This ordinance designates the Bridge Theatre as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also confirms that this designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Bridge Theatre, located at 3008-3010 Geary Boulevard, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1067, Lot No. 019, on the north side of Geary Boulevard between Blake Street and Cook 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 Bridge Theatre as a landmark originated from a broader initiative by the San Francisco Planning Department to preserve historically significant properties.
Supervisor Sherrill initiated the landmark designation process for fifteen properties, including the Bridge Theatre, as part of the Family Zoning Plan's Phase 1.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 175-26 to initiate the landmark designation of the Bridge Theatre, which was subsequently approved by the Mayor on March 26, 2026.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend the landmark designation of the Bridge Theatre to the Board of Supervisors.
The Clerk of the Board received the recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission for the landmark designation of the Bridge Theatre.
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