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Entertainment Commission amends Good Neighbor Policy to clarify security staffing and radius rule
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Summary
The commission approved a revised Good Neighbor Policy (02/01/2019) that clarifies the 100-foot radius rule and requires security staff at all entrances/exits no later than 10 p.m. until patrons have left. Commissioners said the change tightens enforcement language and closes drafting gaps.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted on Feb. 5 to adopt an amended Good Neighbor Policy that clarifies the code-based 100-foot radius for security responsibility and requires that security staff be placed at all entrances and exits "no later than 10 p.m." and remain until patrons have left the vicinity.
Senior Inspector Sean Burke told the commission the revised language pulls the relevant definitions directly from code and aims to clarify operator responsibilities. Commissioners suggested a friendly amendment to specify "no later than 10 p.m." at entrances and exits; the amendment was accepted, a motion to approve was seconded and the commission recorded unanimous aye votes.
Commissioners said the change responds to recurring confusion about perimeter responsibilities and the timing for when security must be positioned. The amendment preserves statutory baseline requirements while clarifying operational expectations for permit-holders.
Next steps: Staff will incorporate the amended language into commission materials and apply the clarified rule in future permit reviews.
