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Resolution#250857
Jul 30, 2025

This resolution designates the Kong Chow Benevolent Association and Kong Chow Temple as a landmark, protecting its historical significance. It is now officially recognized under the city's Planning Code.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Kong Chow Benevolent Association and Kong Chow Temple, located at 855 Stockton Street.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Chyanne Chen
10-0
Ordinance#250811
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance changes the rules regarding how long building permits and applications remain valid before they expire. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
15-9 /1
Ordinance#250815
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance allows the City to waive certain housing fees and requirements for residential and neighborhood commercial projects outside specific areas if the developer agrees to rent control for all units. It also permits these projects to meet inclusionary housing requirements by dedicating land to the City and mandates periodic reports to the Planning Commission.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the City to waive the Inclusionary Housing Fee and other requirements in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (SUD) in exchange for a project sponsor’s agreement to subject all units in the project to rent control; and allow projects in certain residential and neighborhood commercial districts outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD to comply with the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance by dedicating land to the City; requiring periodic reports to the Planning Commission; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Alan Wong, Myrna Melgar
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250816
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance aims to make it easier for chain stores and restaurants to operate in San Francisco by reducing various restrictions on their use and location. Key changes include modifying definitions, eliminating certain approval requirements, and allowing more flexibility in where these businesses can be established.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2) eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses, Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
no vote
Ordinance#250700
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance changes zoning classifications for various properties in San Francisco to support the Family Zoning Plan, allowing for more residential and commercial development in specific areas. It also updates height limits and designations for properties in the Coastal Zone and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to implement the Family Zoning Plan by: amending the Zoning Use District Maps to: 1) reclassify certain properties currently zoned as various types of Residential to Residential Transit Oriented - Commercial (RTO-C); 2) reclassify properties currently zoned Residential Transit Oriented (RTO) to Residential Transit Oriented - 1 (RTO-1); 3) reclassify certain properties from Residential districts other than RTO to RTO-1; 4) reclassify certain properties currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) or Public (P) to Community Business (C-2); and 5) reclassify certain properties from Public to Mixed-Use or Neighborhood Commercial Districts; amending the Height and Bulk Map to: 1) reclassify properties in the Family Zoning Plan to R-4 Height and Bulk District, except for properties with structures designated as landmarks or contributors to historic districts pursuant to Article 10; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
22-11 /1
Ordinance#250701
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance creates the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to encourage housing development and modifies zoning regulations to increase building height and density in certain neighborhoods. It also includes provisions for parking requirements, business relocation, and protections for historic buildings, among other changes.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) create the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program to incent housing development through a local bonus program and by adopting a Housing Sustainability District, 2) modify height and bulk limits to provide for additional capacity in well-resourced neighborhoods, and to allow additional height and bulk for projects using the local bonus program, 3) require only buildings taller than 85 feet in certain Districts to reduce ground level wind currents, 4) make conforming changes to the RH (Residential, House), RM (Residential, Mixed), and RC (Residential-Commercial) District zoning tables to reflect the changes to density controls, and parking requirements made in this Ordinance, 5) create the RTO-C (Residential Transit Oriented-Commercial) District, 6) implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit-Oriented Communities Policy by making changes to parking requirements, minimum residential densities, and minimum office intensities, and requiring maximum dwelling unit sizes, 7) revise off-street parking and curb cut obligations citywide, 8) create the Non-contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District, 9) permit businesses displaced by new construction to relocate without a conditional use authorization and waive development impact fees for those businesses, 10) make technical amendments to the Code to implement the above changes, 11) make conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
54-20 /1
Ordinance#250823
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance changes the zoning designation of certain parcels in San Francisco from a Production, Distribution and Repair District to a Public designation, allowing for different types of uses. It also increases the height limit for buildings on those parcels from 40 feet to 90 feet.

Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to change the zoning use district designation of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4877, Lot Nos. 001, 002, 003, and 004, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot Nos. 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, and 022, the full width of Bancroft Avenue between Griffith Street and Hawes Street, and the full widths of Griffith Street and Hawes Street between Carroll Avenue and Armstrong Avenue, collectively known as 1236 Carroll Avenue, from Production, Distribution and Repair District-2 (PDR-2) to Public (P); changing the height and bulk district designation of the aforementioned parcels and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4852, Lot No. 001 from 40-X to 90-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; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
24-0 /1
Ordinance#250824
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance vacates parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to allow for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also ensures that utility access rights are maintained and transfers the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.

Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Public SafetyEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250809
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows certain medical cannabis dispensaries in San Francisco to convert into cannabis retail stores. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish a process for the conversion of certain Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Cannabis Retail establishments; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Public HealthEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Jackie Fielder
23-0
Ordinance#250808
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance aimed to define "Legacy Business" and require special approval before replacing such businesses in specific districts, while allowing businesses operating for 15 years to qualify as Legacy Businesses. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define Legacy Business and to require conditional use authorization prior to replacing a Legacy Business with a new non-residential use in certain Neighborhood Commercial, Named Neighborhood Commercial, and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; amending the Administrative Code to allow a business that has been operating for 15 years to qualify as a Legacy Business; 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.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
24-5
Ordinance#250764
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance updates the city's General Plan to support the development project at 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13. It includes environmental findings and confirms that the project aligns with city planning policies and serves public needs.

Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, Downtown Area Plan, and Land Use Index to facilitate the 530 Sansome Street and Fire Station 13 Development Project; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250802
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance allows EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to use parts of Merchant Street for installing decorative paving, crosswalks, lighting, and other improvements, while waiving certain city requirements. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to accept and maintain the new public infrastructure.

