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Ordinance#26099030 Day Rule
In plain English

This ordinance designates the Vesuvio Cafe as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Vesuvio Cafe, located at 253 Columbus Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0162, Lot No. 019, on the southwest corner of Columbus Avenue and Jack Kerouac Alley, 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: Sep 15, 2026
Final action: Sep 15, 2026
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How it got here

The Vesuvio Cafe was proposed for landmark designation following a public hearing and recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission.

1
Initiation of Landmark DesignationApril 28, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board voted to adopt Resolution No. 248-26 to initiate the landmark designation process for the Vesuvio Cafe.

HPC Reso No. 1635 081926
2
Approval of Initiation ResolutionMay 8, 2026
Mayor Lurie

The Mayor signed the resolution initiating the landmark designation for the Vesuvio Cafe.

HPC Reso No. 1635 081926
3
Transmittal to Planning DepartmentJune 3, 2026
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk transmitted the resolution to the Planning Department for further action.

HPC Reso No. 1635 081926
4
Recommendation for Landmark DesignationAugust 19, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission held a public hearing and recommended the landmark designation of the Vesuvio Cafe, citing its historical significance.

HPC Reso No. 1635 081926
5
Transmittal of Landmark Designation OrdinanceAugust 31, 2026
Planning Department

The Planning Department transmitted the proposed ordinance for the landmark designation of Vesuvio Cafe to the Board of Supervisors.

PLN Transmittal 083126
6
Receipt of OrdinanceSeptember 1, 2026
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board received the ordinance from the Planning Department.

Legistar action history
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Assignment Under 30 Day RuleSeptember 15, 2026
President of the Board

The ordinance was assigned under the 30-day rule for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.

Legistar action history

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Related / predecessor legislation
↑ predecessor#260325— not yet in database
Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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PLN Transmittal 083126
SF Planning Department
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HPC Reso No. 1635 081926
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 BoardSep 1, 2026
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentSep 15, 2026
→ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE