AN ORDINANCE relating to the regulation of after-hours nightlife lounges; defining after-hours nightlife lounges; establishing operational and safety requirements for such businesses; describing enforcement mechanisms; and adding a new Chapter 10.10 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

Committee

City Clerk

Requested by

Legislative Department

Introduced

February 26, 2025

On agenda

April 15, 2025

Passed

April 18, 2025

Enacted

April 18, 2025

Enactment no.

Ord 127202

Where it was heard

City Council Apr 15, 2025 passed as amended Pass Public Safety Committee Apr 8, 2025 pass Pass Public Safety Committee Mar 25, 2025 discussed

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