Legislation

This ordinance removes the need for a Conditional Use permit when changing the use of an automobile service station to another type of business. It also updates zoning regulations and confirms that the changes align with environmental and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to remove the Conditional Use requirement to change the use of an Automobile Service Station or Automotive Use to another use, and amend zoning control tables to reflect this change; 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 as required by Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance updates the definition of Group Housing in the Planning Code and confirms that the changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan. It also establishes that the revisions serve the public's needs and welfare.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Group Housing; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance requires city departments to review permits within 30 days and limits the issuance of fines for shared spaces violations until April 1, 2023, except for specific safety and access issues. It also directs departments to end the temporary shared spaces program by March 31, 2023, unless the local emergency is terminated earlier.

Ordinance amending the Administrative and Public Works Codes to urge departments to review permits within 30 days, limit until April 1, 2023, the issuance of fines for violations of shared spaces requirements except to enforce access requirements for persons with disabilities or first responder personnel, pedestrian and vehicular safety, and removal of abandoned structures, and directing departments to wind down the temporary program no later than March 31, 2023, subject to earlier termination of the Local Emergency; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance designates the Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building at 447 Battery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 447 Battery Street (aka Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 002, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance creates a new zoning district called the Group Housing Special Use District to regulate group housing developments in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review meets state requirements and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Group Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance regulates street vending in San Francisco by requiring permits and establishing associated fees and enforcement measures. It also updates various city codes to align with these changes and merges the Port's vending permit program with the Public Works program.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to regulate vending, require permits for vending, and authorize permit fees and enforcement actions; amending provisions of the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Park, and Police Codes to conform with those amendments; amending the Port Code to merge its permit program with the Public Works permit program; repealing reporting provisions from the Health Code; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to amend its agreement with the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society to include the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers in the lease for the San Francisco Botanical Garden. The changes will take effect once approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving and authorizing an amendment to the Lease and Management Agreement between the Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society for the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park, to also include the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers as part of the leased premises (which shall be known collectively as “the Gardens of Golden Gate Park”), to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This ordinance designates the Casa Sanchez Building at 2778-24th Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2778-24th Street (aka Casa Sanchez Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4210, Lot No. 018, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows for up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six on corner lots, in residential zoning areas, with specific requirements like replacing protected units. It also ensures that new units built under this exception follow rent increase limits and allows for condominium conversion applications that include both existing and new units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance proposes a density bonus program for certain residential zoning districts, allowing for increased housing development in RH-1, RH-2, and RH-3 areas. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows for up to four total dwelling units on residential lots in certain zoning districts, including additional "Bonus Dwelling Units," while ensuring that their sale prices remain affordable for those earning 100% of the area median income. It also sets limits on initial rental rates and rent increases for these Bonus Dwelling Units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Lots in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts to permit additional units (“Bonus Dwelling Units”), up to four total dwelling units per lot exclusive of accessory dwelling units, and to require that if such Bonus Dwelling Units are ever sold, the sales prices would not exceed an amount determined to be affordable at 100% of area median income; amending the Administrative Code to limit initial rental rates and rent increases for Bonus Dwelling Units; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance waives admission fees for San Francisco residents to the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers, and allows discounts for Veterans at these locations. It also enables the Recreation and Park Department to adjust fees for non-resident adults to fund these changes while maintaining consistency across the Gardens.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to waive fees for admission by San Francisco residents to the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers; to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to waive or discount other admission fees at these facilities as well as at the San Francisco Botanical Garden (all three collectively, “the Gardens”); to require the Recreation and Park Department to begin waiving admission fees for Veterans at the Gardens; to fund these changes by reauthorizing the Recreation and Park Department to set admission fees for non-resident adults at the Gardens through flexible pricing, based on certain factors and to ensure consistency among all three Gardens; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance creates funds to support legacy businesses and public space in Central SoMa, while also facilitating the development of affordable housing by accepting land donations and providing fee credits to KR Flower Mart, LLC. It includes various regulatory approvals and environmental findings to ensure compliance with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Central SoMa Legacy Business & PDR Support Fund and the Jackson Playground Park Fund; crediting payments to be made by KR Flower Mart, LLC under the Flower Mart Development Agreement against Eastern Neighborhoods Infrastructure Fees under Planning Code Section 423 and Transportation Sustainability Fees under Planning Code Section 411A; authorizing the City to accept land located at 71 Boardman Place and 356 Harriet Street (Assessor's Block 3779, Lots 084 and 112) for affordable housing; and providing KR Flower Mart, LLC credit against Jobs-Housing Linkage Fees under Planning Code Section 413 for the value of that land; authorizing the attachment of missing pages to the Transportation Demand Management exhibit of the Development Agreement; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of conformity with the City’s General Plan and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1(b), and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves a grant agreement for Urban Alchemy to operate emergency shelter services for about 250 homeless adults at 711 Post Street, with funding of up to $18.7 million from February 2022 to June 2024. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and alignment with city planning policies.

