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Legislative Updates
Legislative Summaries
On-Site Building Managers: AB 1771
California may be saying goodbye to on-site resident managers.
A new bill, AB 1771, would remove the long-standing rule requiring buildings with 16+ units to have a live-in manager (something unique to the state).
1 day ago
PermitSF: One Year In — What's Actually Changed
San Francisco's permitting process has been a nightmare for decades. Mayor Lurie's PermitSF initiative is one year in, and a lot has actually changed.
Mar 4
SF Ordinance 250682: Zoning gets a little looser (and certain streets may get livelier)
SF just loosened zoning rules in North Beach, Nob Hill, and Jackson Square with Ordinance 250682. It’s a move aimed at filling vacant storefronts and bringing more life back to these key commercial areas.
Mar 1
SF Housing Fee Changes: Ordinances 250657, 250810, and 250815
We all know housing projects that stall before they even start: upfront costs are a big part of the story.
SF’s latest fee tweaks are aimed at reducing early cash pain (deferrals) while still protecting affordability goals (tradeoffs like rent control).
Feb 23
Hot Legislation
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 250815: Inclusionary Housing Fee Waiver
This ordinance would waive the inclusionary Housing fee outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD in exchange for owner's agreement to subject all units to rent control.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 250702: All-Electric Building Mandate
This ordinance would require buildings in San Francisco undergoing "major renovations" to convert to all-electric.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250700: Family Zoning Plan; City Re-Zoning
This ordinance would increase heights and densities along major corridors, primarily on the West Side of the City in order to meet State Housing Production goals.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 250701: Local Housing Bonus Program
This ordinance would allow projects providing 100% rent controlled units to take advantage of bonuses for height, density, unit mix, setbacks, open space, and exposure.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 241021: Residential Window Replacement
If approved, window sizes, materials, design, and operations would no longer be regulated by the Planning Department.
Oct 17, 2024
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 240803: Illegal Dwelling Units
If approved, this ordinance would penalize design professionals for failure to report illegal dwelling units.
Oct 17, 2024
HOT: Ord 240637: 3,000 GSF Home Limitations
This San Francisco Ordinance would expand the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD into Corona Heights. Single family homes would be limited to 3,000 gsf within this district.
Oct 17, 2024
HOT: AB 2216: Tenancy Pets
UPDATE: This legislation was approved by the Committee on Judiciary on 4-9-24. AB-2216 was introduced by Assembly Member Haney on...
Apr 12, 2024
Board of Supervisor Legislation
Ordinance 251211: In-Lieu fees for Street Trees
Ordinance 251211 would allow development projects to pay an in-lieu fee, or install landscaping in place of required street trees.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251212: Commercial Conditions of Approval
Ordinance 251212 would modify/revoke some Conditions of Approval for current commercial uses where current zoning no longer requires Conditional Use approval.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251213: Commercial Uses in Affordable Housing Projects
Ordinance 251213 would eliminate the requirement for ground floor commercial uses in 100% affordable housing developments.
Jan 19
CONTINUED: Ordinance 251210: Tenant Protections for Demolished Buildings
Ordinance 251210 would provide tenant protections for demolished buildings. Relocation assistance would be required for affected occupants, with increased assistance for lower-income tenants.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251103: Movie Theater Restaurants
Ordinance 251103 would allow movie theaters operating as restaurants to serve wine, beer, and/or liquor on the premises.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251101: New Historic District
Ordinance 251101 would create a new Article 10 Historic District in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood. If approved, exterior alterations within this district would be required to go through more extensive preservation review.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251100: New Historic District
Ordinance 251100 would create a new Article 10 Historic District in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood. If approved, exterior alterations within this district would be required to go through more extensive preservation review.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251099: Massage Prohibition
Ordinance 251099 would prohibit massage establishments and accessory uses within residential properties and use districts.
Jan 19
CA State Legislation
AB-1738: Remote Inspections
AB-1738 would require local agencies to provide remote building permit inspections for certain work in 1-to 2-family dwellings by July 1, 2027.
7 days ago
AB-1771: Resident Managers
AB-1771 would eliminate the requirement for on-site resident managers in apartment buildings, even when larger than 16 units.
7 days ago
SB-967: Housing Units: Acutely Low Income Households
SB-967 would define "housing unit" with respect to acutely low-income households to mean "a house, apartment, modular home, mobile home, trailer, group of rooms, single room that is occupied, or single room intended for occupancy as separate living quarters."
Apr 8
SB-958: Affordable Housing
SB-958 notes the intent to pass legislation to address the state's affordable housing shortfall.
