The ordinance creates a program to provide financial support, such as grants and loans, to small businesses affected by construction related to the city's residential rezoning efforts. It also establishes a fund to manage these resources and assigns oversight to specific city offices.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program (“Program”) to provide financial support, including grants and loans, to businesses impacted by construction relating to the City residential rezoning program adopted in 2025-2026; establishing the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Fund (“Fund”) to receive monies for the Program; designating the Office of Small Business and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to administer the Fund and the Program and promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of the Program; and amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their gross receipts taxes for deposit in the Fund.
How it got here
The Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program was initiated to support businesses affected by the city's residential rezoning efforts, following a recommendation from the Small Business Commission.
Supervisor Melgar introduced the ordinance to create the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program to provide financial support to businesses impacted by construction related to the city's residential rezoning program.
The Small Business Commission reviewed the proposed legislation and voted 5-0 to support it, recognizing the need for a fund to assist small businesses facing displacement due to construction.
The Small Business Commission formally submitted their response supporting the legislation to the Board of Supervisors.
The Budget and Finance Committee amended the ordinance, which was then passed to the full Board for consideration.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, establishing the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Fund.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, officially enacting the Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
