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Board committee debates rezoning RH1 to RH2 and optional local fourplex pathway; supervisors seek anti‑speculation safeguards
Summary
Supervisors debated converting single‑family RH1 lots to RH2 and creating a local density exception to allow up to four units (six on corners) with exemptions tied to affordability, unit size, rent control and owner occupancy. The committee adopted amendments and continued the items to April 25 for further work on anti‑speculation and feasibility.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee on April 11 considered companion zoning proposals to increase small‑scale housing production across RH (residential house) districts. Proposals discussed included converting RH1 single‑family zoning to RH2 and a local density‑exception pathway allowing up to four dwelling units per lot (and up to six on corner lots) that would preserve local design review and rear‑yard/open‑space protections.
Supervisors Rafael Mandelmann and Gordon Mar presented complementary approaches: Mandelmann emphasized protecting mid‑block open space and limiting impacts on historic resources, while Mar proposed a bonus approach that would condition additional units on…
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