Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate retail use size limits on Health Service Uses and Reproductive Health Clinics in the MUO (“Mixed Use-Office”) District east of 7th Street; eliminating retail ratio limits in the MUO District east of 7th 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Supervisor Dorsey introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code to eliminate retail use size limits on Health Service Uses in the MUO District.

The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The ordinance was referred to the Planning Department and other relevant departments for review and comment.

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 21728, recommending approval of the ordinance with modifications, including the inclusion of Reproductive Health Clinics.

The committee amended the ordinance to include recommendations from the Planning Commission and continued the item for further consideration.

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which was subsequently approved by the Mayor.