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In plain English

This ordinance allows for the installation of two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street and establishes a special sign district for that location. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s planning goals and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District encompassing the real property consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0936, Lot No. 001, to allow two projecting signs at 2301 Chestnut Street; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Oct 8, 2024
Final action: Dec 19, 2024
Sponsors: Matt Dorsey
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How it got here

The legislation to establish the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District originated from a need to allow additional signage for businesses on a prominent corner in San Francisco.

1
Introduction of OrdinanceOctober 16, 2024
Supervisor Stefani

Supervisor Stefani introduced the proposed ordinance to amend the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create a Special Sign District at 2301 Chestnut Street.

PC Transmittal 112624
2
Public Hearing and RecommendationNovember 14, 2024
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval with modifications, allowing corner commercial businesses in NC Districts to have two projecting signs.

PC Transmittal 112624
3
CEQA DeterminationNovember 15, 2024
Planning Department

The Planning Department determined that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is not defined as a project under CEQA Guidelines.

CEQA Det 111524
4
Transmittal of Planning Commission RecommendationNovember 26, 2024
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board received the Planning Commission's recommendation for the ordinance, which was incorporated into the legislative process.

PC Transmittal 112624
5
Committee RecommendationDecember 2, 2024
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage.

Action history
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Final PassageDecember 17, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, establishing the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District.

Action history
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Mayoral ApprovalDecember 19, 2024
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing for the establishment of the Special Sign District.

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 100224
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 101624
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 111524
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 112624
Departmental transmittal
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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors · Dec 17, 2024Pass
4-0 /1
PASSED, ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Dec 10, 2024Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 2, 2024Pass
0-0 /1

Legislative journey

PresidentSep 24, 2024
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardOct 2, 2024
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
PresidentOct 8, 2024
SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardOct 16, 2024
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentNov 15, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Clerk of the BoardNov 22, 2024
·NOTICED
Planning CommissionNov 26, 2024
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeDec 2, 2024
RECOMMENDEDPass
·DUPLICATED
Board of SupervisorsDec 10, 2024 – Dec 17, 2024
PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 19, 2024
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardJan 7, 2025
·TRANSMITTED