Legislation

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 legislation involves a hearing to approve changes to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, allowing for taller buildings and larger floor sizes on Block 4, as well as the sale and lease of land rights for development. It aims to facilitate the construction of new projects in the area by increasing height limits and making necessary findings for the redevelopment.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to consider 1) an 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; and making certain findings (File No. 220854); an 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; and making certain findings (File No. 220836); a 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); and making certain findings (File No. 220858); and an forthcoming Ordinance amending the General Plan; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-123, approved on July 26, 2022.

This resolution approves the sale of a portion of Former Custer Avenue by the City to the Cole Trust and establishes agreements related to property exchanges and settlements involving the Port Commission and the California State Lands Commission. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies, while authorizing future actions related to the property transactions.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of a 1) Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Cole Trust for the sale by the City, acting by and through the San Francisco Port Commission, of unimproved real property known as a portion of Former Custer Avenue; 2) a Public Trust Exchange and Title Settlement Agreement for 1620-1650-1680 Davidson Avenue between the City, acting by and through the Port Commission, the California State Lands Commission and the Cole Trust, both agreements in furtherance of a settlement agreement between the Port Commission and the Cole Trust; 3) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 4) adopting findings that the agreements are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; 5) adopting findings declaring that the real property transactions comply with the State Surplus Lands Act and City Surplus Lands Ordinance; 6) authorizing future City acceptance from the State of a new Public Trust Easement pending State enabling legislation; and 7) authorizing the Port’s Executive Director and the Director of Property to take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District within the North of Market Residential Special Use District; enacting zoning controls for neon signs within the Special Sign District; amending Sheet SS01 of the Zoning Map to show the Tenderloin Neon Special Sign District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance increases fines for violations of the Planning and Building Codes and clarifies that multiple violations can occur for issues affecting more than one unit in a building. It also establishes penalties for illegal construction and demolition, requires additional notices for responsible parties, and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; 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 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.

The ordinance aimed to update the General Plan to support the development of the Transbay Block 4 project by changing height limits and bicycle policies. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the General Plan, to revise the Transit Center District Plan, a Sub-Area Plan of the Downtown Plan, to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project by revising height limits and bicycle network policy; 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 340.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles and ancillary uses on parcels designated and authorized for use as Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites, as a temporary use; extending the date for expiration of temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution extends and modifies temporary zoning rules that require certain residential developments in specific districts to obtain special permission if they do not use the maximum allowed density for housing units. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and key planning policies.

Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls enacted in Resolution No. 10-21 for parcels in Residential-Commercial Combined (RC), Residential-Mixed (RM) and Residential-Transit Oriented (RTO) districts, requiring Conditional Use Authorization for certain residential developments that do not maximize the number of units allowed by applicable density restrictions; 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 resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to sell a piece of land along State Route 84 in Alameda County to Caltrans. It also authorizes the necessary agreements and actions to complete the sale, while declaring the property as surplus land and exempt from competitive bidding.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to Caltrans; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 8) and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either SFPUC or to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Sale Agreement or this Resolution.

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

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update and reorganize Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning District controls, including, among other things, to 1) permit Accessory Arts Activities, and production, wholesaling, and processing of goods and commodities, to occupy more than one-third of total space in Commercial (C), Downtown Residential (DTR), Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use, Mission Bay, and Residential-Commercial (RC) Districts; 2) principally permit Arts Activities, Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT), SoMa NCT, Regional Commercial, and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts, and in historic and nonconforming commercial buildings in Residential Enclave Districts; 3) principally permit General Entertainment in the Folsom Street NCT District; 4) principally permit Bar uses on the second floor in the Folsom Street NCT and Regional Commercial Districts; 5) principally permit Nighttime Entertainment on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street unless they are zoned Residential Enclave District (RED) or Residential Enclave District - Mixed (RED-MX); 6) principally permit Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility Uses in the SoMa NCT District and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Districts; 7) require that large developments in South of Market Mixed Use Districts which contain commercial spaces provide a mix of commercial space sizes; 8) require that all Nighttime Entertainment uses comply with the Entertainment Commission’s good neighbor policies; and 9) remove certain limitations on location for Nighttime Entertainment and Animal Services uses in the Western SoMa Special Use District; and adopting environmental findings, findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The resolution allows for the conditional vacation of certain streets and public service easements in the Parkmerced Development area, while reserving easement rights for the City and utility companies. It also establishes a hearing date for public input on this proposal.

Resolution declaring the intent of the Board of Supervisors to order the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserve various easement rights in favor of the City and third party utilities, subject to conditions specified; adopt findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorize actions by City officials in furtherance of the street vacation ordinance, as specified herein; direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to make certain transmittals; and set a Committee of the Whole hearing date of September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas and public service easements.

