The Small Business Recovery Act introduced by Breed has three main priorities: to reduce bureaucracy in business permitting process, increase flexibility for small businesses, and support arts and culture in San Francisco.
This effort is especially important for San Francisco's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as it will help existing businesses succeed and attract new commercial activities to neighborhoods throughout the city, the announcement said.
The legislation is a continuation of Breed's commitment to support small businesses during the city's response to COVID-19, and her previous efforts to streamline permitting to make it easier for small businesses to open and operate in San Francisco, according to the announcement.
The legislation makes several Planning Code changes to simplify processes for businesses throughout San Francisco, saving businesses time and money.
"As we look to recover from the devastating impacts of the pandemic, it's critical that we make it as easy as possible for small businesses to open or adapt, so that they can make it through and we can come out of this pandemic even stronger than before," said Breed.
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