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In plain English

This ordinance allows hotels in certain residential districts to have up to eight guest rooms instead of the current limit of five. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase the number of guest rooms for Hotel uses permitted as a Conditional Use in RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family), RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family), RM-1 (Residential Mixed, Low Density), RM-2 (Residential Mixed, Moderate Density), RM-3 (Residential Mixed, Medium Density), RM-4 (Residential Mixed, High Density), RTO-1 (Residential Transit-Oriented Neighborhood), and RTO-M (Residential Transit-Oriented, Mission) Districts from five or fewer rooms to ten or fewer rooms; specify that the Planning Commission shall consider the effects on an existing home’s quality and viability as an independent Dwelling Unit where a Conditional Use application seeks to establish a Hotel within a single-family home; 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 pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Mar 17, 2026
Final action: Jul 30, 2026
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How it got here

This legislation originated from a proposal to amend the Planning Code regarding hotel guest room limits in residential districts, introduced by Supervisor Mandelman.

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Introduction of OrdinanceMarch 17, 2026
Supervisor Mandelman

Supervisor Mandelman introduced the proposed ordinance to amend the Planning Code to increase the number of guest rooms for hotel uses in RH-2 and RH-3 districts from five to eight.

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Legislation ReferralMarch 25, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board referred the proposed ordinance to the Planning Department for review and a CEQA determination.

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CEQA DeterminationApril 8, 2026
Planning Department

The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA guidelines.

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Public Hearing and RecommendationMay 21, 2026
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval with modifications to the proposed ordinance.

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Transmittal of RecommendationJune 1, 2026
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission transmitted its recommendation for approval with modifications to the Board of Supervisors.

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Response ReceivedMarch 2026
Planning Department

The Planning Department provided its response regarding the proposed ordinance as part of the legislative process.

Legistar action history

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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Environmental review (CEQA)
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Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 060126
Departmental transmittal
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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How they voted

RECOMMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Jul 13, 2026Pass
3-0
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Jun 29, 2026Pass
3-0 /1
CONTINUED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Jun 29, 2026Pass
3-0 /1

Legislative journey

PresidentMar 17, 2026
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardMar 25, 2026
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentApr 8, 2026
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Planning CommissionJun 1, 2026
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeJun 29, 2026 – Jul 13, 2026
CONTINUED AS AMENDEDPass
AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLEPass
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 21, 2026
PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
MayorJul 30, 2026
APPROVED