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Commission backs Divisadero and Fillmore neighborhood commercial districts with modified formula‑retail controls
Summary
After extensive debate about formula‑retail bans versus conditional‑use controls, the commission recommended approval of Divisadero and Fillmore NCD ordinances with staff modifications to require pre‑application outreach and a high bar for formula retail (Divisadero 5–1; Fillmore 5–1).
The Planning Commission voted this session to recommend approval, with staff modifications, of proposed Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) ordinances for the Divisadero and Fillmore corridors. The measures aim to protect neighborhood character while providing planning tools for growth and street‑level activation.
Supervisor Breed’s office asked the commission to replace an outright ban on chain or “formula” retail with a conditional‑use framework that sets a high hurdle for approval, including mandatory pre‑application community meetings and…
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