This ordinance exempts vacant storefronts affected by public infrastructure construction from having to register as vacant. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Building Code to exempt storefronts that are vacant due to public infrastructure construction from vacant storefront registration requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address vacant storefronts impacted by public infrastructure construction in San Francisco.
Supervisor Chan introduced the ordinance to amend the Building Code to exempt storefronts vacant due to public infrastructure construction from registration requirements.
The ordinance was referred to the Planning Department and the Small Business Commission for review and recommendations.
The Planning Department determined that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Code Advisory Committee reviewed the ordinance and voted 10 to 1 to recommend disapproval, stating it should not be the Department's responsibility.
The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the ordinance with suggestions for geographical boundaries.
The committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for approval to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which will exempt certain vacant storefronts from registration requirements.
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