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This ordinance creates a special use district for the redevelopment of a cultural center at Wawona Street and 45th Avenue, including updates to the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2513, Lot No. 026) to facilitate the redevelopment of a cultural center; amending the Zoning Map to show the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District; amending the Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District, subject to certification by the California Coastal Commission; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance designates the Carnaval Mural at 1311-1315 South Van Ness Avenue as a landmark, ensuring its protection under the Planning Code. 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 Carnaval Mural, located at 1311-1315 South Van Ness Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6519, Lot No. 039, 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.
This resolution approves an increase in a loan by nearly $1.5 million for the Sunnydale Project, which aims to finance additional construction costs for infrastructure improvements and housing development. It also allows the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to make necessary amendments to the loan agreement without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Second Amendment to the Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Infrastructure Phase 1A3 LLC, a California limited liability company, to increase the loan amount by $1,495,294 for a new total loan amount not to exceed $26,567,405 to finance additional construction costs for the second phase of infrastructure improvements and housing development related to the revitalization and master development of up to 1770 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Sunnydale HOPE SF Development (“Sunnydale Project”); adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the City’s General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities for the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.
This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
The ordinance requires buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit additional inspections focusing on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defects or damage. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Existing Building Code to require buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit supplemental inspection reports that will focus on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defective or damaged materials that may cause glass failure; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance changes the rules about how many buildings can be built in certain historic districts of San Francisco, specifically the Northeast Waterfront and Jackson Square areas, while excluding projects that convert commercial buildings to residential use. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and align with the city's overall planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify density limits in the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, the Jackson Square Historic District, and the Jackson Square Historic District Extension, except for projects in those areas using the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program; affirming the Planning Commission’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.
This ordinance requires that any conversion of private parking lots or vehicle storage lots to fleet charging stations in Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) districts must receive Conditional Use authorization. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorization for converting Private Parking Lots or Vehicle Storage Lots to Fleet Charging in all PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) Districts; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance allows for more types of businesses, including retail and restaurants, to operate on the ground floor in certain neighborhoods and modifies regulations for music venues and theaters. It also streamlines processes for business approvals and removes some neighborhood notice requirements for changes in use.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) permit additional commercial, retail, and restaurant uses on the ground floor in certain neighborhood commercial districts (NCDs) and residential districts; 2) principally permit Flexible Retail on the ground floor in certain NCDs and Chinatown mixed use districts; 3) principally permit Retail Professional Services uses on all floors and conditionally permit Non-Retail Professional Services on the ground floor in specified NCDs; 4) create regulations for music entertainment venues and non-profit theaters distinct from regulations for Bars; 5) allow Limited Corner Commercial Uses that are not Formula Retail in certain residential districts; 6) amend Section 311 to remove neighborhood notice requirements for changes of use in the Eastern Neighborhoods mixed use districts; 7) expand business types that qualify for the Planning Department priority review program and establish that the program will not apply in the North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District (SUD); 8) clarify that multiple allowable uses may co-locate on one site; 9) clarify and modify various other use regulations and processes; 10) permit additional retail and non-retail uses in specified NCDs; and 11) eliminate the Mission Street Formula Retail Restaurant Subdistrict; and 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.
The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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.
This ordinance updates local findings referenced in several San Francisco building codes and directs the Clerk to send the updated ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law. It ensures that local regulations align with state requirements.
Ordinance amending the local findings included by reference in the following Ordinances: 1) 2022 San Francisco Building Code (Ordinance No. 225-22); 2) 2022 San Francisco Green Building Code (Ordinance No. 227-22); 3) 2022 San Francisco Mechanical Code (Ordinance No. 228-22); 4) San Francisco Plumbing Code (Ordinance No. 230-22); and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.
The ordinance aimed to encourage housing production by exempting certain housing projects from additional requirements in specific areas, restoring eligibility for density exceptions, and limiting the size of new dwelling units in designated districts. It has been killed and will not be enacted.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations 2) restoring the ownership eligibility requirement for density exceptions in residential districts, for lots that have two existing dwelling units or more; 3) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 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.