Ordinance approving a major encroachment permit for EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to occupy portions of Merchant Street between Sansome and Battery Streets adjacent to 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, and 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017) for the purpose of installing and maintaining decorative roadway and sidewalk paving, tabletop crosswalks, overhead string lighting, various pedestrian- and bike-oriented improvements, other non-standard infrastructure, and new street trees; waiving certain requirements under Public Works Code, Sections 724.7 (construction occupancy fee), 786.3 (final review of City departments prior to Public Works hearing), and 806 (street tree removal notice and appeal and replacement at or exceeding requirements), and Administrative Code, Section 1.51 (acceptance of public infrastructure), in connection with Permittee’s implementation of the encroachment permit and project development; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority to accept an irrevocable offer for the public infrastructure in Merchant Street, dedicate such infrastructure to public use, designate it for street and roadway purposes, and accept it for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; 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; accepting a Public Works Order that recommends the major encroachment and delegation to the Public Works Director of the acceptance and related actions for the public improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
23-0
Ordinance#250804
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance approves an agreement for the exchange of two properties, 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street, and allows for the construction of a new fire station on the Battery Street site. It also waives certain appraisal requirements and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance approving an Amended and Restated Conditional Property Exchange Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the exchange of 530 Sansome Street and 447 Battery Street and the construction of a new fire station on 447 Battery Street; affirming exempt surplus property finding declaration; waiving the appraisal requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
23-0
Ordinance#250803
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance approves a financial assistance agreement for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at specified locations in San Francisco, providing up to $86 million over 25 years based on new hotel tax revenues. It also waives certain administrative code requirements and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance approving a Hotel and Fire Station Development Incentive Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the 530 Sansome Mixed Use Tower and Fire Station 13 Development Project, to provide financial assistance of up to $86,089,195 in net present value over 25 years calculated for measurement purposes only as a percentage of new Transient Occupancy Taxes the City actually receives from occupancy of guest rooms in a proposed new hotel, related to the development and operation of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; waiving Chapter 21G of the Administrative Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and adopting the Board of Supervisors’ findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
26-0
Resolution#250775
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a partnership between San Francisco and Daly City to fund and build the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, with a budget of up to $35 million. The project will last five years, starting in August 2025 and ending in August 2030.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Daly City for the funding, construction, and operation of the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, for a not to exceed amount of $35,000,000, with a duration of five years starting August 4, 2025, through August 31, 2030, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250835
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Firehouse: Hose Company No. 30 at 1757 Waller Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Firehouse : Hose Company No. 30, located at 1757 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1250, Lot No. 029.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250836
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Maud’s, located at 929-941 Cole Street, as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's character and heritage for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Maud’s, 929-941 Cole Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1272, Lot No. 003.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250837
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates St. Matthew’s Church as a historic landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its architectural and cultural significance. The church is located at 3281-16th Street in San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Matthew’s Church, located at 3281-16th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 034.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250838
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates St. Nicholas Cathedral as a landmark under the city's Planning Code, recognizing its historical and architectural significance. The designation aims to protect the building from alterations that could compromise its integrity.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Nicholas Cathedral, 2005 15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3558, Lot No. 074.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250839
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates St. Paul's Church as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical and architectural significance. The church is located at 1660 Church Street.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Paul's Church, located at 1660 Church Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6619, Lot No. 001.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250840
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the property at 102 Guerrero Street as a landmark, which means it will be recognized for its historical or architectural significance. This designation helps protect the building from alterations that could compromise its character.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 102 Guerrero Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3534, Lot No. 068.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250841
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Bank of Italy Branch Building at 400-410 Castro Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolition.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Bank of Italy Branch Building, located at 400-410 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2647 Lot No. 035.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250842
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Bob Ross House at 4200 20th Street as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Bob Ross House, 4200 20th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2696 Lot No. 014A.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250843
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Castro Rock Steam Baths as a historic landmark, protecting its architectural and cultural significance. This designation is part of the city's efforts to preserve important sites within San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Castro Rock Steam Baths, located at 578-582 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 013.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250844
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the San Francisco AIDS Foundation building at 514-520 Castro Street as a historic landmark. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance under the city's Planning Code.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, 514-520 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2695, Lot No. 002.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250845
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Full Moon Coffeehouse as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. It applies to the property located at 4416-18th Street in San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Full Moon Coffeehouse, located at 4416-18th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2650, Lot No. 017.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250846
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex as a landmark, which includes the church, rectory, convent, and school located on Diamond Street. This designation aims to preserve the historical and architectural significance of these buildings.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Most Holy Redeemer Church Complex, consisting of 110 Diamond Street (Church), 100 Diamond Street (Rectory), 115 Diamond Street (Convent), 117 Diamond Street (School); Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 002 (Church), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2693, Lot No. 001 (Rectory), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 033 (Convent), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2694, Lot No. 028 (School).

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250847
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Sha’ar Zahav, located at 220 Danvers Street, as a historic landmark under the city's Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve its historical significance and protect it from potential alterations or demolitions.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Sha’ar Zahav (Historic Location), located at 220 Danvers Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2702, Lot No. 019.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250848
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates 361 San Jose Avenue as a landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's architectural and cultural value for future generations.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 361 San Jose Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6531, Lot No. 021A.

Land Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250849
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates The Chautauqua House at 1451 Masonic Avenue as a landmark under the Planning Code, recognizing its historical significance. The designation aims to preserve the building's architectural and cultural value.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for The Chautauqua House, located at 1451 Masonic Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1270, Lot No. 002.

Land Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250850
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution designates Engine Company No. 13 at 1458 Valencia Street as a landmark, protecting its historical significance. It is part of the city's efforts to preserve important cultural and architectural sites.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Engine Company No.13, 1458 Valenica Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6531, Lot No. 011.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#250805
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance updates the Building Code by eliminating local rules on commercial lighting, rooftop structures, driveway and sidewalk weight limits, and the Slope Protection Act. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to remove local requirements regarding commercial lighting, rooftop mechanical penthouses, driveway and sidewalk load limits, and the Slope Protection Act; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
22-0 /1
Ordinance#250813
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows the city to cancel a public utility easement at 112 Kensington Way and sell the land to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000. It also confirms that the decision aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of a public service easement for public utility purposes at 112 Kensington Way; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot No. 078) to Kevin Jenkins and Lalitha Chandrasekher for $20,000; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
22-0 /1
Resolution#250831
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows Bridge-Potrero Community Associates LLC to maintain certain structures and landscaping in public spaces, like sidewalks and walkways. It also gives the Public Works Director the authority to manage maintenance responsibilities and make minor adjustments to the permit as needed.

