They're not waivers in the traditional sense. They're all basically requests to the government to operate your business in a certain way. I understand your argument about the safety and health permits, but beyond that, they also have to have permits for food and liquor, which are also readily apparent when one walks through the door of a bar. Basically, it's government forcing the tide of clean air in restaurants to be opt-out rather than opt-in. Being that I value clean air when eating and going out, I prefer it this way. But in a society like this, we're welcome to disagree and put it to a vote.
Why should you have vote on the clientele of my business? Your vote on the clientele is your feet - you are free to enter or not.