This ordinance requires cannabis retail locations to be at least 600 feet away from daycare centers and states that if a cannabis business stops operating for 18 months, it cannot reopen unless it goes through the process as a new business. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require a minimum distance of 600 feet between a Cannabis Retail Use and daycare centers, exempt pending applications from that distance requirement, and establish an 18-month period of discontinuance of a Cannabis Retail Use as abandonment of the business, preventing its restoration except as a new Cannabis Retail Use; and 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.
This resolution allows the City to lease a property near Alemany Boulevard to Our Planet Recycling for five years at an annual rent of about $23,398, with annual increases and an option to extend for another five years. It also ensures the lease complies with city planning policies and authorizes the Director of Property to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.
Resolution authorizing and approving the Lease of City-owned real property located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5695, Lot No. 23, adjacent to Alemany Boulevard in San Francisco, with Our Planet Recycling SF, LLC, a California corporation, doing business as Our Planet Recycling, for an initial five-year term at an annual base rent of $23,397.96 (or the monthly amount of $1,949.83); plus 3% annual increases to base rent; plus one additional five-year extension option to further extend the term of the Lease, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and to be readjusted to then-fair market base rent; effective upon approval of this Resolution; finding the proposed transaction is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; adopting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a grant worth up to $250,000 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for improvements to the Dahlia Dell Hillside Garden. It also gives the General Manager the authority to make necessary adjustments to the grant without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) valued at up to $250,000 for the design and construction for maintenance and upgrades to the Dahlia Dell Hillside Garden for the project term of upon approval of Board of Supervisors until Notice of Substantial Completion; and to authorize the Recreation and Park General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant 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.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a grant worth up to $300,000 from the Stern Grove Festival Association for creating a donor recognition installation. It also gives the General Manager the authority to make minor modifications to the grant as needed without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the Stern Grove Festival Association valued at up to $300,000 for the design and construction of a donor recognition installation for the project term effective upon approval of this Resolution until Notice of Substantial Completion; and authorizing the Recreation and Park General Manager to enter into any modifications to the Grant do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Grant or this Resolution.
This ordinance designates the Chata Gutierrez Mural at 3175-24th Street as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. 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 Chata Gutierrez Mural, located at 3175-24th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6519, Lot No. 041, 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.
The ordinance calls for a special election on March 5, 2024, to let voters decide on a $300 million bond for building and improving affordable rental housing in San Francisco. It includes provisions for independent oversight, allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not-to-exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits, to finance the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing, including workforce housing and senior housing, for households ranging from extremely low-income to moderate-income households; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This resolution allows for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in San Francisco, funded by up to $300 million in bonds, with oversight and audits to ensure proper use of funds. It also permits landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing projects, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This resolution aimed to authorize up to $300 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, allowing landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants. It was ultimately killed and will not be enacted.
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and the expansion of homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
The ordinance proposed a special election for March 5, 2024, to ask voters if the city should borrow up to $300 million to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a loan program. It also included provisions for landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and established oversight for the bond expenditures.
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $300,000,000 to finance the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and to expand homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
The ordinance closes the Great Highway Extension south of Sloat Boulevard to vehicles, creating a multi-use trail and enhancing shoreline resilience as part of the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Park Code to close the Great Highway Extension, beginning at Sloat Boulevard and extending south for a distance of approximately 3,317 feet, to vehicles to allow for a multi-use trail and to improve shoreline resilience as part of the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project; making an associated finding under the California Vehicle Code; making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations 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.
This resolution approves changes to the lease agreements between the Port and Seawall Lot 337 Associates, LLC, related to the Mission Rock Project, and allows for amendments that do not significantly increase the city's obligations. It also includes findings under environmental law and authorizes the Port's Executive Director to make necessary modifications to the lease.
Resolution approving certain amendments to the form of the Parcel Lease between the Port and Seawall Lot 337 Associates, LLC, a subsidiary agreement under the Disposition and Development Agreement for the Mission Rock Project; approving certain amendments to the Leases for Parcel A, Parcel B, Parcel F, and Parcel G with affiliates of Developer; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into amendments or modifications to the First Amendment to Parcel Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.
This resolution allows for the installation of cultural heritage plaques along the 6th Street corridor in the Lodginghouse District to mark historic locations. It also starts the process to create a program for future commemorative plaques in the area.
