HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-25 Planning Commision Regular Meeting Agenda Packet with Public CommentsThursday, March 20, 2025
7:00 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Library Parks & Recreation Building, Council Chambers
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
Planning Commission
SARAH FUNES-OZTURK, Chairperson
AYSHA PAMUKCU, Vice Chairperson
JOHN BAKER, Commissioner
MICHELE EVANS, Commissioner
NORMAN FARIA, Commissioner
SAM SHIHADEH, Commissioner
ALEX TZANG, Commissioner
Regular Meeting Agenda
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March 20, 2025Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
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March 20, 2025Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA REVIEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda, and on any items listed under the
Consent Calendar. Pursuant to the provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is
written on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. Written comments received
prior to 6:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be included as part of the meeting record, but will not be read
aloud.
DISCLOSURE OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for Planning Commissioners to disclose any communications,
including site visits, they have had on current agenda items, or any conflict of interest regarding current
agenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consideration and approval of minutes from the March 6, 2025 Planning Commission1
03-06-25 PC Draft MinutesAttachments:
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
Report regarding the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress
Reports (Billy Gross, Principal Planner and Stephanie Skangos, Senior Planner)
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Att 1 - Shape SSF 2040 Implementation Status Tables for 2024 in PDF format
Att 2 - Shape SSF 2040 Implementation Status Tables for 2024 in Excel format
Attachment 3 - Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2024 in PDF format
Attachment 4 - Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2024 in Excel – tabbed sheets
Attachments:
Presentation on San Mateo County Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Resource Center3
ADU Resource Center PresentationAttachments:
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March 20, 2025Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
The Commission has adopted a policy that applicants and their representatives have a maximum time limit
of 20 minutes to make a presentation on their project. Non-applicants may speak a maximum of 3 minutes
on any agenda item. Questions from Commissioners to applicants or non-applicants may be answered by
using additional time.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
ADJOURNMENT
**Any interested party will have 15 calendar days from the date of an action or decision taken by the Planning
Commission to appeal that action or decision to the City Council by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk
as provided under Chapter 20.570 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code. In the event an appeal period
ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or any other day the City is closed, the appeal period shall end at the close of
business on the next consecutive business day. The cost to appeal for applicants, residents, and all others is as
set forth in the City’s Master Fee Schedule.
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
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File #:25-274 Agenda Date:3/20/2025
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MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2025
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TIME: 7:00 PM
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
CONSENT CALENDAR – Voting Key: (yes, no, abstain)
1. Consideration and approval of minutes from the February 20, 2025 Planning Commission
Motion to approve: Commissioner Baker,
Second – Chair Funes-Ozturk, approved by roll call (5-0-0)
Meeting Video: Planning Commission on 2025-03-06 7:00 PM
ADMINSTRATIVE BUSINESS
2. Report regarding submission of the 2024 Genentech Annual Report for Planning
Commission consideration. (Billy Gross, Principal Planner)
ROLL CALL / CHAIR COMMENTS PRESENT: Chair Funes-Ozturk, Vice Chair Pamukcu
Commissioners: Tzang, Shihadeh, Baker
ABSENT: Faria, Evans
STAFF PRESENT:
Adena Friedman – Chief Planner, Billy Gross – Principal Planner,
Kimia Mahallati – City Attorney, Cynthia Fregoso – Clerk
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ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Funes-Ozturk adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:29PM.
Adena Friedman, Chief Planner Sarah Funes-Ozturk , Chairperson or
Aysha Pamukcu, Vice Chairperson
Secretary to the Planning Commission Planning Commission
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:24-1121 Agenda Date:3/20/2025
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Report regarding the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (Billy Gross,Principal
Planner and Stephanie Skangos, Senior Planner)
RECOMMENDATION
This is an informational item only and no Planning Commission action is required.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
California Government Code Section 65400 requires that Annual Progress Reports (APRs)be prepared on the
status and implementation of the current General Plan and Housing Element.The APRs must be submitted to
the City Council,the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LPI),and the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)by April 1st of each year (with a 60-day grace
period).City staff intends to file the APR before the April 1st deadline.The General Plan Implementation
Progress table is included as Attachments 1 and 2,and the Housing Element APRs are included as Attachments
3 and 4.
GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Introduction
A General Plan is the local government’s long-term blueprint for the community’s vision of future growth.Each
city is required by California law to have a General Plan,comprised of a minimum of seven mandated
“Elements”,to guide its future land use decisions.South San Francisco’s last comprehensive General Plan
update occurred in 2022 (Shape SSF 2040).
The Shape SSF 2040 General Plan was shaped through a three-year public engagement process,providing a
roadmap for the City to implement policies and actions that create a resilient community,improve the quality of
life of its residents,and expand economic development opportunities.The development of the plan was guided
by an overarching vision, a set of community values, and guiding principles.
-Vision.South San Francisco is a place where everyone can thrive.Its high quality of life,diverse and
inclusive community,livable neighborhoods and excellent services,culture of innovation,and
environmental leadership ensure all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
-Community Values
o Diversity + Inclusion.
o Livability.
o Sustainability.
o Innovation.
-Guiding Principles
o Affordable, safe, attractive, amenity-rich neighborhoods
o High-quality and accessible services,facilities and amenities for residents at all stages of their
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o High-quality and accessible services,facilities and amenities for residents at all stages of their
lives
o A safe, convenient and accessible transportation network well-connected to the region
o A resilient community
o A prosperous downtown and local economy
Status of the Adopted Elements of the General Plan
State law requires that general plans include seven mandated elements:land use,housing,circulation,
conservation,open space,noise and safety.Cities such as South San Francisco that have identified
disadvantaged communities must also address environmental justice and air quality in their general plans.
Finally,State law allows the general plan to contain other elements for topics of local concern.Following is a
breakdown of how the Shape SSF 2040 elements correspond with State requirements,and the year that each
element was last updated.
Table 1: General Plan Elements
Compliance with State LPI General Plan Guidelines and State Legislation
The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LPI)-formerly the Office of Planning and Research (OPR)-
adopts and periodically revises General Plan Guidelines for the preparation and content of general plans,
including detailed information on statutory requirements of the mandated general plan elements.Shape SSF
2040 was adopted in October 2022,and is consistent with all statutory requirements,including environmental
justice considerations and consultation with Native American tribes.
New State legislation adopted in 2024 included Assembly Bill 2580,which amongst other items requires a city
to list all properties designated as historic places in the past year.In 2024,no properties within South San
Francisco were designated as historic places.
General Plan Amendments
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No amendments to Shape SSF 2040 were made in 2024.
Shape SSF 2040 Implementation
Shape SSF 2040 was adopted with a 20-year time horizon,and implementation of its goals and policies is
intended to be a short-,medium-and long-term effort over that span.Across its eleven Elements,Shape SSF
2040 includes 569 policies;402 of those policies have no separate associated actions,while the remaining
policies have 362 associated actions.This results in a total of 764 separate policies/actions for which staff is
tracking implementation.Due to the sheer number of items,it is important to note that not all policy and action
items are part of current work plans.
Since last year’s reporting, the following changes to status of the 764 policies and actions have occurred:
-Items considered “Completed” or as “Ongoing” have increased from 51% to 55%
-Items considered “Underway” has increased from 16% to 19%
-Items with “No Action” has decreased from 33% to 26%
The following table summarizes the status of all items by Element;a detailed table showing the 2024 status of
all policies/actions is attached (Attachment 1 is a PDF version, Attachment 2 is an Excel version).
HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Introduction
California requires each jurisdiction to prepare a Housing Element as part of its General Plan to ensure that all
jurisdictions are planning for the projected housing demand throughout the State.Unlike other elements of a
General Plan,the Housing Element must be updated on timelines set by the State.The Housing Element is the
blueprint for future housing development in the jurisdiction and includes goals,policies,and programs that
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blueprint for future housing development in the jurisdiction and includes goals,policies,and programs that
direct decision-making regarding residential development and housing policy.The Housing Element is required
by State law to identify how and where the housing needs of each community will be met.
The process begins with the State advising a region of its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA),which
is the estimated number of housing units that will be needed over the planning period (usually eight years).This
allocation is further subdivided among four household income categories:very-low,low,moderate and above
moderate.
The City adopted a new Housing Element in January 2023,that covers a planning cycle running from January
31,2023 to January 31,2031.RHNA allocation for Cycle 6 is on a slightly different timeline and covers the
period from June 30,2022 to December 15,2030.The City of South San Francisco has a RHNA allocation of
3,956 units for RHNA Cycle 6.If a jurisdiction does not comply with the State Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD)requirements for their Housing Element,there is a risk of Housing Element
litigation,loss of local land use control,the RHNA numbers (allocation)becoming cumulative (per AB 1233),
and/or ineligibility for qualifying for State Housing Funds and other infrastructure funds.
Housing Element Compliance with HCD Guidelines
The South San Francisco Housing Element covers the period of 2023-2031,and this APR represents the yearly
update on housing production.The formatting for the report continues to evolve to match the State’s high
priority for new housing units.This APR provides a comprehensive view of entitlement and building permitting
activity.The Annual Housing Element Progress Report (Attachment 3 in PDF and Attachment 4 in Excel)
includes the following tables:
·Summary Tab of Entitled Units, Submitted Applications, and SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
·Table A - Housing Development Applications Submitted
·Table A2 -Annual Building Activity Report Summary -New Construction,Entitled,Permits and
Completed Units
·Table B - Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress - Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
·Table C - Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need - Not Applicable to SSF
·Table D - Program Implementation Status
·Table E - Commercial Development Bonus Approved - None
·Table F - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites - None
·Table F2 - Units Converted - None
·Table G -Locally Owned Lands included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold,
leased, or otherwise disposed of - None
·Table H - Locally Owned or Controlled Lands Declared Surplus - None
·Table J - Student Housing Development with a Density Bonus - None
·Table K - Tenant Preference Policy - None
·Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Reporting - None
The Housing Element Progress Report is informational only and does not change adopted policies or authorize
any action or expenditure of funds.
