SF makes changes to planning code to make it easier for businesses to get permits

Posted under: SMB
Date: 2023-12-16
SF makes changes to planning code to make it easier for businesses to get permits

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has announced 100 changes to the city's planning code aimed at facilitating business growth. The reforms eliminate fees and simplify permit rules, easing the process for new and existing businesses. The changes include streamlined zoning rules, expedited liquor license reviews for music venues, and the removal of restrictions on the number of businesses in certain neighborhoods like Haight Ashbury. The reforms aim to empower business owners, encouraging expansion and innovation without the traditional permitting hurdles. The city has helped business owners with past small business reforms like the passage of Prop H in 2020 and the Small Business Recovery Act in 2021, which allowed for more commercial projects to be processed faster. This initiative builds upon earlier pandemic-related small business reforms, contributing to a more business-friendly environment in the city. The new laws will take effect in 30 days.

Read more at: abc7news.com