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Entertainment commission details enforcement plan after surge in noise complaints at several venues
Summary
Staff reported 57 sound complaints since the previous hearing and urged tighter enforcement and possible referrals for repeat violators, singling out Edinburgh Castle Pub, the Blue Light and the Midway for closer action.
San Francisco Entertainment Commission staff delivered a detailed enforcement briefing after a recent spike in sound complaints, identifying several repeat problem venues and asking the commission for guidance on next steps.
Executive staff said the office received 57 sound complaints since the last hearing and 34 over one recent weekend. Deputy Director Caitlin Azevedo told commissioners that the complaints are concentrated at a small set of locations and that staff have used inspections, notices and fines but are preparing additional enforcement options. “We have the ability to bring the permit holder to a hearing,” Azevedo said, listing options that include reconditioning permits, escalating to other permitting bodies…
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