Legislation

This ordinance allows corner businesses in all Neighborhood Commercial and Residential-Commercial Districts to have two projecting signs and eliminates the special sign district at 2301 Chestnut Street. It also updates the Zoning Map and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow two projecting signs for all corner businesses in all Neighborhood Commercial and Residential-Commercial Districts citywide, and abolishing the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect that District’s abolition; 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 hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street Project, which involves demolishing two buildings and constructing two new ones, while renovating others and increasing residential care suites. This project aims to add significant institutional space and improve existing facilities in the area.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street Project (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819ENV, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 21726, dated April 17, 2025, the project would allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures; the proposed project would renovate two of the other existing buildings and make improvements to the Julia Morgan Building; the project would add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109. (District 2) (Appellant: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina's Heritage) (Filed: May 19, 2025)

This legislation is a hearing to discuss a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street that involves demolishing two existing buildings, constructing two new ones, and renovating others to increase residential care suites from 86 to 109. The project seeks approval for changes to existing zoning requirements and has been filed for public input.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts) identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21727, dated April 17, 2025, to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, and make improvements to the Julia Morgan building; the project will add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109; under the PUD, the project is seeking an exception to Rear Yard (Planning Code, Section 134) requirements. (District 2) (Appellants: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina’s Heritage; Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)

This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street, which included environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not move forward.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21727, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project located at 3400 Laguna Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation involves a hearing for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street, which includes demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations to other structures on the site. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections regarding the project's approval.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, designated Landmark No. 320 (Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society), within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, issued by the Historic Preservation Commission by Motion No. 494, dated April 17, 2025, to allow demolition of two noncontributing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) on the site, construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, make improvements to the Julia Morgan building, and site alterations; determined to be appropriate for and consistent with the purposes of Article 10 of the Planning Code, and to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for rehabilitation. (District 2) (Appellant: Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)

The ordinance allows more flexibility for businesses in certain districts by permitting various non-retail and retail uses on the ground and upper floors, with specific conditions and timelines. It also updates requirements for ground floor transparency and modifies definitions related to signage and non-residential uses for development fees.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) principally permit certain non-retail sales and service uses, including general office, design professional, business services, non-retail professional services, and trade offices, on the ground floor in the C-3 (“Downtown Commercial”) Districts through December 31, 2030, after which such uses will be conditionally permitted, and make accompanying revisions to required ground floor uses and Floor Area Ratio; 2) principally permit retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above in the RC (“Residential-Commercial”) Districts; 3) principally permit non-retail sales and service uses on the second floor and above, and conditionally permit catering and laboratory uses on the ground floor in the RC Districts; 4) update transparency and fenestration requirements for ground floor actives uses and exempt child care facilities, homeless shelters, mortuaries, religious institutions, reproductive health clinics, and school uses from those requirements; 5) modify the definition of a Window Sign; 6) modify Planning review and approval of changes in copy of a Sign and Wall and Window Signs applied to doors, windows, or building facades; 7) modify the definition of a Non-Residential Use for the purposes of certain development impact fee waivers; and 8) modify permitted and required ground floor uses in the RH-DTR (“Rincon Hill Downtown Residential”) District, including uses in certain historic buildings, subject to various conditions; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.

This ordinance updates the Planning Code to allow certain commercial uses, including Formula Retail with fewer than 20 locations, to qualify for priority processing. It also revises scheduling and extension requirements for this program and reaffirms compliance with environmental and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update eligibility requirements for the priority processing program for certain commercial uses, including enabling Formula Retail uses with fewer than 20 establishments to participate in the program, and updating scheduling and extension requirements for the priority processing program; reaffirming 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 existing unpermitted signs and gates to be included in the Awning Amnesty Program and removes design standards for gates and railings on the ground floors of certain non-historic buildings. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to extend the Awning Amnesty Program to apply to existing unpermitted Signs and Gates; amending the Planning Code to remove design standards for gates, railings, and grillwork on ground floor street frontages of non-historic buildings in Neighborhood Commercial, Residential-Commercial, Commercial, and Mixed-Use 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 ordinance simplifies the process for getting temporary use permits in San Francisco, allowing for seasonal political campaign offices for up to one year and extending pop-up retail permits to three years. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to streamline and simplify the process for obtaining and extending temporary use authorizations, implement standard requirements for any temporary use authorization, and permit as temporary uses seasonal political campaign offices for up to one year, and extend the maximum time period for a Pop-Up Retail temporary use to three years; 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 hearing focuses on the 2025 Housing Element, discussing rezoning and policies related to affordable housing, tenant protections, and support for small businesses. The Planning Department and Mayor's Office will provide presentations on these topics.

Hearing on the 2025 Housing Element Rezoning and related policies including, but not limited to, affordable housing, tenant protections, and small business support; and requesting the Planning Department and Mayor's Office to present.

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.

The ordinance allows certain tourist hotels and motels to be temporarily used for interim housing while maintaining their hotel classification, and it permits the reestablishment of hotel use for specific Shelter-In-Place hotels. It also amends the Building Code to support this change without altering the property's occupancy classification.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow certain tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without thereby abandoning or discontinuing the hotel use classification under that Code, and authorizing the reestablishment of hotel use for certain Shelter-In-Place hotels; amending the Building Code to allow Interim Housing without thereby changing the underlying occupancy classification of the property, allowing reestablishment of hotel use for Shelter-In-Place hotels; 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 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.

This resolution approves a contract with CDM Smith Inc. for up to $15 million over 10 years to provide planning and engineering services for improvements to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission facilities in Sunol Valley, starting in August 2025. The contract aims to enhance the infrastructure and support the city's water supply system.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0177, Professional Services for Sunol Valley Facilities Improvements, with CDM Smith Inc., for a not to exceed contract amount of $15,000,000 with a contract duration of 10 years, estimated to begin August 2025, through July 2035, to provide planning and engineering design and support services necessary for the design and construction of improvements to various San Francisco Public Utilities Commission facilities in the Sunol Valley, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

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.

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.

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for a temporary shelter at 2177 Jerrold Avenue, allowing for up to $1,246,746 in improvements, including utility upgrades, without changing the lease term. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease.

Resolution approving the First Amendment and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to amend the lease with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, as landlord of the real property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue (“Property”), for continued use as a temporary shelter program, submitted under Chapter 21B of the Administrative Code as a Core Initiative Lease; authorizing the City's contribution of up to $1,246,746 for additional improvements, including any pre-development costs incurred, for a utilities upgrade at the property, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 2, 2024, through January 1, 2039; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

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 motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Gayle Tsern Strang to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Gayle Tsern Strang for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Chris Foley to continue serving on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Chris Foley for reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Diane Matsuda to continue serving on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2028. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Diane Matsuda for reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2028.

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.

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.

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.