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San Francisco committee pauses planning-code change allowing driveway parking after residents urge greener streets
Summary
The Land Use and Transportation Committee continued a proposed planning-code amendment that would allow parking of up to two operable vehicles in front/side/rear yards after public commenters warned it would encourage paving yards, reduce walkability and absolve developers of curb and streetscape restoration obligations.
Supervisor Mirna Melgar, chair of the Land Use and Transportation Committee, moved Jan. 12 to continue consideration of a planning-code amendment that would permit parking of up to two operable vehicles in driveways located in required front setbacks, side yards or rear yards. The committee voted 3–0 to continue the item to its Jan. 26, 2026 meeting after public comment.
The ordinance, introduced by the clerk as an amendment to the Planning Code, would also affirm the Planning Department's consistency findings with Planning Code section 101.1 and section 302. The proposed change drew…
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