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Board eases review for 100% affordable housing projects, opponents warn of reduced neighborhood input
Summary
The board passed an ordinance on first reading to allow administrative review for fully affordable housing projects (0–120% AMI) while retaining options for discretionary hearings; one supervisor voted no citing reduced community review.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on first reading Feb. 2 to amend the planning code so certain 100% affordable housing projects can be reviewed administratively rather than automatically undergoing conditional use and a planning commission hearing.
Sponsor Supervisor Scott Wiener said the change is intended to speed delivery of affordable housing and reduce costs for projects that already meet affordability goals. The ordinance would allow projects that are 100% affordable to low- and moderate-income households (0'120% of area median…
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