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Culver City bans smoking in outdoor dining areas
The city council has adopted an ordinance that will help clear the air while eating outside. Starting October 21, 2008, smoking will be banned from outdoor dining areas within Culver City.
The law (CCMC § 9.11.110.A):
Smoking is prohibited in all Outdoor Dining Areas located on private or public property, including the public right-of-way. Smoking is further prohibited in all non-enclosed areas within five (5) feet of any Outdoor Dining Area, except while actively passing on the way to another destination. Outdoor Bar Patios are exempted from the provisions of this Section, provided the smoke does not enter adjacent areas in which smoking is prohibited by law or by the owner, lessee, or licensee of the adjacent property.
Full text of the ordinance (pdf)
Restaurants must place a sign clearly stating the smoking is not allowed in the area by November 16.
Create your own sign using the example below as a starting guide. You can also pick up a sign a t City Hall - Enforcement Services Division (2nd floor, 9770 Culver Blvd).
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