San Francisco Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, San Francisco held 10 public meetings covering zoning matters. 27 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 24 approved (96% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 14% compared to January (740 activity items across 11 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Discretionary Review at 125 Maple Street

Denied.

Denied discretionary review request filed by June Coleman on behalf of DOE Capital Incorporated (3800 Washington Street) against a proposed three-story single family residence with basement at 125 Maple Street. DR requester raised concerns about excavation impacts on adjacent historic La Petite Trianon building, retaining wall construction in dune sand, views, sunlight, and privacy. Commission found project compliant with planning code and residential design guidelines.

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Rooftop Deck and Privacy Wall at 205 Fairmont Street

Deferred.

Simon Scott appealed permit 202509105039 for a rooftop deck and 6-foot privacy wall at 205 Fairmont Street, arguing the wall would block light and air to his adjacent backyard at 237 Fairmont Street. The permit holder Daniel Guinaso stated the deck is needed for egress from upper bedrooms. Planning recommended reducing the wall to no more than 6 feet above deck floor level. The Board continued the matter to allow parties to negotiate on wall height, potential setback, and materials.

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Hearst Hotel Development Incentive Agreement

Approved.

Approved hotel development incentive agreement between the city and Bespoke Hospitality LLC for the Hearst Hotel Development Project at 5th 3rd Street and 17-29 3rd Street, providing $40 million in financial assistance over 20 years as a percentage of transient occupancy taxes from the new hotel.

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949 Post Street BMR Agreement Modifications

Approved.

Conditional use authorization to modify conditions for 24-unit affordable housing building at 949 Post Street: eliminated senior age restriction (55+), increased qualifying household income from 60% to 80% AMI, expanded use of VASH and Section 8 housing vouchers for all units. Department did not support increasing pricing AMI from 60% to 70%.

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430 Green Street Residential Demolition and New Construction

Approved.

Conditional use authorization to demolish existing single-story single-family home and construct new 4-story, 40-foot tall duplex with two dwelling units (4-bedroom and 2-bedroom) and one parking space in Telegraph Hill North Beach Special Use District. Project sponsor is the Shu family for multigenerational housing.

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799 Van Ness Avenue Self-Storage Conversion

Approved.

Conditional use authorization to convert vacant former Mini Cooper USA commercial building (approximately 44,595 square feet) to StorageStar self-storage use, including exterior rehabilitation consistent with Secretary of Interior standards for historic resource. Building has been vacant for eight years.

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Hearst Hotel Development Incentive Agreement at 5 Third Street

Approved.

Approved hotel development incentive agreement with Bespoke Hospitality LLC for adaptive reuse of 5 Third Street and 17-29 Third Street into a hotel. City will provide $40M in financial assistance over 20 years calculated as percentage of transient occupancy taxes. Project expected to create 150 jobs and generate $713,000 net general fund revenue annually.

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AT&T Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 350 Amber Drive

Approved.

Conditionally approved AT&T's conditional use authorization for 104-foot monopole wireless facility at 350 Amber Drive (San Francisco Police Academy site) with 12 antennas, 9 remote radio units, and 30kW backup generator. Board affirmed CEQA categorical exemption and added conditions regarding fire safety, tree protection, and noise compliance.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 27 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Francisco meetings →

Zoning Changes

• SUD (sunsetted in 2022) → SUD readopted with 100% affordable housing requirement at Mission And 9th Street Special Use District (City of San Francisco/Supervisor Dorsey's office)
• RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) → New Special Use District, approximately 10 acres at 710 McAllister Street (Freedom West site) (Freedom West Homes Corporation / McFarland Partners)
• Public right of way → Rezoned per ordinance at Moraga and Noriega Avenues (unimproved street areas) (City of San Francisco)
• Not in cultural district → Added to Castro LGBTQ Cultural District at DeBose Triangle neighborhood (City of San Francisco)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 99 instances
• commercial: 62 instances
• conditional use: 55 instances
• zoning: 40 instances
• land use: 39 instances

What to Watch

• Conditional use mentions were up 57% from January.
• Land use came up 77% more often than January.

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