Departments / PlanningPlanningSF Planning DepartmentLeads19 actionsSupports0 actionsSectors3Earliest target2026Transportation 42-9Ensure projects subject to the Transportation Demand Program in 2026-2030 are compliant to reduce driving (VMT) generated by new development projects. PlanningBy 20263-5By 2027, streamline land use policy to facilitate charging projects, particularly for small- and medium-sized fleets. Planning, SFEBy 20273-13By 2027, revise Chapter 25 of the Environment Code, Clean Construction to align with availability of zero-emission technologies. SFE, PlanningBy 20274-5Implement the Better Streets Plan and standards, integrate NACTO standards, and adhere to urban design best practices in development projects to ensure walkability, safety, comfort, and equitable access for pedestrians and cyclists, where funding permits. SFMTA, SFPW, PlanningNo date setHousing and Land Use 131-1By 2026, adopt zoning changes that expand housing capacity by at least 36,200 units to meet the current RHNA cycle requirements and allow for multifamily housing growth in well-resourced neighborhoods. PlanningBy 20261-2By 2030, continue to explore land acquisitions and analysis of public land for affordable housing based on timing and financial feasibility, with a target of building 500-2,000 affordable units within that time. Planning, MOHCDBy 20302-1By 2028, advocate for state regulation to lower insurance costs for construction and building operations. PlanningBy 20282-3By 2030, improve permit processes and agency coordination to support large housing development projects to move 20% of entitled units into construction. PlanningBy 20302-4By 2027, in accordance with the State Fire Marshall's findings, advance efforts to reform local building code to allow for single staircases in multi-family buildings which will improve housing feasibility and encourage infill development. PlanningBy 20272-5By 2030, revise codes and regulations to facilitate the use of new materials (e.g., cross-laminated timber) and new technology (e.g., modular housing) to lower costs and increase resource efficiency of construction. Planning, DBIBy 20303-3By 2026, codify and clarify existing tenant protections in local law. PlanningBy 20264-1By 2030, increase diversity of land uses by supporting the development of underutilized land into high density housing, employment, and neighborhood-serving uses. PlanningBy 20304-2By 2026, expand and allow community-serving uses, such as retail, restaurants, and personal services on commercial and transit corridors within primarily residential areas. PlanningBy 20264-3By 2026, update zoning and other policies citywide to promote transit-oriented development and demonstrate compliance with MTC's Transit-Oriented Communities policy. PlanningBy 20264-4By 2030, grow the number of residents Downtown through targeted land use policies and by reducing City-driven development costs for new housing development and commercial-to-residential adaptive reuse. OEWD, PlanningBy 20304-5By 2030, increase the number of academic institutions and students residing in Downtown through targeted attraction efforts and supporting real estate strategies. OEWD, PlanningBy 20304-7By 2030, activate and improve three public spaces or existing rights-of-way through community-based programs like Groundplay, Shared Spaces, or Cities Connecting Children to Nature, focusing on Priority Equity Geographies. PlanningBy 2030Healthy Ecosystems 23-3By 2030, pending availability of resources, complete the Urban Forest Master Plan Phase 2 (Parks and Open Space) and Phase 3 (Private Lands and Backyards). RPD, Port, SFPUC, Planning, SFE Phase 2: RPD, PORT, SFPUC; Phase 3: PLANNING, SFEBy 20304-5By 2027, extend compliance with the Biodiversity Guidelines to commercial and multi-family development projects. SFE, PlanningBy 2027