The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on changes to the Planning Code that would modify zoning regulations in several neighborhoods, including North Beach and Polk Street, by allowing more types of businesses and larger sizes. It also includes updates to the Zoning Map and affirms compliance with environmental and planning policies.
Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250682) amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach Special Use District; affirming the Planning Departmentβs 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a proposal by Supervisor Sauter to amend the Planning Code regarding zoning districts in San Francisco.
Supervisor Sauter introduced legislation to amend the Planning Code, which included eliminating the North Beach Special Use District and consolidating controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District.
The proposed Ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for review.
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution extending the time for the Planning Commission to render its decision on the proposed Ordinance by 90 days.
The Mayor approved the resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors.
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