Resolution granting revocable permission under Public Works Code, Sections 786 et seq. to Bridge-Potrero Community Associates LLC to maintain encroachments in the public right-of-way, including but not limited to custom paving materials, benches, landscaping, irrigation, drainage facilities, walkways, and retaining walls; delegating authority to the Public Works Director to assign responsibility for sidewalk maintenance and liability to various entities; adopting environmental 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 to authorize the Public Works Director to enter into amendments or modifications to the Permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Permit or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
12-0 /1
Resolution#250828
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the City to issue a multifamily housing revenue note for up to $84.1 million to finance the construction of a 127-unit rental housing project at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue. It also approves various agreements related to the loans and grants authority to city officials to carry out the necessary actions for the project.

Resolution approving for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $84,116,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 127-unit (plus one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing project expected to be located at 505 Mayor Edwin M. Lee Avenue (formerly known as 11 Frida Kahlo Way) (Assessor’s Parcel Block No: 3180-202), known as “Balboa Reservoir - Building E”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a project loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. (the “Borrower”); approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250829
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a loan of up to $56,425,904 to finance the first phase of infrastructure improvements for the Balboa Reservoir Project, which aims to provide affordable housing and other public benefits. It also allows for minor amendments to the loan agreement as needed, without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with BHC Balboa Builders, LLC, a California limited liability company, for a total loan amount not to exceed $56,425,904 to finance the first phase of infrastructure improvements related to the revitalization and master development of an approximately 17.6-acre site with various public benefits including affordable housing, commonly known as the Balboa Reservoir Project; adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and to authorize the Director of MOHCD or his designee 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.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
22-0
Resolution#250830
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution allows the City to lease land at 11 Frida Kahlo Way to Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. for 75 years to build a 127-unit affordable housing development, while also approving a loan of up to $28 million to finance the project. It ensures that the development aligns with the city's planning policies and authorizes city officials to finalize the agreements.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for Real Property owned by the City and located at 11 Frida Kahlo Way (“Property”) with Balboa Lee Avenue, L.P. (“Developer”) for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 100% affordable, 127-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to very-low and low-income households, plus one manager’s unit; approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for a minimum loan term of 57 years (“Loan Agreement”) to finance the development and construction of the Project; adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property and/or the Director of MOHCD to execute the Ground Lease, Loan Agreement, and make certain modifications to such agreements, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Ordinance#250191
Jul 29, 2025

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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
26-0
Ordinance#240803
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
26-0
Ordinance#250634
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance removes size limits on non-residential businesses in certain commercial districts, allowing larger businesses to split into smaller spaces while still exceeding size limits without needing special approval. It also standardizes size limits to round numbers and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
26-10
Ordinance#250704
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 601-617 Laguna Street for $11,030,000 and outlines a project budget of up to $20,000,000 for improvements and repairs. It also exempts the project from certain contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with local hiring and wage policies.

Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 601-617 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0806, Lot No. 002) (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate (the “Purchase Agreement”) for the acquisition of the Property from Pacifica SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Seller”), for $11,030,000 together with a Construction Management Agreement attached as Exhibit E to the Purchase Agreement for the completion of certain improvements and the repair of deficiencies on the Property (the “Project”) by Seller for an amount not to exceed $8,140,000 that includes a construction management fee, an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the City contingency, and an amount not to exceed $30,000 for closing costs for a total anticipated not to exceed project cost of $20,000,000; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) exempting the Project from contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6 and Chapter 14B; 5) approving the Seller and its architect, consultants, general contractor, subcontractors, employees and affiliates without competitive bidding, but requiring the payment of prevailing wages, implementation of a local business enterprise utilization program, and compliance with the City’s local hire policy and first source hiring Ordinance; and 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s finding that the Purchase Agreement, and the transactions contemplated therein, are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman
22-0
Ordinance#250284
Jul 29, 2025

