Land Use and Transportation Committee - 2026-05-18
Votes on Smoke-free bar patios ordinance (continued to June 8), 3-0
What happened
The San Francisco Land Use and Transportation Committee took no land-use or zoning action at its May 18, 2026 meeting. The only item heard was a public-health ordinance (file number 260361) to prohibit smoking on outdoor bar and tavern patios, which Chair Melgar moved to continue…
- Jurisdiction
- San Francisco, CA
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- May 18, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted, 3-0
Meeting Summary
The San Francisco Land Use and Transportation Committee took no land-use or zoning action at its May 18, 2026 meeting. The only item heard was a public-health ordinance (file number 260361) to prohibit smoking on outdoor bar and tavern patios, which Chair Melgar moved to continue…
Key Decisions (1)
Smoke-free bar patios ordinance (continued to June 8)
Market Signals (2)
Commercial Demand
Multiple independent bar and venue operators testified that San Francisco…
Sentiment
Small business owners expressed strong opposition to additional regulatory burdens,…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, the clerk, and 16 members of the public.
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