Legislation

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.

The ordinance designates the City Cemetery in Lincoln Park as a Landmark, which provides it with special recognition and protection under the Planning Code. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate City Cemetery, the majority of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029, located in Lincoln Park on the north side of Clement Street, to the east of the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (formerly the Fort Miley Military Reservation), to the east and south of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and to the west of Assessor’s Parcel Block Nos. 1312, 1392, and 1401, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance requires the City to acquire at least 20 additional housing units for homeless transitional age youth in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood by March 31, 2023. It also mandates the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report progress on this acquisition to the Board of Supervisors within 120 days.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the City to acquire at least 20 additional dwelling units for use as transitional housing for homeless transitional age youth in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood no later than March 31, 2023; and to require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report to the Board of Supervisors on its progress for such acquisition no later than 120 days after the effective date of 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.

This ordinance establishes the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District, allowing for specific zoning controls on neon signs in that area. It also updates the zoning map and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District within the North of Market Residential Special Use District; enacting zoning controls for neon signs within the Special Sign District; amending Sheet SS01 of the Zoning Map to show the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This charter amendment aimed to require developers to subject new residential units, excluding affordable housing, to rent control when increasing residential density or height in San Francisco. It also sought to set density and height limits based on regulations in effect as of November 8, 2022, while allowing the Board of Supervisors to exceed those limits under certain conditions.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to set forth a requirement that when the City amends the Planning Code to allow for additional residential numerical density or height, that developers agree to subject the new residential units in the development, other than Affordable Housing Units, to rent control; to amend the Administrative Code to establish as the residential numerical density and height limits those controls in effect as of November 8, 2022, and to allow the Board of Supervisors to amend the Planning Code to exceed those limits if the ordinance requires a regulatory agreement to subject all dwelling units in development projects, other than Affordable Housing Units, to rent control; to require rent control in future development agreements; and making findings of compliance with the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

The ordinance extends the time limit from three to six years for a liquor store in the North Beach area to temporarily close due to a fire without losing its use rights. It also allows for the relocation of the store within the same district without needing a new permit.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to extend the time, from three to six years from the date of a fire, for a temporary closure of a liquor store in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) as a result of the fire to not result in an abandonment of such use, and for the relocation of such use to another location in the North Beach NCD to not require a new Conditional Use permit; 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.

The ordinance approves a 30-year continuation of a local 0.5% sales tax to fund transportation improvements in San Francisco, which will be voted on by residents. It also allows the Transportation Authority to issue bonds backed by the tax revenue and increases its spending limit for four years.

Ordinance approving a new 2022 Transportation Expenditure Plan for the County Transportation Authority and submitting to the voters at an election to be held on November 8, 2022, an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to continue in effect the existing local transactions and use tax at the existing rate of 0.5% for 30 years to fund transportation improvements under the 2022 Transportation Expenditure Plan; increasing the Transportation Authority’s appropriations limit by the amount collected under the transactions and use tax for four years from November 8, 2022; authorizing the Transportation Authority to issue limited tax bonds secured by transactions and use tax revenues; affirming the Transportation Authority’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.

This resolution approves the sale of approximately 10,925 square feet of surplus land in Sunnyvale to the Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000. It also allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the sale and make necessary adjustments to the agreement.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the sale to Santa Clara Valley Water District for $33,000 of approximately 10,925 square feet of real property located near Manzano Way in Sunnyvale, California, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 104-28-066; 2) adopting findings declaring that the property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 3) adopting findings under Administrative Code, Section 23.3, that offering the property for sale through competitive bidding would be impractical and not in the public interest; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 5) adopting findings that the sale of the property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either the SFPUC or the City, and are necessary or advisable to complete the transaction contemplated in the Sale Agreement, to effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

This ordinance allows long-term parking and overnight camping in vehicles at designated Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites temporarily. It also extends the expiration date for temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024, while affirming compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles and ancillary uses on parcels designated and authorized for use as Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites, as a temporary use; extending the date for expiration of temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024; 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 welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows for the closure of a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board of Directors. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the actions comply with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, conditioned upon the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors’ approval of the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area to SFMTA, to facilitate the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

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 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.

The ordinance aimed to rezone certain residential districts to allow for more housing units per lot, including a new category for detached homes, while also imposing rent control on new units created under this plan. It ultimately failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to rezone all Residential, One Family (RH-1) zoning districts, except for Residential, One Family, Detached (RH-1(D)) districts, to Residential, Two Family (RH-2) zoning districts; to rezone the RH-1(D) districts to a new class of residential district called Residential, Two Family, Detached (RH-2(D)) districts; and 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 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 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 ordinance designates 200 Rhode Island Street, also known as Takahashi Trading Company, as a historic Landmark. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 200 Rhode Island Street (aka Takahashi Trading Company), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3936, Lot No. 001, 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 proposes to close off a section of Michigan Street to improve the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, pending approval from the SFMTA Board. It also transfers the vacated area from Public Works to SFMTA and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies.

Draft Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298 to the north and west, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4310 to the east, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south, as part of the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility, subject to the approval of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area from Public Works to SFMTA, subject to the approval of the SFMTA Board of Directors; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This ordinance vacates certain streets and utility easements to allow for the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park and the India Basin Mixed-Use Project. It also transfers the vacated areas from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and includes necessary environmental and planning findings.

Ordinance 1) ordering the street vacation of a portion of Griffith Street and a portion of Hudson Avenue, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot Nos. 001, 002, and 003, a portion of Innes Avenue and a portion of Griffith Street at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4645, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4630, Lot No. 002, and a portion of Galvez Avenue (“the Street Vacation Area”), to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park Development; 2) ordering the vacation of unaccepted ten-foot public utility easements affecting portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4607, Lot Nos. 024 and 025; Block 4620, Lot Nos. 001 and 002 (Lot No. 002 more recently referred to by the City as Lot Nos. 004 and 005); Block No. 4621, Lot No. 100; Block No. 4606, Lot No. 026; Block No. 4631, Lot Nos. 001 and 002; and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4644, Lot Nos. 009 and 010, to facilitate the development of the India Basin Mixed-Use Project; 3) approving the interdepartmental transfer of the Street Vacation Area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; 4) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; 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.

This ordinance requires owners of certain residential construction projects to maintain a labor compliance bond and meet specific reporting and labor standards to release the bond. It also mandates that a labor compliance bond must be filed to obtain a construction permit.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to add Article 33O to require owners of certain residential construction projects to maintain a labor compliance bond and to condition release of such bond on specified reporting and labor standards compliance for work on the project; and amending the Building Code to require owners of such projects to file a labor compliance bond as a condition of receiving a permit for construction.

This ordinance removes the Trial Courts Courthouse Construction Fund and decreases the additional amounts the City had previously added to court-related penalties and fines for courtroom projects. It aims to streamline funding related to courthouse construction in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to delete the Trial Courts Courthouse Construction Fund; and to reduce amounts that the City previously added to court-imposed penalties, fines, or forfeitures in San Francisco to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, and financing of courtrooms or courtroom buildings.