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The ordinance allows for easier conversion between certain types of uses, like Production, Distribution and Repair, and Institutional Community activities, in smaller buildings (under 25,000 square feet) in specific neighborhoods. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt from the limitations on conversion of certain Production, Distribution and Repair (“PDR”), Institutional Community, and Arts Activities uses in the Eastern Neighborhoods Plans Areas (Mission, Eastern SoMa, Western SoMa, and Central SoMa), changes of use from one of those uses to another of those uses or to Institutional uses, in buildings under 25,000 ground floor square feet; 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: Oct 3, 2023
Final action: Jan 19, 2024
Sponsors: Matt Dorsey
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How it got here

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Leg Dig Ver1
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Referral CEQA PC 080823
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Leg Dig Ver2
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Referral CEQA PC 101123
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 110623
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 110923
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How they voted

PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Dec 12, 2023Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 11, 2023Pass
1-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 11, 2023Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

PresidentJul 25, 2023
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardAug 8, 2023
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
PresidentOct 3, 2023
SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 11, 2023
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentNov 6, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionNov 9, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeDec 11, 2023
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 12, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024
PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorJan 19, 2024
APPROVED