Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Charles Katz Home, located at 1200 Dolores Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Charles Katz Home, located at 1200 Dolores Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6550, Lot No. 043, on the west side of Dolores Street between 25th Street and Clipper Street, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; 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.
How it got here
The legislation to designate the Charles Katz Home as a landmark originated from a resolution initiated by the Board of Supervisors and was reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.
On March 3, 2026, the Board adopted Resolution No. 096-26 to initiate the landmark designation of the Charles Katz Home.
The Mayor approved the initiation resolution on March 6, 2026.
The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the historical significance of the Charles Katz Home and recommended its designation as a landmark by Resolution No. 1570.
The Planning Department transmitted the case for the Charles Katz Home to the Board of Supervisors, including the recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission.
A public hearing was scheduled for July 20, 2026, to consider the landmark designation ordinance for the Charles Katz Home.
The ordinance is currently at the first reading stage in the Board of Supervisors.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record