Resolution approving a grant agreement between Urban Alchemy and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for emergency shelter operations and support services serving approximately 250 adults experiencing homelessness at the property located at 711 Post Street, for a total term of February 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, for a total not to exceed amount of $18,736,820 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use $10 million in grants from Sunnydale Infrastructure, LLC, to design and build the Herz Playground Recreation Center. The funding is approved to be used until June 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend cash and/or in-kind grants valued at $10,000,000 from Sunnydale Infrastructure, LLC, to design and construct the Herz Playground Recreation Center, for a term to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors through June 30, 2024.

The ordinance authorizes the City to pay $975,000 to settle a lawsuit regarding alleged trespass and damage to property owned by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. In return, the Board will dismiss the lawsuit and negotiate a lease for the City's use of property near 1920 Evans Street.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board against the City and County of San Francisco for $975,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 14, 2019, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-19-573781; entitled Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board v. Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, Inc., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged trespass onto the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s real property and damage to that property, including the severing of subsurface fiber optic lines; other material terms of the settlement are the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, in exchange for the payment of the settlement sum, agrees to dismiss the lawsuit in its entirety with prejudice and negotiate in good faith a lease for the City’s use of real property located at or near 1920 Evans Street in San Francisco.

This ordinance reinstates certain provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance, including the collection of fees and fines for graffiti violations. It also requires Public Works to report to the Board of Supervisors on necessary implementation forms within 60 days and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance lifting the suspension of certain provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance regarding issuance of certain violations, and reinstating the collection of certain assessed fees and fines; requiring notice to certain Community Benefits Districts, Business Improvement Districts, or Green Benefits Districts as those districts are defined in Article 15 and 15A of the Business and Tax Regulation Code; requiring Public Works to report to the Board of Supervisors within 60 days the forms necessary to implement the Graffiti Abatement Ordinance; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This legislation updates the rules regarding the Building Inspection Commission, including how its members are appointed and their responsibilities. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to revise the duties, composition, and method of appointment for members of the Building Inspection Commission; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on June 7, 2022.

This ordinance updates the zoning rules for massage establishments to align them more closely with health services, allowing them to be primarily permitted when they are an accessory to a health service. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls to regulate Massage Establishments generally consistent with regulation of Health Services, with some exceptions, including to make Massage Establishments principally permitted if accessory to a Health Service; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance designates the Crocker National Bank Building at One Montgomery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate One Montgomery Street (aka 1-25 Montgomery Street), Crocker National Bank Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0292, Lot Nos. 001A and 002, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves a settlement for Luxe Valet, Inc. to receive $243,233 from the City and County of San Francisco, along with the cancellation of certain tax liabilities and penalties for the years 2015-2017. The claims were originally filed in 2019 regarding refunds for parking and various taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Luxe Valet, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $243,233 plus release of outstanding gross receipts tax and payroll expense tax liabilities and related penalties, interest, and fees for tax years 2015-2017; the claims were filed on July 25, 2019, and September 13, 2019; the claims involve a refund of parking, gross receipts, and payroll expense taxes.

This resolution allows San Francisco to operate and maintain two groundwater project wells on land owned by Daly City without paying a fee, effective until June 30, 2034. It also gives the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission the authority to sign necessary documents and make modifications related to this agreement.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a No-Fee License with the City of Daly City for the operation and maintenance of two Groundwater Project Wells on land owned by the City of Daly City located at 377 and 370 South Park Plaza Drive, Daly City, San Mateo County, California; and authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's General Manager to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein, for a term to commence upon execution of the License through June 30, 2034.

The ordinance approves a 25-year lease for the Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with rent based on a percentage of their gross receipts. It also waives the usual market rent requirements and includes provisions for public access to the property.

Ordinance approving a lease between the City and County of San Francisco and Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club, a California non-profit corporation, for City property located at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street, with an annual rent of 10% of all gross receipts that are not derived from its annual Dolphin Day and 4% of all gross receipts that are derived from its annual Dolphin Day, for a term of 25 years with an option to extend for 24 years, and general public access requirements; waiving the Administrative Code’s market rent determination requirement that otherwise would apply to this lease; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows for the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations as a recognized use in the city’s planning code, simplifying the process for converting existing automotive service stations and other automotive uses into charging locations. It also mandates annual reporting on the approvals of these projects by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows Verified Tenants' signatures to count towards the number needed to appeal a Conditional Use authorization and clarifies the timelines for such appeals. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and includes findings related to public convenience and necessity.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the signatures of Verified Tenants to count towards the threshold needed to permit an appeal of a Conditional Use authorization; clarifying timelines applicable to appeals of Conditional Use authorizations; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street, confirming it aligns with environmental standards and the city's General Plan. The Planning Commission's decision has been officially accepted and is now in effect.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21016, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project located at 3832-18th Street; 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 disapprove a Planning Commission decision that approved a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21016, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk prepare findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

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. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street.

This resolution approves the annual reports for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. It is a requirement under California law and the district's agreement with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving annual reports for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This ordinance allows bars to operate in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District under certain conditions. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally permit Bars in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial 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.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures transparency and accountability for the district's activities and finances during that period.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for the district's operations and activities.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and financials are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.