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Building Inspection Commission backs ordinance to allow 150‑sq‑ft efficiency dwelling units
Summary
The San Francisco Building Inspection Commission unanimously approved an ordinance aligning the local building code with state law to permit efficiency dwelling units with a minimum 150 sq ft living area (exclusive of bath/closet/kitchen) and a 220 sq ft total unit area, aiming to expand affordable-by-design housing options.
San Francisco — The Building Inspection Commission on April 18 voted unanimously to support a proposed ordinance amending San Francisco Building Code §1,208.4 to allow "efficiency dwelling units" with a minimum 150 square feet of living area, exclusive of bathroom, closet and kitchen space.
Supervisor Weiner introduced the ordinance during Item 7 of the agenda, telling commissioners the change brings the local code into line with California Health and Safety Code §17958.1 and preserves other code and health requirements. "No developer will be required to build a 150‑square‑foot living‑area efficiency — but they…
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