This resolution requires businesses in certain districts to obtain special permission before replacing a Legacy Business for the next 18 months. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with key planning policies.
Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business in Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and the Chinatown Community Business, Chinatown Visitor Retail, and Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial Districts; 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 concerns about the displacement of Legacy Businesses in San Francisco's neighborhood commercial districts, prompting the need for interim zoning controls.
The Small Business Commission reviewed the proposed legislation and expressed support while suggesting improvements to better protect Legacy Businesses.
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 discuss the interim zoning controls legislation.
The committee recommended the resolution for adoption after discussing its implications and receiving public input.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution imposing interim zoning controls for an 18-month period to protect Legacy Businesses.
The Mayor approved the resolution, allowing it to take effect and implement the interim zoning controls.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
The ordinance aimed to define "Legacy Business" and require special approval before replacing such businesses in specific districts, while allowing businesses operating for 15 years to qualify as Legacy Businesses. It has failed to pass.
