This resolution imposes temporary zoning controls for 18 months in the Upper Market Street and Castro Street areas, requiring special permission for changing the use of properties currently designated for health or social services. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.
Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period for parcels in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District (NCT) and the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), by requiring Conditional Use Authorization for a change of use from a Health Services Use or a Social Services Use; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to impose interim zoning controls in the Castro neighborhood to protect health and social services critical to the LGBTQ community.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed interim zoning controls comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
A public hearing was noticed for the Land Use and Transportation Committee to consider the proposed interim zoning controls.
The committee held a hearing on the resolution, where Supervisor Peskin provided an overview and the committee recommended it for adoption.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period.
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