San Francisco Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, San Francisco held 17 public meetings covering zoning matters. 48 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 37 approved (88% approval rate), 5 denied, 6 deferred. Activity was up 1693% compared to August (46 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Appeal of rear deck permit at 2463 Alamany Boulevard

Denied.

Appeal 26-042, Sean Wu vs. Department of Building Inspection, appealing a July 23, 2026 alteration permit revision issued to Xingwei Wu for a new rear deck (approx 8 by 20 feet) and minor layout changes at 2463 Alamany Boulevard, a single-family home in an RH1 zoning district, 40X height/bulk district. Appellant raised privacy, size, and noise concerns. Board denied the appeal 4-0 and upheld the permit as properly issued, encouraging the parties to meet and collaborate.

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Appeal of two-story rear addition permit at 1943 31st Avenue

Denied.

Appeal 26-043, Vivian Yu vs. Department of Building Inspection, appealing a July 29, 2026 alteration permit issued to Zhang Zhu for a two-story rear addition including one bedroom, one bathroom and rear exterior stair at second floor, and two bedrooms and one bathroom on the ground floor, at 1943 31st Avenue, a single-family home in an RH1 zoning district, 40-foot height district. Appellant sought a three-foot ground floor setback, vent through roof, and raised privacy/fence concerns. Board denied the appeal 3-0, finding the permit code compliant.

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536 Mission Street - full office allocation of 813,214 sf (failed)

Denied.

Motion by Commissioner Koppel, seconded by Commissioner McGarry, to approve both variants with the full office allocation requested of 813,214 square feet (all-commercial focus). Motion failed, with Commissioners Chen, McDonald, So, and Campbell voting against.

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Appeal 26-026 Chen v. Zoning Administrator - unauthorized dwelling unit NOV

Denied.

Appeal of the April 7, 2026 notice of violation and penalty decision issued to Allie Chen for work without a permit and an unauthorized dwelling unit created by converting a ground-floor sleeping room behind the garage into a unit with independent access, kitchen, and full bathroom at the three-story two-family building at 1261-1263 3rd Avenue. Record number 2021-011425. Zoning Administrator Corey Teague recommended denial; appellant had submitted a legalization abatement permit on August 28, 2026. Board denied the appeal 4-0 on the basis that the zoning administrator did not err or abuse discretion. Enforcement fee stated at $5,476; daily penalties up to $1,000/day not assessed while owner diligently pursues legalization.

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Appeal of tentative parcel map at 2722-2724 Folsom Street

Denied.

Public hearing on appeal of Public Works' August 6, 2026 decision to approve a tentative parcel map for a two-unit condominium conversion at 2722-2724 Folsom Street. The appellant/project sponsor (Samuel Ray for the owners) challenged a condition requiring abatement of all planning code violations before final map recording, citing an alleged unauthorized dwelling unit dispute. The Board approved item 26 (approving the Public Works decision and tentative parcel map) and tabled items 27 and 28, denying the appeal 11-0.

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General Plan Amendment Initiation for Freedom West Project

Approved.

Commission initiated amendments to the General Plan for the Freedom West 2.0 project, a $3 billion revitalization at 847 Golden Gate Avenue (10 acres, four city blocks) owned by Freedom West Homes co-op. Amendments to Map 4 of Urban Design Element (from General Residential to High Density Residential/Mixed Use lower scale high-rise) and Map 1 of Market and Octavia Area Plan (from Residential to Residential Mixed Use). Project includes 2,400 units, replacing 382 co-op units, adding 133 affordable units, 115-unit senior building, 20,000 sq ft commercial, STEM center, 150-room hotel, over 1.5 acres of open space. Master developer Victor McFarlane; developer Legacy First. Motion to initiate and schedule public hearing on or after October 8, 2026 passed.

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SF wholesale produce market lease near 2095 Gerald Avenue

Deferred.

Resolution approving an amended and restated lease for the San Francisco wholesale produce market near 2095 Gerald Avenue with the San Francisco Market Corporation, including separate parcel leases for real estate security to obtain private construction loans. Continued at the department's request to the October 21st meeting. Motion carried.

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Loan amendment for 35-unit affordable multifamily project at 3306 and 3308 Mission Street

Approved.

Resolution to approve and authorize the First Amendment to the amended and restated loan agreement totaling $16 million to finance development of a 35-unit multifamily residential project affordable to low-income families, including one manager's unit and a commercial shell for community-serving space, at 3306 and 3308 Mission Street.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 48 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Francisco meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Potrero Power Station, San Francisco
• Zoning change at Potrero Power Station Special Use District, San Francisco (California Barrel Company LLC)
• Zoning change at Potrero Power Station Special Use District, Dogpatch, San Francisco

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 126 instances
• residential: 93 instances
• commercial: 66 instances
• setback: 51 instances
• historic preservation: 50 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 1160% from August.
• Residential is new this month with 93 mentions, not present in August.
• Commercial is new this month with 66 mentions, not present in August.
• Setback is new this month with 51 mentions, not present in August.
• Historic preservation is new this month with 50 mentions, not present in August.

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