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Commission backs staff on unauthorized-unit review, asks Board to explore eviction enforcement
Summary
After a multi-hour debate about whether small-property owners should use a discretionary review instead of conditional use to remove unauthorized units, the Planning Commission supported staff recommendations to keep CU requirements and asked the Board of Supervisors to consider enforcement of no-fault evictions; vote 6–1.
The Planning Commission on June 9 recommended that the Board of Supervisors maintain conditional use (CU) requirements for removal of unauthorized dwelling units across building types, while forwarding staff refinements and asking the Board to explore enforcement of no‑fault eviction rules.
Planning staff explained the city's goals: protect tenants in unauthorized units from eviction and preserve existing housing stock where life‑safety standards can be met. Staff recommended keeping CU review because it provides a higher bar and consistent review across building types; staff…
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