Union City is changing its zoning laws to allow for more live music. The city council adopted a zoning law ordinance amendment that will allow restaurants to play live music until 2am instead of 12am.
City staff said during the Jan. 13 council meeting that Filipino restaurant Gerry’s Grill came to the city to ask about extending live music hours. The business is the only restaurant that plays live music. However, this is also great news for other restaurants that may want to have live music.
The 2am live music curfew takes effect 30 days after adoption, which would be Feb. 12.
Any business in Union City that wants to have live music would need a permit from the city’s economic and community development department. Councilmember Jaime Patiño said he recommended the live music hours expansion at Gerry’s Grill and said he used to enjoy live music at the restaurant.
The live music component also applies to event venues. There are currently no event venues in Union City, but staff said there is an applicant who wants to run a rental space business for private events. This business is being proposed in the Historic Alvarado District on Smith Street and Union City Boulevard, at what used to be the Pinoy Handaan Filipino restaurant. Staff said the building has been vacant for several years.
