Restaurant Policies

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SB 1524 - Junk Fee Bill

This state bill allows restaurants and bars to continue service fees and mandatory percentages as long as it is made “clearly and conspicuously” to the customer before ordering.

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AB 2520 Cut Red Tape in State Codes

This state bill will update 13 building and health codes that will save California restaurants/bars millions of dollars in unnecessary construction costs.

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The Emergency Planning Ordinance

Expiring March 2025

The Emergency Planning Ordinance gives the city of LA the authority to continue temporary outdoor dining and removes parking requirements for businesses less than 5,000 sq. ft.

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AB 1217

A state bill to continue emergency outdoor dining privileges until July 2026

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SB 585

A state bill allowing 120 days to fix constriction-related ADA deficiencies prior to damages being issued

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Council File 20-1074-S5  

A City of LA motion for a master coastal development permit allowing existing LA Al Fresco patios to be permanent. Without this, all patios in the coastal zone will be forced to be demolished

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