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Ordinance#230734Filed
In plain English
This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
How it got here
Related / predecessor legislation
↑ from
Resolution#230838Passed
This resolution extends the time by 60 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that changes density limits in certain zoning districts to focus on existing building regulations. It also establishes a new special use district aimed at promoting equity and confirms compliance with environmental and planning policies.
Introduced Jul 18, 2023Final action Jul 28, 2023
↑ predecessor#240195— not yet in database
Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
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Referral CEQA PC 062123
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CEQA Det 101923
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PC Transmittal 110923
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Leg Dig Ver2
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Referral CEQA PC 122023
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Leg Dig Ver3
PDF ↗Official legislation text
Referral CEQA PC 030824
PDF ↗Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 031824
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PC Transmittal 060724
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How they voted
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Mar 4, 2024Pass
1-0
CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Mar 4, 2024Pass
1-0
CONTINUED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Feb 12, 2024Pass
1-0
CONTINUED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Jan 29, 2024Pass
1-0
Legislative journey
PresidentJun 13, 2023
→ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardJun 21, 2023
→REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentOct 19, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionNov 9, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
PresidentDec 12, 2023
→SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardDec 20, 2023
→REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeJan 29, 2024 – Mar 4, 2024
↷CONTINUEDPass
↷CONTINUEDPass
↷CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE CHAIR AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
·DUPLICATED
Clerk of the BoardMar 8, 2024
→REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentMar 18, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionJun 7, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Clerk of the BoardJan 28, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026
·REMAIN ACTIVE
·FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 3.41 (Inactive Matter)