Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the requirements for applications to construct Accessory Dwelling Units under the City’s local Accessory Dwelling Unit approval process; amending the Administrative Code to clarify that landlords may not remove certain tenant housing services without just cause and that issuance of a building permit does not constitute just cause; making findings as required by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019; 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.

Supervisor Mandelman introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning and Administrative Codes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, aiming to clarify tenant protections and application processes.

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the ordinance, finding it consistent with the General Plan and priority policies.

A substitute version of the ordinance was introduced to further clarify the requirements for ADU applications and tenant protections.

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage, emphasizing its importance for tenant protections.

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, solidifying the new protections for tenants and clarifications for ADU applications.

The Mayor approved the ordinance, officially enacting the changes to the Planning and Administrative Codes.