New Zoning Plan Effective

San Francisco implemented a new zoning plan in January that allows taller and denser buildings in western and northern neighborhoods.

First Project Approved

The Planning Commission approved an eight-story condo project at 230 Anza St. to replace a boarded-up duplex.

Mayor's Vision

Commission President Amy Campbell called the Anza Street project a 'poster child' for Mayor Daniel Lurie's Family Zoning plan.

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Limited Projects So Far

Seven months after approval, only seven proposed projects would add fewer than 40 housing units to the city's pipeline.

Other Submissions

Applications include two nine-unit buildings in Twin Peaks, a triplex in Noe Valley, a duplex in Cow Hollow, and a lot merger on Upper Market Street.

Economic Barriers

Rising construction costs and high interest rates have stalled market rate housing construction since the pandemic.

Planners' Response

Chief of Staff Dan Sider said planners are meeting with property owners about bigger projects to address the housing production gap.

Developer Interest

Bora Ozturk of March Capital Fund is analyzing sites on transit corridors for potential projects under the new zoning.

Neighborhood Concerns

Alan Cohen, neighbor to the Anza Street site, fears the 95-foot building will look like a house from the movie 'Up.'

Commission President's View

Commission President Amy Campbell said the Family Zoning plan requires a catch-up period for building heights after years of short structures.