Legislation

The ordinance designates the Parkside Branch Library as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation and recognition within the community. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Parkside Branch Library, situated within McCoppin Square Park, 1200 Taraval Street, a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, 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 requires a minimum number of residential units to be built in certain zoning districts, promoting higher density housing development. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city’s overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require minimum residential density, in Residential-Mixed (RM), Residential Commercial (RC), and Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) Districts except for Residential-Transit Oriented - Mission (RTO-M) 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 legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, which includes demolishing a single-family home to build a four-story building with 10 residential units and associated parking. The project is seeking exemptions from certain zoning requirements and is being contested by a local resident and neighborhood association.

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 April 7, 2023, for the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0213, Lot No. 025, to allow the demolition of a single-family dwelling and the construction of a four-story, 40-foot tall building containing 10 dwelling units (one three-bedroom unit and nine two-bedroom units), one unbundled off-street parking space and 10 Class one bicycle parking spaces, within a RM-3 (Residential-Mixed, Moderate-Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District; the seeking waivers from Development Standards including front setback (Section 132), rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and bicycle parking (Section 155), pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. (District 3) (Appellant: Richard Drury of Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Clayton Timbrell and the Upper Chinatown Neighborhood Association) (Filed May 17, 2023)

The motion aimed to confirm that a project at 1151 Washington Street does not require an environmental review due to its categorically exempt status. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is categorically exempt from environmental review.

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings that will reverse the Planning Department's decision, which stated that the project at 1151 Washington Street does not require an environmental review. As a result, the project will now undergo further environmental assessment before moving forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review.

This hearing is about a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street that seeks to demolish a single-family home and build a four-story building with 10 residential units and limited parking. The project is requesting exceptions to certain zoning rules to proceed under a state density bonus program.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 206.6, 209.2, 303, and 317 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0213, Lot No. 025, identified in Planning Case No. 2022-010833CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21310, dated April 20, 2023, to permit the demolition of a single-family dwelling and construct a four-story, 40-foot tall building containing 10 dwelling units (one three-bedroom unit and nine two-bedroom units), one off-street parking space and 10 Class one bicycle parking spaces, under the individually requested state density bonus program; and seeking waivers from Development Standards including front setback (Section 132), rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and bicycle parking (Section 155), pursuant to Planning Code, Section 206.6, and California Government Code, Section 65915, within the RM-3 (Residential-Mixed, Medium-Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District. (District 3) (Appellant: Deborah Holley of Holley Consulting, on behalf of 1155 Washington Street LLC) (Filed May 19, 2023)

This legislation is a hearing to gather opinions from the public regarding a proposed residential project at 3832-18th Street, which seeks approval for a state density bonus and waivers from certain zoning standards to build a six-story building with 19 housing units. The hearing allows interested parties to express support or objections to the project before a decision is made.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.2, 253, and 303 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3580, Lot No. 018, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA-02, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21312, dated April 20, 2023, to allow approval of an individually requested state density bonus project pursuant to Planning Code, Section 206.6 (using the state density bonus law (California Government Code, Sections 65915-65918)), for the project; and invoking waivers from the Development Standards for rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and maximum height limit (Section 260) that would construct a new six-story, 60-foot tall, residential building of 11,147 gross square foot with 19 group housing units within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Athanassios Diacakis) (Filed May 19, 2023)

This motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project at 1580 Pacific Avenue, which includes 53 residential units and 3 commercial units. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11127, a 53 Unit Residential and a 3 Unit Commercial, Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 1580 Pacific Avenue, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0573, Lot No. 011; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance amends the Planning Code to exempt designated historic districts from the HOME-SF Program, which aims to promote homeownership. 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 exclude designated historic districts under Article 10 of the Planning Code from the provisions of the Home Ownership Means Equity-San Francisco (HOME-SF) Program; 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 housing projects to receive a density bonus if they agree to limit rent increases for new units, while also updating zoning rules for these projects. It includes necessary amendments to the Administrative Code and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow projects to qualify for a density bonus under the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity (HOME-SF) Program by agreeing to subject new dwelling units to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; modifying the zoning changes available to HOME-SF projects; making conforming amendments in the Administrative Code; 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 Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples at 2041 Larkin Street as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples, at 2041 Larkin Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0572, Lot No. 003, 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 an agreement between the Transbay Joint Powers Authority and the City of San Francisco to collaborate on Phase 2 of the Transbay Program, which includes planning, design, and construction services. The agreement is expected to generate over $1,000,000 in revenue for the city over the next ten years.

