Board of SupervisorsSan Francisco
Designate Arthur Castle Home as landmark
The Board is reviewing an ordinance to amend the Planning Code to designate the Arthur Castle Home as a landmark.
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The Board is reviewing an ordinance to amend the Planning Code to designate the Arthur Castle Home as a landmark.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Lange House as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status protects the historic building and guides future development around it.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in the Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Board clerk following the remote comment procedures outlined in the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Lange House at 199 Carl Street” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Engine Company No. 33 as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status preserves the historic fire station and influences any future changes to the site.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in the Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Board clerk following the remote comment procedures outlined in the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Engine Company No. 33 at 117 Broad Street” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board is reviewing an ordinance to amend the Planning Code to designate the Presidio Theatre as a landmark.
The ordinance changes the Public Works Code to let developers satisfy street‑tree planting requirements by paying an in‑lie fee.
What's happening
Why it matters
It gives developers a flexible way to meet tree requirements, provides new funding for tree planting, and streamlines removal of hazardous trees.
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 item “Amend Street Tree Rules, Allow In‑Lieu Fees” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Phoenix Brewery at 552 Noe Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status protects the historic brewery building from demolition or unsuitable changes, preserving the area’s cultural heritage.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Designate Phoenix Brewery as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the William Shaughnessy Home at 394 Fair Oaks Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status ensures the historic home is preserved and any modifications respect its architectural significance, influencing the Fair Oaks Street corridor.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Remote comment may be provided during the meeting; see the board website for details.
Decision update
The item “Designate William Shaughnessy Home as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Second Church of Christ Scientist at 651 Dolores Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status protects the building’s historic character and ensures future changes consider preservation, affecting the neighborhood’s heritage.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Remote comment may be provided during the meeting; see the board website for details.
Decision update
The item “Designate Second Church of Christ Scientist as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Tietz-Beneke House at 657 Chenery Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status safeguards the historic house and guides any future alterations, preserving the character of the Chenery Street area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Remote comment may be provided during the meeting; see the board website for details.
Decision update
The item “Designate Tietz-Beneke House as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Guerrero Street Double Stick Eastlake Home as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
The landmark status safeguards the historic Eastlake home, preserving its unique architectural features for future generations.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Guerrero Street Double Stick Eastlake Home” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Early Haight Ashbury Farmhouse at 11 Piedmont Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
The landmark designation protects the farmhouse from unsuitable alterations and helps preserve the historic character of the Haight‑Ashbury area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide remote comment during the meeting as instructed.
Decision update
The item “Designate Early Haight Ashbury Farmhouse as historic landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the John J. Clark House at 210 Douglass Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status protects the historic building from demolition or unsuitable changes, preserving the neighborhood’s cultural heritage.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Designate John J. Clark House as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Holy Innocents Church as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
The landmark status preserves the historic church building, protecting its architectural and cultural significance for the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Holy Innocents Church” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Richard Spreckels Mansion / Buena Vista Studios at 737 Buena Vista Avenue West as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status protects the historic mansion and studio complex from demolition or unsuitable changes, preserving the neighborhood’s cultural and architectural heritage.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Designate Richard Spreckels Mansion/Buena Vista Studios as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Fernando Nelson Home at 701 Castro Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status protects the historic home and guides future changes, helping preserve the cultural fabric of the Castro Street area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Remote comment may be provided during the meeting; see the board website for details.
Decision update
The item “Designate Fernando Nelson Home as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Planning Code was amended to designate the Charles Katz Home at 1200 Dolores Street as a historic landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
This designation helps preserve the historic character of the property and guides any future alterations.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Charles Katz Home” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Engine Company No. 44 / Adams‑Van Hoesen House as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
The landmark status protects the historic firehouse, ensuring preservation of its architecture and cultural significance for the neighborhood.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Engine Co. No. 44 / Adams‑Van Hoesen House” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Planning Code was amended to designate the Alexander Adams Home at 1450 Masonic Avenue as a historic landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Designating the home as a landmark protects its historic character and guides future changes, preserving neighborhood heritage.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Alexander Adams Home” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Henry Street Rowhouses as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
The landmark status protects the historic rowhouses, ensuring their preservation and maintaining the character of the neighborhood.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Henry Street Rowhouses” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Duboce Triangle Greek Revival Home at 2173 15th Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status safeguards the historic home, ensuring its preservation and maintaining the cultural character of the neighborhood.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide remote comment during the meeting as instructed.
Decision update
The item “Designate Duboce Triangle Greek Revival Home as historic landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Mission Congregational Church at 3689 19th Street as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Landmark status protects the historic church from demolition or unsuitable changes, preserving the community’s cultural heritage.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Designate Mission Congregational Church as landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Planning Code was amended to designate the Born Home at 99 Divisadero Street as a historic landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
The landmark status safeguards the building’s historic features and influences future development in the area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Born Home” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Planning Code was amended to designate the Charles L. Hinkel Home at 740 Castro Street as a historic landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
Designating the home as a landmark ensures its historic features are protected and influences future development nearby.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Landmark designation for Charles L. Hinkel Home” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.
The Board passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the De Urioste Home at 181 Buena Vista Avenue East as a landmark.
What's happening
Why it matters
The landmark status protects the historic building from demolition or inappropriate changes and preserves local heritage for the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Legislative Chamber, Room 250, City Hall.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide remote comment during the meeting as instructed.
Decision update
The item “Designate De Urioste Home as historic landmark” passed.
Decided Sep 1, 2026.