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Board clears first reading of inclusionary housing reduction ordinance; 10-1 vote
Summary
An ordinance amending the planning code to reduce inclusionary housing requirements for smaller projects (10–24 units) passed first reading on Sept. 26 by a 10‑1 vote, with Supervisor Preston the lone dissenter. Supporters said the change would make small projects more feasible; opponents warned it could reduce affordable housing.
The Board of Supervisors on Sept. 26 passed on first reading an ordinance to amend the planning code and reduce inclusionary housing program requirements, including for projects approved under the Housing Opportunities Means Equity (HOME SF) program.
The measure was debated briefly before a roll call. Supervisor Safaie, a sponsor, told colleagues the change targets smaller projects—“10…
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