Resolution approving an Interagency Cooperation Agreement between the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and the City and County of San Francisco relating to Phase 2 of the Transbay Program to provide for the City’s consultation, services, and cooperation with TJPA to facilitate the planning, design, and construction of the Project with an anticipated revenue of over $1,000,000 over a 10-year term, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor.

This ordinance creates a new Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District in San Francisco, allowing for increased housing density by permitting up to four units on individual lots and additional units on merged lots in certain residential districts. It also exempts eligible projects from various planning requirements and ensures that new units are subject to rent increase limitations.

Ordinance amending 1) the Planning Code to create the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) the Planning Code to authorize up to four units on individual lots in the RH (Residential, House) District, excluding lots located in the Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and the North Beach Special Use District, the greater of up to twelve units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on three merged lots and the greater of up to eight units or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on two merged lots in RH-1 (Residential, House: One Family) districts, and Group Housing in RH-1 districts for eligible projects in the Special Use District; 3) the Planning Code to exempt eligible projects in the Special Use District from certain height, open space, dwelling unit exposure, and rear-yard requirements, and exempt eligible projects that do not propose the demolition of any units subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance from conditional use authorizations and neighborhood notification requirements; 4) the Subdivision Code to authorize eligible projects in the Special Use District to qualify for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 5) the Administrative Code to require new dwelling or group housing units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; 6) the Zoning Map to show the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; and 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 existing shared spaces in certain public parking lots in the Mission Street area to continue operating without losing their designated parking status. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow continued use of existing shared spaces in specified public parking lots in the Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) District without triggering abandonment of the underlying vehicular parking use; 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 creates a temporary program that allows residents to legalize unpermitted awnings without fees and simplifies the application process. It also grants legal status to certain awnings and signs that don't meet existing planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to create a temporary amnesty program for unpermitted awnings that streamlines the application process to legalize awnings, waives applicable fees, and confers legal nonconforming status for awnings and signs that do not comply with the Planning Code; 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 for the conversion of non-residential spaces to residential use in Downtown San Francisco, streamlining various requirements and permitting new commercial uses to help revitalize the area. It also simplifies sign permitting and historic preservation reviews, while increasing flexibility for large projects and adaptive reuse of buildings.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) facilitate residential uses Downtown by authorizing the conversion of non-residential uses to residential use in C (Commercial) zoning districts, and exempting such projects from requirements for rear yard, open space, streetscape improvements, dwelling unit exposure, bike parking, transportation demand management, dwelling unit mix, and Intermediate Length Occupancy controls, permitting live work units in such projects, streamlining administrative approvals for projects in the C-3 zoning district, and modifying the dimensional limits on exemptions to height restrictions for mechanical equipment, elevator, stair, and mechanical penthouses; 2) economically revitalize Downtown by adding Flexible Workspace as a defined use, authorizing large scale retail uses in the C-3 zoning district, allowing window displays in the C-3 zoning district, allowing Flexible Workspace as an active ground floor commercial use along certain street frontages in C-3 zoning districts, allowing accessory storage in any C zoning district, allowing the temporary installation for 60 days of certain signs in the C-3-R district, allowing temporary non-residential uses in vacant spaces for up to one year, including formula retail, reducing density limits for Residential Dwelling Units and Senior Housing in the C-2 zoning districts east of or fronting Franklin Street/13th Street and north of Townsend Street, principally permitting Laboratory, Life Science, Agricultural and Beverage Processing, and Animal Hospitals in C-2 zoning districts, principally permitting Senior Housing, Residential Care Facilities, Outdoor Entertainment, Open Recreation Areas, Animal Hospitals, and Trade Schools in the C-3 zoning district, allowing formula retail as a ground floor use on Market Street, principally permitting office and design professional uses on the second floor and higher in the C-3-R zoning district, and requiring consideration of office vacancy in consideration of granting exceptions in the Transit Center Commercial Special Use District; 3) streamline sign permitting citywide and in the C-3 districts by allowing for the repair and rehabilitation of certain neon signs, and exempting existing business signs in the C-3 zoning district from certain zoning controls; 4) streamline Historic Preservation review of administrative certificates of appropriateness, and minor permits to alter for awnings, and Qualifying Scopes of Work, as may be delegated by the Historic Preservation Commission; 5) increase threshold for large projects subject to commercial to residential ratios in the C-3-O district, and provide alternatives to on-site open space in certain C-3 districts by allowing for payment of an in lieu fee as an alternative to providing open space; 6) facilitate residential adaptive reuse by amending the Building Code to add standards for adaptive reuse of non-residential buildings; and 7) principally permit formula retail and waive size limitations for such uses on a portion of Showplace Square Area (555-9th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3781, Lot No. 003); 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 amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain projects from review processes, removing conditional use requirements for various housing types, and adjusting zoning regulations to facilitate development. It also expands eligibility for housing programs, allows more ground floor uses in residential buildings, and updates regulations for affordable housing projects.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by (1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; 8) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; and 9) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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 city's General Plan to align with the Port of San Francisco's Waterfront Plan, ensuring that the policies and priorities for the waterfront area are consistent. It also includes environmental findings and acknowledges the public's need for these changes.

