Existing regulations implemented Conditional Use requirements for various housing projects, and had different yard, setback, and size conditionalities for building development as well as fees associated with development

The ordinance proposes to encourage housing production by exempting specified housing projects from notice, review, and Conditional Use requirements under certain conditions, modifying yard, setback, lot frontage, size and space requirements, allowing additional ground floor uses, administrative review of accommodations, expanding HOME-SF program eligibility, exempting some affordable housing from fees, and authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects

The amendments aim to make it easier to develop housing, especially affordable housing, by reducing barriers and requirements for certain projects, particularly in areas outside Priority Equity Geographies and in RH Districts within the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District

Intended to boost housing production and cater to the needs of vulnerable populations, while promoting equitable housing opportunities

Ordinance amendments affirmed by Planning Department's CEQA determination, found consistent with General Plan and Planning Code by Planning Commission, and voted upon by Supervisors

Planning Department oversight and authorization by Planning Director, with consistency checks against city's General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1