Entertainment Zone and Parklet Program

On January 13, 2026, the Vacaville City Council directed staff to proceed with an initiative to develop an Entertainment Zone Program and a Parklet Program. The City is conducting community engagement in February 2026 to receive input from the community on both programs. The City will draft an ordinance and management plan for the Entertainment Zone program that will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in Spring 2026. The City will draft a Parklet Program ordinance and guidelines in Summer 2026.

Entertainment Zone

In 2024, the State of California passed Senate Bill 969, authorizing cities to establish “entertainment zones,” which are zones created by a city or county ordinance on or after January 1, 2025, that authorizes the consumption of one or more types of alcoholic beverages on public streets, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way within the entertainment zone boundary. Licensed bars, restaurants, breweries, and wineries are also authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for outdoor consumption within the zone boundary.

The City is considering the adoption of an entertainment zone in Downtown Vacaville to contribute to the vibrant atmosphere, enhance social and economic activity in the City, and support events such as the Creekwalk Concert Series, Merriment on Main, the Town Square Music Series, Vacaville Multicultural Festival, Downtown Farmer’s Market, and more. The City is collaborating with residents, business owners, community organizations, and the Police Department for the development of the program.

Parklet Program

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many jurisdictions in California established parklet programs that authorized businesses to develop and utilize parklets for outdoor dining, which are small seating areas or green spaces created as a public amenity on or alongside a sidewalk, especially in former roadside parking spaces. The City is considering the adoption of a parklet program that would help enhance public spaces for businesses and residents in Vacaville.

Entertainment Zone Draft Ordinance and Management Plan

Community Meetings

The City is hosting two community meetings to inform the public about the entertainment zone and parklet program initiatives and receive feedback from residents and businesses. View and print the flyer.

Community Meeting #1

Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
McBride Community Center
91 Town Square Place

Community Meeting #2

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
McBride Community Center
91 Town Square Place

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