Ordinance amending the Recreation and Open Space Element, Central Waterfront Area Plan, and Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan of the General Plan to maintain consistency with the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Plan update; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and 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 340.

This ordinance changes the zoning of certain waterfront areas from Public to Light Industrial and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to rezone certain waterfront parcels from P (Public) to M-1 (Light Industrial), and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and 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 updates the Planning Code to change regulations for certain waterfront areas and establishes a new Waterfront Special Use District No. 4, which includes parts of Mission Bay and the Southern Waterfront. It also includes environmental findings and confirms that the changes align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise certain Waterfront Special Use District controls and to add Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 covering areas east of the Mission Bay and Southern Waterfront areas; and making environmental findings, including adopting a statement of overriding considerations, and 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 resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to lease a property under Highway 280 for 10 years, with options to extend, at an annual rent of $2,000 that will increase by 4% each year. It also confirms that this action aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution authorizing a lease with the State of California, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, for the Recreation and Park Department to operate a property commonly known as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5331, Lot No. 056, located under Highway 280 along Selby Street between Quesada Avenue and Palou Avenue, for an initial term of 10 years with three five-year options and base rent of $2,000 per year with four percent yearly adjustments; adopting environmental findings and other findings that the actions set forth in this Resolution are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing other actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

This ordinance updates the landmark designation for the Castro Theatre to include specific exterior and interior features that must be preserved or replaced, ensuring the building's historical significance is fully recognized. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 100, 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to list the exterior features that should be preserved or replaced in kind, to add interior features to the designation, and to capture the property’s full historical significance; 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 certain projects that convert commercial buildings into residential units to avoid paying development impact fees, except for fees related to affordable housing. It also confirms that the project aligns with environmental regulations and city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt eligible Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Projects from development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing requirements; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows health services to operate on the ground floor in certain areas of the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District and restricts tobacco paraphernalia establishments in that area. It also requires conditional use authorization for such establishments in the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District and clarifies that cannabis retail does not fall under the tobacco paraphernalia category.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit Health Services uses on the ground floor for specified areas of the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), to clarify that in the Polk Street NCD and within a quarter-mile of its boundaries Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments where any Tobacco Paraphernalia is sold, delivered, distributed, furnished, or marketed are not permitted, to clarify that in the Haight Street NCD such Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments require conditional use authorization, and to clarify that Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments do not include medicinal and adult-use cannabis retail uses; and 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 the Planning Code, Section 101.1, and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to the Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance creates a special use district for the redevelopment of a cultural center at Wawona Street and 45th Avenue, including updates to the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and consistency with the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2513, Lot No. 026) to facilitate the redevelopment of a cultural center; amending the Zoning Map to show the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District; amending the Local Coastal Program to add the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District, subject to certification by the California Coastal Commission; 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 development agreement for the property at 98 Franklin Street, allowing specific construction and use of the site while waiving certain administrative code provisions. It also includes environmental findings and confirms compliance with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and 98 Franklin Street, LLC, for certain real property at 98 Franklin Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013), consisting of three parcels located in the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District on the east side of Franklin Street, between Oak and Market Streets; waiving certain provisions of Administrative Code, Chapter 56; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance updates zoning regulations in various districts to allow for more diverse commercial activities, including arts, entertainment, and social services, while also ensuring a mix of commercial space sizes in large developments. It also establishes requirements for nighttime entertainment and compliance with good neighbor policies to address community concerns.