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In plain English

This ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Introduced: Jun 17, 2025
Final action: Oct 6, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to address housing affordability and development feasibility in the Market and Octavia Area Plan.

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Introduction of OrdinanceJune 17, 2025
Mayor Lurie and Supervisors Dorsey, Mahmood

An ordinance was introduced to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan, amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, and sunset the Market & Octavia Community Advisory Committee.

MYR Memo 061725
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Referral to CommitteesJune 25, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The ordinance was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee for further consideration.

PAM Transfer 062525
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Approval with ModificationsJuly 24, 2025
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of the ordinance with modifications, emphasizing community engagement.

PC Transmittal 080625
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Amendment and RecommendationSeptember 10, 2025
Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for passage by the Board of Supervisors.

Leg Dig Ver1
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Final PassageSeptember 30, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors after undergoing amendments.

Action history
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ApprovalOctober 6, 2025
Mayor Lurie

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the legislative process.

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 062525
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 070325
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 080625
Departmental transmittal
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BLA Rpt 091025
Budget and Legislative Analyst
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Budget and Finance Committee Β· Sep 10, 2025Pass
3-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED
Budget and Finance Committee Β· Sep 10, 2025Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 17, 2025
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardJun 25, 2025
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
PresidentJun 25, 2025
Β·TRANSFERRED
Planning DepartmentJul 3, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionAug 6, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Budget and Finance CommitteeSep 10, 2025
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
Β·DUPLICATED
Board of SupervisorsSep 16, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorOct 6, 2025
βœ“APPROVED