The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on changes to the Planning Code that would ease restrictions on Formula Retail businesses, including modifying definitions and eliminating certain requirements. This aims to facilitate the establishment and operation of these businesses in various districts throughout San Francisco.
Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250816) amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; and 8) to eliminate use size limits for Retail Sales and Service uses, other than Gyms, in the Potrero Center Mixed-Use 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
This legislation originated from a proposal by Supervisor Melgar to amend the Planning Code regarding Formula Retail uses.
Supervisor Melgar introduced legislation to amend the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses.
The proposed Ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for review.
The resolution extending the review period was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution extending the Planning Commission's review period by 90 days.
The Mayor approved the resolution extending the Planning Commission's review period.
The Planning Commission is required to render its decision on the proposed Ordinance by this date.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
The ordinance aims to make it easier for chain stores and restaurants to operate in San Francisco by reducing various restrictions on their use and location. Key changes include modifying definitions, eliminating certain approval requirements, and allowing more flexibility in where these businesses can be established.