This ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to enhance affordable housing requirements.
The Planning Commission adopted findings that the proposed amendments to the Geary-Masonic Special Use District were consistent with the General Plan and recommended modifications.
Supervisor Stefani introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding the Geary-Masonic Special Use District.
The Board reactivated the legislation for further consideration.
The Planning Commission confirmed that no new hearing was needed as the amendments were previously considered.
The committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for passage.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which was subsequently approved by the Mayor.
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