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City staff propose zoning changes to boost space for manufacturing and PDR businesses
Summary
Planning staff unveiled amendments to the Planning Code intended to create more production, distribution and repair (PDR) space by allowing development on qualifying large vacant parcels if at least 33% of new buildings are reserved for PDR, and by easing approval pathways for certain food-and-beverage and small enterprise workspaces.
Planning Department staff and several supervisors’ offices presented a package of proposed Planning Code amendments on Feb. 6 aimed at expanding space for production, distribution and repair (PDR) businesses in the Eastern Neighborhoods and Central Waterfront.
John Lau of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development said the proposal seeks to "provide more space for light industrial businesses in San Francisco for today and for tomorrow," framing the amendments as a response to growing local manufacturing demand. Staff explained the core proposal would allow development on large vacant…
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