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Board approves first reading of rezoning notice requirement after split vote
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed on first reading an amendment to the Planning Code requiring notice for rezoning actions intended to comply with the city's housing element law. The measure passed 8-3 after a debate over transparency, precedent and potential community alarm.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 on April 22 to pass on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with the city's housing element law.
The proposal, introduced as Item 9, would add a formal noticing requirement for rezoning actions tied to the housing element. Supporters said the change increases transparency and helps affected residents, landlords and businesses learn about major neighborhood changes; opponents warned it departs from past practice and could needlessly alarm communities.
Supervisor Chan argued the measure's intent is to "let San Franciscans know about upcoming major changes that would affect our…
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