Legislation

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

This resolution approves a contract between Nibello LLC, the owners of 331 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the city to preserve the historical status of the property. It also allows the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Nibello LLC, the owners of 331 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

This motion approves a subdivision plan for a mixed-use development at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, which will include five residential units and ten commercial condominiums. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision, five residential and 10 commercial mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5615, Lot Nos. 099, 100, 101; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive, including environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not proceed.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21825, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, for a proposed project located at 350 Amber Drive; making environmental findings; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion disapproves the Planning Commission's earlier approval for a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive. As a result, the project cannot proceed as planned.

Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21825, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, for a proposed project at 350 Amber Drive.

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create findings that support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive. The motion has been passed and is now in the process of preparing those findings.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, for a proposed project at 350 Amber Drive.

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, adjusting height limits, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and made various technical amendments to the Planning Code, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Category A historic resources, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution establishes temporary zoning rules for 18 months that require special permission for outdoor laboratory uses in certain areas of the city. It also calls for a study to determine if further regulations are needed to align these uses with the city's goals for production, distribution, and repair spaces.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization and specified findings for proposed Laboratory Uses that contain development and/or engineering laboratories that operate outdoors and/or outside of an enclosed structure in the PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution, and Repair) District; urging the Planning Department, with input from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, to study whether additional controls would ensure that Laboratory Uses are consistent with the City’s goals for PDR space; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and Planning Code, Section 306.7.

This motion approves the final map for a 20-unit commercial condominium project at 1301-1341 Evans Avenue. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10857, a 20-Commercial Unit Condominium Project, located at 1301-1341 Evans Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5237, Lot No. 037; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for an eight-lot vertical subdivision project at 1155 Market Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9806, an eight-lot vertical subdivision project, located at 1155 Market Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3702, Lot No. 820; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project with nine residential units and one commercial unit at 2420-2422 3rd Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 12424, a nine residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed use condominium project, located at 2420-2422 3rd Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4108, Lot No. 003F; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows certain medical cannabis dispensaries in San Francisco to convert into cannabis retail stores. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish a process for the conversion of certain Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Cannabis Retail establishments; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance requires that certain fees related to development applications be paid when the application is submitted and adjusts environmental review fees for larger projects. It also eliminates a separate fee schedule for specific categorical exemptions under state environmental law and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with relevant regulations and policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require certain Planning Department fees to be paid to the Department at the time the Development Application is submitted, modify the environmental review fees for large projects, and remove the separate fee schedule for “Class 32” categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act; 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 ordinance clarifies the time limits for appealing decisions made by the Zoning Administrator and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations. It also confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and public welfare needs.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code and the Planning Code to clarify time periods for appeals of decisions or determinations by the Zoning Administrator; 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 ordinance changes the approval process for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in San Francisco by eliminating appeals to the Board of Appeals and increasing size limits for certain new detached ADUs on single-family lots. It also confirms compliance with state law and local planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code to modify the City’s State-mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit (“ADU”) approval process and conform to changes to State ADU law, including by removing any appeal to the Board of Appeals, and increasing size limits for certain detached, new construction ADUs on a lot containing a single-family dwelling; 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 ordinance simplifies the process for designating public spaces and installing commemorative plaques in San Francisco to honor historically significant sites, events, or individuals. It removes the requirement for Public Works to hold a hearing on these applications.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the requirements and approval processes for the commemorative designation of public right-of-way and public places and the installation of commemorative street plaques to honor sites, events, and persons of historical interest or significance to San Francisco; eliminating the requirement that Public Works hold a hearing on applications for a commemorative street plaque; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows developers of Accessory Dwelling Units to postpone paying certain fees, while also confirming compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies. It aims to support housing development by easing financial burdens on project sponsors.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; 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 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.

This resolution approves a loan of $8 million and a grant of $3 million to 1035Vets LLC to convert a property at 1035 Van Ness Avenue into 124 supportive housing units for veterans experiencing homelessness. It also allows the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the agreement and make necessary adjustments.