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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
29-0
Ordinance#250656
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements related to the Potrero HOPE SF Project, including streets and sidewalks on several streets for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and grants limited authority to the Public Works Director for future infrastructure acceptance.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Potrero HOPE SF Project, Phase 2, including improvements located within portions of 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets, and improvements associated with a new switchgear within a building, and an offer of dedication for real property underlying portions of 25th, Arkansas, and Connecticut Streets; dedicating this public infrastructure for public use; designating the public infrastructure for public street and roadway purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061 entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks” to establish official sidewalk widths on 25th, 26th, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Wisconsin Streets; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions regarding the public infrastructure; delegating limited authority to the Public Works Director to accept specified infrastructure; authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
23-0
Motion#250736
Jul 29, 2025

This motion approves the subdivision of a property at 1979 Mission Street into three lots and confirms that the project aligns with environmental standards and city planning policies. It has passed and is now officially recognized by the city.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a three-lot subdivision at 1979 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3553, Lot No. 052; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Motion#250750
Jul 29, 2025

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Eleanor Cox to join the Historic Preservation Commission, with her term lasting until December 31, 2028. The motion has already been passed.

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

Governance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250783
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution seeks to officially recognize The Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street as a historic landmark. If adopted, it will protect the site and ensure its historical significance is preserved.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of The Mint Mall and Hall at 951-957 Mission Street at the south side of Mission Street between 5th and 6th Streets.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Ordinance#250814
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance vacates certain unimproved street areas on Moraga and Noriega Avenues, determining they are not needed for city use, while reserving easements for a city-owned retaining wall. It also rezones specific city properties and adjacent parcels to facilitate residential development and align with city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of City property on unimproved street areas of Moraga and Noriega Avenues; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for the City’s use; reserving easements related to support for the City-owned retaining wall from the street vacation properties and including other conditions to the street vacation; amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to rezone the City property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 039, from P (Public) and RH-2 (Residential Housing Two-Family)/OS (Open Space) to RH-2/40-X and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2042, Lot No. 40, from RH-1 (Residential Housing One-Family) and RH-2/OS to RH-2/40-X, and to rezone parcels on Kensington Way adjacent to Vasquez Avenue shown on Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2923, Lot Nos. 010A and 024-027, from RH-1(D) (Residential Housing One-Family Detached Dwellings)/40-X to Public/Open Space; affirming the Planning Commission’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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
28-0
Ordinance#250820
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance seeks to close off parts of Hudson Avenue and Hunters Point Boulevard to support the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park project. It also allows for the transfer of the vacated street area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and includes necessary environmental and planning approvals.

Ordinance ordering the street vacation of a portion of Hudson Avenue, adjacent to Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot Nos. 010 and 011, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot No. 022, and a portion of Hunters Point Boulevard adjacent to Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot Nos. 011 and 012, to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park project; waiving the requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23 and approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#250798
Jul 28, 2025

The ordinance requires property developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units when a development application is submitted. It also expands the Department of Building Inspection's program to combat fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures inspections before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
3-0
Ordinance#250799
Jul 28, 2025

This ordinance removes size limits on non-residential businesses in certain neighborhoods and allows larger businesses to split into smaller spaces without needing special approval. It also adjusts the size limits to round numbers and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Pacific Avenue NCD, Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Myrna Melgar
3-0
Ordinance#250697
Jul 25, 2025

This ordinance creates a special district for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at 530 Sansome Street, allowing for streamlined approval processes and height increases for certain properties. It also includes provisions for reviewing the landmark status of a nearby building and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
23-0
Ordinance#250698
Jul 25, 2025

This ordinance approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the development of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; approving certain impact fees and accepting and appropriating a $4,310,710 additional affordable housing payment; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Administrative Code, Planning Code, Public Works Code, Labor and Employment Code, and Health Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
26-0
Ordinance#250440
Jul 24, 2025

