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Legislation Details
File #:
Version:
1
250995
Name:
Approval of a 90-Day Extension for Planning
Commission Review of Planning Code - Formula
Retail (File No. 250816)
Status:
Type:
Resolution
Passed
File created:
In control:
9/30/2025
Clerk of the Board
On agenda:
Final action:
10/16/2025
Enactment date:
10/16/2025
461-25
Enactment #:
Title:
Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may
render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 250816) amending the Planning Code to reduce
restrictions on Formula Retail uses by 1) modifying the definition of a Formula Retail use; 2)
eliminating the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for Formula Retail Accessory Uses,
Formula Retail Temporary Uses, and certain changes of use for Formula Retail uses; 3) eliminating
the prohibition on changes of use for non-conforming Formula Retail uses; 4) eliminating the
requirement for an economic impact study for specified large Formula Retail uses; 5) eliminating the
restrictions regarding Formula Retail use concentration in the Upper Market Street Neighborhood
Commercial District; 6) allowing one or more Formula Retail Restaurants or Limited Restaurants
inside a General Grocery store under a single Conditional Use authorization; and 7) principally
permitting Formula Retail uses in spaces larger than 10,000 square feet in the RC (Residential-
Commercial) and RTO (Residential Transit Oriented) Districts; and 8) to eliminate use size limits for
Retail Sales and Service uses, other than Gyms, in the Potrero Center Mixed-Use Special Use
District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality
Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning
Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to
Planning Code, Section 302.
Sponsors:
Myrna Melgar
Attachments:
1. Leg Ver1, 2. Board Pkt 100725, 3. Leg Final
Action By
Date
Action
Result
Ver.
REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT
COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT
THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
President
10/1/2025
1
ADOPTED
Board of Supervisors
10/7/2025
1
Pass
APPROVED
Mayor
10/16/2025
1