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In plain English

This ordinance allows homeowners to remove unauthorized units from single-family homes without needing special permission, provided they meet certain criteria. It also ensures that homes that benefit from this exemption are still subject to rent increase limits under the Rent Ordinance.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit in a single-family home where the owner satisfies certain eligibility criteria, waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit where that unit requires and is ineligible for waivers from open space, or dwelling unit exposure requirements, or the unit does not meet minimum floor area and floor-to-ceiling height requirements, and update the required Conditional Use Authorization findings for removal of an unauthorized unit to account for the history of tenancies in that unit; amending the Administrative Code to require that where an owner obtains an exemption from the Conditional Use Authorization requirement to remove an unauthorized unit from a qualifying single-family home, the single-family home shall be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Nov 14, 2023
Final action: Mar 28, 2024
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How it got here

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Leg Dig Ver1
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Referral CEQA PC 111723
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 121123
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 012624
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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How they voted

PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors Β· Mar 12, 2024Pass
5-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Mar 4, 2024Pass
1-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Mar 4, 2024Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

PresidentNov 14, 2023
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardNov 17, 2023
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentDec 11, 2023
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionJan 26, 2024
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeMar 4, 2024
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
Board of SupervisorsMar 12, 2024 – Mar 19, 2024
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorMar 28, 2024
βœ“APPROVED