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Resolution#251108
Jan 30, 2026

This resolution allows San Francisco to enter into an agreement to receive over $39 million in funding for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a property at 1035 Van Ness to provide permanent supportive housing for veterans. It also commits the City to provide additional matching funds and operating subsidies for at least five years.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), through the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to 1) execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and co-applicants Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization and 1035Vets LLC for a total award not to exceed $39,044,030 under the Homekey+ Program, including up to $36,044,030 disbursed by HCD as a grant to 1035Vets LLC for acquisition of real property located at 1035 Van Ness for permanent supportive housing for veterans (the “Property”) and support of operating costs, and up to $3,000,000 disbursed by HCD as a grant to the City for rehabilitation of the Property; 2) accept and expend anticipated revenue from the City’s portion of Homekey+ grant funds in an amount up to $3,000,000 for the rehabilitation of the Property; 3) approving and authorizing the City to commit up to $8,000,000 in required matching funds for rehabilitation of the Property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy, additionally the City committed up to 15 years of operating subsidies through the City’s Local Operating Subsidy Program (“LOSP”) subject to budget appropriations; 4) authorizing the City to assume any joint and several liability for expenditure of the Homekey+ grant under the Standard Agreement; 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey+ Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0 /2
Hearing#251094
Jan 30, 2026

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding the exemption from environmental review for a new AT&T wireless facility proposed at 350 Amber Drive. The facility will be installed on a tall monopole and includes multiple antennas and equipment, and the hearing is scheduled due to community objections.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on May 29, 2025, for the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7521, Lot No. 005, which proposes to install a new AT&T Macro Wireless Telecommunications Facility on an approximately 104 foot tall monopole, consisting of 12 new antennas, and nine new remote radio units and ancillary equipment within the P (Public) Zoning District and OS (Open Space) Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Mitchell M. Tsai of Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm on behalf of the Diamond Heights Community Association) (Filed October 27, 2025)

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
10-0 /1
Hearing#251098
Jan 30, 2026

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed AT&T wireless facility installation on a monopole at 350 Amber Drive. The hearing will address concerns or support from the community before the Planning Commission makes a final decision.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 350 Amber Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7521, Lot No. 005) identified in Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21825, dated September 25, 2025, to install a new AT&T Macro Wireless Telecommunications Facility on an approximately 104 foot tall monopole, consisting of 12 new antennas, and nine new remote radio units and ancillary equipment within the P (Public) Zoning District and OS (Open Space) Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Mitchell M. Tsai of Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm on behalf of the Diamond Heights Community Association) (Filed October 27, 2025)

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
10-0 /1
Hearing#251222
Jan 27, 2026

This legislation proposes to hold a public hearing to discuss increasing the maximum building height in the Mission Bay South area from 160 feet to 250 feet and allowing more dwelling units for an affordable housing project. It also includes necessary environmental findings and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance approving amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project to increase the maximum building height from 160 feet to 250 feet and to increase the number of dwelling units permitted on the northern one-half of Block 4 East (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8711, Lot No. 029B) for the development of an affordable housing project; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit a copy of the Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); scheduled pursuant to the Motion in File No. 251221, approved by the Board on December 16, 2025.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#251216
Jan 27, 2026

The ordinance calls for a special election on June 2, 2026, to ask San Francisco voters if the city can borrow up to $535 million for improvements to public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of up to $535,000,000 to finance the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest; prescribing notice to be given of such election; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the bond proposal is in conformity with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b) and is consistent with the General Plan; consolidating the special election with the general election; establishing the election precincts, voting places, and officers for the election; waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by Municipal Elections Code, Section 510; complying with the restrictions on the use of bond proceeds specified in Section 53410 of the California Government Code; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code, Sections 5.30-5.36; and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
25-0
Ordinance#251223
Jan 27, 2026

The ordinance allows for taller buildings and more housing units in the Mission Bay South area to support an affordable housing project. It also includes environmental findings and ensures consistency with city planning policies.

Ordinance approving amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project to increase the maximum building height from 160 feet to 250 feet and to increase the number of dwelling units permitted on the northern one-half of Block 4 East (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8711, Lot No. 029B) for the development of an affordable housing project; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
22-0
Resolution#251217
Jan 27, 2026

This resolution authorizes the construction and improvement of various public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure, to enhance earthquake preparedness, with an estimated cost of $535 million. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, expansion, renovation, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of $535,000,000 for the proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefore by the annual tax levy; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the proposed bond is in conformity and consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
14-0
Resolution#251187
Jan 27, 2026

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use approximately $1,625,000 in cash and in-kind grants for improvements to Koshland Park. It also authorizes the General Manager of RPD to make necessary adjustments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend cash and in-kind grants from Trust for Public Land and the Theodore & Frances Geballe Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation Bay Area, valued at approximately $1,625,000 for the design, installation, repair and construction of improvements to Koshland Park; to approve the associated grant agreement, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#251144
Jan 27, 2026

