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Commission pauses chapter 31 changes after public concerns over notice, deadlines and appeal fees
Summary
Planning Commission heard public opposition to proposed Administrative Code Chapter 31 amendments that would shorten appeal timelines, increase fees and formalize general‑rule exclusions; commissioners agreed to a one‑week continuance for staff to refine language and address notice and timing concerns.
The commission took public testimony on proposed amendments to Administrative Code Chapter 31 on Oct. 19 after receiving a large contingent of neighborhood and advocacy testimony urging delay and rework.
Lisa Gibson of the Planning Department outlined the draft ordinance governing appeals of environmental determinations to the Board of Supervisors. Multiple public commenters — including attorney and neighborhood advocates — said the draft shortened appeal windows, imposed filing fees…
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