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress Summary
For 2024,the City is reporting building permit issuance for 62 new residential units,which includes six (6)
single-family homes,six (6)small multi-family units (located within two-to-four-unit structures),and 50
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single-family homes,six (6)small multi-family units (located within two-to-four-unit structures),and 50
accessory dwelling units (ADUs).New units that receive building permit issuance during the reporting year are
counted towards the current RHNA allocation.
In addition to the new units issued a building permit above,a total of 255 new residential units received a final
building inspection or a certificate of occupancy in 2024.This includes three (3)single-family homes,eight (8)
small multi-family units (located within two-to-four-unit structures),195 multi-family units (for the Celeste
project), and 49 ADUs.
The City also approved Planning entitlements for five (5)new residential units,consisting of one (1)single-
family home, and four (4) small multi-family units (located within two-to-four-unit structures).
This is the reporting year for 2024,the second year of the RHNA Cycle 6 eight-year reporting cycle (2023-
2031). Following is a snapshot of cumulative progress to date:
1.The City had issued building permits for 4.5%of the expected housing units for the City for a total of
177 units out of the 3,956 units allocated through RHNA.
2.For the Above Moderate housing category,the City has issued a building permit for 36 units (RHNA
allocation is 1,863 units).
3.For the Moderate housing category,the City has issued a building permit for 46 units (RHNA allocation
is 720 units).
4.For the Low housing category,the City has issued a building permit for 68 units (RHNA allocation is
502 units).
5.For the Very Low housing category,the City has issued a building permit for 27 units (RHNA allocation
is 871 units).
Program Implementation Status
Table D of the Housing Element Progress Report provides the status of implementing the current Housing
Element programs.Most programs are implemented and monitored on an ongoing basis;however,some
programs have deliverable dates prior to the end of the Housing Element cycle of 2031.Following is a brief
summary of the Housing Element programs that were completed in 2024:
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FUNDING
Submittal of the APRs to OPR and HCD will have no financial impact on the City but does continue to make
the City eligible for regional grant funding.
CONCLUSION
Staff will present this item to the City Council for acceptance at its March 26,2025 meeting and is sharing this
item with the Planning Commission as an informational item only. No further action is required.
Attachments
1.Shape SSF 2040 Implementation Status Tables for 2024 in PDF format
2.Shape SSF 2040 Implementation Status Tables for 2024 in Excel format
3.Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2024 in PDF format
4.Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2024 in Excel - tabbed sheets
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
LAND USE ELEMENT 22 21 33 20
1 LU-1.1: Support mixed use activity
centers.
LU-1.1.1: Maintain vacant building
inventory. Econ Dev *6-10 years
2 LU-1.1.2: Implement mixed use
rezoning.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
3 LU-1.1.3: Complete neighborhoods
study.Planning *3-5 years
4 LU-1.2: Connectivity in complete
neighborhoods.
LU-1.2.1: Department coordination
for complete neighborhoods
planning.
Planning *Ongoing
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LU-1.2.2: Develop infrastructure
improvement program for complete
neighborhoods.
Planning *3-5 years
Planning & Engineering are working on the
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy & Plan which
will be a toolkit for mobility improvements for
neighborhoods.
6 LU-1.3: Improve access to healthy
foods.
LU-1.3.1: Rezoning and public
easements for healthy foods. Planning *3-5 years
7 LU-1.4: Maintain and expand public
facilities and services.CM *3-5 years
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LU-1.5: Create places and
opportunities for neighborhood
events.
LU-1.5.1: Funding for neighborhood
events.CM *Ongoing
Each Council district has an outreach budget for
events; P&R had cultural events grants; National
Night Out in August.
9 LU-1.6: Promote Childcare and pre-
K facilities.
LU-1.6.1: Zone for Childcare and pre-
K. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
10 LU-1.6.2: Fund and expand childcare
and pre-K. Recrea *Ongoing
August 2024, began working with consultant to
design a new Westborough Preschool, adding new
spaces. In 2024, continued second year of
partnership with SSFUSD to offer free after school
programs through the Extended Learning
Opportunity Program (ELOP).
11 LU-2.1: Prioritize development near
transit centers.
LU-2.1.1: Explore incentives to
increase the provision of affordable
housing.
Housing *1-2 years
Implementing AB211 and other state laws.
Applying for MTC grant related to Transit Oriented
Centers (TOC) that will assist the City in making any
other zoning revisions to comply with TOC
affordable housing requirements.
12 LU-2.1.3: Update existing Specific
Plans.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
13 LU-2.1.2: Develop Specific Plans
around transit centers.Planning *3-5 years Submitted for MTC grant to start South Airport
Specific Plan.
14 LU-2.1.4: Community benefits
framework.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
15 LU-2.1.5: Community engagement
near transit centers.Planning *3-5 years
Status
Goal LU-1: Create
complete neighborhoods,
where residents can
access most of their
everyday needs within a
short walk, bike, or transit
trip.
Goal LU-2: Equitable
transit-oriented
communities near transit
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
LAND USE ELEMENT 22 21 33 20
Status
16 LU-2.2: Architectural transitions
near transit centers.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
17 LU-2.3: Develop connected transit-
oriented communities.
LU-2.3.1: Coordination with local and
regional transit agencies Planning *3-5 years
18 LU-2.3.2: Incorporate wayfinding
signage.Planning *3-5 years
19 LU-2.3.3: Incorporate gateway
elements near transit centers.Planning *Ongoing
Karyl Masumoto Plaza at the SSF Caltrain Station.
Improvements at Grand Ave and South Airport
Blvd. Southline development creating a plaza near
the San Bruno BART station and pedestrian
improvements across Huntington Avenue to
connect to the BART station - anticipated opening
in 2025. Ferry Terminal improvements.
20 LU-2.3.4: Upgrade pedestrian/bicycle
scaled lighting. Planning *1-2 years Incorporate into mobility corridor studies.
21 LU-2.5: Encourage shared parking in
neighborhoods.
LU-2.5.1: Study parking strategies
near transit centers. Planning *6-10 years
22 LU-2.6: Develop gathering spaces
near mobility hubs.Planning *3-5 years
23 LU-3.1: Create affordable and
workforce housing.
LU-3.1.1: Coordinate with SSFUSD
regarding housing on closed school
sites.
CM *Ongoing
City continues to discuss during City/SSFUSD liaison
meetings; ECD continues to offer housing expertise
to SSFUSD.
24 LU-3.1.2: Allow housing on sites with
institutional uses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
25 LU-3.1.3: Develop workforce housing
program.Housing *3-5 years
26 LU-3.2: Update zoning to be in
compliance with State housing law.Planning *Complete Necessary zoning amendments adopted in early
2024.
27 Policy: LU-3.3 Encourage diversity of
housing types and sizes.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
28 LU-3.4: Facilitate multi-generational
housing.Planning *1-2 years 500 Linden Avenue development - senior housing
and all ages housing. Accessory dwelling units.
29 LU-3.5: Facilitate live/work housing. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
30 LU-3.6: Facilitate housing for all
needs.Planning *Ongoing Supportive Housing will be addressed in 2024
Zoning Ordinance Cleanup.
31 LU-3.7: No net loss in housing. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
communities near transit
centers, including
SamTrans stops and
Caltrain and BART
stations, that mix high
quality development,
affordable housing,
community services, and
improved mobility
options.
Goal LU-3: A diverse
range of housing options
that create equitable
opportunity for people of
all ages, races/ethnicities,
abilities, socio-economic
status genders and
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
LAND USE ELEMENT 22 21 33 20
Status
32
LU-3.8: Implement Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance and State
Density Bonus.
Planning *Ongoing
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LU-3.9: Incentivize and preserve
affordable housing and develop
models to expand homeownership.
LU-3.9.1: Create affordable housing
overlay zone.Housing *3-5 years
34
LU-3.9.2: Encourage preservation
and upkeep of naturally-occurring
affordable housing.
Housing *1-2 years
Awarded $890k HCD grant to acquire/preserve
Single Room Occupancys (SROs). Public Hearing for
SRO and Mobile Home change of use ordinance in
early 2025. Ongoing leveraging of CDBG funds to
non-profits that provide repair/legal assistance.
35 LU-3.10: Existing home retrofit for
agefriendly design.Building *6-10 years
36 LU-3.11: Affordable housing for
older adults.Econ Dev *3-5 years
37
LU-4.1: Implement objective design
standards. Adopt and implement
objective design standards to
manage new low-density
development.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
38 LU-4.2: Encourage small-scale
residential infill development.Planning *3-5 years
39
LU-4.3: Promote complete
neighborhoods by allowing some
commercial uses in residential
neighborhoods.
Planning *3-5 years
40
LU-4.4: Improve pedestrian and
bicycle connectivity in residential
neighborhoods.
Planning *3-5 years Active South City Plan identifies necessary
pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
41 LU-4.5: Neighborhood compatibility. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
42 LU-4.6: Develop neighborhood
design guidelines. Planning *3-5 years
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
43 LU-4.7: Support neighborhood
associations.CM *Ongoing
P&R provides meeting space for neighborhood
associations at the nonprofit rate; City supports
existing meetings, such as West Winston Manor
annual meeting; free vendor spots at farmer's
market for nonprofit/community organizations.
status, genders, and
family types to live in
South San Francisco.
Goal LU-4: High-quality
residential
neighborhoods.
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
LAND USE ELEMENT 22 21 33 20
Status
44
LU-4.8: Promote maintenance and
improvement of property through
code enforcement.
Maint *Ongoing
45
LU-4.9: Encourage amenity space
for physical activity / healthy living
in multifamily development.
Planning *1-2 years
46
LU-4.10: Encourage walkable
connections in multifamily
development.
