Entertainment Zones

Entertainment Zone Update

On February 3, 2026, the Suisun City Council adopted an ordinance establishing an Entertainment Zone in Suisun City. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its second reading and adoption.

The Entertainment Zone supports local businesses, attracts visitors, and enhances the vibrancy of the community by allowing adults to consume alcoholic beverages outdoors within a designated zone during approved events, subject to strict operating rules and public safety requirements. As part of Council action, the Entertainment Zone boundary now encompasses additional geographic locations beyond the original concept, allowing expanded opportunities for businesses and community events.

What is an Entertainment Zone?

Under California Senate Bill 969, cities may establish Entertainment Zones that allow adults to consume alcoholic beverages on public streets, sidewalks, plazas, or public rights-of-way within a defined boundary during approved events, in compliance with Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) laws and City regulations. The Entertainment Zone is not citywide. It is a specifically defined and mapped area that is managed and monitored to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance.

Entertainment Zone Map
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Entertainment Zone Boundary

The Entertainment Zone includes designated public streets, sidewalks, plazas, and public rights-of-way generally within the downtown waterfront area, as formally described in the adopted ordinance. The official boundary description is maintained by the Office of the City Clerk, along with the adopted Entertainment Zone map.

Authorized Days, Hours, and Beverages

Permitted applicants may activate the Entertainment Zone any day of the week between 12:00pm and 11:00pm when approved by the City using the Special Event Permitting Process.  Authorized alcoholic beverages include beer, wine and distilled spirits. The Entertainment Zone is not open outside of the permitted events and will not be open 24/7.

How the Entertainment Zone Works

To ensure public safety and regulatory compliance, the following rules apply during Entertainment Zone events:

  • Alcohol must be purchased from participating ABC-licensed premises or permitted organizations located within the Entertainment Zone.
  • No glass or metal open containers are permitted for alcoholic beverages consumed outdoors within the Zone.
  • Alcohol consumed in the zone must be done so using a City-approved branded plastic container.
  • Patrons consuming alcohol within the Entertainment Zone during an event must wear a City-approved 21+ wristband.
  • Entertainment Zone boundaries must be clearly marked with visible signage during events.
  • Entertainment Zone Events require approval through the City’s Special Event Permit process.
For Businesses

Participation in the Entertainment Zone program is voluntary. Businesses located within the Entertainment Zone are not required to sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption. Participating businesses must comply with all applicable ABC requirements and City regulations. Note: The Entertainment Zone can only be activated by a on-site brick and mortar ABC licensee located within the zone. No third-party ABC licensees may activate the zone. However, third-party licensees may participate in the zone during an event.

Program Oversight

The City Manager or designee will adopt an Entertainment Zone Operations Manual to establish detailed operating rules. The Entertainment Zone program will be reviewed no less than every two years to ensure continued protection of public health and safety.

 

 

 

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