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Ordinance#260588First Reading
In plain English

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Second Church of Christ Scientist, located at 651 Dolores Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Second Church of Christ Scientist, located at 651 Dolores Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3598, Lot Nos. 172-175, on the east side of Dolores Street between Cumberland Street and 20th 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.

Introduced: Jun 9, 2026
Final action: Jun 9, 2026
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How it got here

The legislation to designate the Second Church of Christ Scientist as a landmark originated from a resolution initiated by the Board of Supervisors and was reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.

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Initiation of Landmark DesignationMarch 2026
Board of Supervisors

On March 3, 2026, the Board adopted Resolution No. 114-26 to initiate the landmark designation of the Second Church of Christ Scientist. The Mayor approved this resolution on March 6, 2026.

Legislative Digest
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Recommendation for Landmark DesignationMay 20, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend the landmark designation of the Second Church of Christ Scientist, as per Resolution No. 1584.

Legislative Digest
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Transmittal of Planning Department CaseMay 29, 2026
Planning Department

The Planning Department transmitted the case for the landmark designation of the Second Church of Christ Scientist to the Board of Supervisors, including the necessary documentation and recommendations.

Planning Department Transmittal
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Public Hearing ScheduledJuly 20, 2026
Land Use and Transportation Committee

A public hearing was scheduled by the Land Use and Transportation Committee to consider the ordinance for the landmark designation of the Second Church of Christ Scientist.

Hearing Notice

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Related / predecessor legislation
↑ predecessor#260068— not yet in database
Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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PLN Transmittal 052926
SF Planning Department
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HPC Presentation 072026
Historic Preservation Commission
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How they voted

No recorded roll-call vote yet. This item may have passed without a recorded individual vote, or is still pending.

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardMay 29, 2026
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentJun 9, 2026
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardJul 10, 2026
·NOTICED