Outer Sunset Restaurant Wins Parklet Music Permit as Commission Cracks Down on Sound

The San Francisco Entertainment Commission approved new live entertainment permits, issued a noise violation to a Channel Street venue, and previewed its nearly sold-out Nightlife Summit at its April 22 hearing — a brisk session that balanced small-business opportunity with enforcement muscle.

• Rubies, a family restaurant in the Outer Sunset, unanimously approved for parklet live music with a warning that amplified sound hours could be scaled back if neighbors complain

• Cavana at 100 Channel Street hit with a notice of violation after inspectors found DJ volume at 89.1 DBA — well above the 83 DBA indoor limit — with doors open and outdoor speakers on after 10 p.m.

• SBN West's rooftop sound complaints draw commissioner scrutiny as warm weather returns and tall surrounding buildings amplify the problem

• Hideaway Cafe's permit continued for a second time after the applicant again failed to complete required neighborhood outreach

• Nightlife Summit approaching 450 RSVPs with Mayor Lurie, Sen. Wiener and Assembly Member Haney confirmed for May 6

The commission unanimously approved a limited live performance permit for Rubies, a new family-owned restaurant at 4300 Judah St., giving the Outer Sunset a new venue for small-scale acoustic performances in its parklets.