This ordinance creates a special use district at 2245 Post Street, allowing for specific zoning regulations and land use controls in that area. It also includes environmental and planning findings to ensure consistency with city policies and public needs.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2245 Post Street Special Use District; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
24-0 /4
Ordinance#251024
Jan 27, 2026

This ordinance establishes a permit process for installing hydrogen-fueling station equipment in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to create a permit and permitting process for Hydrogen-Fueling Station Equipment installation; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
21-4
Ordinance#250887
Jan 26, 2026

This ordinance allows residents to park up to two operable vehicles in their driveways within designated setback areas, excluding certain types of vehicles like boats and RVs. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit parking of up to two operable vehicles, not including boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or buses, in driveways located in required front setbacks, side yards, or rear yards; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Alan Wong, Myrna Melgar
33-0 /1
Ordinance#251099
Jan 26, 2026

This ordinance updates the Planning Code by clarifying language and prohibiting massage establishments and sole practitioners from operating as accessory uses in residential areas. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to make various clarifying and typographical changes, and prohibit massage establishments and massage sole practitioner uses as accessory uses to residential uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
27-0 /1
Ordinance#251103
Jan 26, 2026

The ordinance allows movie theaters that also serve food to host various entertainment activities and sell alcohol on-site. It also exempts certain theaters in the Upper Fillmore area from size limits for non-residential uses when selling wine and beer.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize Movie Theaters that also operate as Bona Fide Eating Places to offer entertainment, cultural, artistic, dramatic, musical, or leisure activities, performances or exhibitions, and permit on-site wine, beer, and/or liquor, and make conforming changes in the Planning Code definitions of Bar and Bona Fide Eating Place uses; permitting certain Movie Theaters in the Upper Fillmore Neighborhood Commercial District to sell wine and/or beer without being subject to non-residential use size limits otherwise applicable in the District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill
31-0
Ordinance#250814
Jan 25, 2026

The ordinance vacates certain unimproved street areas on Moraga and Noriega Avenues, determining they are not needed for city use, while reserving easements for a city-owned retaining wall. It also rezones specific city properties and adjacent parcels to facilitate residential development and align with city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of City property on unimproved street areas of Moraga and Noriega Avenues; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for the City’s use; reserving easements related to support for the City-owned retaining wall from the street vacation properties and including other conditions to the street vacation; amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to rezone the City property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 039, from P (Public) and RH-2 (Residential Housing Two-Family)/OS (Open Space) to RH-2/40-X and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 40, from RH-1 (Residential Housing One-Family) and RH-2/OS to RH-2/40-X, and to rezone parcels on Kensington Way adjacent to Vasquez Avenue shown on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot Nos. 010A and 024-027, from RH-1(D) (Residential Housing One-Family Detached Dwellings)/40-X to Public/Open Space; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
28-0
Resolution#251264
Jan 23, 2026

This resolution allows the city to issue up to $41.75 million in revenue notes to finance the construction of a 95-unit rental housing development called "967 Mission." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions related to the financing and project implementation.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note (tax-exempt) in a principal amount not to exceed $21,750,000 and a multifamily housing revenue note (taxable) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $41,750,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 95-unit multifamily rental housing development known as “967 Mission”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender identified therein to the City and for the execution and delivery of the notes; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an assignment of deed of trust and loan documents; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes, and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the notes, and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
14-0
Resolution#251265
Jan 23, 2026

This resolution approves a long-term lease for city-owned property at 967 Mission Street to develop a 95-unit affordable housing project for seniors, including units for homeless seniors. It also authorizes financing and loan agreements to support the construction of this project.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 967 Mission Street (“Property”) with 967 Mission, LP, for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend, and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 100% affordable rental housing development consisting of 95-units (including one unrestricted manager’s unit) for senior households, known as 967 Mission, including 40 senior operating subsidy units, 24 local operating subsidy program units reserved for homeless seniors and seniors at risk of homelessness, and five units for referrals from the City’s plus housing list (the “Project”); 2) authorizing the Mayor and the Director of MOHCD to execute loan documents related to a loan to 967 Mission, LP, to provide financing for the development and construction of the Project; 3) approving and authorizing an Amended, Restated and Consolidated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $44,318,000 for a minimum loan term of 57 years with 967 Mission, LP to finance the development and construction of the Project; 4) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income, senior households in need, in accordance with Section 23.30 of the Administrative Code; 5) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 6) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 7) authorizing the Director of MOHCD to make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#250719
Jan 23, 2026