Planning *1-2 years
Active South City Plan and Lindenville Specific Plan
identify necessary pedestrian and bicycle
improvements.
47 LU-4.11: Encourage neighborhood
compatible uses.Planning *3-5 years
48 LU-5.1: Maintain a critical mass of
land zoned for R&D.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
49 LU-5.2: Maintain high-quality design
and development standards.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
50 LU-5.3: Require campus open space. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
51 LU-5.4: Zone to attract emerging
technology businesses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
52 LU-5.5: Improve connectivity for
R&D workforces.Eng/PW *3-5 years
On going, corridor studies have been done. Need to
identify funding to move forward with design and
construction.
53 LU-5.6: Community benefits
framework.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
54 LU-5.7: Collaboration with property
owners. Planning *Ongoing
55
LU-6.1: Preserve industrial uses in
areas designated Mixed Industrial
High.
Planning *Ongoing
56 LU-6.2: Prohibit incompatible use
encroachment. Planning *3-5 years
Lindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes
related policies/standards. South Airport Specific
Plan within East of 101 is likely to start in 2024 or
2025.
57 LU-6.3: Encourage redevelopment
of older or marginal industrial areas.
LU-6.3.1: Encourage property
assemblage and master planning. Planning *3-5 years Lindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes
related policies/standards.
58 LU-6.3.2: Provide density bonuses for
assembled parcels.Planning *3-5 years Lindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes
related policies/standards.
59 LU-6.4: Monitor Industrial land
availability. Sustain *OngoingGoal LU-6: Opportunities
for industrial uses to
Goal LU-5: South San
Francisco remains a hub
of R&D employment,
operations, and
innovation and is home to
the largest worldwide
cluster of life science
uses.
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60
LU-6.5: Preserve production,
distribution, service, and repair
(PDR) businesses.
LU-6.5.1: Establish flexible
development standards for industrial
uses.
Planning *3-5 years Lindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes
related policies/standards.
61 LU-6.6: Encourage non-polluting
industries. LU-6.6.1: Cleanup of Hazardous sites.Sustain *6-10 years Working to obtain funds from the DTSC and just got
a grant for 905 and 616 Linden
62 LU-6.7: Provide efficient permitting
of industrial uses.LU-6.7.1: Online permitting.Building *Complete
63 LU-6.7.2: Streamline permitting for
specific uses.Planning *3-5 years Lindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes
related policies/standards.
64
LU-6.8: Maintain industrial
circulation in Lindenville and East of
101 while expanding active
transportation and TDM.
Planning *Ongoing
General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Lindenville
Specific Plan identify circulation goals; prioritized
corridor studies underway.
65 LU-6.9: Goods movement in
Lindenville and East of 101.Planning *3-5 years Lindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes
related policies/standards.
66 LU-7.1: Promote complete
neighborhoods. Planning *1-2 years Zoning Ordinance and Lindenville Specific Plan
include related policies/standards.
67 Policy: LU-7.2 Concentrate
neighborhood-serving commercial.Planning *1-2 years
68 LU-7.3: Determine incentives to
create community facilities. Planning *3-5 years
69 LU-7.4: Intensify low-density strip
commercial and shopping centers.Planning *6-10 years
70
LU-7.5: Foster pedestrian and
bicycle access in neighborhood
commercial development.
Planning *3-5 years Active South City Plan identifies necessary
pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
71 LU-7.6: Support business upkeep
and maintenance.
LU-7.6.1: Develop programs related
to building upkeep and maintenance.Econ Dev *3-5 years
Planning & Engineering are working on the
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy & Plan which
will be a toolkit for mobility improvements for
neighborhoods.
72 LU-7.6.2: Support formalization of
business associations. Econ Dev *3-5 years
73 LU-7.7: Affordable spaces for
emerging businesses.Econ Dev *3-5 years
74 LU-7.8: Allow Mobile Vendors. LU-7.8.1: Create standards for mobile
food markets. Planning *3-5 years
75 LU-8.1: Expand arts and cultural
programming in public spaces.
LU-8.1.1: Identify arts and cultural
districts.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific
Plan.
76 LU-8.1.2: Create design policies for
arts and cultural areas.Recrea *Ongoing
for industrial uses to
thrive in Lindenville and
East of 101.
Goal LU-7: A diverse
economy and range of
businesses by
maintaining, beautifying,
and expanding spaces for
neighborhood
commercial, including
retail, restaurants, and
small offices.
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77 LU-8.1.3: Identify financing for arts
and cultural programming. Recrea *Ongoing Reviewing opportunities to create a more stable
fund through the Art Ordinance and in-lieu fee.
78 LU-8.2: Create an attractive
pedestrian environment.
LU-8.2.1: Consider a city-wide
streetscape master plan.Planning *1-2 years
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
79 LU-8.2.2: Street corridor design
standards. Planning *1-2 years
Incorporate into mobility corridor studies. Released
RFP to complete Objective Design Standards
Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to
start in 2025.
80 LU-8.3: Improve pedestrian
connections and sidewalks. Eng/PW *Ongoing
On going, corridor studies have been done. Need to
identify funding to move forward with design and
construction.
81 LU-8.4: Require street trees. Planning *1-2 years
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
82
LU-8.5: Provide plazas and gathering
places. Improve existing and create
new plazas and public gathering
places throughout the city.
CM *Ongoing
Matsumoto Plaza opened Oct 2024; Grand Ave
Breezeway updated in 2023; LPR Plaza completed
in 2023. All improvements include age-friendly
design.
83 LU-8.6: Sustainable design in the
public realm.Eng/PW *Ongoing
On going, corridor studies have been done. Need to
identify funding to move forward with design and
construction.
84 LU-8.7: Improve the Colma Creek
public realm. Eng/PW *6-10 years
85 LU-8.8: Maintain and protect public
views.Planning *Ongoing
86 LU-8.9: Ensure ADA accessibility. Building *Ongoing Via California Building Code 11A and 11B.
87 LU-8.10: Ensure adequate
infrastructure and utilities.Eng/PW *3-5 years SS and SD Master Plans are underway to plan out
CIP projects and other needs.
88 LU-8.11: Transfer of development
rights for non-active rail spurs.Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan includes TDR standards for
a specific area; need to determine other areas
where this could be applicable.
89
LU-9.1: Create new and update
existing design guidelines and
development standards.
LU-9.1.1: Aspirational design
standards.Planning *1-2 years
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
90 LU-9.1.2: Form-based codes. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
91 LU-9.1.3: Create location-specific
design guidelines.Planning *1-2 years
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
Goal LU-8: A network of
attractive, pedestrian-
oriented, human-scale
and well-landscaped
streets and civic spaces
throughout the city for all
ages and abilities.
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92 LU-9.1.4: Periodic review of
development procedures.Planning *Ongoing
93 LU-9.2: Encourage architectural and
visual interest in new development.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
94 LU-9.3: Require quality building
materials.
LU-9.3.1: Create building materials
list.Planning *1-2 years
Zoning Ordinance includes related section; update
of Obective Design Standards to include more
specific guidance. Released RFP to complete
Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm
Standards project; work to start in 2025.
95 LU-9.4: Require walkable and
inviting buildings and spaces.
LU-9.4.1: Develop utility equipment
design standards.Planning *6-10 years
96 LU-9.5: Orient buildings to public
spaces.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
GOAL LU-9: High level of
quality in architecture and
site design in all
renovation and
construction of buildings.
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Downtown Sub-Area 8 6 9 4
97 SA-1.1: Reinforce Downtown dining
and retail. Econ Dev *Ongoing
98 SA-1.2: Support small locally-owned
businesses.Planning *Ongoing
99 SA-1.3: Support community-based
organizations.
SA-1.3.1: Create space for
community-based organizations. Planning *3-5 years
100 SA-2.1: Strengthen Downtown
identity.
SA-2.1.1: Establish arts and cultural
district. Planning *3-5 years
Lindenville Specific Plan identified standards to
create an arts and cultural district along South
Linden Ave, just south of Downtown.
101
SA-2.1.2: Incentivize artist and
makers spaces.Planning *3-5 years
Lindenville Specific Plan identified standards to
create an arts and cultural district along South
Linden Ave, just south of Downtown.
102 SA-2.1.3: Downtown marketing and
branding.Econ Dev *3-5 years
103 SA-2.1.4: Develop Downtown
Gateways:Planning *3-5 years
104
SA-2.1.5: Encourage community
events and programming.Recrea *Ongoing
In 2024, returned Santa Comes to Town event back
to City Hall and worked with SSF Chamber of
Commerce to expand participation of local
merchants.
105 SA-2.2: Protect historic buildings. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
106 SA-3.1: Implement the Downtown
Station Area Specific Plan.
SA-3.1.1: Engage with community on
Downtown growth. CM *3-5 years Began Cafecitos with Mayor Eddie.
107
SA-3.2: Create mixed use
neighborhood centered along
Colma Creek.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
108 SA-3.3: Balance parking needs and
impacts Downtown. Planning *Ongoing
109 SA-3.4: Focus housing growth
Downtown.Planning *Ongoing
110
SA-3.5: Encourage Downtown
parcel aggregation. Encourage
flexibility in allowing developers to
aggregate parcels.
Planning *3-5 years
Status
Goal SA-1: The City
supports existing
neighborhood commerce
and provides
opportunities to expand
commercial Downtown.
Goal SA-2: The history and
culture of Downtown and
its residents are
celebrated through arts
and cultural resources.
Goal SA-3: The City
promotes new residential,
mixed use, and
employment uses to add
business patrons and
residents to create a
sustainable and thriving
Downtown, while
maintaining a scale and
character that is
complementary to
existing uses.
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111 SA-4.1: Preserve existing affordable
housing.
SA-4.1.1: Homeownership expansion.
Housing *3-5 years
Participate (fund) in regional down payment
assistance program through HEART. Undertaking
anti-displacement study (with rounds of public
engagement and consultant deliverables completed)
and live work preference ordinance.
