>"The neighborhoods that need investments and resources the most are still tied up in red tape. In corridors where Prop. H did take effect, converting an offic

>"The neighborhoods that need investments and resources the most are still tied up in red tape. In corridors where Prop. H did take effect, converting an office space to an entertainment venue still takes months. That is when the use is already allowed by zoning: Over 30 days where Prop. H applies and six to nine months where it does not. Imagine trying to open a music venue, which requires an entertainment permit that takes another two to four months, plus a 30-day public notice for people to comment, plus mandatory neighborhood outreach and a hearing before the Entertainment Commission. Any opposition from a neighbor, neighborhood group, or competitor can further stall the process. Business operators must also pass inspections by the San Francisco Fire Department, Department of Public Health and Department of Building Inspection for plumbing, electrical and building compliance. Waiting for a license from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which includes an FBI background check, adds two to six months. This administrative and financial burden can quickly turn into a dead end and sap even determined entrepreneurs’ energy, determination and bank accounts. As I consider opening a second art and entertainment venue, I am frustrated by the extensive paperwork and community outreach still required, despite the latest legislation intended to aid small businesses. Streamlining exemptions forced me to reject some locations due to the excessive administrative and financial burden." Reminds me of the following movie scene: "Back to School (1986) - Thornton Talks Business": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSLscJ2cY04&t=113s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSLscJ2cY04&t=113s >"San Francisco faces a critical moment with a 31.6% vacancy rate in commercial real estate..." What a surprise! (Not!)