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In plain English

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.

Introduced: Jun 24, 2025
Final action: Sep 5, 2025
Sponsors: Myrna Melgar
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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.

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Introduction of OrdinanceJuly 30, 2024
Supervisor Myrna Melgar

Supervisor Melgar introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding unauthorized dwelling units and regulatory agreements.

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Approval with ModificationsOctober 17, 2024
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted findings that the ordinance is consistent with the General Plan, recommending approval with modifications.

PC Transmittal 102424
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Consideration of OrdinanceJuly 3, 2025
Building Inspection Commission

The Building Inspection Commission considered the ordinance at a public hearing and recommended its approval.

BIC Transmittal 071825
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Committee ReportJuly 28, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The committee recommended the ordinance as amended for approval by the Board of Supervisors.

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Final PassageSeptember 2, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its final reading.

Action history

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 080724
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 080924
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 102424
Departmental transmittal
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 070325
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 070325
Environmental review (CEQA)
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BIC Transmittal 071825
Departmental transmittal
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Leg Dig Ver3
Official legislation text
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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Jul 28, 2025Pass
3-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Jul 28, 2025Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentJul 30, 2024
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardAug 7, 2024
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentAug 9, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionOct 24, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
PresidentJun 24, 2025
SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Planning DepartmentJul 3, 2025
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Clerk of the BoardJul 3, 2025
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Building Inspection CommissionJul 18, 2025
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeJul 28, 2025
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORTPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
·DUPLICATED
Board of SupervisorsJul 29, 2025 – Sep 2, 2025
PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorSep 5, 2025
APPROVED