This ordinance allows more activities to take place in historic buildings throughout San Francisco, either as a primary use or with conditions. It also updates related zoning regulations and confirms that these changes align with environmental and city planning standards.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow additional uses as principally or conditionally permitted in Historic Buildings citywide, and make conforming amendments to provisions affected by the foregoing, including zoning control tables; 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 general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to enhance the economic viability of historic buildings in San Francisco by allowing more flexible uses.
Mayor Lurie introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code to allow additional uses in Historic Buildings citywide.
The Planning Department determined that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Historic Preservation Commission conducted a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval of the ordinance.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted findings that the ordinance is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
The committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, allowing additional uses in Historic Buildings.
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