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Supervisors advance Divisadero affordability ordinance after public testimony
Summary
The Land Use Committee moved an ordinance setting higher on‑site affordability requirements for parts of the Divisadero rezoning area to the full Board of Supervisors after public testimony urged restoring the Fillmore portion, stronger unit‑mix rules and parity for pipeline projects.
The San Francisco Land Use Committee on Monday voted to forward legislation that would raise on‑site affordable housing requirements for parts of the Divisadero rezoning area to the full Board of Supervisors, after an extended public comment period and neighborhood advocacy.
Supervisor Brown, who sponsored the ordinance, said the measure will require 20% on‑site affordability for the two developments in question and will use neighborhood preference for a portion of those units so local residents have priority. "We get to use neighborhood preference, which is huge because people from the neighborhood will be able to apply for this and there'll be 40% of those affordable housing will go to people from the neighborhood," she said.
Public speakers and community groups, including Gus Hernandez of Affordable DeViz, asked the committee to restore the Fillmore NCT back into the legislation and to adopt Home SF provisions governing unit mix, unit size and deeper affordability at the lowest income tier. Hernandez asked the board to "Restore Fillmore back into the legislation at the same rate of affordable housing as the DeVisidero" and to ensure parity for pipeline projects rather than special treatment.
Other commenters urged the committee to move projects forward quickly. One resident, speaking in favor of the ordinance, said "housing delayed is housing denied," pressing supervisors to prioritize production rather than prolonged negotiations over incremental percentages.
After taking public testimony, Supervisor Brown moved the item to the full board with a positive recommendation; the committee recorded the motion and advanced the file "without objection." Committee staff indicated technical details and required planning department clarifications will be addressed during the full board review.
Next steps: the ordinance will be scheduled for consideration by the full Board of Supervisors, where additional amendments, a public hearing and a vote will occur.