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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
27-0 /1
Resolution#250577
Jul 23, 2025

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.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250542
Jul 22, 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.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
16-0
Resolution#250627
Jul 22, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250662
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $10 million in revenue obligations to finance or refinance educational facilities for La Scuola International School. It is a step to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of these facilities.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the cost of acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of various educational facilities to be owned and operated by La Scuola International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
By Jackie Fielder
12-0
Resolution#250663
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $80 million in revenue bonds to finance various capital projects for the National Center for International Schools and The International School of San Francisco. It aims to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of facilities for these nonprofit organizations.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $80,000,000 to finance, refinance and/or reimburse the cost of acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and furnishing of various capital facilities to be owned and operated by National Center for International Schools, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, and/or The International School of San Francisco, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Bilal Mahmood
12-0
Motion#250746
Jul 22, 2025

This motion disapproves a previous Planning Commission decision to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street and instead approves a revised Conditional Use Authorization with updated findings. It also confirms that the new authorization aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.

Motion adopting findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of Planning Commission Motion No. 21727, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street; and the Board’s approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with a revision to the findings, and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority polices of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Public SafetyLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Stephen Sherrill
19-1
Ordinance#250657
Jul 18, 2025

This ordinance allows certain residential development projects to delay paying impact fees until they receive their first occupancy certificate. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to comply with California Government Code, Section 66007, by postponing the collection of development impact fees for designated residential development projects to the date of first certificate of occupancy or first temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
21-2
Ordinance#250140
Jul 18, 2025

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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
23-0
Ordinance#250538
Jul 17, 2025

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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Myrna Melgar
26-0
Ordinance#250539
Jul 17, 2025

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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman, Chyanne Chen
23-0
Ordinance#250540
Jul 17, 2025

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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#241069
Jul 11, 2025

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

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

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
35-0
Resolution#250731
Jul 11, 2025

The resolution extends the deadline by 90 days for the Planning Commission to make a decision on an ordinance that would create the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District. This district is defined by specific streets and includes findings related to environmental quality and city planning policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250426), amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the San Francisco Gateway Special Use District generally bounded by Kirkwood Avenue to the northeast, Rankin Street to the southeast, McKinnon Avenue to the southwest, and Toland Street to the northwest; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#250719
Jul 3, 2025

The ordinance redefines "Family" in the Planning Code to include any group of people living together without numeric limits on unrelated members or meal-sharing requirements. It also classifies small Residential Care Facilities as Residential Uses and clarifies the Zoning Administrator's authority to enforce regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to define a “Family” as a “Household,” eliminate numeric limits on unrelated family members and requirements that family members share meals, classify Residential Care Facilities that serve six or fewer persons as Residential Uses, include certain groups of six or fewer people and associated operators as a “Household”; clarify the Zoning Administrator’s enforcement authority to administratively subpoena documents; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood
27-0 /1
Ordinance#250682
Jul 3, 2025

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and expand allowable uses and size limits in several commercial districts, including North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach Special Use 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
28-4
Ordinance#250716
Jul 3, 2025

This ordinance allows certain automotive service stations in the Geary Boulevard Neighborhood Commercial District to offer outdoor handwashing, vacuuming, and detailing of vehicles as an accessory service. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance modifying the Geary Boulevard Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) to authorize outdoor handwashing, vacuuming, and detailing of automobiles as an Accessory Use in certain Automotive Service Stations; 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
29-0
Ordinance#250680
Jul 3, 2025

This ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
21-4 /1
Ordinance#250718
Jul 3, 2025

This ordinance allows developers of Accessory Dwelling Units to postpone paying certain fees, while also confirming compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies. It aims to support housing development by easing financial burdens on project sponsors.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to allow project sponsors to defer payment of certain fees for Accessory Dwelling Units; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#250385
Jul 1, 2025

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.

Public HealthEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
24-0 /1