THE CITY OFFICIALLY GAVE US THE GREEN LIGHT TO REOPEN OUR PATIO!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT WE CAN FINALLY WELCOME EVERYONE BACK OUTSIDE TO ENJOY THE SUNSHINE AGAIN!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BACKING US THROUGH THIS ENTIRE PROCESS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT HAVE WON WITHOUT YOU!!
December 17, 2018
Final supporters
[NOTE: WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR ANY DONATIONS. ANY REQUEST YOU ARE SEEING IS AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED BY THIS WEBSITE. WE HAVE ALREADY MADE A DONATION TO IPETITIONS.COM TO USE THEIR PLATFORM]
Dear San Francisco,
We are a small business located in a transitional neighborhood in San Francisco. Our business pays rent for an outdoor patio that's only accessible by our customers. We invested significant dollars to improve this outdoor area so it could be enjoyed by all guests of our restaurant & bar. We submitted our plans to the city prior to undertaking renovation, and passed all the city's inspections prior to opening, including getting 'fire occupancy' for our patio.
Unfortunately, over a year ago, a different city department informed us that our patio needed a 'conditional use' to open to the public, forcing us to shut down or pay thousands of dollars in fines. There's not a single nice day where customers won't walk into our restaurant directly towards our patio, scratch their heads at the "closed" sign, and sometimes, walk directly out. We've suffered lost sales, no reimbursement for our investment and no discount in our rent despite nearly a quarter of our real estate being the patio!
We're currently in a process with the city's planning department for their approval to reactive our patio. We would love to show the city the support of our customers by collecting at least 1000 signatures. We are a reputable business that employs 20+ individuals and regularly host events for the community. We would love your support to reactivate a beautiful outdoor space for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you!
Trademark & Copyright
PS - There is only 1 TV on the patio (with its volume off) and no amplification whatsoever (no speakers). The only noise that can be heard from our patio are those from customers, talking!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 14, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
November 13, 2018
199 Comments
SF must do better, these shut-downs may be trivial to the paper pushers in City Hall but adversely affect city citizens and business operators whose budgets are already razor thin.
As a neighbor and patron I support this outdoor space in the South of Market Area. The SOMA area has some of the best weather and not enough outdoor spaces like this.
The city needs to support businesses that revamp old dated ones and revitalize them through proper channels. SFC, prove it pays to follow the rules and get this business back up and running!
I petition to keep trademark sf’s patio reopened. It is a highlight of the experience they provide and I love it open everytime I come to visit. Rent includes the use of the patio I am sure. It would be a shame to not be able to utilize it for their guests/patrons.
I believe it’s important to have a variety of venues in the neighborhood. Trademark copyright is an upstanding business and the patio area is a great place to relax and get some sun and fresh air. They do not have any amplifiers or speakers and do not play any loud music or sounds so there is minimal disturbance to nearby neighbors.
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THE CITY OFFICIALLY GAVE US THE GREEN LIGHT TO REOPEN OUR PATIO!! I AM ABSOLUTELY THRILLED THAT WE CAN FINALLY WELCOME EVERYONE BACK OUTSIDE TO ENJOY THE SUNSHINE AGAIN!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BACKING US THROUGH THIS ENTIRE PROCESS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT HAVE WON WITHOUT YOU!!
December 17, 2018
Final supporters
[NOTE: WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR ANY DONATIONS. ANY REQUEST YOU ARE SEEING IS AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED BY THIS WEBSITE. WE HAVE ALREADY MADE A DONATION TO IPETITIONS.COM TO USE THEIR PLATFORM]
Dear San Francisco,
We are a small business located in a transitional neighborhood in San Francisco. Our business pays rent for an outdoor patio that's only accessible by our customers. We invested significant dollars to improve this outdoor area so it could be enjoyed by all guests of our restaurant & bar. We submitted our plans to the city prior to undertaking renovation, and passed all the city's inspections prior to opening, including getting 'fire occupancy' for our patio.
Unfortunately, over a year ago, a different city department informed us that our patio needed a 'conditional use' to open to the public, forcing us to shut down or pay thousands of dollars in fines. There's not a single nice day where customers won't walk into our restaurant directly towards our patio, scratch their heads at the "closed" sign, and sometimes, walk directly out. We've suffered lost sales, no reimbursement for our investment and no discount in our rent despite nearly a quarter of our real estate being the patio!
We're currently in a process with the city's planning department for their approval to reactive our patio. We would love to show the city the support of our customers by collecting at least 1000 signatures. We are a reputable business that employs 20+ individuals and regularly host events for the community. We would love your support to reactivate a beautiful outdoor space for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you!
Trademark & Copyright
PS - There is only 1 TV on the patio (with its volume off) and no amplification whatsoever (no speakers). The only noise that can be heard from our patio are those from customers, talking!
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
November 14, 2018
Reached 100 supporters
November 13, 2018
199 Comments
If this was approved by a department already for the build, it should be sufficient to remain open. Cross departments should not be able to nullify another’s stamp of approval. Shame on you city of SF, get your act together!
SF must do better, these shut-downs may be trivial to the paper pushers in City Hall but adversely affect city citizens and business operators whose budgets are already razor thin.
As a neighbor and patron I support this outdoor space in the South of Market Area. The SOMA area has some of the best weather and not enough outdoor spaces like this.
The city needs to support businesses that revamp old dated ones and revitalize them through proper channels. SFC, prove it pays to follow the rules and get this business back up and running!
I petition to keep trademark sf’s patio reopened. It is a highlight of the experience they provide and I love it open everytime I come to visit. Rent includes the use of the patio I am sure. It would be a shame to not be able to utilize it for their guests/patrons.
I believe it’s important to have a variety of venues in the neighborhood. Trademark copyright is an upstanding business and the patio area is a great place to relax and get some sun and fresh air. They do not have any amplifiers or speakers and do not play any loud music or sounds so there is minimal disturbance to nearby neighbors.
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If this was approved by a department already for the build, it should be sufficient to remain open. Cross departments should not be able to nullify another’s stamp of approval. Shame on you city of SF, get your act together!