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Planning Commission hears proposal to align efficiency-unit definition with state law; limits proposed to new construction
Summary
Staff and supervisors’ aides described an ordinance to match San Francisco’s building-code definition of efficiency units to California law — minimum 150 sq ft living area, 220 sq ft total, two-person cap — limited to new construction. Supporters said the change enables affordable-by-design housing; opponents warned about family suitability, open space and conversions.
A proposal to amend the San Francisco Building Code to align the city’s definition of an “efficiency dwelling unit” with California law was the subject of an informational hearing before the Planning Commission on June 28, 2012. The ordinance would set a minimum living area of 150 square feet (not including bathroom, closet or cooking area), require a total unit aggregate of no less than 220 square feet, and cap occupancy at two people. City staff said the change would apply only to new construction.
Andres Power of Supervisor Scott Wiener’s office told the commission the amendment is intended to bring the municipal code into conformity with the California Health and Safety Code and to provide an option for smaller, lower-cost units.…
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