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In plain English

The ordinance allows EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to use parts of Merchant Street for installing decorative paving, crosswalks, lighting, and other improvements, while waiving certain city requirements. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to accept and maintain the new public infrastructure.

Ordinance approving a major encroachment permit for EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to occupy portions of Merchant Street between Sansome and Battery Streets adjacent to 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, and 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017) for the purpose of installing and maintaining decorative roadway and sidewalk paving, tabletop crosswalks, overhead string lighting, various pedestrian- and bike-oriented improvements, other non-standard infrastructure, and new street trees; waiving certain requirements under Public Works Code, Sections 724.7 (construction occupancy fee), 786.3 (final review of City departments prior to Public Works hearing), and 806 (street tree removal notice and appeal and replacement at or exceeding requirements), and Administrative Code, Section 1.51 (acceptance of public infrastructure), in connection with Permittee’s implementation of the encroachment permit and project development; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority to accept an irrevocable offer for the public infrastructure in Merchant Street, dedicate such infrastructure to public use, designate it for street and roadway purposes, and accept it for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings 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; accepting a Public Works Order that recommends the major encroachment and delegation to the Public Works Director of the acceptance and related actions for the public improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

Introduced: Jul 29, 2025
Final action: Oct 27, 2025
Sponsors: Danny Sauter
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to approve a major encroachment permit for the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station 13 Development Project, which required various public improvements on Merchant Street.

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Approval of General Plan AmendmentsJuly 17, 2025
San Francisco Planning Commission

The Planning Commission adopted findings of consistency with the General Plan and approved amendments necessary for the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station 13 Development Project.

PC Reso No. 21775
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Public Works Order RecommendationJuly 24, 2025
San Francisco Public Works

The Public Works Director recommended approval of a major encroachment permit for the project, waiving certain requirements under the Public Works Code and delegating authority for public infrastructure acceptance.

PW Order 211940
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Introduction of the OrdinanceJuly 29, 2025
Mayor's Office

The Mayor introduced the ordinance to the Board of Supervisors for the approval of the major encroachment permit, which included various public improvements on Merchant Street.

MYR Cover Ltr 072925
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Committee RecommendationSeptember 29, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for approval, following a review of the proposed improvements and public benefits.

OEWD Presentation 092925
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First Reading of the OrdinanceOctober 7, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, approving the major encroachment permit for the project.

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Final Passage of the OrdinanceOctober 21, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, allowing the project to proceed with the approved encroachment permit.

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Mayoral ApprovalOctober 27, 2025
Mayor's Office

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the legislative process for the major encroachment permit.

Action history

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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentJul 29, 2025
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSep 29, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 7, 2025 – Oct 21, 2025
PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorOct 27, 2025
APPROVED