Matrix of Strong Local Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing Ordinances

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Matrix of Strong Local Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing Ordinances February 2019 Cities and counties in California have led the way on many secondhand smoke issues throughout the years by passing

Secondhand smoke exposure in multi-unit housing is a serious health threat because secondhand smoke drifts into housing units from neighbouring units, balconies, patios and common areas.

1 Matrix of Strong Local Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing Ordinances February 2019 Cities and counties in California have led the way on many secondhand smoke issues throughout the years by passing groundbreaking local ordinances to restrict smoking in certain areas. On the issue of smokefree housing, California s communities are once again paving the way. Secondhand smoke exposure in multi-unit housing is a serious health threat because secondhand smoke drifts into housing units from neighbouring units, balconies, patios and common areas. The most effective way to address this problem is to pass a strong policy that prohibits smoking in at least 75% of new and existing units in multiunit housing. As local regulation of multi-unit housing has grown considerably stronger over the last few years, we have more accurately tailored this list to highlight the most health-protective policies being passed that are effectively improving the public health of those living in these environments. There are 63 jurisdictions in California that have adopted a strong ordinance that prohibits smoking in multi-unit housing. The table on the following pages lists policy and enforcement provisions of smokefree housing ordinances and provides policy details for each of the 63 jurisdictions. This table makes it easier to learn more about and understand in detail these ordinances, as well as provides guidance on the types of issues that need to be addressed by other communities working on a smokefree housing ordinance. More information about all smokefree housing policies regardless of strength can be found in the Center s Local California Smokefree Housing Policies: Detailed Analysis, which contains the full details on the policy and enforcement provisions in each smokefree housing ordinance. These documents and other smokefree housing documents are all available on the Center s website,

2 THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR TOBACCO POLICY & ORGANIZING Page 2 of 5 Santa Clara February ,604 6 Half Moon Bay October ,639 Emeryville September 2018 (Orig. Dec 2006) 11,994 3 Tiburon July 2018 (Orig. July 2011) 9,648 Existing: 35 Clayton July , Ross May ,533 Immediately Contra Costa County March 2018 (Orig. Oct 2010) 1,149, Rohnert Park January 2018 (Orig. April 2009) 43,598 Existing: 60 days New: 30 days Moorpark December ,044 Redwood City October ,360 New: 3 month Pleasanton August , Days Beverly Hills October ,504 New: 3 month Laguna Beach May , days Novato January ,551 New: 30 days

3 THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR TOBACCO POLICY & ORGANIZING Page 3 of 5 Palo Alto January ,721 New: 1 year Sonoma December ,390 Immediately San Bruno November ,085 Existing: 15 Belvedere October ,135 Existing: 13 Brisbane October ,692 7 Saratoga August ,435 1 month Los Gatos May ,601 Sunnyvale February ,389 7 El Monte January ,204 Existing: 7 New: immediately Danville November ,396 6 Mill Valley 14,963 Manhattan Beach 35, San Mateo 104,490 1 month Cotati 7, Burlingame July , days Santa Rosa June ,488 *Corte Madera: For exisiting units, provides option where landlord may designate fewer than units as nonsmoking units, but no less than 80%.

4 THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR TOBACCO POLICY & ORGANIZING Page 4 of 5 San Anselmo December ,000 New: 180 days Foster City December ,490 Culver City October ,860 Existing: 18 San Mateo County October ,155 New 6 El Cerrito September ,939 * Corte Madera May ,039 * Berkeley December ,874 4 ** (Rent Control) Lafayette October ,655 New: Walnut Creek October ,667 4 Months Glendale May ,536 New: Petaluma January ,708 New: 7 Daly City 107,864 Santa Monica 92,416 Existing: 180 days New: Immediatly San Rafael 60,651 New: 180 days Sausalito August ,226 New: Huntington Park April ,473 New: Marin County May ,886 Existing: 85% New: Existing: 12 ** Berkeley: A landlord may not unilaterally change the terms of tenancy, then evict the tenant for violation of the changed term unless the tenant has expressly agreed to it.

5 THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR TOBACCO POLICY & ORGANIZING Page 5 of 5 Alameda November ,863 Baldwin Park November ,708 New: Existing: 3 years New: 6 Compton October ,872 Sonoma County September ,332 New: 5 Pasadena July ,388 Existing: 18 Dublin July 2011 (orig.dec 2008) 63,241 75% 16 units 25 Fairfax May ,534 75% 4 units 14 Larkspur April ,351 New: Existing: 13 Union City November ,991 Santa Clara County November ,956,598 Sebastopol August , South Pasadena August ,047 3 Years Pinole April ,236 New: Immediately Richmond July ,967 Existing: 17 Calabasas January ,296 80% 4 years Belmont October ,388 14

Matrix of Strong Local Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing

Matrix of Strong Local Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing April 2017 Cities and counties in California have led the way on many secondhand smoke issues throughout the years by passing groundbreaking local ordinances