112 SA-4.2: Leverage publicly-owned
land Downtown. Housing *Ongoing
City Council has acquired and closed 3 parcels in
downtown for commercial preservation and
residential rehab. The City closed in May 2024.
113 SA-4.3: Encourage moderate density
housing types.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
114 SA-5.1: Improve Downtown
pedestrian and bicycle network.Eng/PW *3-5 years
On going, corridor studies have been done. Need to
identify funding to move forward with design and
construction.
115 SA-5.2: Maintain Downtown
properties and businesses.
SA-5.2.1: Support Downtown
business upkeep and maintenance. Econ Dev *3-5 years
116 SA-5.3: Enhance Downtown
streetscapes. Eng/PW *3-5 years Need to identify funding.
117 SA-5.4: Improve Downtown signage. Eng/PW *3-5 years
118
Goal SA-6: Contextual
building design and
development benefits
current and future
residents.
SA-6.1: Develop new buildings to be
compatible with Downtown building
scale and character.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
119 SA-7.1: Encourage a mix of uses on
Airport Boulevard.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
120 SA-7.2: Encourage active ground
floor uses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
121 SA-7.3: Require context-sensitive
design. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
122
SA-7.4: Continue to recognize
Gimbal’s/Bettera Brands as a legacy
use.
Planning *Complete
123 SA-7.5: Improve Airport Boulevard
streetscape. Planning *3-5 years Initiating Airport streetscape study.
El Camino Real Sub-Area 9 8 10 5
124 SA-8.1: Housing diversity on El
Camino Real.
SA-8.1.1: Remove ground floor retail
requirement.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
125 SA-8.2: Develop high-density
housing.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
126 SA-8.3: Encourage parcel
aggregation along El Camino Real.Planning *3-5 years
Goal SA-4: New
opportunities are created
to live Downtown and to
protect existing residents
against threats of
displacement.
Goal SA-5: New
improvements are
focused on Grand Avenue
and Linden Avenue to
restore these historic
corridors to once again
being the focus of the
community.
Goal SA-7: Airport
Boulevard is improved as
a gateway to the city.
Goal SA-8: A range of
housing types are
produced for different
income levels and
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127 SA-8.4: Inclusionary housing along El
Camino Real.Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
128 SA-8.5: Leverage publicly-owned
land along El Camino Real.
SA-8.5.1: Facilitate affordable
housing development on the
Municipal Services Building site.
Planning *6-10 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
129
SA-9.1: Support implementation of
the entitled residential
development on the SFPUC site.
SA-9.1.1: Allow mixed use
development along Mission Road. Planning *Ongoing City staff continues to support developer in effort to
implement SFPUC development.
130
SA-9.2: Encourage redevelopment
of Winston Manor Center as mixed
use center.
Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
131 SA-10.1: Allow mix of uses at South
San Francisco BART.
SA-10.1.1: Coordinate with BART on
developing housing at SSF BART
station.
Planning *6-10 years
132 SA-10.1.2: Create station area access
plan.Planning *3-5 years
133 SA-10.2: Intensify residential uses. Planning *6-10 years
134
SA-10.3: Encourage active ground
floor uses near South San Francisco
BART.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
135
SA-11.1: Develop mixed use hub at
the El Camino Real/Chestnut
Avenue area.
SA-11.1.1: Reduce building heights to
be consistent with residential height
allowances Downtown.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
136
SA-11.1.2: Continue to implement
the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue
Area Plan.
Planning *Ongoing
137 SA-11.2: Develop retail center at El
Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue area. Planning *3-5 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
138 SA-12.1: Allow mix of uses in the
South Spruce Avenue area.
SA-12.1.1: Increase residential
densities in proximity to El Camino
Real and South Spruce Avenue.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
139 SA-12.2: Encourage redevelopment
of Brentwood Shopping Center.Planning *6-10 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
140
SA-12.3: Create new connections to
the Centennial Way Trail in the
South Spruce Avenue Area.
Eng/PW *3-5 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
141 SA-12.4: Continue to recognize
Bimbo’s Bakery as legacy use. Planning *Complete
Goal SA-12: A hub of
activity is developed at
the South Spruce Avenue
Area with a mix of
personal services,
restaurants, markets and
grocery stores, offices,
retail entertainment and
household types along El
Camino Real and
throughout the corridor.
Goal SA-9: Mixed use
development is
encouraged along El
Camino Real and business
developed is supported
along the corridor.
Goal SA-10: The South San
Francisco BART Station is
developed as a mixed use
hub; continue to work
closely with BART to
coordinate on land use
changes an
development near the
Station.
Goal SA-11: Active
pedestrian-oriented,
mixed use centers are
created at the El Camino
Real/Chestnut Avenue
area.
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142 SA-12.5: Continue to recognize
See’s Candies as a legacy use.Planning *Complete
143
SA-12.6: Encourage residential
development within 65 db noise
contour.
SA-12.6.1: Review consistency with
San Francisco International Airport
Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance includes standards related to
ALUCP compatibility.
144 SA-13.1: Support small locally-
owned businesses.
SA-13.1.1: Business support for El
Camino Real businesses. Econ Dev *3-5 years
145 SA-13.2: Implement El Camino Real
streetscape enhancements.Eng/PW *Ongoing
146 SA-13.3: Require sidewalk widening
along El Camino Real.Eng/PW *Ongoing
147 SA-13.4: Require context-sensitive
design. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
148
SA-14.1: Improve pedestrian and
bicycle connections through SFPUC
site.
Cap Proj *3-5 years
Implemented improvements to Centennial Way Trail
between Spruce Ave. and Huntington.
Improvements included trail resurfacing, widening,
signage and improved lighting. Improvements were
completed Summer 2024.
149 SA-14.2: Improve Colma Creek
connections from El Camino Real.Planning *6-10 years Colma Creek studies ongoing.
150 SA-14.3: Improve safety of El
Camino Real crossings.
SA-14.3.1: Implement El Camino Real
wayfinding signage. Planning *3-5 years
151
SA-14.4: Improve pedestrian and
bicycle connections to the
Centennial Way Trail.
SA-14.4.1: Chestnut Avenue and
Antoinette Lane intersection
improvement.
Planning *3-5 years Mobility improvements in this area are underway.
152 SA-14.5: Maintain roadway
connectivity in El Camino Real.
SA-14.5.1: New Roadway connection
in El Camino Real in SFPUC / Kaiser
area.
Planning *6-10 years Potential connections have been identified.
153 SA-15.1: Continue the Community
Civic Campus. Cap Proj *Complete
Continuing to support the operations of the first two
phases of the Community Civic Campus and
beginning prelimary planning for phase three.
154 SA-15.2: Develop outdoor
programming and cultural events.Recrea *Ongoing LPR completed in 2023. Centennial Way master plan
identifies additional areas within the ECR corridor.
155 SA-15.3: Create art and gathering
spaces along El Camino Real. Recrea *3-5 years Via public art ordinance, art will be delivered with
redevelopment
East of 101 Sub-Area 6 4 12 9
156
SA-16.1: Require high-density
development near the Caltrain
station.
SA-16.1.1: Introduce shared district
parking. Planning *6-10 years
157
SA-16.2: Implement public realm
improvements near the Caltrain
station.
SA-16.2.1: Develop retail,
restaurants, and vendors strategy.Planning *3-5 years
Goal SA-13: A quality
public realm along El
Camino Real with
appropriate transitions to
nearby neighborhoods.
Goal SA-14: Improved
pedestrian, bicycle, and
roadway connections
between adjacent
residential neighborhoods
and El Camino Real.
Goal SA-15: Opportunities
for new recreational
spaces that offer public
services, entertainment
options, and open space.
Goal SA-16: A new transit-
oriented community in
East of 101 with a diverse
mix of uses places and
retail, entertainment, and
gathering places.
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158 SA-16.3: Create new parks and open
spaces in East of 101. Parks *Ongoing
Two phases of Oyster Point Marina park
improvements were completed, including a new dog
park. Other potential locations to be identified
through future studies.
159 SA-16.4: Adequate public services
and utilities in East of 101. Eng/PW *6-10 years
160 SA-16.5: Encourage development of
hotels near the Caltrain Station.Planning *6-10 years
161 SA-17.1: Develop affordable and
market rate housing in East of 101.
SA-17.1.1: Designate residential
priority sites. Planning *3-5 years
Zoning in place, opportunity sites identified in
Housing Element. South Airport Specific Plan
intended to be started in 2024 or 2025.
162 SA-17.1.2: Remove parking
minimums in East of 101. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
163
SA-17.1.3: Encourage property
assemblage and master planning
along South Airport Boulevard.
Planning *3-5 years
Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development; South Airport Specific Plan intended
to be started in 2024 or 2025.
164
SA-17.1.4: South Airport Boulevard
Specific Plan. Planning *3-5 years
Submitting grant application to Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for funding; South
Airport Specific Plan intended to be started in 2024
or 2025.
165 SA-17.2: Leverage publicly-owned
land for affordable housing.Housing *Ongoing Ongoing exploration of best use of public properties.
166 SA-17.3: Incentivize housing near
the Caltrain Station.Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
167
SA-17.4: Create standards for
housing design that mitigate for air
quality impacts.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
168 SA-18.1: Require small block sizes
for new residential neighborhoods.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
169 SA-18.2: Improve sidewalk and
related pedestrian amenities.Eng/PW *3-5 years
On going, corridor studies have been done. Need to
identify funding to move forward with design and
construction.
170
SA-18.3: Improve pedestrian and
bicycle infrastructure to the San
Francisco Bay Ferry Terminal.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
171 SA-18.4: Maintain roadway
connections.
SA-18.4.1: Create new connection
between Lindenville and East of 101. Eng/PW *6-10 years Utah Ave Overcrossing studies ongoing.