Resolution authorizing the placement of the Lodginghouse District of San Francisco’s Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalks at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in the Lodginghouse District.
This resolution authorizes the installation of plaques marking historic locations in the SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District along the 6th Street corridor. It also begins the process to create a program for future commemorative plaques in the area.
Resolution authorizing the placement of the SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalk at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in the SoMa Pilipinas Cultural District.
This resolution allows for the installation of cultural heritage plaques along the 6th Street corridor to commemorate the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District. It also starts the process to create a program for future commemorative plaques in the district.
Resolution authorizing the placement of the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District of San Francisco’s Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalks at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in Compton’s Transgender Cultural District.
This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Amy Campbell to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2026. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Amy Campbell for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2026.
This resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed ordinance that aims to create a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District, which would allow for increased housing density and flexibility in building requirements in certain residential areas. It also includes provisions for condominium conversions and ensures that new units are subject to rent control regulations.
Resolution retroactively extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 230808) amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize the greater of up to four units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, up to six dwelling units on individual Corner Lots in the RH District, the greater of up to 12 units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, up to 18 units on Corner Lots resulting from three lot mergers in RH-1 districts, up to 12 units on Corner Lots resulting from two lot mergers in RH-1 districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, conditional use authorizations, and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
The ordinance designates the Sacred Heart Parish Complex as a Landmark, which provides it with protections and recognition under the city's Planning Code. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Sacred Heart Parish Complex, located at 546-548 Fillmore Street, 554 Fillmore Street, 735 Fell Street, and 660 Oak Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0828, Lot Nos. 12, 21, 22, and 22A, 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.
This resolution approves a 14-year lease for a restaurant at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with an option to extend for two additional years, and requires a minimum annual payment of $550,000 in the first year. The lease is between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City’s Airport Commission.
Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Historic Restaurant Lease No. 23-0235 between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $550,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.
The ordinance creates a special zoning district for non-profit arts education at 800 Chestnut Street, allowing for specific uses and protections for arts organizations in that area. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 49, Lot No. 1, generally bounded by Francisco Street, Jones Street, Chestnut Street, and Leavenworth Street, and numbered as 800 Chestnut Street); amending the Zoning Map to show the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use 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; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance designates the Colombo Market Arch at 600 Front Street as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms that the designation aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Colombo Market Arch, situated within Sydney Walton Square, 600 Front Street, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0172, Lot No. 010, 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.
This resolution extends and modifies existing zoning controls to require special permission for parcel delivery services larger than 10,000 square feet. It also clarifies the definition of parcel delivery services based on previous standards and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls enacted in Resolution No. 109-22, to require a Conditional Use authorization for proposed Parcel Delivery Service uses, and to modify those interim controls in two ways: 1) to apply to Parcel Delivery Services uses greater than 10,000 square feet; and 2) to use the definition of Parcel Delivery Services that was in effect as to the effective date of Resolution No. 109-22; 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, Sections 101.1 and 306.7.
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.
This resolution initiates a process to amend the landmark designation of San Francisco Fire Station No. 44 at 1298 Girard Street. It aims to update its historical status under the city's Planning Code.
Resolution initiating an amendment to the landmark designation of the San Francisco Fire Station No. 44, located at 1298 Girard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6194, Lot No. 010, under Article 10 of the Planning Code.
This ordinance extends deadlines for existing buildings with public access to comply with disability access requirements and allows for more time to request extensions. It also gives the Department of Building Inspection additional time to report on the disability access improvement program to the Board of Supervisors.
Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the deadlines for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s Report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the disability access improvement program.
This ordinance changes how residential density is controlled in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by removing specific numerical limits and instead using existing building regulations like height and bulk. It also confirms compliance with environmental laws and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the manner in which residential density is regulated in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by replacing residential numerical density limits with already-existing regulations on the built envelope of buildings, such as height, bulk, and setbacks; 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.
This resolution designates Gregangelo & Velocity Art & Entertainment as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical and cultural significance. The location is at 225 San Leandro Way in San Francisco.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of Gregangelo & Velocity Art & Entertainment, located at 225 San Leandro Way, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3253, Lot No. 015.
