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Planning commission backs Supervisor Chiu plan to legalize in‑law units with screening changes
Summary
The commission recommended approval 6–1 of Supervisor David Chiu’s ordinance to create a voluntary legalization process for existing unpermitted accessory dwelling units, with staff modifications and an upfront screening role for Planning alongside DBI.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on March 13 recommended that the Board of Supervisors advance legislation from Supervisor David Chiu to create a voluntary process for legalizing existing, unpermitted accessory dwelling units, commonly known as in‑law units.
Supervisor Chiu told the commission the proposal “essentially creates a voluntary process to allow a property owner to legalize 1 existing dwelling unit on its property that was constructed before January of 2013,” describing a screening process, life‑safety…
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