This resolution amends the landmark designation for St. James Presbyterian Church at 240 Leland Avenue to recognize its historical significance. It was passed to ensure the preservation of the building under the city's planning regulations.

Resolution initiating an amendment to the landmark designation of 240 Leland Avenue (aka St. James Presbyterian Church), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6246, Lot No. 012, under Article 10 of the Planning Code.

This ordinance creates a new zoning district called the Group Housing Special Use District to regulate group housing developments in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental review meets state requirements and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Group Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

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 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 legislation calls for a hearing to examine the permitting processes and challenges faced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and to review applications for duplex and quadplex construction under California State Senate Bill No. 9. It also requests a report from the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection on these issues and the geographic distribution of applications.

Hearing on the permitting processes, time-frames, and systemic barriers experienced by small property owners building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) under the local and state mandated programs; and the applications in the pipeline under California State Senate Bill No. 9 for duplex and quadplex construction from lot splits allowed in RH-1 zoned districts, including data on geographic distribution; and requesting the Planning Department and Department of Building Inspection to report.

The ordinance creates the Housing Innovation Program to provide financial support and resources for low- and moderate-income residents, including loans for property owners to build additional housing units and assistance for tenants at risk of displacement. It also offers grants for organizations to promote homeownership education and develop innovative housing designs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Housing Innovation Program to develop, finance, and support certain additional housing opportunities for low-income and moderate-income residents, including loans and technical assistance for certain low-income and moderate-income property owners to construct accessory dwelling units or other new units on their property, subject to certain conditions, loans for certain low-income and moderate-income tenants who are at risk of displacement and licensed childcare providers, and grants for organizations to create marketing and educational materials about wealth-building and homeownership for residents who have been historically disadvantaged and to develop creative construction design prototypes for low-income and moderate-income residents.

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

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

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $7.5 million in revenue bonds to refinance various capital projects for Progress Foundation, a nonprofit organization. The funds will be used for acquiring, constructing, and equipping facilities that will be owned and operated by the foundation.

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 $7,500,000 to refinance the acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and furnishing of various capital facilities to be owned and operated by Progress Foundation, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

This resolution allows Public Works to use $2.4 million from Caltrans to improve facilities on the State Highway System for the South of Market Street Tree Nursery Project, covering the period from March 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It also approves a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the project's construction and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend $2,400,000 from the California Department of Transportation’s (“Caltrans”) Clean California Local Enhancement Program to upgrade facilities on the State Highway System in support of the South of Market Street Tree Nursery Project, for a term of March 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, and approving and authorizing Public Works to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans regarding project construction and implementation; and affirming the California Department of Transportation’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution extends the time by 90 days for the Historic Preservation Commission to respond to the proposed amendment for the landmark designation of the Castro Theatre at 429-431 Castro Street. It was passed by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may respond to the landmark designation amendment initiation of 429-431 Castro Street "Castro Theatre" from the Board of Supervisors (File No. 220550).

This resolution extends the deadline by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on a proposed change to zoning rules in the Castro Street area, allowing nighttime entertainment on the second floor with specific conditions. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 220709) amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance allows Verified Tenants' signatures to count towards the number needed to appeal a Conditional Use authorization and clarifies the timelines for such appeals. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and includes findings related to public convenience and necessity.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the signatures of Verified Tenants to count towards the threshold needed to permit an appeal of a Conditional Use authorization; clarifying timelines applicable to appeals of Conditional Use authorizations; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This motion approves the final map for a two-lot subdivision at 20 Belcher Street, which will create three new condominium units. It also includes findings that align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10859, a two Lot Vertical Subdivision, Lot 2 contains three New Condominium Units, located at 20 Belcher Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3537, Lot No. 059; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for a subdivision project at 1555-6th Street, which involves merging and creating six lots. It also includes findings that align with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 11003, a Merger and six Lot Subdivision Project, located at 1555-6th Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 8709, Lot No. 011; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the final map for the Potrero Power Station Mixed-Use Project, which will create 23 lots for up to 772 residential and 70 commercial condominium units. It also includes a Public Improvement Agreement and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Phased Final Map 10714 (related to a project known as Potrero Power Station Mixed-Use Project), the merger and re-subdivision of existing Parcels A through G, inclusive, of Document Number 2016-K334613, Official Records, resulting in 23 lots, including up to 772 residential condominium units and 70 commercial condominium units; approving a Public Improvement Agreement related to Phased Final Map 10714; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.