This ordinance requires the city to notify residents about any rezoning efforts that align with Housing Element law. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to enhance public notification regarding rezoning to comply with Housing Element law in San Francisco.
The Planning Department received a referral for legislation to amend the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and referred it to the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted findings that the ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan and priority policies.
Supervisor Chan introduced a substitute version of the ordinance that included specific requirements for public notification.
The committee amended the ordinance and referred it without recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which was aimed at improving public notification for rezoning.
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