Mayor Lurie's office has introduced a zoning memo that aims to increase height and density limits across San Francisco, permitting six-to-eight story buildings, especially along transit corridors. This move is a response to a shortfall of 36,200 housing units mandated by the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The plan particularly addresses historically exclusionary neighborhoods affected by redlining and restrictive zoning, aiming for a more inclusive housing environment. With state support, this proposal has the potential to significantly alter the city's zoning landscape, setting a course for increased housing affordability and diversity.
The new zoning memo from Mayor Lurie aims to address a significant housing shortfall by raising height and density limits throughout San Francisco, allowing multi-family developments.
The proposed changes focus on historically exclusionary neighborhoods, easing restrictions in areas that have primarily single-family zoning to promote affordable housing for non-white households.
Senator Scott Wiener highlights that the plan stems from over a decade of state housing initiatives aimed at zoning for more homes and streamlining approvals.
If passed, this rezoning plan would be the biggest overhaul of San Francisco's zoning laws since 1978, positioning it to meet housing goals for decades.
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