Adult-Oriented Business Definition Review

At a glance

• What: A referral from Councilmember Tregub to update the Berkeley Municipal Code definition of "Adult-Oriented Business" (Section 23.302.070.A, Chapter 23.204 and related provisions), including vaping shops and similar businesses, and to review restrictions on such uses in the C-DMU Commercial District downtown.
• Where it stands: On July 28, 2026 the item was moved to the Consent Calendar and referred to the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee.
• Committee view: That committee had earlier sent it to Council with a qualified positive recommendation, revised to "review" (rather than expand) restrictions in the C-DMU District and to consider vaping uses within the definitions.
• Next: Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee review. Staff time only; no other cost.

Sources

• City Council minutes, July 28, 2026: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/2026-07-28%20Item%2002%20Minutes%20for%20Approval.pdf

Log

2026-07-28 - City Council (regular)

Item 28, Council Action Items. Moved to the Consent Calendar and referred to the Land Use, Housing & Economic Development Committee. The minutes do not give a separate vote for this item.