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The Board passed an ordinance amending the Police Code to modify the Fair Chance Ordinance. It prohibits employers and affordable housing providers from using out-of-state criminal convictions for lawful activities such as abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion.
The Board adopted a resolution extending the deadline by 90 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would waive development impact fees for corner‑lot projects under the Housing Choice‑San Francisco program.
The Board adopted a resolution approving the 2026 grant application to the HUD Continuum of Care program, which could bring more than $16 million in revenue to the city.
The Board adopted a resolution extending by 90 days the deadline for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would waive development impact fees for corner‑lot projects under the Housing Choice‑San Francisco program.
The Board considered an ordinance amending the Planning Code to exclude the height of rooftop restrooms serving common‑use areas from total building height calculations.
The Board is asked to adopt an ordinance amending the Police Code to modify the Fair Chance Ordinance. The amendment would prohibit employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California, including abortion‑related health care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, and spontaneous abortion.
A resolution would extend by 90 days the time the Planning Commission has to decide on an ordinance that waives development impact fees for corner‑lot projects under the Housing Choice‑San Francisco program.
The Board approved a 90‑day extension for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that exempts certain corner‑lot projects from development impact fees, except for citywide inclusionary housing requirements.
The Board will consider a resolution extending by 90 days the time for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that exempts corner‑lot projects under the Housing Choice‑San Francisco program from development impact fees.
The Board will consider an ordinance amending the Police Code to broaden the Fair Chance Ordinance. It would prohibit employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions related to abortion care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, or spontaneous abortion, and would increase penalties for violations.
The Board will consider a resolution supporting California Assembly Bill 1573, which would include victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in the definition of “target population” for housing element requirements.
What's happening
Why it matters
Including these survivors ensures housing plans address their needs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: bos@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 before the meeting begins.
Decision update
The item “Support AB 1573 Unseen and Unheard Housing Act” was approved.
Decided Jul 7, 2026.
Adopted the required findings for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Case No. 23GPA-00006) and Zoning Map Amendment (Case No. 23RZN-00006).
What's happening
Why it matters
The zoning change allows single‑family development on a former agricultural parcel, increasing housing supply and altering land use in the Eastern Goleta Valley.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via live stream.
Email: Send comments to sbcob@countyofsb.org.
Submit comment: No listed deadline; follow agenda instructions.
Decision update
The item “Rose area comprehensive plan and zoning amendment adopted” passed.
Decided Jul 7, 2026.
The Board denied the appeal (Case No. 26APL-00009).
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision stops the proposed accessory dwelling unit, affecting housing options for the property owner and nearby residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via live stream.
Email: Send comments to sbcob@countyofsb.org.
Submit comment: No listed deadline; follow agenda instructions.
Decision update
The item “ADU appeal denied, application incomplete in First District” passed.
Decided Jul 7, 2026.
The Planning Code will lower inclusionary affordable housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more.
The Planning Code will lower inclusionary affordable housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more.
The ordinance proposes to lower Inclusionary Affordable Housing program requirements for projects with 25 units or more.
The ordinance proposes to lower Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program requirements for projects with 25 units or more and to delete the requirements for projects under 25 units. It also allows developers to dedicate land instead of paying the program fee and adopts a process for modifying approval conditions.
The ordinance proposes to lower Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program requirements for projects with 25 units or more and to delete the requirements for projects under 25 units. It also allows developers to dedicate land instead of paying the program fee and adopts a process for modifying approval conditions.
The committee considered an ordinance to amend the Planning Code, reducing requirements for the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program for projects of 25 units or more and eliminating them for smaller projects. The changes also allow developers to dedicate land instead of paying fees and modify impact fee requirements. The ordinance includes conforming updates to the Building and Administrative Codes.
The committee will consider an ordinance that amends the Planning Code to reduce Inclusionary Affordable Housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more, delete the requirements for projects under 25 units, allow land dedication instead of fees, and lower development impact fees. The ordinance also updates related Building and Administrative Code sections.
What's happening
Why it matters
These changes could make it easier and cheaper for developers to build new housing, potentially increasing the supply of affordable units for low‑income residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the committee meeting at City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250.
Email: monique.crayton@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Committee at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244 before the hearing begins.
Decision update
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to reduce Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program requirements for projects of 25 units or more, delete requirements for projects under 25 units, allow land dedication as an alternative to fee payment, and establish a process for requesting modifications to approval conditions.
Decided Jul 2, 2026.
The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the Planning Code. It would lower inclusionary affordable housing requirements for projects of 25 units or more, remove requirements for projects under 25 units, let developers dedicate land instead of paying fees, and reduce certain development impact fees.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to rename the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund.
What's happening
Why it matters
The changes clarify funding for shelter‑based services for survivors of domestic violence and ensure proper administration.
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 finally passed an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to rename the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter‑Based Program Fund, revise its purpose, and assign administration to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development.
Decided Jun 30, 2026.
Supervisors considered an ordinance amending the Police Code to broaden the Fair Chance Ordinance. The amendment prevents employers and affordable housing providers from using out‑of‑state criminal convictions related to abortion‑care, drag performances, gender‑affirming care, or spontaneous abortion in employment or housing decisions, and raises penalties for violations.
What's happening
Why it matters
The change protects individuals from discrimination based on criminal history that does not reflect California law, promoting fair employment and housing access.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102.
Email: bos@sfgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102, before the meeting begins.
Decision update
The Board continued on first reading the ordinance to expand Fair Chance protections in the Police Code, moving it to the July 14, 2026 meeting.
Decided Jun 30, 2026.
The Department of Planning and Development will present a report about the Stanford University Community Plan and associated housing in-lieu fees. The committee will discuss the findings but no vote is indicated.
