This ordinance allows certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sold separately as condominiums from their primary residences. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning and Subdivision Codes to allow separate conveyance of certain Accessory Dwelling Units and associated primary residences as condominiums; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); 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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a need to address San Francisco's housing affordability crisis by allowing the separate conveyance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as condominiums.
Supervisor Engardio introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning and Subdivision Codes to allow separate conveyance of certain ADUs and associated primary residences as condominiums.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and referred it for further review.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted findings recommending approval of the ordinance with modifications.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
The committee reviewed the final amendments and recommended the ordinance for passage by the full Board.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its final reading, allowing the separate conveyance of ADUs as condominiums.
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