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Supervisors move to ban oil and gas activities in city by repealing Planning Code article
Summary
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance to repeal Article 12 of the Planning Code, which governs oil and gas exploration, development and processing, effectively prohibiting oil and gas business activities in San Francisco's zoning districts for fuel purposes.
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Nov. 16 passed on first reading an ordinance to amend the Planning Code by repealing Article 12, which contains land‑use regulations for oil and gas exploration, development and processing, and by amending heavy manufacturing zoning to exclude oil and gas production or processing for fuel purposes.
Supervisor Gordon Mar and Supervisor Ahsha Safaï were not recorded as speaking on this item; Supervisor Aaron Peskin and others had supported prior clean‑energy measures. Supervisor Gordon Chan, the item sponsor, framed the ordinance as an advance of the city’s environmental leadership and tied the action to state efforts. Chan said, “San Francisco prides itself as an environmental leader … this long needed commitment to affirmatively prohibit any gas and oil business activities in San Francisco.”
Context: Supervisor Chan cited recent state actions and proposals, including Governor Newsom’s announced steps on fracking permits and broader state-level discussions about setbacks near schools and homes. Chan also noted local advocacy groups that supported the measure, including environmental organizations and conservation voters.
Vote and next steps: With no objections on the roster, the ordinance passed on first reading unanimously. The ordinance affirms a CEQA determination and includes findings typical for planning code amendments; subsequent hearings and readings were expected as part of the city’s legislative process.
