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Ordinance#250701Passed
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The ordinance creates the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to encourage housing development and modifies zoning regulations to increase building height and density in certain neighborhoods. It also includes provisions for parking requirements, business relocation, and protections for historic buildings, among other changes.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
Final action: Dec 12, 2025
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How it got here

Related / predecessor legislation
↑ predecessor#230001— not yet in database
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Ordinance#250700Passed

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Introduced Sep 30, 2025Final action Dec 12, 2025Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
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Ordinance#250966Passed

This ordinance updates various city planning elements to support the Family Housing Zoning Program, which includes changes to building heights, density, and design guidelines. It also amends the Local Coastal Program to align with these housing initiatives and requires the Planning Director to send the ordinance to the Coastal Commission.

Introduced Sep 30, 2025Final action Dec 12, 2025
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Resolution#250985Passed

This resolution sends an amendment to the City’s Local Coastal Program to the California Coastal Commission for approval, which includes the Family Zoning Plan. It also confirms that the Planning Department has met the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Introduced Sep 30, 2025Final action Dec 12, 2025
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Ordinance#251071Killed

The ordinance aimed to change zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to promote family housing and commercial use, while also adjusting height limits and designating certain areas for transportation agency use. It was ultimately rejected and is no longer in effect.

Introduced Oct 20, 2025Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
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Ordinance#251072Killed

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, adjusting height limits, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and made various technical amendments to the Planning Code, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Introduced Oct 20, 2025
↑ from
Ordinance#251073Killed

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, increasing building heights in certain neighborhoods, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and adjustments to various planning codes, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Introduced Oct 20, 2025
Legislation that followed from this
↓ led to
Ordinance#250966Passed

This ordinance updates various city planning elements to support the Family Housing Zoning Program, which includes changes to building heights, density, and design guidelines. It also amends the Local Coastal Program to align with these housing initiatives and requires the Planning Director to send the ordinance to the Coastal Commission.

Introduced Sep 30, 2025Final action Dec 12, 2025
↓ led to
Ordinance#250700Passed

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Introduced Sep 30, 2025Final action Dec 12, 2025Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
↓ led to
Resolution#250985Passed

This resolution sends an amendment to the City’s Local Coastal Program to the California Coastal Commission for approval, which includes the Family Zoning Plan. It also confirms that the Planning Department has met the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Introduced Sep 30, 2025Final action Dec 12, 2025
↓ led to
Ordinance#251072Killed

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, adjusting height limits, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and made various technical amendments to the Planning Code, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Introduced Oct 20, 2025
↓ led to
Ordinance#251071Killed

The ordinance aimed to change zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to promote family housing and commercial use, while also adjusting height limits and designating certain areas for transportation agency use. It was ultimately rejected and is no longer in effect.

Introduced Oct 20, 2025Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
↓ led to
Ordinance#251073Killed

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, increasing building heights in certain neighborhoods, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and adjustments to various planning codes, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Introduced Oct 20, 2025
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Index of Planning Code Amendments
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Referral CEQA PC 070325
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Referral CEQA PC 080725
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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 1, 2025Pass
3-0
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 1, 2025Fail
1-2
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORT
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Dec 1, 2025Pass
2-1
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
2-1
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
2-1
CONTINUED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Nov 3, 2025Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Oct 20, 2025Pass
3-0
CONTINUED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Oct 20, 2025Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 24, 2025
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardJul 3, 2025
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
PresidentJul 29, 2025
SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardAug 7, 2025
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Small Business CommissionAug 27, 2025
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning DepartmentSep 11, 2025
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionSep 18, 2025
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
PresidentSep 30, 2025
SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 3, 2025 – Oct 6, 2025
·NOTICED
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeOct 20, 2025 – Dec 1, 2025
CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass
DUPLICATED AS AMENDED
DUPLICATED AS AMENDED
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORTPass
REFERRED WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDEDFail
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 2, 2025
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEFail
PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
Youth CommissionDec 4, 2025
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Board of SupervisorsDec 9, 2025
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 12, 2025
APPROVED