The ordinance redefines "Family" in the Planning Code to include any group of people living together without numeric limits on unrelated members or meal-sharing requirements. It also classifies small Residential Care Facilities as Residential Uses and clarifies the Zoning Administrator's authority to enforce regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household,” eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals, classify Residential Care Facilities that serve six or fewer persons as Residential Uses, include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; clarify the Zoning Administrator’s enforcement authority to administratively subpoena documents; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250823
Jan 23, 2026

This ordinance changes the zoning designation of certain parcels in San Francisco from a Production, Distribution and Repair District to a Public designation, allowing for different types of uses. It also increases the height limit for buildings on those parcels from 40 feet to 90 feet.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to change the zoning use district designation of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4877, Lot Nos. 001, 002, 003, and 004, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot Nos. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, and 022, the full width of Bancroft Avenue between Griffith Street and Hawes Street, and the full widths of Griffith Street and Hawes Street between Carroll Avenue and Armstrong Avenue, collectively known as 1236 Carroll Avenue, from Production, Distribution and Repair District-2 (PDR-2) to Public (P); changing the height and bulk district designation of the aforementioned parcels and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot No. 001 from 40-X to 90-X; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250824
Jan 23, 2026

The ordinance vacates parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to allow for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also ensures that utility access rights are maintained and transfers the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.

Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Public SafetyEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
27-0 /1
Ordinance#251100
Jan 23, 2026

This ordinance creates the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District in San Francisco, adding protections for its historical, architectural, and aesthetic landmarks. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix P to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
24-0 /1
Ordinance#251101
Jan 23, 2026

This ordinance establishes the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District to protect its historical, architectural, and aesthetic significance. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix Q to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250440
Jan 8, 2026

This ordinance increases certain fees charged by the Planning Department to help cover costs associated with appeals to the Board of Supervisors. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Administrative Code by superseding certain provisions of Ordinance No. 149-16 to increase the surcharges on certain Planning Department fees to compensate the City for appeals of Planning Department actions to the Board of Supervisors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250385
Jan 8, 2026

This ordinance updates the Planning Code to specify areas where Reproductive Health Clinics can operate and aligns with Proposition O, which was approved by voters in November 2024. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to indicate districts where Reproductive Health Clinics are principally permitted and to make other conforming changes to the Planning Code and Zoning Control Tables, as required by Proposition O, passed by the voters in November 2024; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Public HealthEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250926
Jan 8, 2026

The ordinance requires property owners to replace any residential units they demolish and provides relocation assistance to affected tenants, especially those with lower incomes. It also establishes stricter conditions for demolition permits and enhances tenant protections against harassment and improper buyout agreements.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) require property owners seeking to demolish residential units to replace all units that are being demolished; 2) prohibit demolition permits for five years if a tenant vacated a unit in the building to be demolished due to harassment or under an improper buyout agreement, subject to certain conditions; 3) require relocation assistance to affected occupants of units being demolished and to former occupants of those units who vacated due to certain buyout agreements, owner move-ins, pursuant to the Ellis Act, or due to serious and imminent hazards, with additional assistance and protections for lower-income tenants; 4) modify the Planning Code definition of demolition; 5) modify the conditional use criteria that apply to projects to demolish residential units; amending the Administrative Code to 6) require landlords to provide additional relocation assistance to lower-income tenants who are being required to vacate temporarily due to capital improvements or rehabilitation work; 7) update the standards and procedures for hearings related to tenant harassment; 8) require additional disclosures in buyout agreements; 9) require an additional disclosure in notice of intent to withdraw units under the Ellis Act; 10) making various non-substantive changes and clarifications; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
36-0 /1
Hearing#250822
Jan 6, 2026

This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss the closure of parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the construction of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also includes provisions for maintaining utility access and transferring the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on an Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.; scheduled pursuant to Resolution No. 571-25, approved on December 9, 2025.

Public SafetyEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240641
Jan 6, 2026

This ordinance aims to change the definition of "Laboratory" in the Planning Code to include Biotechnology and prohibit Laboratory uses in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Laboratory to include Biotechnology, and to make Laboratory uses, as defined, a not permitted use in the Urban Mixed Use zoning district; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
4-1 /1
Ordinance#230734
Jan 5, 2026

This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
4-0
Ordinance#230968
Jan 5, 2026

This ordinance dedicates Mission Bay South Park P3 for public use and accepts an offer to acquire the facilities for park improvements. It also establishes the park for public maintenance and liability, while ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance dedicating Mission Bay South Park P3 (between 3rd and 4th Streets and Mission Creek) to public use; accepting an irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities that comprise the park improvements; designating said facilities for public park and open space purposes only; accepting Park P3 for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; adopting a Public Works Order that recommends acceptance of the Park P3 and related actions; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey
no vote