This ordinance designates the Transamerica Pyramid as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under specific planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Transamerica Pyramid, located at 600 Montgomery Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0207, Lot No. 032, on the east side of Montgomery Street between Washington Street and Clay 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 Transamerica Pyramid as a landmark originated from a Board of Supervisors resolution initiated to preserve significant architectural heritage in San Francisco.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 246-26 to initiate the landmark designation process for the Transamerica Pyramid.
Mayor Lurie signed the resolution to initiate the landmark designation, allowing the process to move forward.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the signed resolution to the Planning Department for further action.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and recommended the landmark designation of the Transamerica Pyramid based on its historical significance.
The Planning Department transmitted the case for the Transamerica Pyramid to the Board of Supervisors, including the recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission.
The Clerk of the Board received the landmark designation ordinance from the Planning Department.
The ordinance was assigned under the 30-day rule for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
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