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2. The Board of Supervisors is considering adopting an ordinance that would allow residents to operate restaurants or sell meals out of their homes. The Environmental Health Department is planning to hold meetings with restaurant owners and other interested residents, as well as conduct a survey on whether the public wants to allow microenterprise home kitchens. Provide your contact information to be notified of meeting and survey opportunities.

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10. Are you interested in attending a meeting or workshop to learn more and provide feedback on a possible home kitchen ordinance?

    1. Yes
    2. No
12. What days of the week would work best?

    1. Monday
    2. Tuesday
    3. Wednesday
    4. Thursday
    5. Friday
13. What time of day would work best?

    1. Morning (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
    2. Afternoon (12 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
    3. Evening (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.)
14. What format would you prefer?

    1. In-person
    2. Online/virtual (Zoom, etc.)
16. More Information

    Called “microenterprise home kitchens,” the small businesses would have to prepare and serve meals the same day and could serve up to 90 meals per week. They would not be subject to unannounced health inspections like traditional restaurants; all inspections would be by appointment, and they would not be required to remodel their home kitchen to commercial kitchen standards/requirements. The County does not currently allow these businesses.

    Since the state opened the door in 2019 for local jurisdictions to allow such businesses, nine local government entities have adopted ordinances allowing them, including Berkeley, Alameda and San Mateo.

    Supervisors will consider public feedback before making a decision sometime in 2025 about whether to go forward with an ordinance.

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