The ordinance amends the Planning Code to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and expand allowable uses and size limits in several commercial districts, including North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach Special Use District; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to consolidate zoning controls in North Beach and expand allowable uses in various commercial districts.
Supervisor Sauter introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code, aiming to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate its controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed actions comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted findings that the ordinance is consistent with the City's General Plan and priority policies, recommending approval with modifications.
The Small Business Commission expressed support for the legislation, emphasizing the need for ongoing engagement with community stakeholders.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee amended the ordinance, allowing for conditional storefront mergers and expanding allowable uses in various districts.
The committee made additional amendments to the ordinance, including changes to use size limits and conditional use requirements.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which amends the Planning Code and Zoning Map as proposed.
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