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Last month, 2054 zoning activity items were flagged across City of San Francisco. Rezoning votes, variance requests, PUD approvals — each one a potential deal or threat to your portfolio. How many did you catch?
Land Use and Transportation Committee - 2026-03-23
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San Francisco's zoning process is among the most complex in the nation, with multiple layers of discretionary review that can add years to project timelines. Conditional Use Authorization (CUA) hearings before the Planning Commission are the primary battleground for significant new developments, while discretionary review (DR) requests from neighbors can derail even small-scale projects. The city's housing crisis has led to expanded use of the state density bonus program and new legislation streamlining approvals in certain districts. SoMa, the Tenderloin, and the western neighborhoods are active areas for entitlement activity. Tracking Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors decisions is essential for navigating this challenging but high-value market.
Recent Zoning Activity in City of San Francisco
Land Use and Transportation Committee - 2026-03-23
March 23, 2026
Planning Commission - 2026-03-19
March 19, 2026
Budget and Finance Committee - 2026-03-18
March 18, 2026
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Land Use and Transportation Committee - 2026-03-23
The Land Use and Transportation Committee unanimously approved initiation of landmark designations for 18 historic properties across District 2 as part of the family zoning plan landmark program.
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- Landmark Designation Initiation for 18 District 2 Properties
Planning Commission - 2026-03-19
Budget and Finance Committee - 2026-03-18
Board of Supervisors - 2026-03-17
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2054 zoning activity items detected across 39 meetings in City of San Francisco
Last month, ZoneWire analyzed 39 council meetings in City of San Francisco — extracting rezoning decisions, variance rulings, and development activity hours after the gavel dropped.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZoneWire monitors the San Francisco Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and Zoning Administrator for CUA (Conditional Use Authorization) applications, discretionary review requests, 309 exceptions, housing density bonus projects, and rezoning across all San Francisco neighborhoods.
San Francisco has approximately 10 zoning-related meetings per month across the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and various hearing bodies. The Planning Commission meets weekly, while the Board of Supervisors meets twice per month.
A CUA (Conditional Use Authorization) is a San Francisco planning approval required for certain uses or developments that are not permitted as of right in a given zoning district. CUAs are heard by the Planning Commission and are a key signal for new restaurants, bars, large retail, and residential projects in neighborhoods like the Mission and SoMa.
ZoneWire automatically monitors every Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meeting and uses AI to detect zoning keywords like CUA, discretionary review, 309 exception, and density bonus. Start a free trial to receive alerts when zoning activity is detected in San Francisco meetings.
The highest volume of zoning activity in San Francisco occurs in SoMa for large mixed-use and residential towers, the Mission District for CUA and discretionary review applications, the Western Addition and Tenderloin for density bonus projects, and the Sunset and Richmond districts for ADU and housing production.
ZoneWire monitors every Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meeting and has flagged numerous CUA applications, 309 exceptions, and housing density bonus filings in recent sessions. Activity is concentrated in SoMa for high-rise residential projects and the Mission for mixed-use infill. Start a free trial to receive alerts on new zoning activity.
ZoneWire uses AI to scan San Francisco Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and Zoning Administrator agendas and minutes for zoning keywords. You receive an alert whenever a CUA, discretionary review, or density bonus project is discussed. Start a free trial to begin monitoring San Francisco automatically.
San Francisco zoning hearings are scheduled through the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. ZoneWire monitors these meeting agendas as they are published so you never miss a hearing. Start a free trial to get notified before zoning hearings occur in San Francisco.
Key zoning terms for San Francisco include CUA (Conditional Use Authorization), discretionary review, 309 exception, housing density bonus, SUD (Special Use District), PUD (Planned Unit Development), office allocation, and large project authorization. ZoneWire tracks all of these automatically across every San Francisco governing body.
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