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Planning commission backs revisions to local CEQA appeals process with staff, city‑attorney edits
Summary
The commission recommended amendments to Chapter 31 of the administrative code to set deadlines, clarify who may appeal exemptions/negative declarations, and update notice rules; the vote (6–1) endorsed staff and city‑attorney modifications while public commenters urged stronger notice and tenant protections.
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted 6–1 to recommend changes to local CEQA procedures in Chapter 31 of the Administrative Code, aiming to set firm deadlines for filing appeals and to clarify notice rules for exemptions and negative declarations.
The ordinance, sponsored by Supervisor Alioto‑Pier and explained by legislative counsel Bill Barnes, would create timelines for filing appeals (including a short…
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