172 SA-18.4.2: Study other potential
roadway connections. Planning *3-5 years
173 SA-18.4.3: Create roadway
maintenance schedule.Eng/PW *3-5 years
mix of uses, places, and
programming to inspire
creativity and social
interthat welcome all
South San Francisco
residents and visitors.
Goal SA-17: Sufficient
housing is built to provide
for a range of housing
types for different income
levels and household
types and that sustains
services and amenities to
support residents and
businesses.
Goal SA-18: A well-
connected and accessible
district with high-quality
transit and walking and
biking paths that
seamlessly connect East
of 101 with Downtown,
Lindenville and the rest of
the City.
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174 SA-18.5: Encourage parcel assembly
within Beacon Street corridor. Planning *6-10 years
175 SA-19.1: Evaluate a Transportation
Management Authority (TMA). CM *3-5 years
176 SA-19.2: Explore a vehicle trip cap
for East of 101.Planning *1-2 years
Worked with traffic consultant on this proect in
2024, will bring forward for City Council
consideration in 2025.
177 SA-19.3: Integrate emerging transit
services into East of 101. CM *Ongoing
178 SA-19.4: Implement mobility hubs. Planning *6-10 years
179 SA-19.5: Study parking strategies. Planning *3-5 years
180 SA-19.6: Develop employee-serving
amenities. Planning *1-2 years Zoning Ordinance exempts certain employee-service
amenities from Floor Area Ratio calculations.
181
SA-20.1: Explore funding
mechanisms to finance East of 101
district improvements.
SA-20.1.1: Create Community
Facilities District. CM *3-5 years
DCM is leading effort for a legislative amendment
regarding BCDC land easements being exempt from
Community Facilities Districts.
182
SA-20.1.2: Identify funds for roadway
maintenance and repairs.CM *3-5 years
Public Works is leading this effort with support from
the City Attorney's Office; Study session to be held
in 2025.
183
SA-20.1.3: Support building upkeep
and maintenance.Planning *3-5 years Fold into the South Airport Specific Plan.
184 SA-21.1: Promote urban campus-
style life science uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
185
SA-21.2: Restrict warehousing and
distribution uses in Business
Technology Park areas.
SA-21.2.1: Update Non-Conforming
Regulations in Zoning Ordinance. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
186
SA-21.3: Allow building heights in
the East of 101 area to the
maximum limits permitted under
Federal Aviation regulations.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Lindenville Sub-Area 29 2 8 2
187
SA-22.1: Introduce a mix of
affordable and market rate housing
in Lindenville.
SA-22.1.1: Develop Lindenville
master or specific plan. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
188 SA-22.1.2: Designate residential
priority sites.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
189 SA-22.1.3: Require context-sensitive
design.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
Goal SA-19: Vehicle trips
are minimized through
parking requirements,
Transportation Demand
Management, and
alternative travel modes.
Goal SA-20: The creativity
of the district is harnessed
to create collaborative
solutions to complex
district challenges, such as
sea level rise and traffic
congestion.
Goal SA-21: Continue to
promote the expansion of
an innovation district with
R&D uses in the northern
portion of the East of 101
area.
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190
SA-22.2: Encourage lot assembly to
facilitate housing and mixed use
development in Lindenville.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
191 SA-22.3: Golden Gate Produce
Terminal and Park ‘N Fly sites. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
192
SA-22.4: Placemaking and
infrastructure improvements in
areas to be developed with
residential uses.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
193 SA-22.5: Require buffering of
residential uses in Lindenville. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
194 SA-22.6: Require small block sizes
for new residential neighborhoods.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
195 SA-22.7: Adequate public services in
Lindenville. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
196
SA-23.1: Create active mixed use
corridor along South Spruce
Avenue.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
197 SA-23.2: Encourage active ground
floor uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
198 SA-23.3: Improve the South Spruce
Avenue streetscape.Eng/PW *3-5 years Initiating South Spruce right-of-way plan.
199 SA-23.4: Encourage South Spruce
Avenue building continuity.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
200 SA-23.5: Support retail and dining
opportunities in Lindenville.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
201
SA-23.6: Provide convenient
connections to amenities and
services.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
202 SA-24.1: Transform Colma Creek
into a walkable amenity.Planning *6-10 years Lindenville Specific Plan includes policy to transform
Colma Creek.
203
SA-24.2: Create development
standards for construction adjacent
to Colma Creeks.
Planning *Ongoing
Lindenville Specific Plan includes development
standards. Future South Airport Specific Plan and
other planning efforts to further such standards.
204 SA-24.3: Promote high-quality
building design.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
205 SA-25.1: Minimize land use
compatibility conflicts.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
206
SA-25.2: Continue to recognize the
Golden Gate Produce Terminal as a
legacy use.
Planning *Complete
Goal SA-24: Colma Creek
is transformed and new
open spaces are created
to provide opportunities
for social interaction,
recreation, flood
protection, and urban
ecology.
Goal SA-22: A new
residential neighborhood
centered along Colma
Creek within a short walk
of Downtown amenities
and services that provides
a range of housing types
for different income levels
and housing types.
Goal SA-23: Living,
working, and shopping
options are expanded in
new mixed use
neighborhoods in
Lindenville.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
SUB-AREAS ELEMENT 58 26 49 35
Status
207 SA-25.3: Buffer residential
neighborhoods from industrial uses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
208 SA-25.4: Preserve the existing
“core” of industrial land uses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
209 SA-25.5: Retain industrial uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
210
SA-25.6: Adjust parking
requirements for industrial uses.
Adjust zoning and parking
requirements as necessary to
ensure reinvestment can occur in
buildings while maintaining
industrial uses.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
211 SA-26.1: Create an arts and cultural
district.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
212 SA-26.2: Incentivize makers and
artists.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
213 SA-26.3: Encourage affordable art
spaces. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
214 SA-26.4: Encourage live/work
industrial uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
215
SA-26.5: Encourage lot assembly.
Encourage lot assembly to allow
businesses to grow and expand in
Lindenville.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
216 SA-27.1: Provide connections to and
across Colma Creek.
SA-27.1.1: Develop a park near
Colma Creek.Cap Proj *6-10 years
217 SA-27.2: Incorporate street trees,
lighting, and landscaping.Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan sets basic standards.
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
218 SA-27.3: Improve sidewalk
conditions and amenities.
SA-27.3.1: Establish design and
development standards for frontage. Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan sets basic standards.
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
219
SA-27.3.2: Prepare and implement
streetscape improvement plan.Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan sets basic standards.
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
220
SA-27.4: Develop new roadway
connections to better connect
people to and within Lindenville.
SA-27.4.1: Study potential roadway
connections.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
Goal SA-25: A core area of
light industrial and service
uses that provide jobs for
South San Francisco
residents are preserved.
Goal SA-26: Industries,
artists, institutions, and
programs that spur the
creative economy are
supported.
Goal SA-27: There are
safe, comfortable, and
accessible pedestrian and
bicycle facilities that
connect people to
Downtown, El Camino,
and East of 101.
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SUB-AREAS ELEMENT 58 26 49 35
Status
221
SA-27.4.2: Support implementation
of the new east-west roadway
connection.
Planning *Ongoing Utah Ave Overcrossing studies ongoing.
222 SA-28.1: Establish transit-oriented
commercial campus.
SA-28.1.1: Create publicly accessibly
open spaces.
Cap Proj *3-5 years
Implemented improvements to Centennial Way Trail
between Spruce Ave. and Huntington.
Improvements included trail resurfacing, widening,
signage and improved lighting. Improvements were
completed Summer 2024.
223
SA-28.2: Provide pedestrian
network connecting campus to
surrounding areas and San Bruno
BART Station.
SA-28.2.1: Provide campus
pedestrian network. Planning *3-5 years
Southline Campus will implement portions of
pedestrian network; Active South City Plan identifies
future project.
224 SA-28.2.2: Create convenient and
safe pedestrian and bike access. Eng/PW *1-2 years
225 SA-28.3: Redevelop underutilized
parcels. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Southline Campus
Specific Plan in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
226 SA-28.4: Require transition from
adjacent residential neighborhood. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Southline Campus
Specific Plan in 2022.
227 SA-28.5: Require sustainable and
environmentally sensitive design.Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Southline Campus
Specific Plan in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
Avalon Brentwood Sub-Area 0 0 1 2
228
SA-29.1: Provide connections to El
Camino Real and South Spruce
Avenue.
SA-29.1.1: Minimize El Camino Real
parking overflow. Maint *6-10 years
229
SA-29.1.2: Coordinate with the
County of San Mateo on
infrastructure.
Eng/PW *6-10 years
230 SA-29.2: Allow annexation on a case-
by-case basis.
SA-29.2.1: Conduct annexation
planning study. CM *1-2 years Annexation process study underway.
Orange Park Sub-Area 1 1 1 2
231
Goal SA-30: There are
context-sensitive
transitions from El
Camino Real and South
Spruce Avenue to
residential uses in Orange
Park.
SA-30.1: Require context-sensitive
design. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Goal SA-28: High-quality,
transit-oriented
employment uses
adjacent to the San Bruno
BART Station.
Goal SA-29: Avalon-
Brentwood is a walkable,
attractive, and safe
neighborhood with a
variety of housing
options, accessible
recreational amenities,
and quality infrastructure.
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SUB-AREAS ELEMENT 58 26 49 35
Status
232 SA-31.1: Implement Orange
Memorial Park Master Plan.
SA-31.1.1: Coordinate with Cal Water
to purchase or lease land. CM *Ongoing CalWater is currently not interested in selling the
property and the City cannot afford to lease it.
