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Committee advances ordinance to loosen window-replacement rules in San Francisco
Summary
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted 3-0 to amend and forward an ordinance that narrows planning oversight of residential window replacements, a measure proponents say will reduce cost and permit delays and critics say could harm local window makers and historic character.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2025, voted 3-0 to adopt amendments and forward an ordinance to the full board that would limit planning-code restrictions on window replacement projects in certain buildings.
Committee Chair Supervisor Myrna Melgar, who introduced the measure, said her office heard from “dozens of San Franciscans struggling with unnecessary red tape and excessive cost” and argued the ordinance will help “bring down the cost of housing for homeowners and for renters while we meet our climate action goals.” Michelle Taylor of the Planning Department explained that the Planning Commission recommended approval on Feb. 27 by a 6-1 vote and described…
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