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Planning Commission approves Polk Street rule changes to help Bob’s Donuts relocate

San Francisco Planning Commission · June 13, 2024
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Summary

The Planning Commission voted 4–3 to amend Polk Street neighborhood commercial district rules to allow limited storefront mergers and increase principally permitted restaurant sizes, changes staff said will let legacy businesses such as Bob’s Donuts relocate and expand.

The San Francisco Planning Commission on June 13 approved amendments to the Polk Street neighborhood commercial district aimed at easing relocation and expansion for legacy businesses, including Bob’s Donuts. The ordinance, sponsored by Supervisor Aaron Peskin’s office and presented by staff, removes a hard storefront‑merger prohibition and recommends restoring a 2,500‑square‑foot principally permitted use size for certain restaurant uses.

Supporters said the changes are intended to keep…

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