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San Francisco committee backs tougher penalties for illegal unit conversions, recommends amended ordinance to full Board
Summary
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to recommend an amended ordinance that would raise daily administrative fines, create large one-time penalties for unauthorized unit additions and demolished historic buildings, and allow per-unit penalties; the committee also approved language to record notices of violation on title.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on March 6 recommended an amendment to the city’s planning and building codes that would sharply increase penalties for serious violations, including unauthorized additions and demolition of historic buildings.
Anna Herrera, speaking on behalf of Supervisor Ronan, told the committee that a developer at 2861 San Bruno Avenue was permitted for 10 units but "built an additional 20 units," did not install adequate fire escapes and is charging "about $3,000 a month for these units," an example Herrera used to argue current penalties fail to deter bad actors. Herrera outlined the…
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