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The ordinance simplifies the approval process for neighborhood projects on sidewalks and public spaces, reduces fees for minor permits, and clarifies rules for commemorative plaques and encroachments. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline and authorize the approval of certain neighborhood amenities, also known as Love Our Neighborhoods Projects, in sidewalks and other public right-of-ways within the Department of Public Works’ jurisdiction, to reduce fees for certain minor encroachment permits, to waive certain annual encroachment assessments, to clarify the approval process for commemorative plaques, and to clarify the permitting, revocation, and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Introduced: Oct 17, 2023
Final action: Dec 19, 2023
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How they voted

PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Dec 5, 2023Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 4, 2023Pass
1-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 27, 2023Pass
1-0
CONTINUED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 27, 2023Pass
1-0
CONTINUED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Oct 30, 2023Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 27, 2023
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardJun 30, 2023
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentJun 30, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
PresidentOct 17, 2023
SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 25, 2023
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeOct 30, 2023
CONTINUEDPass
Planning DepartmentOct 31, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeNov 27, 2023 – Dec 4, 2023
CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 5, 2023 – Dec 12, 2023
PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 19, 2023
APPROVED