San Francisco Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, San Francisco held 14 public meetings covering zoning matters. 29 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 24 approved (92% approval rate), 2 denied, 3 deferred. Activity was down 38% compared to September (825 activity items across 17 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rehearing request for appeal 26-026 at 1261-1263 3rd Avenue

Denied.

Ali Chen requested rehearing of the denial of an appeal of an NOV for an unauthorized dwelling unit (record 2021-0114-25). The Zoning Administrator asked that the request be denied because the new evidence was not relevant. The Board denied the request 5-0, finding neither new evidence nor manifest injustice.

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Appeal 26-046 of room-removal permit at 888 Peru Avenue

Denied.

Tenants Andrew Linton and Angelina Greep appealed permit 202608146639, issued to Student Reach, to remove an unpermitted rear patio structure/room of about 18x12 ft per NOV 2026-50385. The property is a single-family home in an RH-1 district. Planning and DBI recommended denial. Motion by Vice President Soroyan to deny the appeal carried.

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Loan purchase and permanent financing for 2059-2065 Mission Street (MEDA)

Deferred.

Resolution covering three actions for a 39-unit mixed-use, 100% affordable building (35 residential units and 4 commercial units): MOHCD purchase of a ~$20.26M SF Housing Accelerator Fund loan, assumption of the remaining disbursement obligations, and a permanent loan of up to $22,157,500 to MEDA Small Sites LLC with a minimum 40-year term. The committee continued the item to the call of the chair, with a stated expectation of one to three weeks, because the Controller placed MEDA on Tier 3 monitoring. The BLA considered approval a policy matter. Vote (Sautter, Dorsey).

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Appeal 26-047: UDU removal notice of violation at 678 Vermont Street

Deferred.

Appeal by Jason and Leanne O'Connor, represented by Tom Tunney of Reuben, Junius & Rose, of a notice of violation finding that an unauthorized dwelling unit on the ground floor of a two-story single-unit building was removed without conditional use authorization (record 2026-001-954). The Zoning Administrator recommended denial so that the CUA question goes to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Lopez moved to grant the appeal on grounds of abuse of discretion, given rent board records showing a lower unit. That motion received 2-1, with Abad voting nay, which is short of the four votes required. Continued to October 28, 2026 on a 3-0 vote, with no further briefing.

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Conard House permanent supportive housing grant extension

Approved.

Extends the grant through June 30, 2029 at a $32.8M total for the Allen Hotel (1693 Market Street, 61 units), Aranda (110 units) and McAllister (80 units). The committee corrected the increase amount to $22,806,076. Amended and forwarded on a 3-0 vote.

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Small Sites loan for 2059-2065 Mission Street

Approved.

The city purchases a $20.2M SF Housing Accelerator Fund loan and restates it as a loan of up to $22.1M, with a minimum 40-year term, to MEDA Small Properties LLC (sponsor Mission Economic Development Agency). The 39-unit mixed-use building will be preserved as 100% affordable housing. The item was continued from the prior week. Forwarded on a 3-0 vote despite public opposition.

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Encroachment permit at 150 Bronte Street

Approved.

Resolution granting revocable permission to Ava Jamshid Najad to occupy and maintain utilities connections, five 4-foot retaining walls, a sewer lateral, a vertical curb and three bollards on unimproved Bronte Street right-of-way fronting 150 Bronte Street, serving a new residential building. The Public Works hearing officer recommended approval and the Director of Public Works concurred. The committee forwarded the resolution to the Board 3-0.

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Landmark designation of Jefferson Airplane House, 2400 Fulton Street

Approved.

Ordinance designating 2400 Fulton Street, a 1904 Classical Revival house in the Inner Richmond, as an Article 10 landmark under the Family Zoning Plan Landmark Program. The Historic Preservation Commission recommended designation on September 2, 2026, and owner Paul Curtin supports it. The committee recommended the ordinance to the Board 3-0.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 29 recorded zoning decisions. See all San Francisco meetings →

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• commercial: 50 instances
• land use: 48 instances
• setback: 30 instances

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