San Francisco Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, San Francisco held 15 public meetings covering zoning matters. 32 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 28 approved (93% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 75% compared to June (348 activity items across 14 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Discretionary Review at 646 Duncan Street

Denied.

Item 12, public-initiated discretionary review of interior renovations, second-floor horizontal addition with rear deck, and third-floor vertical addition on a Category A historic single-family home. DR requester Ann Malsun (652 Duncan Street) objected to rearward third-floor massing impacting light/air. Commission voted not to take DR and approved the project as proposed, 6-0.

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Appeal 26-029 of letter of determination at 2722-2724 Folsom Street

Denied.

Appeal by Michael Turon against the Zoning Administrator's letter of determination (record 20-25-006-337) regarding a state-law ADU at 2722-2724 Folsom Street. The determination held the city may include a state ADU within a discretionary conditional use authorization and may condition the ADU permit on recording a Notice of Special Restriction subjecting the ADU to rent-increase caps per Planning Commission motion 21747, pursuant to a federal settlement. The Board denied the appeal, finding the Zoning Administrator did not err or abuse discretion. Motion carried.

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Continuance of AutoZone CUA at 5300 3rd Street

Deferred.

Conditional use authorization for AutoZone (formula retail) at 5300 3rd Street in the Bayview, continued to July 23, 2026 at the sponsor's request. Community members (Bayview CAC voted to oppose) requested a longer continuance to August or September for more outreach. Motion continued all items on the continuance calendar as proposed, 4-0.

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MOHCD acquisition and ground lease at 758 Pacific Avenue (Item 38)

Approved.

Resolution authorizing MOHCD to acquire real property at 758 Pacific Avenue from New Asia Housing LP for approximately $2.2 million, approving a third loan amendment not to exceed approximately $13.7 million, entering a 75-year residential ground lease to construct a 100% affordable 175-unit multifamily rental development for low-income senior households, and approving a 75-year commercial ground lease with CCDC New Asia Commercial LLC for a portion of 772 Pacific.

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Conditional use for demolition and new 8-story residential building at 230 Anza Street (Item 12)

Approved.

Conditional use authorization under Planning Code Section 317 for demolition of a vacant two-story, two-family residential building at 230 Anza Street (RTOC district) and replacement with a new 85-foot tall, eight-story residential building, approximately 15,600 sq ft, eight units through the Housing Choice San Francisco program. Unit mix: one 1-BR, one 2-BR, five 3-BR, one 4-BR, all ownership units, including two affordable replacement units at 80% AMI. Three parking spaces, eight bicycle spaces. Neighbors opposed on height/scale/parking grounds. Approved with conditions 4-0.

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Conditional use for formula retail (AutoZone) at 5300 3rd Street (Item 13)

Approved.

Conditional use authorization under Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, and 786 for a change of use within an existing 12,700 sq ft single-story commercial building at 5300 3rd Street, replacing formula retailer Walgreens with formula retailer AutoZone. No mechanical work; retail sales of auto parts only. Bayview CAC voted to oppose; strong community opposition. Property vacant over a year. Approved with amended conditions 4-0.

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Affordable senior housing development at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue

Approved.

File 260793 acquires 758 Pacific Avenue from New Asia Housing L.P. for ~$2.2 million, places it under MOCD jurisdiction, approves a third amendment to a loan agreement (NTE ~$13.6 million) for pre-development, and approves residential and commercial ground leases (75-year terms) for a 175-unit senior housing project developed by Chinatown CDC. File 260794 partially forgives ~$1.2 million of ~$1.5 million in outstanding rent for the New Asia Banquet Hall tenant and reduces base rent to $5,000/month with month-to-month occupancy ending September 30, 2026. Both amended (CEQA/AB 2011 clarifying language and clerk-notice language) and forwarded to full board 3-0.

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Port Commission lease at 1300 Battery Street (Item 33)

Approved.

Resolution approving Port Commission lease with JPPF 1300 Battery for a single story restaurant space and outdoor dining area at 1300 Battery Street, term expiring May 5, 2046, monthly base rent $5,000, total base rent approximately $1.5 million. Adopted same house same call.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 32 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Francisco meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change, 29 acres at Potrero Power Station, height/bulk map HT08

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 103 instances
• zoning: 84 instances
• residential: 79 instances
• land use: 46 instances
• conditional use: 31 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 186% from June.
• Zoning came up 56% more often than June.
• Residential saw 126% more mentions month-over-month.

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