Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to allow modification and revocation of certain Conditions of Approval for Non-Residential Uses administratively where the applicable zoning no longer requires a Conditional Use authorization, subject to Planning Commission delegation, clarify when enlargement or intensification of a Nonconforming Use does not require a new Conditional Use authorization, and delegate limited authority to the Planning Director to administratively approve requests to modify certain Conditions of Approval imposed through a Conditional Use authorization.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow modification and revocation of certain Conditions of Approval for Non-Residential Uses administratively where the applicable zoning no longer requires a Conditional Use authorization, subject to Planning Commission delegation, clarify when enlargement or intensification of a Nonconforming Use does not require a new Conditional Use authorization, and delegate limited authority to the Planning Director to administratively approve requests to modify certain Conditions of Approval imposed through a Conditional Use authorization; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to streamline the modification of Conditional Use authorizations in San Francisco's Planning Code.
Mayor Lurie introduced an ordinance to amend the Planning Code to allow for administrative modifications of Conditional Use authorizations.
The Board referred the legislation to the Planning Department for review and response.
The Planning Department provided a response regarding the proposed ordinance, affirming its compliance with CEQA.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval of the ordinance with modifications.
The Planning Commission's response included findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee continued the item to the call of the chair, pending further discussion.
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