Legislation

This ordinance increases certain fees charged by the Planning Department to help cover costs associated with appeals to the Board of Supervisors. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Administrative Code by superseding certain provisions of Ordinance No. 149-16 to increase the surcharges on certain Planning Department fees to compensate the City for appeals of Planning Department actions to the Board of Supervisors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance removes the 200-foot distance requirement for nighttime entertainment venues near residential areas in the Western SoMa Special Use District, allowing such uses closer to residential enclaves. It also permits general and nighttime entertainment at a specific location on Folsom Street while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the 200-foot buffer restriction in the Western SoMa Special Use District for Nighttime Entertainment uses located within 200 feet of a RED (Residential Enclave) or RED-MX (Residential Enclave-Mixed) District and delete references to the buffer restriction in the SALI (Service/Arts/Light Industrial) and WMUO (WSoMa Mixed-Use Office) Districts; principally permit General Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment uses at 655 Folsom Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3750, Lot No. 050) located in the MUR (Mixed-Use Residential) District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance requires the city to notify residents about any rezoning efforts that align with Housing Element law. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sold separately as condominiums from their primary residences. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Subdivision Codes to allow separate conveyance of certain Accessory Dwelling Units and associated primary residences as condominiums; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified conditions; 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 creates the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District, which is a designated area with specific planning and zoning regulations. It also includes environmental and public welfare findings to support the establishment of this district.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District generally bounded by Kirkwood Avenue to the northeast, Rankin Street to the southeast, McKinnon Avenue to the southwest, and Toland Street to the northwest; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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

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

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.

This ordinance removes size limits for health service uses and reproductive health clinics in the Mixed Use-Office District east of 7th Street, and also eliminates retail ratio limits in that area. It affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate retail use size limits on Health Service Uses and Reproductive Health Clinics in the MUO (“Mixed Use-Office”) District east of 7th Street; eliminating retail ratio limits in the MUO District east of 7th Street; 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 expands the criteria for self-storage facilities in the PDR-2 zoning district and extends the time limit for these uses. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to expand criteria for certain Self-Storage Uses in the PDR-2 (Production, Distribution, and Repair) zoning district and extending the sunset date for such 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance creates a temporary amnesty program for properties with violations, allowing them to be recognized as noncomplying structures while waiving associated fees and penalties. It also streamlines the application process for these properties and requires certification of their existing conditions.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: create a time-limited amnesty program for properties listed on the Department of Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit and subject to a Notice of Violation; consider those properties as noncomplying structures and nonconforming uses following certification; and waive fees and penalties associated with the Planning Department’s review of requests for amnesty, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; amending the Building Code to: require certification of existing conditions for amnesty projects; prohibit expansion or intensification of non-complying amnesty structures; create a streamlined process for reviewing amnesty project applications; and waive fees associated with amnesty projects, and refund any fees and penalties already paid by amnesty projects; 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 necessity and convenience under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance reduces commercial development requirements for specific residential projects in the Central SoMa area and modifies land dedication rules. It also removes a special commercial zoning district and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements for certain residential projects and modify the land dedication requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District and remove the Transit Center C-3-0(SD) Commercial 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows existing public parking lots in certain areas of Central SoMa to continue operating until December 31, 2026, and permits operators to apply for a five-year extension. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to authorize the continuance of nonconforming public parking lots in the Central SoMa Mixed Use-Office (CMUO) and Mixed Use-Residential (MUR) Districts through December 31, 2026; enabling an existing public parking lot operator in CMUO and MUR Districts to apply for a conditional use authorization for a five-year extension; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for housing without losing their hotel classification and modifies building regulations to support this change. It also removes restrictions on where emergency housing can be located and confirms compliance with environmental and planning standards.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, and amending Appendix P to remove restriction that emergency housing be located on land owned or leased by the City; 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 fewer restrictions on the types of materials that can be used when replacing windows in specific buildings. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on replacement materials in window replacement projects in certain buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; 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.