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In plain English

This resolution allows certain affordable housing projects to access tax-exempt bond financing and tax credits if they provide more affordable units than required, while also exempting them from specific water use regulations. It also mandates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on these projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit the use of California Debt Limit Allocation Committee tax-exempt bond financing and tax credits under the Tax Credit Allocation Committee for certain affordable housing projects that provide additional affordable units or deeper affordability levels than required by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on such projects; amending the Health Code to exempt such affordable housing projects from compliance with the requirement that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using alternate water sources for non-potable uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Introduced: Sep 10, 2024
Final action: Mar 4, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a need to enhance affordable housing financing options in San Francisco, prompted by existing limitations in the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

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Introduction of LegislationSeptember 10, 2024
Mayor Breed

Mayor Breed introduced the proposed ordinance to amend the Planning Code to allow the use of CDLAC tax-exempt bond financing and TCAC tax credits for certain affordable housing projects.

Referral FYI 091824
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Planning Commission HearingOctober 24, 2024
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 21634, recommending approval of the ordinance with modifications.

PC Transmittal 103024
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CEQA DeterminationOctober 4, 2024
Planning Department

The Planning Department affirmed that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.

CEQA Det 100424
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Committee AmendmentsFebruary 3, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The committee amended the ordinance, including a requirement for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on projects utilizing the new financing options.

Comm Pkt 020325
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First ReadingFebruary 11, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

Action History
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Final PassageFebruary 25, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, solidifying the changes to the Planning Code.

Action History
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Mayor's ApprovalMarch 4, 2025
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, completing the legislative process.

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 091824
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 100424
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 103024
Departmental transmittal
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Leg Dig Ver3
Official legislation text
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Referral BLA 020525
Budget and Legislative Analyst
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How they voted

RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Feb 10, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Feb 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Feb 3, 2025Pass
3-0
CONTINUED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Feb 3, 2025Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentSep 10, 2024
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardSep 18, 2024
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentOct 4, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionOct 30, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeFeb 3, 2025
CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
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Clerk of the BoardFeb 5, 2025
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeFeb 10, 2025
RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsFeb 11, 2025 – Feb 25, 2025
PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorMar 4, 2025
APPROVED