Legislation

This ordinance allows for more types of businesses, including retail and restaurants, to operate on the ground floor in certain neighborhoods and modifies regulations for music venues and theaters. It also streamlines processes for business approvals and removes some neighborhood notice requirements for changes in use.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) permit additional commercial, retail, and restaurant uses on the ground floor in certain neighborhood commercial districts (NCDs) and residential districts; 2) principally permit Flexible Retail on the ground floor in certain NCDs and Chinatown mixed use districts; 3) principally permit Retail Professional Services uses on all floors and conditionally permit Non-Retail Professional Services on the ground floor in specified NCDs; 4) create regulations for music entertainment venues and non-profit theaters distinct from regulations for Bars; 5) allow Limited Corner Commercial Uses that are not Formula Retail in certain residential districts; 6) amend Section 311 to remove neighborhood notice requirements for changes of use in the Eastern Neighborhoods mixed use districts; 7) expand business types that qualify for the Planning Department priority review program and establish that the program will not apply in the North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District (SUD); 8) clarify that multiple allowable uses may co-locate on one site; 9) clarify and modify various other use regulations and processes; 10) permit additional retail and non-retail uses in specified NCDs; and 11) eliminate the Mission Street Formula Retail Restaurant Subdistrict; 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 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 prohibits parcel delivery services from operating at fleet charging locations in San Francisco. It also confirms that this decision aligns with environmental regulations and the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Parcel Delivery Service activities at Fleet Charging locations; 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 for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects under specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Commission's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide for the relocation or removal of existing artwork at 100% affordable housing projects subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.

The ordinance modifies how development impact fees are calculated and paid, allowing certain projects to defer fees until occupancy and exempting some projects from fees for three years. It also updates the Planning Code to support existing fees for community services and infrastructure.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) modify the annual indexing of certain development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees; 2) provide that the type and rates of applicable development impact fees, with the exception of inclusionary housing fees, shall be determined at the time of project approval; 3) exempt eligible development projects in PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) Districts, and the C-2 (Community Business) and C-3 (Downtown Commercial) Zoning Districts from all development impact fees for a three-year period; 4) allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy; and 5) adopt the San Francisco Citywide Nexus Analysis supporting existing development impact fees for recreation and open space, childcare facilities, complete streets, and transit infrastructure and making conforming revisions to Article 4 of the Planning Code; amending the Building Code to allow payment of development impact fees, with the exception of fees deposited in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund, to be deferred until issuance of the first certificate of occupancy and repealing the fee deferral surcharge; 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 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.

This ordinance updates the rules for the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, allowing developers to meet their affordable housing requirements by dedicating land and increasing the maximum building height for specific properties at 98 Franklin Street. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District to update the Option for Dedication of Land for development projects to fulfill their inclusionary housing obligations; to revise the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 008, 009, and 013, at 98 Franklin Street, from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2; 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 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 allows for taller buildings in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project by raising the height limit from 450 feet to 513 feet and adjusting some floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Ordinance approving an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to increase height and bulk limits on Block 4 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 010, located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing the maximum height limit for tower buildings from 450 feet to 513 feet, and increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under the California Community Redevelopment Law; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance amends the Zoning Map to allow taller buildings for the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project, located on Howard Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project (located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets) by increasing height limits; adopting 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution approves the sale and lease of land rights at 200 Main Street for $6 million to F4 Transbay Partners LLC and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P. It also includes findings related to redevelopment plans, environmental quality, and consistency with city planning policies.

Resolution approving the disposition of land, and entrance into a ground lease of certain air space rights, by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco to F4 Transbay Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a purchase price of $6,000,000 for the property generally located at 200 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); making 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 proposes to vacate a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and transfer the city's interest in that area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above a segment of Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; quitclaiming the City's interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; 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 increases fees by 15% for services provided by the Department of Building Inspection. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to increase fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection by 15%; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss updates on an investigation into potential building code violations and illegal conversions at the Twitter Headquarters, as well as possible labor and human rights violations involving immigrant workers. It requests reports from various city departments involved in the investigation.

