The ordinance makes the streamlined permitting process for unpermitted awnings permanent and extends the waiver of related fees until July 1, 2025. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to make permanent the streamlined permitting provisions for unpermitted awnings and extend the waiver of applicable fees for one fiscal year, until July 1, 2025; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address numerous complaints about unpermitted awnings in San Francisco, leading to the introduction of an amnesty program to streamline compliance for small businesses.
The Department received 182 anonymous complaints regarding illegal awnings between November 2022 and March 2023, prompting a response to streamline the permitting process.
The Board approved an ordinance creating a temporary amnesty program for businesses with unpermitted awnings, allowing them to legalize their awnings without penalties.
Mayor Breed introduced an ordinance to make the streamlined permitting provisions for unpermitted awnings permanent and extend the fee waivers until July 1, 2025.
The Planning Department affirmed that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act, allowing it to proceed.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the ordinance, finding it consistent with the General Plan and necessary for public welfare.
The committee recommended the ordinance for approval to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, making the amnesty program permanent and extending fee waivers.
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