The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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 unauthorized dwelling units and ensure compliance with the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance.
Supervisor Melgar introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding unauthorized dwelling units and regulatory agreements.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted findings that the ordinance is consistent with the General Plan, recommending approval with modifications.
The Building Inspection Commission considered the ordinance at a public hearing and recommended its approval.
The committee recommended the ordinance as amended for approval by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its final reading.
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