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The ordinance allows the Public Works Director to close certain streets and easements in the Potrero HOPE SF Project area to speed up the project's development. It also permits the city to transfer ownership of these areas to the San Francisco Housing Authority or the project sponsor and streamlines related processes.
Ordinance delegating authority to the Public Works Director to vacate certain streets and public service easements in the Potrero HOPE SF Project (“Project”) site, generally bounded by 26th, Wisconsin, 23rd, Missouri, 22nd, Texas, 25th, and Connecticut (south of 25th) Streets, and including portions of 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, Dakota, Texas, Missouri, and Wisconsin Streets, Turner Terrace, and Watchman Way, to expedite implementation of the Project; authorizing the City to transfer its interest in the vacation area to the San Francisco Housing Authority or the Project Sponsor; delegating to the Director of Property authority to grant, accept, and terminate easements to facilitate the street vacations; adopting a Public Works Order recommending the street and easement vacation process; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, regarding real estate transactions to the extent inconsistent with this Ordinance; finding the street vacation areas are exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act; authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings 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.
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 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 vacates parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to allow for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also ensures that utility access rights are maintained and transfers the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.
Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
The ordinance aims to make it easier for chain stores and restaurants to operate in San Francisco by reducing various restrictions on their use and location. Key changes include modifying definitions, eliminating certain approval requirements, and allowing more flexibility in where these businesses can be established.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; 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 rules regarding how long building permits and applications remain valid before they expire. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance allows the City to waive certain housing fees and requirements for residential and neighborhood commercial projects outside specific areas if the developer agrees to rent control for all units. It also permits these projects to meet inclusionary housing requirements by dedicating land to the City and mandates periodic reports to the Planning Commission.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the City to waive the Inclusionary Housing Fee and other requirements in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (SUD) in exchange for a project sponsor’s agreement to subject all units in the project to rent control; and allow projects in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD to comply with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by dedicating land to the City; requiring periodic reports to the Planning Commission; 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 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 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.
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to exempt 100% affordable housing developments from active use, ground floor commercial use, and mid-block alley requirements.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt 100% affordable housing developments from active use, ground floor commercial use, and mid-block alley requirements; expand temporary use authorizations to 100% affordable housing developments that have not submitted a development application; and facilitate the conversion of Residential Care Facilities to 100% affordable housing developments by exempting such adaptive reuse projects from certain residential use and development standards; 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.
Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to allow modification and revocation of certain Conditions of Approval for Non-Residential Uses administratively where the applicable zoning no longer requires a Conditional Use authorization, subject to Planning Commission delegation, clarify when enlargement or intensification of a Nonconforming Use does not require a new Conditional Use authorization, and delegate limited authority to the Planning Director to administratively approve requests to modify certain Conditions of Approval imposed through a Conditional Use authorization.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow modification and revocation of certain Conditions of Approval for Non-Residential Uses administratively where the applicable zoning no longer requires a Conditional Use authorization, subject to Planning Commission delegation, clarify when enlargement or intensification of a Nonconforming Use does not require a new Conditional Use authorization, and delegate limited authority to the Planning Director to administratively approve requests to modify certain Conditions of Approval imposed through a Conditional Use authorization; 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 ordinance re-establishes the Mission and 9th Street Special Use District at 1270 Mission Street and increases the height limit for certain projects from 120 feet to 200 feet. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s General Plan and planning policies.
Ordinance re-adopting the former Planning Code section and Zoning Map designations creating the Mission and 9th Street Special Use District (SUD) at 1270 Mission Street, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, in the area generally bounded by Mission Street on the south, Laskie Street on the east, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 22, 23, and 24, on the west, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot No. 66, on the north; changing the height limit on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, for projects that comply with the requirements of the SUD, from 120-X to 200-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 101.1; and making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
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 calls for a special election on June 2, 2026, to ask San Francisco voters if the city can borrow up to $535 million for improvements to public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.
Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of up to $535,000,000 to finance the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest; prescribing notice to be given of such election; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the bond proposal is in conformity with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b) and is consistent with the General Plan; consolidating the special election with the general election; establishing the election precincts, voting places, and officers for the election; waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by Municipal Elections Code, Section 510; complying with the restrictions on the use of bond proceeds specified in Section 53410 of the California Government Code; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code, Sections 5.30-5.36; and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.
This resolution authorizes the construction and improvement of various public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure, to enhance earthquake preparedness, with an estimated cost of $535 million. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.
Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, expansion, renovation, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of $535,000,000 for the proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefore by the annual tax levy; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the proposed bond is in conformity and consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.
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 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 ordinance updates the Planning Code to specify areas where Reproductive Health Clinics can operate and aligns with Proposition O, which was approved by voters in November 2024. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to indicate districts where Reproductive Health Clinics are principally permitted and to make other conforming changes to the Planning Code and Zoning Control Tables, as required by Proposition O, passed by the voters in November 2024; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
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 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 motion approves a detailed map for developing parts of Treasure Island into up to 41 lots for residential, commercial, and public use, including 1,154 condominiums. It also includes agreements for public improvements and ensures compliance with city planning policies.
Motion approving phased Final Map No. 10347 relating to portions of Treasure Island, the merger and re-subdivision of Final Transfer Map No. 9837, Lot Nos. 1-16 and A-R, resulting in up to 41 lots intended for residential, commercial, open space, and public right-of-way, including up to 1,154 condominiums (1,066 residential condominium units and 88 commercial condominium units), subject to specified conditions; approving a Public Improvement Agreement related to Final Map No. 10347; conditionally accepting offers of improvements; and acknowledging 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 two-lot subdivision at 3231-3233 16th Street, allowing for a five-unit residential condominium project. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.
Motion approving Final Map No. 11676, a two-lot vertical subdivision, lot one being a five-unit residential condominium project located at 3231-3233 16th Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 042; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
The ordinance approves a financial assistance agreement for the Hearst Hotel Development Project, allowing up to $40 million in support based on new hotel tax revenues. It also waives certain administrative and labor regulations to facilitate the project's development at 5 Third Street and 17-29 Third Street.
Ordinance approving a Hotel Development Incentive Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Bespoke Hospitality, LLC for the Hearst Hotel Development Project, to provide financial assistance not to exceed $40,000,000 in net present value over 20 years calculated for measurement purposes only as a percentage of new Transient Occupancy Taxes the City actually receives from occupancy of guest rooms in a proposed new hotel, related to the development and operation of a project on certain real property known as 5 Third Street and 17-29 Third Street; waiving Chapter 21G of the Administrative Code and certain sections of the Labor and Employment Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance; making findings 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 allows the city to issue up to $41.75 million in revenue notes to finance the construction of a 95-unit rental housing development called "967 Mission." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions related to the financing and project implementation.
Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note (tax-exempt) in a principal amount not to exceed $21,750,000 and a multifamily housing revenue note (taxable) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $41,750,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 95-unit multifamily rental housing development known as “967 Mission”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender identified therein to the City and for the execution and delivery of the notes; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an assignment of deed of trust and loan documents; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes, and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the notes, and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution; and related matters, as defined herein.
This resolution approves a long-term lease for city-owned property at 967 Mission Street to develop a 95-unit affordable housing project for seniors, including units for homeless seniors. It also authorizes financing and loan agreements to support the construction of this project.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 967 Mission Street (“Property”) with 967 Mission, LP, for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend, and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 100% affordable rental housing development consisting of 95-units (including one unrestricted manager’s unit) for senior households, known as 967 Mission, including 40 senior operating subsidy units, 24 local operating subsidy program units reserved for homeless seniors and seniors at risk of homelessness, and five units for referrals from the City’s plus housing list (the “Project”); 2) authorizing the Mayor and the Director of MOHCD to execute loan documents related to a loan to 967 Mission, LP, to provide financing for the development and construction of the Project; 3) approving and authorizing an Amended, Restated and Consolidated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $44,318,000 for a minimum loan term of 57 years with 967 Mission, LP to finance the development and construction of the Project; 4) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income, senior households in need, in accordance with Section 23.30 of the Administrative Code; 5) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 6) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 7) authorizing the Director of MOHCD to make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.
This legislation proposes to hold a public hearing to discuss increasing the maximum building height in the Mission Bay South area from 160 feet to 250 feet and allowing more dwelling units for an affordable housing project. It also includes necessary environmental findings and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and planning policies.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance approving amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project to increase the maximum building height from 160 feet to 250 feet and to increase the number of dwelling units permitted on the northern one-half of Block 4 East (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8711, Lot No. 029B) for the development of an affordable housing project; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit a copy of the Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); scheduled pursuant to the Motion in File No. 251221, approved by the Board on December 16, 2025.
