This ordinance updates the requirements for the inclusionary housing program in San Francisco, which mandates that new developments include affordable housing units. It also confirms that the changes comply with environmental regulations and align with the city's overall planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update inclusionary housing program requirements; 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 findings of necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to update the Inclusionary Housing Program in San Francisco, introduced by Supervisor Ronen.
Supervisor Ronen submitted an ordinance to amend the Planning Code to update inclusionary housing requirements and affirm the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
The proposed ordinance was transmitted to the Planning Department for environmental review.
The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 21013, finding the ordinance consistent with the General Plan and priority policies.
A substitute version of the ordinance was submitted to further clarify the requirements and processes related to the Inclusionary Housing Program.
The committee recommended the ordinance for passage after reviewing the updates to the Inclusionary Housing Program.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, updating the Inclusionary Housing Program requirements.
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