Hearing regarding updates on the findings of the joint Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and Planning investigation into Building Code and Planning Code violations, including potential illegal conversions, of the Twitter Headquarters located at 1355 Market Street as reported on by Forbes Magazine, and potential labor and human rights violations of immigrant workers; and requesting DBI, the Zoning Administrator and Planning Enforcement, Office of Labor Standards Enforcement and Human Rights Commission to report.

This ordinance proposes a density bonus program for certain residential zoning districts, allowing for increased housing development in RH-1, RH-2, and RH-3 areas. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; 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 clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance reduces requirements for Inclusionary Housing in certain development projects approved before November 1, 2023, allowing for lower fees and modifications to conditions of approval. It also updates the member requirements for the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) reduce Inclusionary Housing Program requirements of the Planning Code, for projects exceeding a stated unit size that have been approved prior to November 1, 2023 and that receive a first construction document within a specified period; 2) adopt a process for those projects to request a modification to conditions of approval related to development impact fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 3) reduce Article 4 development impact fees, including Inclusionary Affordable Housing fees, for projects approved before November 1, 2026 that receive a first construction document within 30 months of entitlement; and, 4) modify the Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance effective November 1, 2026 to reduce applicable fees, and on-site or off-site unit requirements, for projects that exceed a stated unit size; amending the Administrative Code to update the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee member requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves an increase of $12 million to the existing contract for construction management services at the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant, raising the total contract amount to $47 million. The contract's duration remains unchanged, continuing until June 30, 2028.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0104, Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Program Construction Management Services, with Parsons Water & Infrastructure Group, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $47,000,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, with no change to the ten-year term from July 13, 2018, through June 30, 2028.

This resolution approves an increase of $1 million to the contract for architectural and engineering services related to the Central Subway Project, raising the total contract amount to nearly $55.8 million. It also extends the contract term by one year, allowing work to continue until July 1, 2024, with a possible further extension to July 1, 2025.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 9 to Contract No. CS-155-2, Architectural and Engineering Services for the Final Design and Construction of the Central Subway Project with the Central Subway Design Group, to increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amended contract amount not to exceed $55,779,692; and to extend the term of the contract one year from June 30, 2023, through July 1, 2024, with the option to extend the term of the Contract one year to July 1, 2025, effective on June 30, 2023.

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 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 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 motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 1151 Washington Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21310, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-010833CUA, for a proposed project located at 1151 Washington 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 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 a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street, confirming it aligns with environmental standards and the city's General Plan. The Planning Commission's decision has been officially accepted and passed.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21312, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA-02, for a proposed project located at 3832-18th 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 resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed change to the Planning Code that would simplify the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings. It also allows for some ADUs to be built in rear yards under local approval guidelines.

Resolution extending by 180 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 230310) amending the Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings and to permit certain ADUs in the rear yard under the City’s local, discretionary approval program; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that re-establishes a special use district at 1270 Mission Street and raises the height limit for buildings in that area. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and alignment with city planning policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (Board File No. 230540) amending the Planning Code by re-adopting the former Planning Code section and Zoning Map designation creating the Mission and 9th Street Special Use District (SUD) at 1270 Mission Street, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, in the area generally bounded by Mission Street on the south, Laskie Street on the east, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 22, 23, and 24 on the west, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot No. 66 to the north; changing the height limit on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3701, Lot Nos. 20 and 21, within the SUD, from 120-X to 200-X; 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 convenience, necessity, and welfare under 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 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 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 resolution commends Nancy Wuerfel for her outstanding work in advocating for preservation and conservation in San Francisco. It acknowledges her contributions to historic preservation, environmental protection, and community planning, while expressing gratitude for her service to the city's residents.

