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Board amends and approves North Beach neighborhood commercial district restrictions to limit new restaurants and bars

3005819 · April 16, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 amended and approved on first reading a Planning Code change to create a North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District that limits new restaurants and bars and preserves neighborhood-serving businesses.

The Board of Supervisors voted on Oct. 7 to approve on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) that establishes a conditional-use requirement and protections to limit the establishment of new bars and restaurants and preserve basic neighborhood-serving businesses.

Sponsor remarks and amendment

Supervisor Roger Marcy Mercarini (transcript spelling: Mercarini) explained the measure as intended to preserve neighborhood-serving business diversity in North Beach, which he said had become heavily concentrated in restaurants and dining. Mercarini said the general plan suggests balanced…

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