233 SA-31.2: Improve Centennial Way
Trail Connections to Orange Park.Cap Proj *3-5 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
234 SA-31.3: Improve South San
Francisco High School connections.Cap Proj *3-5 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
235
SA-31.4: Provide connections to El
Camino Real and South Spruce
Avenue.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
Paradise Valley / Terrabay Sub-Area 3 0 1 4
236 SA-32.1: Expand parks and open
space.Parks *3-5 years
Parks & Rec Master Plan update to study in more
detail. Look to acquire additional properties for
open space preservation. Staff to study ways to
acquire additional Sign Hill properties.
237 SA-32.2: Improve pedestrian
connections to mixed use area.Eng/PW *3-5 years
238 SA-32.3: Regulate development on
steep hillside areas. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
239 SA-32.4: Improve pedestrian access
to the San Bruno Mountains.
SA-32.4.1: Coordinate with local and
regional open space agencies.Eng/PW *6-10 years
240 SA-32.5: Create buffering from US-
101. Eng/PW *6-10 years
241 SA-32.6: Beautify Peck’s subdivision. Eng/PW *3-5 years
242 SA-32.7: Preserve the north side of
Sign Hill.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
243
SA-32.8: Limit development and
excessive grading on the north side
of Sign Hill.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Sign Hill Sub-Area 0 2 1 0
244
SA-33.1: Preserve and protect open
space on Sign Hill and protect from
fire hazard risk.
SA-33.1.1: Brush management.
Parks *Ongoing On-going funding for maintenance of fire breaks not
currently funded.
245 SA-33.2: Improve pedestrian
connections to Sign Hill. Eng/PW *3-5 years
Goal SA-31: Pedestrian
connections, recreational
amenities, and
streetscapes are
improved in Orange Park.
Goal SA-32: Paradise
Valley/Terrabay is a safe
and walkable
neighborhood with
convenient access to
amenities.
Goal SA-33: Sign Hill is a
walkable and attractive
neighborhood that
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SUB-AREAS ELEMENT 58 26 49 35
Status
246 SA-33.3: Preserve the federally-
designated Sign Hill historic site. Parks *Ongoing
Additional funding needed to sustain and grow
programs and staffing. Staff continue to look for
funding to acquire privately owned Sign Hill parcels.
Sunshine Gardens Sub-Area 0 2 4 1
247
Goal SA-34: There is new
residential infill
development in proximity
to the South San
Francisco BART Station,
Mission Road, and El
Camino Real.
SA-34.1: Expand housing
opportunity. Housing *6-10 years
Requested BART include SSF in their short-medium
term plan to develop their properties. BART kept
SSF in their long term category.
248 SA-35.1: Improve connections to
Civic Center Campus.Cap Proj *1-2 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
249 SA-35.2: Identify streetscape
improvement opportunities.
SA-35.2.1: Implement designated
bicycle lane on Mission Road.Eng/PW *3-5 years Active South City Plan identifies desired bicycle lane
improvements.
250 SA-35.3: Improve crossings near the
South San Francisco BART station. Eng/PW *3-5 years
251
SA-35.4: Collaborate with SSFUSD to
provide access to SSFUSD sites
recreational facilities.
Recrea *Ongoing
Joint Use Agreement with SSFUSD, activating
SSFUSD sites for events, desire to bring park to
Sunshine Gardens, partnership in SSFUSD bond
measure projects.
252 SA-35.5: Support commercial
building upkeep.Econ Dev *1-2 years
253 SA-35.6: Monitor vacant and
underutilized site conversion.Econ Dev *Ongoing
Westborough Sub-Area 1 1 1 3
254 SA-36.1: Allow mixed use shopping
centers.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
255 SA-36.2: Provide childcare in
Westborough.Recrea *3-5 years
August 2024, began working with consultant to
design a new Westborough Preschool, adding 60
spaces.
256 SA-36.3: Encourage infill housing
development in Westborough. Planning *3-5 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
257 SA-36.4: Expand parks and walking
trails in Westborough.
SA-36.4.1: Support the development
of a new park and bicycle and
pedestrian trails along Skyline
Boulevard in collaboration with
Caltrans.
Parks *6-10 years Will start to be addressed by Common Greens
Master Plan.
maintains a variety of
housing options.
Goal SA-35: Streetscapes
are improved and
connections are made to
the wider South San
Francisco community and
create more public open
spaces and gathering
spaces for the benefit of
the community.
Goal SA-36: There is new
residential infill
development and
recreational and childcare
amenities in
Westborough.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
SUB-AREAS ELEMENT 58 26 49 35
Status
258 SA-37.1: Create Gateway signage in
Westborough. CM *3-5 years One Gateway sign has been completed (off Skyline);
currently insufficient funds to complete others.
259 SA-37.2: Improve connections to
public services. CM *Ongoing
Free South City Shuttle expanded to Westborough,
West Winston Manor, etc in Fall 2023 and Veterans
Village in Colma beginning Memorial Day 2024. Also
participating in Got Wheels Program (subsidized taxi
transportation).
Winston Serra Sub-Area 1 0 1 3
260
Goal SA-38: New
residential infill
development is
encouraged in Winston
Serra.
SA-38.1: Explore housing
development and open space on
Serra Vista school site.
CM *3-5 years
Serra Vista listed as potential site to swap for MSB
on Housing Element. The list of swap sites will be
discussed with the Council in 2025.
261 SA-39.1: Develop new parks in
Winston Serra.
SA-39.1.1: Implement linear parks in
Winston Serra. Parks *6-10 years
262 SA-39.1.2: Develop new park at
SFPUC site.Cap Proj *3-5 years
263 SA-39.1.3: Maintain “Button
Property” as Open Space.Planning *6-10 years
264
SA-39.2: Collaborate with SSFUSD to
provide access to Buri Buri
Elementary recreational facilities.
Recrea *Complete Delivery of Buri Buri School ballfield complete, open
for public and sports group use.
Goal SA-39: Access to
local and city-wide
services and park spaces
in Winston Serra is
improved.
Goal SA-37: Access to
services, recreational
opportunities,
commercial development,
and housing is improved
in Westborough.
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
265 PE-1.1: Ensure long-term viability of
biotechnology.
PE-1.1.1: Monitor constraints to
biotechnology and related
businesses.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
266
PE-1.2: Diversify the biotechnology
and life science cluster to include
related businesses.
PE-1.2.2: Biotechnology outreach. Econ Dev *Ongoing Incorporated into regular biotech outreach and
annual BIO conference
267 PE-2.1: Reinvest in industrial
property.
PE-2.1.1: Conduct outreach to
industrial property owners. Econ Dev *Ongoing
268 PE-2.1.2: Support infrastructure
improvements.Planning *6-10 years
269 PE-2.2: Facilitate redevelopment of
industrial property.
PE-2.2.1: Identify obstacles to
redevelopment.Econ Dev *Ongoing
270 PE-2.3: Encourage multi-level
logistics/distribution buildings.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
271 PE-2.4: Encourage construction and
occupancy of office space.
PE-2.4.1: Attract tenants to ground
floor spaces that support day-to-day
services in the neighborhood.
Econ Dev *3-5 years
272 PE-2.5: Target industry
diversification opportunities.
PE-2.5.1: Monitor regional business
and employment trends and analyze
linkages to workforce development
opportunites for residents.
Econ Dev *Ongoing Part of Economic Advancement Center
273 PE-2.5.2: Focus efforts on emerging
technology industries.Econ Dev *Ongoing
274 PE-2.5.3: Focus efforts on emerging
industrial technologies.Econ Dev *Ongoing
275 PE-2.5.4: Focus efforts on advanced
food industries.Econ Dev *Ongoing
276
PE-2.6: Maintain a strong hotel
Transient Occupancy Tax base by
supporting the city’s hospitality
industry.
PE-2.6.1: Facilitate hotel investment
and development. Econ Dev *Ongoing
277 PE-2.6.2: Promote the city as a hotel
destination. Econ Dev *Ongoing City joined the newly established Marketing
Improvement District to support hotel industry
278
PE-2.6.3: Engage in marketing efforts
to attract events to the South San
Francisco Conference Center.
Comm *Ongoing
Promoted 2024 City Council Reorganization
Ceremony and Domestic Violence/Human
Trafficking Seminar.
279
PE-2.6.4: Implement public realm
improvements along South Airport
Blvd.
Eng/PW *6-10 years
Status
Goal PE-1: South San
Francisco remains a
premier location for
biotechnology and related
industries.
Goal PE-2: A resilient and
diverse South San
Francisco economy
supports existing
industries while
accommodating emerging
growth opportunities.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
280
PE-3.1: Collaborate with the local
business community to identify and
implement improvements in
business districts.
PE-3.1.1: Establish business districts.Econ Dev *3-5 years
Started work for PBID formation in 2024, will
continue into 2025, with formation in 2026 and
services to start in 2027.
281 PE-3.1.2: Conduct regular outreach
with the business community. CM *Ongoing
ECD leading the effort to consider a business
improvement district. CM represents the City as an
ex-officio member of the SSF Chamber. ECD
Manager attends the SSF Chamber meetings. CM
also regularly attends the quarterly hotel general
manager meetings.
282 PE-3.2: Monitor economic
conditions.
PE-3.2.1: Monitor business license
data. Finance *Ongoing
Finance keeps staff informed of latest economic
developments. Finance staff completed outreach to
business community to solicit support for Measure
W ballot measure on Business License Tax, which
was adopted with over 80% support.
283 PE-3.2.2: Engage businesses. Econ Dev *3-5 years Engagement with Downtown businesses as part of
PBID formation.
284 PE-3.2.3: Ensure City staff have
access to appropriate data sources. Econ Dev *Ongoing
285 PE-3.2.4: Identify vulnerable
businesses. Econ Dev *Ongoing
286
PE-3.3: Publicize and periodically
review economic development
strategies based on economic
conditions.
PE-3.3.1: Maintain an accessible
public database of economic
development projects, goals, and city
demographics.
Info Tech *Ongoing
287 PE-3.3.2: Prepare/update economic
development strategic plans. Econ Dev *3-5 years
288
PE-3.4: Engage in promotional and
support activities for the citywide
business community.
