The ordinance requires property developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units when a development application is submitted. It also expands the Department of Building Inspection's program to combat fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures inspections before approving any loss of residential units.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address the issue of Unauthorized Dwelling Units (UDUs) in San Francisco, prompted by concerns over tenant displacement and misrepresentation in development applications.
Supervisor Melgar introduced the proposed ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding Unauthorized Dwelling Units and their disclosure in development applications.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted findings that the proposed ordinance was consistent with the City's General Plan and recommended approval with modifications.
The Building Inspection Commission considered the ordinance at a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend its approval.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee referred the ordinance for CEQA determination, affirming that it complies with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee continued the ordinance to the call of the chair, keeping it active for further consideration.
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