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Last Updated: 09/17/2024

Pre-Application Meeting

The Pre-Application (Pre-App) Community Outreach Process is required prior to submitting permits or land use application for projects with certain scopes of work, as outlined below:

  • Projects subject to 311 Notification that include:
    • New Construction;
    • Any vertical addition of 7 feet or more;
    • Any horizontal addition of 10 feet or more;
    • Decks over 10 feet above grade or within the required rear yard;
    • Cannabis uses
  • All Formula Retail uses subject to a Conditional Use Authorization;
  • Community Business Priority Processing (CB3P); 
  • Projects in PDR-1-B Districts subject to Section 313; 
  • Local Program ADU(s) that will be constructed under a cantilevered room or deck in the rear yard; and
  • Removal of a Residential or Unauthorized Unit, pursuant to Section 317(c)(2)(G);
Community Outreach Process for CU Exemption to Remove a Residential or Unauthorized Unit

To qualify for a Conditional Use Authorization exemption to remove a residential or unauthorized unit, the project must be located outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District. You also need to hold a neighborhood meeting, follow the notification rules in Planning Code Sections 317(c)(2)(G) and 333(e)(1), (2)(A), (2)(C), in addition to all other eligibility requirements to qualify for the exemption.

  1. Posted Notice. A poster or posters with minimum dimensions of 11 x 17 inches, including the content set forth in subsection 333(d), shall be placed by the project applicant at the subject property and for the entire duration of the 20-day Notification Period. 
    1. One poster shall be required for each full 25 feet of each street frontage of the subject property. For example, 2 posters would be required for a 50 foot street frontage; 3 posters would be required for either a 75 foot frontage or a 99 foot frontage 
    2. Multiple posters shall be spread along the subject street frontage as regularly as possible. 
    3. All required posters shall be placed as near to the street frontage of the property as possible, in a manner that is visible and legible from the sidewalk or nearest public right-of way. 
  2. Mailed Notice. Written notice with minimum dimensions of 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches, including the contents set forth in subsection 333(d), shall be mailed to all of the following recipients in a timely manner pursuant to the 20-day Notification Period: 
    1. Neighborhood organizations that have registered with the Planning Department; and 
    2. All owners and, to the extent practicable, occupants of properties, within no less than 150 feet of the subject property, including the owner(s) and occupant(s) of the subject property, including any occupants of unauthorized dwelling units. Names and addresses of property owners shall be taken from the latest Citywide Assessor’s Roll.
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For questions, you can call the Planning counter at 628.652.7300 or email pic@sfgov.org where planners are able to assist you.

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