Apr 8
SB-888: Property Tax: Veterans Exemption
SB-888 would omit disability payments from "household income" for the purpose of bettering income for veterans until January 1, 2037.
Apr 8
AB-2127: ADU Streamlining
AB-2127 notes the intent to pass legislation to streamline permitting for ADU projects in rural areas.
Apr 8
AB-2480: Student Housing Bonus
AB-2480 would require cities/counties to provide an additional density bonus to student housing projects where 24% of the total units are rented to lower-income students.
Apr 8
AB-2433: Affordable Homes Bonus
AB-2433 would require cities/counties to grant additional affordable homes bonuses to development projects, including waivers/reductions of development standards, when affordable housing thresholds are met.
Apr 8
All Legislation
AB-1771: Resident Managers
AB-1771 would eliminate the requirement for on-site resident managers in apartment buildings, even when larger than 16 units.
7 days ago
SB-967: Housing Units: Acutely Low Income Households
SB-967 would define "housing unit" with respect to acutely low-income households to mean "a house, apartment, modular home, mobile home, trailer, group of rooms, single room that is occupied, or single room intended for occupancy as separate living quarters."
Apr 8
SB-958: Affordable Housing
SB-958 notes the intent to pass legislation to address the state's affordable housing shortfall.
Apr 8
SB-888: Property Tax: Veterans Exemption
SB-888 would omit disability payments from "household income" for the purpose of bettering income for veterans until January 1, 2037.
Apr 8
AB-2127: ADU Streamlining
AB-2127 notes the intent to pass legislation to streamline permitting for ADU projects in rural areas.
Apr 8
AB-2480: Student Housing Bonus
AB-2480 would require cities/counties to provide an additional density bonus to student housing projects where 24% of the total units are rented to lower-income students.
Apr 8
AB-2433: Affordable Homes Bonus
AB-2433 would require cities/counties to grant additional affordable homes bonuses to development projects, including waivers/reductions of development standards, when affordable housing thresholds are met.
Apr 8
Ordinance 251211: In-Lieu fees for Street Trees
Ordinance 251211 would allow development projects to pay an in-lieu fee, or install landscaping in place of required street trees.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251212: Commercial Conditions of Approval
Ordinance 251212 would modify/revoke some Conditions of Approval for current commercial uses where current zoning no longer requires Conditional Use approval.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251213: Commercial Uses in Affordable Housing Projects
Ordinance 251213 would eliminate the requirement for ground floor commercial uses in 100% affordable housing developments.
Jan 19
CONTINUED: Ordinance 251210: Tenant Protections for Demolished Buildings
Ordinance 251210 would provide tenant protections for demolished buildings. Relocation assistance would be required for affected occupants, with increased assistance for lower-income tenants.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251103: Movie Theater Restaurants
Ordinance 251103 would allow movie theaters operating as restaurants to serve wine, beer, and/or liquor on the premises.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251101: New Historic District
Ordinance 251101 would create a new Article 10 Historic District in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood. If approved, exterior alterations within this district would be required to go through more extensive preservation review.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251100: New Historic District
Ordinance 251100 would create a new Article 10 Historic District in the Mission Dolores Neighborhood. If approved, exterior alterations within this district would be required to go through more extensive preservation review.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251099: Massage Prohibition
Ordinance 251099 would prohibit massage establishments and accessory uses within residential properties and use districts.
Jan 19
APPROVED: Ordinance 251082: Fillmore Entertainment Zone
Ordinance 251082 creates the Fillmore Entertainment Zone.
Jan 19
Ordinance 251081: Expansion of Limited Commercial Uses
If approved, Ordinance 251081 would allow "Limited Commercial Uses" to expand, including expansions into the rear yard, provided the expansion does not remove residential uses.
Jan 19
The SF Rezoning Plan has PASSED!
To make space for 82,000 units in SF, buildings will have to get taller and more dense. The plan to achieve our housing goals is now approved! Learn more here.
Dec 4, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250966: General Plan Update
If approved, Ordinance 250966 would update the General Plan, Urban Design Element, Commerce and Industry Element, Transportation Element, and several Area Plans to implement the Family Housing Zoning Program.
Oct 15, 2025
CONTINUED: Ordinance 250941: Impact Fees
If approved, Ordinance 250941 would waive certain impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area.
Oct 15, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250926: Tenant Protections for Demolished Buildings
If approved, Ordinance 250926 would provide tenant protections for demolished buildings. Relocation assistance would be required for affected occupants, with increased assistance for lower-income tenants.
