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Planning Commission backs expanded in‑law accessory units for Districts 3 and 8, with conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission voted 4–2 to recommend expanding rules to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Supervisorial Districts 3 and 8, aligning unit thresholds with seismic‑retrofit standards and adding a retail‑conversion prohibition; commissioners and residents debated outreach, parking and short‑term‑rental risks.
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted on July 16 to recommend approval of ordinances from Supervisors Scott Wiener and Christina Olague to expand where accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may be created. The proposals would extend the city’s existing in‑law/ADU allowances beyond the Castro pilot and seismic‑retrofit program to larger parts of District 8 and to District 3. Planning staff recommended aligning District 3 and District 8 rules with the seismic‑retrofit standard (one ADU allowed in buildings under five units; no cap for larger…
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