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In plain English

This ordinance establishes the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District to protect its historical, architectural, and aesthetic significance. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix Q to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Final action: Feb 13, 2026
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How it got here

The legislation to designate the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District originated from a resolution initiated by Supervisor Mandelman to preserve the historical significance of the area.

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Initiation of Landmark District DesignationMarch 2025
Supervisor Mandelman

Supervisor Mandelman introduced a resolution to initiate the Landmark District designation process for the Alert Alley Early Residential District.

HPC Reso No. 1496
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Committee ApprovalApril 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the resolution to initiate the Landmark District designation.

HPC Reso No. 1496
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Adoption of Initiation ResolutionMay 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution to initiate the Landmark District designation, which became effective with the Mayor's signature.

HPC Reso No. 1496
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Recommendation for DesignationOctober 15, 2025
Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted Resolution No. 1496, recommending the designation of the Alert Alley Early Residential District as a Landmark District.

HPC Reso No. 1496
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Review and CommentOctober 23, 2025
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed designation and adopted Resolution No. 21857, finding it consistent with the General Plan and recommending approval.

PC Reso No. 21857
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CEQA DeterminationDecember 8, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department determined that the actions contemplated in the ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act.

CEQA Determination
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Final Passage of OrdinanceFebruary 10, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance designating the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District.

COB Memo 030426

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Document trail
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Official legislation text
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PLN Transmittal 103025
SF Planning Department
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HPC Reso No. 1496 101525
Historic Preservation Commission
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Referral CEQA 112625
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 120825
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Planning Presentation 020226
SF Planning Department
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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardOct 31, 2025
Β·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentNov 18, 2025
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardNov 26, 2025
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentDec 8, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Clerk of the BoardJan 23, 2026
Β·NOTICED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeFeb 2, 2026
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsFeb 3, 2026 – Feb 10, 2026
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorFeb 13, 2026
βœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardMar 6, 2026
Β·TRANSMITTED