Policy Hub - 2023

See our feedback on proposals and laws that matter to small businesses.

Policy Recommendations

We review and comment on laws that impact small businesses. We suggest ways the City can better support the small business community, including:

- approving businesses to go in the Legacy Business Program

- taking positions on laws that will impact small businesses

- sharing our ideas with the Mayor and Board of Supervisors

Documents

Recommendation re: entertainment permitting

SBC Response to BOS File 230861

Recommendation re: small business permitting changes

SBC Response to BOS 230701

Recommendation re: extending the First Year Free Program

SBC Response to BOS 230664

Recommendation re: awning amnesty program

SBC Response to BOS 230447

Recommendation re: Small Business Month Awning Fee Waiver Program

Small Business Month Awning Fee Waiver Program

Resolution Declaring Small Business Week 2023

Resolution Declaring Small Business Week 2023

Recommendation re: curbside Shared Spaces fees

SBC 230312 Response