Resolution approving and authorizing a Loan and Grant Agreement in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 consisting of a loan in the amount of $8,000,000 for a minimum term of 55 years and a grant in the amount of $3,000,000 with 1035Vets LLC for the purpose of rehabilitating real property located at 1035 Van Ness Avenue (“1035 Van Ness”) into 124 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans exiting homelessness under the Homekey+ Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (the “Project”); 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; authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute the Loan and Grant Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and authorizing the Director of MOHCD to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Loan and Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This ordinance creates the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District, which is a designated area with specific planning and zoning regulations. It also includes environmental and public welfare findings to support the establishment of this district.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District generally bounded by Kirkwood Avenue to the northeast, Rankin Street to the southeast, McKinnon Avenue to the southwest, and Toland Street to the northwest; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance approves a development agreement for a 17.1-acre site at Toland Street and Kirkwood Avenue, allowing the construction of two multi-story buildings for production, distribution, and repair activities. It includes provisions for a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and compliance with various city planning and labor regulations.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Prologis, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, for the development of an approximately 17.1-acre site located at Toland Street at Kirkwood Avenue with two multi-story production, distribution, and repair buildings in a core industrial area, including 1,646,000 square feet of production, distribution, and repair, space for non-retail sales and service, automotive, and retail uses, a rooftop solar array, ground-floor maker space, and streets built to City standard; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; approving certain development impact fees for the Project and waiving certain Planning Code fees and requirements; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of Labor and Employment Code, Articles 131, 132, 103, 104, and 106, and Administrative Code, Chapters 56, 14B, 82, 83, and 23; and ratifying certain actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The ordinance aimed to define "Legacy Business" and require special approval before replacing such businesses in specific districts, while allowing businesses operating for 15 years to qualify as Legacy Businesses. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define Legacy Business and to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business with a new non-residential use in certain Neighborhood Commercial, Named Neighborhood Commercial, and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; amending the Administrative Code to allow a business that has been operating for 15 years to qualify as a Legacy Business; 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.

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.

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and expand allowable uses and size limits in several commercial districts, including North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

This ordinance allows certain limited commercial businesses to expand in San Francisco, as long as they do not convert or demolish residential properties. It also gives the Zoning Administrator the authority to approve these expansions into rear yards while ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Limited Commercial Uses to expand, provided the expansion does not result in conversion or demolition of residential uses, and allowing the Zoning Administrator to approve Limited Commercial Use expansions into the rear yard; 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 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.

This ordinance creates a special district for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at 530 Sansome Street, allowing for streamlined approval processes and height increases for certain properties. It also includes provisions for reviewing the landmark status of a nearby building and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution designates Firehouse: Hose Company No. 30 at 1757 Waller Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Firehouse : Hose Company No. 30, located at 1757 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1250, Lot No. 029.

This resolution designates Maud’s, located at 929-941 Cole Street, as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's character and heritage for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Maud’s, 929-941 Cole Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1272, Lot No. 003.

This resolution designates St. Matthew’s Church as a historic landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its architectural and cultural significance. The church is located at 3281-16th Street in San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Matthew’s Church, located at 3281-16th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 034.

This resolution designates St. Nicholas Cathedral as a landmark under the city's Planning Code, recognizing its historical and architectural significance. The designation aims to protect the building from alterations that could compromise its integrity.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Nicholas Cathedral, 2005 15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3558, Lot No. 074.

This resolution designates St. Paul's Church as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical and architectural significance. The church is located at 1660 Church Street.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Paul's Church, located at 1660 Church Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6619, Lot No. 001.

This resolution designates the property at 102 Guerrero Street as a landmark, which means it will be recognized for its historical or architectural significance. This designation helps protect the building from alterations that could compromise its character.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 102 Guerrero Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3534, Lot No. 068.

This resolution designates the Bank of Italy Branch Building at 400-410 Castro Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolition.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Bank of Italy Branch Building, located at 400-410 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2647 Lot No. 035.

This resolution designates the Bob Ross House at 4200 20th Street as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Bob Ross House, 4200 20th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2696 Lot No. 014A.

This resolution designates the Castro Rock Steam Baths as a historic landmark, protecting its architectural and cultural significance. This designation is part of the city's efforts to preserve important sites within San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Castro Rock Steam Baths, located at 578-582 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 013.

This resolution designates the San Francisco AIDS Foundation building at 514-520 Castro Street as a historic landmark. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance under the city's Planning Code.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, 514-520 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 002.

This resolution designates the Full Moon Coffeehouse as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. It applies to the property located at 4416-18th Street in San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Full Moon Coffeehouse, located at 4416-18th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2650, Lot No. 017.