This ordinance clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
The ordinance reduces requirements for Inclusionary Housing Programs and development impact fees for certain housing projects approved before specific dates, making it easier for developers to build. It also updates the membership requirements for the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) reduce Inclusionary Housing Program requirements, including requirements for projects approved under the Housing Opportunities Means Equity - San Francisco (HOME-SF) program, for projects that have been approved prior to November 1, 2023 and that receive a first construction document within a specified period; 2) adopt a process for those projects to request a modification to conditions of approval related to development impact fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 3) reduce Article 4 development impact fees, including Inclusionary Affordable Housing fees for projects exceeding a stated unit size, for projects approved before November 1, 2026 that receive a first construction document within 30 months of entitlement; and, 4) modify the Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance effective November 1, 2026 to reduce applicable fees, and on-site or off-site unit requirements, for projects that exceed a stated unit size; amending the Administrative Code to update the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee member requirements; 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.
This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to a request for landmark designation initiated by the Board of Supervisors. It allows more time for review and consideration of the landmark status.
Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to landmark designation initiation from the Board of Supervisors (File No. 230266).
This ordinance prohibits parcel delivery services from operating at fleet charging locations in San Francisco. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Parcel Delivery Service activities at Fleet Charging locations; 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.
The ordinance allows for easier conversion between certain types of uses, like Production, Distribution and Repair, and Institutional Community activities, in smaller buildings (under 25,000 square feet) in specific neighborhoods. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt from the limitations on conversion of certain Production, Distribution and Repair (“PDR”), Institutional Community, and Arts Activities uses in the Eastern Neighborhoods Plans Areas (Mission, Eastern SoMa, Western SoMa, and Central SoMa), changes of use from one of those uses to another of those uses or to Institutional uses, in buildings under 25,000 ground floor square feet; 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.
This ordinance establishes the 900 Kearny Street Special Use District, which modifies the Planning Code and Zoning Map to regulate land use in that area. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 900 Kearny Street Special Use 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.
The resolution approves a 75-year lease for city-owned property at 683 Florida Street and 2070 Bryant Street to 681 Florida Street Commercial LLC for $1 annually, aimed at developing community-serving commercial spaces. It also allows the removal of this property from an existing residential lease and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Commercial Ground Lease for Real Property owned by the City and located at 683 Florida Street and 2070 Bryant Street (together, the “Commercial Property”) with 681 Florida Street Commercial LLC, for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $1 (“Commercial Ground Lease”), in order to develop two adjoining ground floor commercial spaces for public benefit or community-serving uses (“Commercial Project”); 2) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of MOHCD to enter into a First Amendment to Residential Ground Lease to remove the Commercial Property from the leased premises under the Residential Ground Lease between the City and 681 Florida Housing Associates, L.P.; 3) 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; 4) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Commercial Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing commercial spaces for community-serving spaces, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.3; and 5) authorizing the Director of Property and/or the Director of MOHCD to execute the Commercial Ground Lease and the First Amendment to Residential Ground Lease and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
This ordinance requires that any business sign work on designated landmark sites or in historic districts undergo a hearing with the Historic Preservation Commission instead of just an administrative review by Planning Department staff, specifically for major alterations. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and includes findings related to public welfare and consistency with city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require compliance with the procedures of Planning Code, Article 10, for certain work involving a business sign on a designated landmark site or in a designated historic district, and to require a hearing before the Historic Preservation Commission rather than an administrative review by Planning Department staff of applications for a permit to install business signs to a Significant or Contributory building or a building in a Conservation District in the C-3 (Downtown) area, provided that the permit is for a Major Alteration; 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.
This ordinance officially recognizes the Treasure Island Development Authority's acceptance of park improvements at The Rocks on Yerba Buena Island and dedicates the area for public use as open space. It also includes environmental findings and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.
Ordinance acknowledging the Treasure Island Development Authority’s acceptance of certain improvements on a portion of the Yerba Buena Island Hilltop Parks known as The Rocks (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8958, Lot No. 003), adjacent to Macalla Road, and the Authority’s acceptance of the park improvements for maintenance and liability purposes; dedicating The Rocks to public use; designating the property for public open space and park purposes; adopting 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 adopting a Public Works Order that recommends acceptance of The Rocks park improvements and related actions, as defined herein.