PE-3.4.1: Communicate trends and
news to the business community. Econ Dev *Ongoing
289 PE-3.4.2: Conduct regular outreach. Econ Dev *Ongoing
290 PE-3.4.3: Provide siting assistance. Econ Dev *Ongoing
291
PE-3.4.4: Establish local business
procurement opportunities, with a
focus on businesses owned by people
of color and historically
disenfranchised community
members.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
This is part of Renaissance Entrepreneurship
Center's scope of work within the Economic
Advancement Center
Goal PE-3: The City of
South San Francisco’s
economic development
efforts sustain a healthy
business climate through
public-private
collaborations, data
tracking, and promotional
activities.
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
292
PE-3.4.5: Promote the city’s
“business friendly” reputation in all
promotional materials.
Comm *Ongoing
Promoted ribbon-cuttings and downtown events on
social media and Mayor's Newsletter; collaborated
with the SSF Chamber on social media posts (i.e.
Nation's, Santa Comes to Town, etc.); Included a
Construction Update in 2024 print newsletter
promoting the new businesses.
293
PE-3.4.6: Increase and improve
communication with the public about
new business developments.
Comm *Ongoing
Developed a more active social media strategy that
promotes the new developments; distributed a
press release providing updates on the Safeway on
El Camino Real and Spruce; developed an outreach
calendar with Planning and Engineering to help
better inform promotions.
294
PE-3.5: Engage in promotional
activities of citywide shopping and
recreational opportunities.
PE-3.5.1: Create a Downtown
marketing program.Comm *Ongoing
Launched a Flashvote in September to survey
residents for PBID; Partnering with Economic
Development Manager and SSF Chamber on
strategy for promotions.
295 PE-3.5.2: Develop and implement a
“shop local” program.Econ Dev *Ongoing Working with SSF Chamber of Commerce on this
effort
296 PE-3.5.3: Promote recreational
opportunities. Recrea *Ongoing
297 PE-4.1: Improve regional access to
quality jobs. Eng/PW *Ongoing
298 PE-4.2: Encourage growth near
transit. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
299 PE-4.3: Provide enhanced
multimodal commute options.
PE-4.3.1: Expand transit and active
transportation alternatives. Cap Proj *Ongoing
300 PE-4.4: Mitigate the risk of sea level
rise.
PE-4.4.1: Partner with impacted
property owners. Sustain *Ongoing
301 PE-4.4.2: Regional collaboration. Sustain *Ongoing
302 PE-5.1: Provide functional retail
space.
PE-5.1.1: Create design and building
standards for ground-floor space. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
303 PE-5.1.2: Identify reinvestment
opportunities in retail properties. Econ Dev *Ongoing
304 PE-5.2: Encourage retail
concentration.
PE-5.2.1: Create ground floor
requirements.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
305 PE-5.3: Encourage redevelopment
of underperforming centers.PE-5.3.1: Ensure appropriate zoning. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
306 PE-5.3.2: Monitor sales tax
performance.Econ Dev *Ongoing
Goal PE-4: Infrastructure
investments support job
access, job growth, and
address climate hazards
impacting South San
Francisco businesses.
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
307
PE-5.3.3: Conduct outreach and
enforcement for underperforming
shopping centers.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
308 PE-5.4: Enhance retail district
environment.
PE-5.4.1: Provide public investment
for streetscapes and façades. Cap Proj *3-5 years
309 PE-5.5: Foster a vibrant Downtown
South San Francisco.
PE-5.5.1: Target growth of arts and
culture uses to Downtown and
Lindenville.
Econ Dev *1-2 years Lindenville Specific Plan identifies location for Arts
& Culture District
310 PE-5.5.2: Collaborate with Downtown
community to support events. CM *Ongoing
The Breezeway is one of the finalist sites for
relocation of the Farmers Market. Pride Event was
held in June 2024 on Grand Avenue. Morales Hall
Holiday event and Santa Comes to Town held in
Downtown in 2024. Will be collaborating with SSF
Chamber more.
311 PE-5.5.3: Ensure zoning
accommodates arts and culture uses.Planning *Complete Lindenville Specific Plan identifies location for Arts
& Culture District
312
PE-5.5.4: Support retention and
attraction of resident-serving
businesses.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
313 PE-5.5.5: Expand use of public
facilities. CM *Ongoing
Sharing the West Orange Library with YMCA for bi-
monthly food distribution and storage of donated
diapers.
314 PE-5.6: Support development of
complete neighborhoods.
PE-5.6.1: Maintain goods and
services inventory.Planning *3-5 years
315
PE-5.6.2: Coordinate with real estate
community on space needs of goods
and services businesses.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
316 PE-5.6.3: Identify existing shopping
destinations and services.Econ Dev *Ongoing
317 PE-5.6.4: Attract retail and services to
emerging residential areas. Econ Dev *Ongoing
318
PE-5.7: Support retail businesses
and restaurants in adapting to e-
commerce needs.
PE-5.7.1: Provide resources and
training in online marketing. Econ Dev *Ongoing
319 PE-5.8: Engage in business
recruitment and retention.
PE-5.8.1: Develop a neighborhood
retail business attraction and
retention program.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
320 PE-5.8.2: Prioritize recruitment and
retention of anchor businesses.Econ Dev *Ongoing
321 PE-5.9: Encourage housing and job
growth near shopping districts.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Goal PE-5: The city has
vibrant and healthy
commercial districts and
shopping centers that
include amenities serving
residents and outside
shoppers.
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
322 PE-6.1: Collaborate on workforce
development programs.
PE-6.1.1: Determine skills needs of
South San Francisco residents. Econ Dev *Ongoing
323
PE-6.1.2: Seek funding and
partnerships for workforce
development programs.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
324 PE-6.1.3: Coordinate with workforce
development agencies.Econ Dev *Ongoing
325 PE-6.1.4: Provide customized local
workforce training. Econ Dev *Ongoing
326 PE-6.1.5: Expand partnerships with
major local employers. Econ Dev *Ongoing
327
PE-6.1.6: Support community wide
efforts to provide English as a Second
Language education.
CM *Ongoing
ECD-led efforts to expand bilingual EAC offerings
through NLC and Genentech grants (added
Mandarin, Tagalog). Library has free conversation
group that works on ESL at CLC.
328
PE-6.2: Coordinate South San
Francisco’s employment and job
training efforts with local youth
educational institutions.
PE-6.2.1: Develop shared work
program with SSFUSD. CM *Ongoing P&R is leading this effort. Working on childcare
workforce effort.
329 PE-6.2.2: Establish youth job training
with local employers.CM *Ongoing
330 PE-6.2.3: Continue City practice of
providing internships and mentoring.CM *Ongoing
Need to scale back in FY 2024-25 due to HR budget
reduction, but will leverage other resources that
are available (ie Stanford internship program).
331 PE-6.3: Encourage affordable
housing and access to jobs.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
332 PE-7.1: Provide technical assistance
information to small businesses. PE-7.1.1: Disseminate resources. Econ Dev *Ongoing
333 PE-7.1.2: Provide targeted resources
to home-based businesses. Econ Dev *Ongoing
334 PE-7.2: Explore opportunities to
enhance access to capital.
PE-7.2.1: Consider creation of a
program that provides low-cost
business loans.
Econ Dev *3-5 years
335
PE-7.3: Augment channels of
communication with the business
community.
PE-7.3.1: Increase coordination with
business organizations. Econ Dev *Ongoing
336
PE-7.3.2: Ensure informational
materials for businesses are
published in multiple languages.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
Goal PE-6: South San
Francisco residents
achieve upward mobility
and equitably shared
prosperity.
Goal PE-7: South San
Francisco provides a
business climate that
supports the success of
local entrepreneurs and
existing small, local,
minority-owned, and
culturally diverse
businesses.
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
337
PE-7.4: Support the retention and
formation of local businesses
owned by people of color and
historically disenfranchised
community members.
PE-7.4.1: Conduct targeted
engagement. Econ Dev *Ongoing
338
PE-8.1: Maintain and implement
new funding mechanisms to address
the impacts of development and
support infrastructure needs.
PE-8.1.1: Periodically update impact
fees. Finance *Ongoing
Working with consultant to conduct comprehensive
impact fee study, scheduled to be considered by
City Council with a feasibility study in 2025.
339 PE-8.1.2: Establish district-based
financing tools. Econ Dev *3-5 years
Downtown Property-Based Improvement District,
East of 101 Community Facilities District, and
Tourism Improvement District efforts all underway.
340 PE-8.2: Explore equitable services
spending.CM *3-5 years
341 PE-8.3: Establish community
benefits contributions.
PE-8.3.1: Maintain and expand
density bonus incentive program. Housing *Ongoing
Goal PE-8: Business
growth and investment
provide financial and
other contributions that
meet the needs of South
San Francisco residents.
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MOBILITY AND ACCESS ELEMENT 1 11 7 10
342
MOB-1.1: Use a systemic safety
approach to proactively identify and
address safety risks.
MOB-1.1.1: Develop a Vision Zero
Plan. Eng/PW *1-2 years City received grant to start process.
343
MOB-1.2: Strive to reduce vehicle
speeds throughout the city to
reduce the frequency and severity
of collisions.
MOB-1.2.1: Incorporate street
calming. Eng/PW *Ongoing
344 MOB-1.2.2: Evaluate reducing speed
limits.Eng/PW *1-2 years Implementing 15 MPH School Zone
345
MOB-2.1: Incorporate complete
streets improvements into all
roadway and development projects.
MOB-2.1.1: Complete multimodal
design and impact analysis.Eng/PW *1-2 years
Corridor studies have been completed or are
underway. Need to identify funding to move
forward with design and construction.