Oct 15, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250925: Pollution Liability Insurance
If approved, Ordinance 250925 would allow DPW to identify criteria where contractors working in the public right-of-way would need to obtain pollution liability insurance.
Oct 15, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250892: ADU Regulations
If approved, Ordinance 250892 would modify the codes for ADU units to align with State Law requirements.
Oct 15, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250890: Property Transfer Taxes
This ordinance would temporarily eliminate property transfer taxes on certain rent-restricted affordable housing and would apply retroactively to property transactions back to April 12, 2024.
Oct 15, 2025
Ordinance 250887: Front yard parking
This ordinance would allow parking of two operable vehicles in front yard driveways within front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
Oct 15, 2025
CONTINUED: Ordinance 250886: Historic Building Uses
This ordinance would expand uses allowed in Historic Buildings citywide and eliminate Conditional Use requirements in historic buildings in some Eastern Neighborhood Areas where PDR uses, Institutional Community uses, and Arts Activities uses are removed.
Oct 15, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250817: Graffiti Abatement
This ordinance would make the graffiti abatement pilot program permanent. Public Works would be able to perform graffiti abatement on private properties at no cost to property owners, upon request.
Aug 14, 2025
Ordinance 250816: Formula Retail Uses
This ordinance would reduce restrictions on Formula Retail uses to permit more retail uses throughout the city.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 250815: Inclusionary Housing Fee Waiver
This ordinance would waive the inclusionary Housing fee outside of the Priority Equity Geographies SUD in exchange for owner's agreement to subject all units to rent control.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250811: Permit Expiration Dates
This ordinance modifies dates for permit expiration during plancheck and also during construction.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250810: Affordable Housing - Deferred Fees
This ordinance would allow affordable housing projects to defer payment of administrative fees to the permit issuance.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250809: Medical Cannabis Conversion
This ordinance would allow Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to be converted to Cannabis Retail uses without conditional use or mandatory discretionary review.
Aug 14, 2025
DENIED: Ordinance 250808: Legacy Business Replacement
This ordinance would require conditional use when a legacy business is replaced with another commercial use in most NCD / Commercial Districts and within the Chinatown Mixed Use District.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250806: Article 38 Standards
This ordinance would reduce mechanical requirements for projects within Article 38 air quality zones. This is part of the PermitSF initiative program.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250805: Local Requirements
This ordinance would eliminate local requirements for commercial lighting, rooftop mechanical penthouses, driveway/sidewalk load limits, and the Slope Protection Act. This is part of the PermitSF initiative program.
Aug 14, 2025
FILED: Ordinance 250800: All-Electric Building Mandate
This ordinance would require buildings in San Francisco undergoing "major renovations" to convert to all-electric.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250799: Commercial Use Expansions
This ordinance would allow larger commercial uses within North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, Castro, and RCD districts.
Aug 14, 2025
FILED: Ordinance 250798: UDU Disclosure
This ordinance would require project applicants to disclose the presence of any unauthorized dwelling units and would impose steep penalties to parties found to have submitted misleading plans.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250782: Small Business Support for Rezoning
This ordinance would create programs for financial support of small businesses impacted by the rezoning program.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250779: BMR Unit Sales
This ordinance makes administrative corrections to the requirements for sale of Below Market Rate (BMR) units in San Francisco.
Aug 14, 2025
Ordinance 250719: Unrelated People Living Together
This ordinance would eliminate limitations on the number of unrelated people living together previously limited to 5 people.
Aug 14, 2025
KILLED: Ordinance 250718: Deferred fees for ADU Projects
This ordinance would allow certain administrative fees for ADU projects to be deferred until the issuance of the Certificate of Final Completion (CFC), or within 24 months of permit approval.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250716: Car Washes
This ordinance would allow automotive stations in the Geary NCD to install car washes and detailing services.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 250702: All-Electric Building Mandate
This ordinance would require buildings in San Francisco undergoing "major renovations" to convert to all-electric.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250700: Family Zoning Plan; City Re-Zoning
This ordinance would increase heights and densities along major corridors, primarily on the West Side of the City in order to meet State Housing Production goals.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: HOT: Ordinance 250701: Local Housing Bonus Program
This ordinance would allow projects providing 100% rent controlled units to take advantage of bonuses for height, density, unit mix, setbacks, open space, and exposure.
Aug 14, 2025
Ordinance 250682: Commercial Use Expansions
This ordinance would allow larger commercial uses within North Beach, Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, and Nob Hill.
Aug 14, 2025
APPROVED: Ordinance 250680: Development Impact Fee waivers
This ordinance would waive certain development impact fees within the Market and Octavia Area Plan Area.
Aug 14, 2025
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