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San Francisco DBI outlines rollout for new voluntary legalization program and outreach to owners with open violations
Summary
DBI said May 21 that Supervisor David Chu’s legalization ordinance took effect May 17; the department has drafted a screening form, will mail informational packets to owners with open notices of violation, and will coordinate with Planning and the Rent Board to streamline the voluntary legalization process.
The Department of Building Inspection told the Building Inspection Commission on May 21 that a recently signed ordinance to allow voluntary legalization of certain accessory units is now in effect and that the department is preparing materials and outreach to help property owners apply.
Bill Strachan, DBI’s legislative and public‑affairs representative, said the measure by Supervisor David Chu "did pass, the mayor signed it, it actually took legal effect on the seventeenth." DBI staff said they have drafted a screening form and are meeting with the supervisor’s office, Planning and the Rent Board to finalize the application package.
"We have a group that's been meeting with the supervisor's office, and members…
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