Land Use and Transportation Committee
Summary cards
The Planning Code is being amended to designate Engine Company No. 33 at 117 Broad Street as a landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code.
The Public Works Code is being amended to waive banner and inspection fees for certain nonprofit organizations in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, and Residential Transit‑Oriented Commercial districts.
What's happening
Why it matters
Removing these fees reduces costs for nonprofits that use banners for community outreach, helping them allocate more resources to programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250, on July 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM.
Email: Send written comments to the Clerk of the Committee at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, or email john.carroll@sfgov.org.
Submit comment: Submit written comments before the meeting; deadline not specified.
Decision update
The Board voted to recommend approval of an ordinance that waives banner and inspection fees for qualifying nonprofit organizations in Neighborhood Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial Transit, and Residential Transit‑Oriented Commercial districts, and it affirmed the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
A public hearing will discuss programs and initiatives aimed at improving accessibility, reliability, and safety of the city’s transit systems for families. The hearing requests reports from SFMTA and BART.
The Planning Code is being revised to raise the size threshold that determines when a mezzanine is considered a separate story—from one‑third to one‑half of the floor area of the room it occupies.
The ordinance accepts offers of public infrastructure improvements for the Hunters View HOPE SF Project Phase 2, including street grades, sidewalk widths, and right‑of‑way dimensions on several streets, and dedicates portions of the streets for public use.
The City and County will approve an amended and restated development agreement with California Barrel Company LLC for the Potrero Power Station Mixed‑Use Development Project, updating its housing, transportation, and phasing plans and applying certain code waivers.
The Planning Code is being amended to waive certain parking, car‑share, and loading requirements for commercial‑to‑residential adaptive reuse projects.
The Planning Code and Zoning Map are being amended for the Potrero Power Station Special Use District to raise height limits and modify land‑use, parking, rooftop, and building design requirements.
The Planning Code is being amended to exempt commercial‑to‑residential adaptive‑reuse projects from certain parking limits, car‑share obligations, and loading requirements.
The Fire and Public Works Codes are being amended to waive application review and processing fees for permits that address violations under the Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit Amnesty Program.
What's happening
Why it matters
Fee waivers lower the cost for property owners to correct code violations, encouraging compliance and improving building safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board voted to recommend approval of an ordinance that waives application review and processing fees for permits needed to correct violations under the Building Inspection’s internal audit amnesty program, and it affirmed the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The Planning Code is being amended to raise the allowed number of guest rooms for hotel uses from five or fewer to ten or fewer in multiple residential districts. The change also adds a review of impacts on existing homes used as independent dwelling units.
A hearing will be held to explore programs and initiatives aimed at improving accessibility, reliability, and safety of the city’s public transit systems for families. The City will request reports from SFMTA and BART.
The Planning Code is being amended to raise the size threshold that defines a mezzanine as a separate story from one-third to one-half of the floor area of the story it occupies.
The City will accept irrevocable offers of public infrastructure improvements and real‑property dedication for the Hunters View HOPE SF Project Phase 2, covering several streets and establishing official sidewalk widths and street grades.
The Planning Code is being amended to raise the maximum number of guest rooms allowed for hotel uses in several residential zones from five to ten rooms. The change also requires the Planning Commission to review impacts on existing homes when a hotel is proposed in a single‑family home.
What's happening
Why it matters
More guest rooms could bring more visitors and revenue, but also affect neighborhood character and housing availability for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting on 7/13/2026 at 1:30 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board voted to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase the maximum number of hotel guest rooms in several residential districts from five to ten, and to require the Planning Commission to consider impacts on existing homes, while affirming the Planning Department’s CEQA determination.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The Planning Code will be amended to allow up to ten guest rooms for hotel uses in several residential districts.
The Fire and Public Works Codes will be amended to waive application review and processing fees for permits that address violations under the Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit Amnesty Program.