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update and reorganize Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning District controls, including, among other things, to 1) permit Accessory Arts Activities, and production, wholesaling, and processing of goods and commodities, to occupy more than one-third of total space in Commercial (C), Downtown Residential (DTR), Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use, Mission Bay, and Residential-Commercial (RC) Districts; 2) principally permit Arts Activities, Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT), SoMa NCT, Regional Commercial, and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts, and in historic and nonconforming commercial buildings in Residential Enclave Districts; 3) principally permit General Entertainment in the Folsom Street NCT District; 4) principally permit Bar uses on the second floor in the Folsom Street NCT and Regional Commercial Districts; 5) principally permit Nighttime Entertainment on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street unless they are zoned Residential Enclave District (RED) or Residential Enclave District - Mixed (RED-MX); 6) principally permit Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility Uses in the SoMa NCT District and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Districts; 7) require that large developments in South of Market Mixed Use Districts which contain commercial spaces provide a mix of commercial space sizes; 8) require that all Nighttime Entertainment uses comply with the Entertainment Commission’s good neighbor policies; and 9) remove certain limitations on location for Nighttime Entertainment and Animal Services uses in the Western SoMa Special Use District; and adopting environmental findings, findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare 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 allows certain existing gates, railings, and grillwork at non-residential properties to be exempt from transparency requirements, particularly for cannabis retail businesses for three years, provided they install artwork on new exempt structures. It also reduces the transparency requirement for these features in various commercial districts from 75% to 20% open to view, with added fire safety measures.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt certain existing gates, railings, and grillwork at Non-Residential uses from transparency requirements, subject to the provisions for noncomplying structures, and exempt Cannabis Retail uses from transparency requirements for gates, railings, and grillwork for a three-year period, provided the Cannabis use installs artwork on any new exempt gates, and require removal of gates, railings, and grillwork installed pursuant to that exemption when a Cannabis Retail use’s business permit becomes invalid or the business ceases to operate, and change the transparency requirement for gates, railings, and grillwork in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, Commercial Districts, Residential-Commercial Districts, and Mixed Use Districts from 75% to 20% open to perpendicular view with additional requirements for fire safety; 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.

The resolution allows the City to lease a 400-square-foot radio equipment room and an antenna at Twin Peaks to the California Highway Patrol for $9,000 per year, with a 10-year term and options to renew. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease without significantly increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of approximately 400 square feet of the City-owned radio equipment room and one antenna at 125 Christmas Tree Point, aka Twin Peaks Blvd, with the State of California, General Services Agency, for the California Highway Patrol, for an initial annual base rent of $9,000 with annual adjustments of four percent for a term of 10 years, with two five-year options to renew to commence upon execution of the Lease, and after approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, in their respective sole and absolute discretion; finding the proposed transaction is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director or Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves the acquisition of 65 avigation easements from property owners in San Mateo County for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program. It also states that the project is exempt from environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving the acquisition of 65 Avigation Easements from various property owners in San Mateo County required for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program (Project); adopting findings that the Project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 1: Existing Facilities; adopting findings that the acquisition is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.