Legislation

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.

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

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

The ordinance requires property developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units when a development application is submitted. It also expands the Department of Building Inspection's program to combat fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures inspections before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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 removes size limits on non-residential businesses in certain neighborhoods and allows larger businesses to split into smaller spaces without needing special approval. It also adjusts the size limits to round numbers and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Pacific Avenue NCD, Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows residents living in substandard housing to take legal action against their landlords to ensure compliance with housing standards. It is currently awaiting review by a committee.

Ordinance amending the Housing Code to authorize occupants of residential dwelling units to sue to enforce the prohibition on substandard housing conditions.

This ordinance aims to prevent housing discrimination against individuals based on pregnancy or related medical conditions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy.

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 is a hearing to discuss financial commitments made by private developers for housing projects at 2000-2070 Bryant Street and 681 Florida Street in the Mission District, including a $500,000 contribution for improvements to a community arts space. It also requests reports from various stakeholders involved in the developments.

Hearing regarding financial commitments made by private developers for housing developments at 2000-2070 Bryant Street and 681 Florida Street in the Mission District, including $500,000 in capital funding for tenant improvements to the community arts space at 681 Florida Street; and requesting Nick Podell, JRE Partners, Mission Economic Development Agency, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Center, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and the City Attorney’s Office to report.

This ordinance expands the hours restriction on retail food and tobacco establishments in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods, prohibiting them from opening between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., or 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for those regulated by alcohol laws. It also extends the pilot program's duration by 18 months beyond its original July 2026 expiration date.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to expand the current Tenderloin retail hours restriction pilot program, under which retail food and tobacco establishments in the restricted area are prohibited from being open to the public from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., or from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. if subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to encompass a high-crime area across the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods; and to extend the duration of the pilot program, currently set to expire in July 2026, to instead expire 18 months from the effective date of this Ordinance.

The ordinance authorizes the City of San Francisco to settle lawsuits with Microsoft for $6.5 million related to tax refunds. The lawsuits concern gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes filed in 2021 and 2025.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by Microsoft Corporation and Subsidiaries against the City and County of San Francisco for $6,500,000; the lawsuits were filed on February 26, 2021, April 23, 2021, and June 3, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case Nos. CGC-21-590032, CGC-21-591004, and CGC-25-625880; entitled Microsoft Corporation and Subsidiaries. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuits involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes; other material terms of the settlement relate to Microsoft Corporation’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with General Motors for $71,125,000 regarding overpaid taxes and related penalties. This settlement resolves claims made by General Motors in a case filed in November 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by General Motors Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $71,125,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 21, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-602951; entitled General Motors Company v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of gross receipts taxes, homelessness gross receipts taxes, overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, penalties, and interest; other material terms of the settlement relate to General Motors Company’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix P to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Chula-Abbey Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add a new Appendix Q to Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural, and Aesthetic Landmarks, to create the Alert Alley Early Residential Historic District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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

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

This legislation changes the term limits for the Mayor and Members of the Board of Supervisors from two consecutive terms to lifetime limits. It will be voted on in an election scheduled for June 2, 2026.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the current two-term limits for the office of Mayor and the office of Member of the Board of Supervisors from consecutive term limits to lifetime term limits; at an election to be held on June 2, 2026.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss shelter services at 711 Post Street and to evaluate Urban Alchemy's compliance with financial and contract requirements. It also requests a report from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing on these matters.

Hearing to receive information on options for shelter services and operations at 711 Post Street, and Urban Alchemy’s progress towards compliance with the City’s fiscal monitoring and contract monitoring requirements; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supporting Housing to report.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Limited Commercial Uses to expand, provided the expansion does not result in conversion or demolition of residential uses, and allowing the Zoning Administrator to approve Limited Commercial Use expansions into the rear yard; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their support or objections regarding a decision made by Public Works to approve a tentative parcel map for a mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street. The hearing is scheduled due to an appeal filed by Don Lucchesi.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated November 7, 2025, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot vertical 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. (District 9) (Appellant: Don Lucchesi) (Filed: November 17, 2025)

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

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

This motion aimed to disapprove a proposed three-lot subdivision and mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street. The motion was ultimately killed, meaning the project can proceed without this disapproval.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving 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, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of written findings in support of the disapproval.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a proposed subdivision and mixed-use condominium project at 3333 Mission Street and 190 Coleridge Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove 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.