Resolution commending Nancy Wuerfel for her exemplary advocacy and stewardship in promoting preservation and conservation efforts in the City and County of San Francisco, recognizing her significant contributions to historic preservation, environmental protection, and neighborhood-based planning, and expressing gratitude for her dedicated service to the citizens of San Francisco.

This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; 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 exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; 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 changes how residential density is controlled in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by removing specific numerical limits and instead using existing building regulations like height and bulk. It also confirms compliance with environmental laws and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the manner in which residential density is regulated in Neighborhood Commercial Districts by replacing residential numerical density limits with already-existing regulations on the built envelope of buildings, such as height, bulk, and setbacks; 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 changes the Building Code to clarify how site permit applications are processed and limits the Building Official's review scope. It also mandates that multiple city departments review these applications at the same time when submitted electronically.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to outline the site permit application process, and define and limit the scope of Building Official review of site permits; requiring simultaneous interdepartmental review of electronically submitted applications for site permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allocates $124,020,472 from various revenue sources for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It also places specific amounts of Power and Water Bonds on reserve, contingent on the availability of funds and compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $124,020,472 of Hetch Hetchy revenue, Cap and Trade Revenue and Power and Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024; and placing $41,031,367 of Power Bonds and $77,084,105 of Water Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This ordinance allocates over $332 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water infrastructure projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024, funded through various sources including revenue bonds and state loans. It also places a portion of these funds on reserve, pending certification of availability and compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $332,278,006 of proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024; and placing $281,901,348 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required, in FY2023-2024.

The ordinance allocates over $1.14 billion for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2023-2024, funded through various sources including revenue bonds and state loans. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before any construction expenditures can begin.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $1,142,597,402 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), wastewater revenue and capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024, and placing $1,047,288,286 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

The resolution designates specific newspapers as official outreach periodicals for various communities in San Francisco, including the LGBTQ+ community and several neighborhoods. It aims to enhance communication and outreach for these communities through targeted advertising for the fiscal year 2023-2024.

Resolution designating Bar Media, Inc. (dba Bay Area Reporter) to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro, Noe Valley, and Duboce Triangle neighborhoods; Wind Newspaper to be the outreach community periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinese Community and Wind Newspaper and Sing Tao Daily to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Chinatown, Richmond, Sunset, Portola, Visitacion Valley, Excelsior, Outer Mission, Tenderloin, Oceanview, Ingleside, and Merced Heights neighborhoods; Acción Latina (dba El Tecolote Newspaper) and El Reportero to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Mission, Excelsior, and Outer Mission neighborhoods; Sullivan Communications (dba San Francisco Bay Times) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Castro neighborhood; and Hearst Communications, Inc. (dba San Francisco Chronicle) to be the outreach neighborhood periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for all other underrepresented communities; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This resolution authorizes the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to purchase property at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street for $27.225 million to support housing initiatives. It also includes provisions for a liquidated damages clause and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), to acquire certain property located at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street (“Property”) for $27,150,000 plus an estimated $75,000 for typical closing costs, for a total anticipated amount of $27,225,000; 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property from Greenseed Folsom Land LLC (“Purchase Agreement”), which includes a liquidated damages clause of up to $2,700,000 in case of default by the City; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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 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.

The ordinance allows for the conversion of non-residential spaces to residential use in Downtown San Francisco, streamlining various requirements and permitting new types of 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, off-street freight loading, curb cuts for vehicular access, bike parking, transportation demand management, dwelling unit mix, and Intermediate Length Occupancy controls, permitting live work units in such project, 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 and portions of the C-2 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 minor permits to alter for awnings, 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.

This ordinance creates a temporary program that allows residents to legalize unpermitted awnings without paying fees and simplifies the application process. It also provides legal status for awnings and signs that don't meet current Planning Code requirements.

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.

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 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 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 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 proposes to change the zoning of most one-family residential areas to allow for two-family homes, while creating a new category for detached two-family homes. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals and policies.

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; 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.