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In plain English

This ordinance updates the Building and Planning Codes by correcting errors, clarifying language, and making minor revisions. It also ensures compliance with state regulations and affirms the Planning Department's environmental determinations.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language, and make other minor, substantive updates to various Code provisions; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development upon final passage; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Nov 5, 2024
Final action: Dec 19, 2024
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to correct typographical errors and update outdated references in the Building and Planning Codes of San Francisco.

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Initiation of Code Corrections OrdinanceAugust 1, 2024
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission initiated a proposed ordinance to amend the Building and Planning Codes to correct typographical errors and update outdated references.

PC Transmittal 102424
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Public Hearing and ApprovalSeptember 19, 2024
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 21614, recommending approval of the ordinance with modifications.

PC Transmittal 102424
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Public HearingAugust 21, 2024
Building Inspection Commission

The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing to consider the ordinance and voted unanimously to recommend approval.

BIC Transmittal 082224
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CEQA DeterminationNovember 15, 2024
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board confirmed the Planning Department's determination that the ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act.

CEQA Det 111524
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First Reading PassedDecember 10, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

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Final PassageDecember 17, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance.

Board Pkt 121724
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ApprovalDecember 19, 2024
Mayor

Mayor London N. Breed approved the ordinance.

COB Ltr 010325
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Transmittal to StateJanuary 8, 2025
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board transmitted the approved ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

COB Ltr 010325

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Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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PC Transmittal 102424
Departmental transmittal
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BIC Transmittal 082224
Departmental transmittal
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Referral CEQA 111324
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 111524
Environmental review (CEQA)
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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors Β· Dec 17, 2024Pass
4-0 /1
PASSED, ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors Β· Dec 10, 2024Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Dec 9, 2024Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardOct 28, 2024
Β·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentNov 5, 2024
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardNov 13, 2024
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentNov 15, 2024
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeDec 9, 2024
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Β·DUPLICATED
Board of SupervisorsDec 10, 2024 – Dec 17, 2024
βœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 19, 2024
βœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardJan 8, 2025
Β·TRANSMITTED