This ordinance allows residents to park up to two operable vehicles in their driveways within designated setback areas, excluding certain types of vehicles like boats and RVs. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit parking of up to two operable vehicles, not including boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or buses, in driveways located in required front setbacks, side yards, or rear yards; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
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 aims to temporarily require special approval for new laboratory uses in a specific district of San Francisco, while excluding certain types of labs. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.
Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization and specified findings for proposed Laboratory Uses in the PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution, and Repair) District, excluding chemistry or analytical laboratories, biological laboratories, and animal facilities or vivariums; 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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 ordinance changes parts of Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard from a public roadway to a public space for recreation and park purposes to support the Twin Peaks Promenade Project. It also transfers management of the area to the Recreation and Park Department and ensures the space will remain open to the public indefinitely.
Ordinance 1) ordering the conditional vacation of the designation of portions of Christmas Tree Point Road and the eastern alignment of Twin Peaks Boulevard, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2719C, Lot No. 021, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2643, Lot Nos. 006, 007, 009, and 021 (together, “Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard”) as public right-of-way for roadway and sidewalk purposes, and ordering the re-designation of Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard as public right-of-way for recreation and park purposes to facilitate the development of the Twin Peaks Promenade Project; 2) approving the interdepartmental transfer of Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2643, Lot No. 014 from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department, notwithstanding Administrative Code, Chapter 23; 3) applying the Park Code and regulations and the excavation and backfill requirements of the Public Works Code and associated orders, regulations, standards, and procedures to Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard, enabling the Recreation and Park Department to issue excavation permits for Eastern Twin Peaks Boulevard; 4) clarifying that the City has approved a grant restriction requiring that the Twin Peaks Promenade be operated as public open space in perpetuity; 5) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 7) making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
The ordinance allows for taller buildings and more housing units in the Mission Bay South area to support an affordable housing project. It also includes environmental findings and ensures consistency with city planning policies.
Ordinance approving amendments to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project to increase the maximum building height from 160 feet to 250 feet and to increase the number of dwelling units permitted on the northern one-half of Block 4 East (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8711, Lot No. 029B) for the development of an affordable housing project; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss the closure of parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the construction of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also includes provisions for maintaining utility access and transferring the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.
Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on an Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.; scheduled pursuant to Resolution No. 571-25, approved on December 9, 2025.
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.
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.
The ordinance requires property owners to replace any residential units they demolish and provides relocation assistance to affected tenants, including those who faced harassment or were forced to vacate. It also updates definitions and criteria related to demolitions and tenant protections, ensuring additional support for lower-income tenants during temporary relocations for repairs.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) require property owners seeking to demolish residential units to replace all units that are being demolished; 2) require relocation assistance to affected occupants of those units and to former occupants who vacated due to harassment, improper 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; 3) modify the Planning Code definition of demolition; 4) modify the conditional use criteria that apply to projects to demolish residential units; amending the Administrative Code to 5) 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; 6) update the standards and procedures for hearings related to tenant harassment; 7) require additional disclosures in buyout agreements; 8) require an additional disclosure in notice of intent to withdraw units under the Ellis Act; 9) 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 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 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.
The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 601-617 Laguna Street for $11,030,000 and outlines a project budget of up to $20,000,000 for improvements and repairs. It also exempts the project from certain contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with local hiring and wage policies.
Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 601-617 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0806, Lot No. 002) (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate (the “Purchase Agreement”) for the acquisition of the Property from Pacifica SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Seller”), for $11,030,000 together with a Construction Management Agreement attached as Exhibit E to the Purchase Agreement for the completion of certain improvements and the repair of deficiencies on the Property (the “Project”) by Seller for an amount not to exceed $8,140,000 that includes a construction management fee, an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the City contingency, and an amount not to exceed $30,000 for closing costs for a total anticipated not to exceed project cost of $20,000,000; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) exempting the Project from contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6 and Chapter 14B; 5) approving the Seller and its architect, consultants, general contractor, subcontractors, employees and affiliates without competitive bidding, but requiring the payment of prevailing wages, implementation of a local business enterprise utilization program, and compliance with the City’s local hire policy and first source hiring Ordinance; and 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s finding that the Purchase Agreement, and the transactions contemplated therein, are consistent with 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 resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use approximately $1,625,000 in cash and in-kind grants for improvements to Koshland Park. It also authorizes the General Manager of RPD to make necessary adjustments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's obligations.
Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend cash and in-kind grants from Trust for Public Land and the Theodore & Frances Geballe Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Federation Bay Area, valued at approximately $1,625,000 for the design, installation, repair and construction of improvements to Koshland Park; to approve the associated grant agreement, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.
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.