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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.

Introduced: Dec 12, 2023
Final action:
Sponsors: Myrna Melgar
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How it got here

Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 062123
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 101923
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 110923
Departmental transmittal
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 122023
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Leg Dig Ver3
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 030824
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 031824
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 060724
Departmental transmittal
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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)