This resolution designates the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex as a landmark, which includes the church, rectory, convent, and school located on Diamond Street. This designation aims to preserve the historical and architectural significance of these buildings.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex, consisting of 110 Diamond Street (Church), 100 Diamond Street (Rectory), 115 Diamond Street (Convent), 117 Diamond Street (School); Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 002 (Church), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 001 (Rectory), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 033 (Convent), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 028 (School).

This resolution designates Sha’ar Zahav, located at 220 Danvers Street, as a historic landmark under the city's Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolitions.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Sha’ar Zahav (Historic Location), located at 220 Danvers Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2702, Lot No. 019.

This resolution designates 361 San Jose Avenue as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's architectural and cultural value for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 361 San Jose Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6531, Lot No. 021A.

This resolution designates The Chautauqua House at 1451 Masonic Avenue as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's architectural and cultural value.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for The Chautauqua House, located at 1451 Masonic Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1270, Lot No. 002.

This resolution designates Engine Company No. 13 at 1458 Valencia Street as a landmark, protecting its historical significance. It is part of the city's efforts to preserve important cultural and architectural sites.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Engine Company No.13, 1458 Valenica Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6531, Lot No. 011.

This ordinance designates the Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street as a Landmark, which provides it with special protections and recognition. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street, in the south side Mission Street between 5th and 6th Streets, 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 expands the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District by merging it with the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD and applying its regulations to all lots within the expanded area, with some exceptions. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to expand the boundaries of the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District (SUD), and to apply its controls to all lots within the SUD, with some exceptions; to delete the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD, and as a result to merge it into the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the deletion and boundary expansion; 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 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.

This motion confirms that the Planning Department has decided that the project at 350 Amber Drive does not require an environmental review because it falls under a specific exemption. The motion has been officially approved.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive is categorically exempt from environmental review.

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 350 Amber Drive did not require an environmental review. The motion was ultimately not approved.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive is categorically exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 350 Amber Drive did not require an environmental review. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive is categorically exempt from environmental review.

This ordinance allows certain automotive service stations in the Geary Boulevard Neighborhood Commercial District to offer outdoor handwashing, vacuuming, and detailing of vehicles as an accessory service. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance modifying the Geary Boulevard Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) to authorize outdoor handwashing, vacuuming, and detailing of automobiles as an Accessory Use in certain Automotive Service Stations; 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates various city planning elements to support the Family Housing Zoning Program, which includes changes to building heights, density, and design guidelines. It also amends the Local Coastal Program to align with these housing initiatives and requires the Planning Director to send the ordinance to the Coastal Commission.

Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, Commerce and Industry Element, Transportation Element, Balboa Park Station Area Plan, Glen Park Community Plan, Market and Octavia Area Plan, Northeastern Waterfront Plan, Van Ness Avenue Area Plan, Western SoMa (South of Market) Area Plan, Western Shoreline Area Plan, Downtown Area Plan, and Land Use Index, to implement the Family Housing Zoning Program, including the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program, by adjusting guidelines regarding building heights, density, design, and other matters; amending the City’s Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 340.

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2); and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties with structures designated as landmarks or contributors to historic districts pursuant to Article 10; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

The ordinance creates the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to encourage housing development and modifies zoning regulations to increase building height and density in certain neighborhoods. It also includes provisions for parking requirements, business relocation, and protections for historic buildings, among other changes.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution sends an amendment to the City’s Local Coastal Program to the California Coastal Commission for approval, which includes the Family Zoning Plan. It also confirms that the Planning Department has met the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program and Land Use Plan of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program to implement the Family Zoning Plan; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows more activities to take place in historic buildings throughout San Francisco, either as a primary use or with conditions. It also updates related zoning regulations and confirms that these changes align with environmental and city planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow additional uses as principally or conditionally permitted in Historic Buildings citywide, and make conforming amendments to provisions affected by the foregoing, including zoning control tables; 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 general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance aimed to change zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to promote family housing and commercial use, while also adjusting height limits and designating certain areas for transportation agency use. It was ultimately rejected and is no longer in effect.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C), except for properties located in the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (“PEG SUD”); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2) , except for properties located in the PEG SUD; and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties located in the PEG SUD; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone south of Lincoln Way to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties south of Lincoln Way to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; and 3) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

The ordinance aimed to create a program to encourage housing development in San Francisco by modifying zoning laws, increasing building heights in certain neighborhoods, and changing parking requirements. It also included provisions for displaced businesses and adjustments to various planning codes, but it has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD), 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, and 12) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; amending the Administrative Code to set Board policy regarding the sale or lease of properties within the SFMTA SUD; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.