges compliance

San Francisco Entertainment Commission · December 7, 2021
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Summary

Staff reported 18 complaints, nine inspector visits and seven permit violations at the Blue Light; owner Johnny Matheny said he will pause outdoor music until competent on-site management is in place. The commission did not take formal enforcement action at the meeting but emphasized future enforcement if violations recur.

Staff told the commission that The Blue Light (Union Street) has had 18 sound complaints in the last year, nine inspector visits and seven instances of noncompliance with its jam-permit conditions; staff issued two notices of violation and a citation on Nov. 16 for an amplified five-piece band performing in the parklet when the permit allows only amplified prerecorded music and outdoor acoustic…

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