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Resolution#250952Passed
In plain English

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 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Sep 16, 2025
Final action: Oct 6, 2025
Sponsors: Danny Sauter
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How it got here

This legislation originated from a proposal by Supervisor Sauter to amend the Planning Code regarding zoning districts in San Francisco.

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Introduction of LegislationJune 17, 2025
Supervisor Sauter

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.

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Referral to Planning CommissionJune 25, 2025
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

The proposed Ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for review.

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Adoption of ResolutionSeptember 30, 2025
Board of Supervisors

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.

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Approval by MayorOctober 6, 2025
Mayor

The Mayor approved the resolution passed by the Board of Supervisors.

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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentSep 16, 2025
βœ“REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
Board of SupervisorsSep 30, 2025
βœ“ADOPTEDPass
MayorOct 6, 2025
βœ“APPROVED