346 MOB-2.1.2: Create multimodal
prioritization process.Eng/PW *1-2 years
347
MOB-2.1.3: Implement Active South
City Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.Eng/PW *Ongoing
348
MOB-2.1.4: Implement transit speed,
reliability, and access improvements. Eng/PW *3-5 years
349 MOB-2.1.5: Address ADA
accessibility. Eng/PW *Ongoing
350 MOB-2.1.6: Pilot an open streets
program. Eng/PW *3-5 years
351
MOB-2.2: Advance more equitable
transportation within South San
Francisco.
MOB-2.2.1: Implement Safe Routes
to Schools program. Eng/PW *Ongoing
352
MOB-2.2.2: Develop free bus and
shuttle services for residents.
CM *Ongoing
Completed City Council's 2024 priority to add
Simme seats, update the shuttle app, and add QR
codes. Future efforts include electrification of the
shuttle fleet and pursuit of grant funds to pay for
the cost.
353 MOB-2.2.3: Incorporate equitable
prioritization process.Eng/PW *1-2 years
354
MOB-2.3: Interaction between truck
routes and bicycle/pedestrian
priority streets.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
355 MOB-3.1: Promote mode shift
among employers.
MOB-3.1.1: Update and implement
TDM Ordinance.Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance updated TDM ordinance;
implementation is ongoing.
356
MOB-3.1.2: Implement East of 101
Trip Cap.Planning *3-5 years
Worked with traffic consultant on this proect in
2024, will bring forward for City Council
consideration in 2025.
Status
Goal MOB-1: South San
Francisco prioritizes safety
in all aspects of
transportation planning
and engineering.
Goal MOB-2: South San
Francisco provides a
multimodal network with
convenient choices for
everyone.
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MOBILITY AND ACCESS ELEMENT 1 11 7 10
Status
357 MOB-3.2: Optimize traffic
operations on City streets.
MOB-3.2.1: Update traffic operations
metrics.Eng/PW *Ongoing
358 MOB-3.2.2: Incorporate new street
connections.Eng/PW *6-10 years
359
MOB-3.3: Right-size parking supply
and maximize the efficiency of curb
space.
MOB-3.3.1: Incorporate parking
maximums. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
360 MOB-3.3.2: Evaulate curb
management practice. Eng/PW *3-5 years
361
MOB-3.4: Use parking management
tools to manage limited street space
in residential neighborhoods.
MOB-3.4.1: Create funding and
staffing plan for the Residential
Parking Permit Program.CM *3-5 years
362
MOB-4.1: Increase substantially the
proportion of travel using modes
other than driving alone.
MOB-4.1.1: Use site plan review to
improve connectivity. Planning *Ongoing
363
MOB-4.1.2: Expand transit service.
CM *Ongoing
Veo scooters deployed in the East of 101 area for
participating employers to help address the Last
Mile. Continuing to work with transit agencies as
they look to make their routes more efficient.
364 MOB-4.1.3: Leverage employee
transit subsidies. CM *Ongoing The City promotes transit subsidy materials.
365 MOB-4.1.4: Incorporate first/last-
mile connections.Planning *Ongoing
366 MOB-4.2: Embrace innovation. Eng/PW *3-5 years
367
MOB-5.1: Expand the low-stress
bike and pedestrian network.
MOB-5.1.1: Complete Rails to Trails
project. Eng/PW *6-10 years
Initial Rails to Trails projects have been constructed
in East of 101, need to be linked to broader
network.
368 MOB-5.1.2: Develop Bikeways and
slow streets.Eng/PW *6-10 years
369 MOB-5.1.3: Expand bicycle parking at
activity centers. Eng/PW *1-2 years
370
MOB-5.2: Enhance access to the
trail network.
Cap Proj *3-5 years
Implemented improvements to Centennial Way
Trail between Spruce Ave. and Huntington.
Improvements included trail resurfacing, widening,
signage and improved lighting. Improvements were
completed Summer 2024.
Goal MOB-5: South San
Francisco residents have
easy access to play,
fitness, and active
transportation networks.
Goal MOB-3: South San
Francisco proactively
manages traffic and
parking demand.
Goal MOB-4: South San
Francisco’s land use and
transportation actions
reduce vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) and
greenhouse gas
emissions.
40
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ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
371
PR-1.1: Prioritize disadvantaged
community park and recreation.
Recrea *Ongoing
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP),
expansion of senior and youth services,
scholarships for low income communitys, support
for Big Lift, subsidy for P&R programs, free
programs like Jr. Giants, etc.
372
PR-1.2: Strive to have all residents
within a 10-minute walk access to
parks.
Recrea *Ongoing
Centennial Way Park South and Oyster Point
Shoreline Park improvements completed in 2024,
Linden Park to be completed in 2025.
373
PR-1.3: Design parks and facilities to
meet universal access standards.Parks *Ongoing
374
PR-1.4: Ensure equitable
distribution of park and recreation
opportunities.
PR-1.4.1: Provide targeted
recreational services. Recrea *3-5 years P&R Master Plan update to begin in 2025.
375 PR-1.5: Use underutilized spaces for
recreational services.Recrea *3-5 years Oyster Point Marina Park, a new park on Linden
Ave, Centennial Way Park South.
376 PR-1.6: Translate information for
park and recreational programs. Recrea *Ongoing Continuing to expand.
377
PR-1.7: Identify needs of
underserved groups.Recrea *Ongoing
Age Friendly, Child Care Master Plan, P&R Master
Plan, Orange Memorial Park Master Plan,
Centennial Way Master Plan, Puble Art Master Plan
all inform this.
378 PR-1.8: Match resident needs with
services.Recrea *Ongoing P&R Master Plan and supplemental plans.
379
PR-1.9: Support community events.
Recrea *Ongoing Festa, Fiestas Patrias and other city departments
and community groups to continue.
380 PR-2.1: Meet improved parkland
standard.
PR-2.1.1: Adopt and implement Parks
and Recreation Master Plan.Parks *1-2 years This effort will begin in 2025.
381 PR-2.1.2: Complete update of the
Orange Memorial Park Master Plan. Parks *Complete Adopted early 2023.
382 PR-2.2: Use underutilized sites for
improved parks.Parks *Ongoing Centennial Way Park South opened in September
2024.
383
PR-2.3: Foster innovative park
types. Parks *Ongoing
Centennial Way Park South opened in September
2024. Included new bicycle pump track,
playgrounds, skate park, and pollinator garden.
384 PR-2.4: Determine alternative
temporary park locations.Parks *1-2 years
385 PR-2.5: Develop community
gardens. Parks *3-5 years Unfunded, exploring grant opportunities with non-
profit partners.
Status
Goal PR-1: South San
Francisco equitably
provides improved
parkland, recreational
facilities, and services for
all residents.
Goal PR-2: The city has an
expanded network of
improved parkland to
accommodate the
physical and social needs
of users of all ages and
abilities.
41
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
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ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
386
PR-2.6: Plan for new parks in East of
101 and Lindenville.Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan identified potential park
locations within Lindenville. Submitted for MTC
grant to complete South Airport Specific Plan.
387
PR-3.1: Meet open space standard:
Parks *Ongoing Attemps are on-going to acquire open spaces.
388
PR-3.2: Minimize environmental
impact of support facilities.Parks *Ongoing
389
PR-3.3: Create new public access
points to open spaces. Parks *3-5 years
Unfunded, but adopted Sign Hill Master Plan
explores adding additional trails. Contingent upon
additional open space acquisition.
390 PR-4.1: Maintain joint use facilities
standard. Parks *Ongoing
391
PR-4.2: Coordinate with South San
Francisco Unified School District on
facility access.
PR-4.2.1: Establish Sunshine Gardens
Shared use agreement.CM *1-2 years
P&R has hired a landscape architect to prepare a
concept plan; will share with neighborhood
activists. City continues to raise the issue at
SSFUSD/City liaison committee meetings.
392 PR-4.2.2: Provide recreational
programming in joint use facilities. Recrea *Ongoing
393
PR-4.2.3: Expand afterschool and
summer childcare.Recrea *Ongoing
Partnered with SSFUSD to deliver free after school
programs as part of the Expanded Learning
Opportunities Program (ELOP).
394
PR-4.3: Partner with South San
Francisco Unified School District to
transform former school sites.
CM *Ongoing
395 PR-4.4: Maintain Caltrain plaza joint
use agreement. CM *Ongoing
396
PR-4.5: Maintain Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART) joint use agreement. CM *Ongoing
397 PR-4.6: Convert public easements. CM *3-5 years
398 PR-4.7: Provide publicly accessible,
private open space. Planning *Complete Zoning ordinance allows for development of
publicly accessible private open space.
399
PR-4.8: Support non-profit
partnerships for park maintenance
and programing.
Parks *Ongoing City works with co-sponsored sports leagues to
activate programs in parks.
400 PR-5.1: Create downtown network
of parks.
PR-5.1.1: Fund Downtown pop-up
parks. Parks *1-2 years Design of new park on Linden Ave is underway, to
be completed in 2025.
401 PR-5.1.2: Designate new
Downtown/Lindenville park site. Parks *1-2 years Downtown park site has been designated.
Goal PR-3: South San
Francisco maintains a
network of open spaces
that provide recreational
opportunities and are
managed to encourage
healthy ecosystems,
improve air and water
quality, and adapt to a
changing climate.
Goal PR-4: The City
collaborates with a strong
network of partners to
improve and expand park
and recreational
opportunities across
South San Francisco.
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ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
402 PR-5.1.3: Study City Hall park space
opportunities. Cap Proj *6-10 years This effort has been reclassified as a long-term
project.
403
PR-5.2: Expand Downtown park
acquisition opportunities.CM *1-2 years
City to attempting to purchase the Successor
Agency-owned parcel that is part of the Linden
Avenue Park project using Parkland Acquisition
funds.
404
PR-5.3: Partner with private
developers to facilitate community
gathering spaces in Downtown. CM *3-5 years
405 PR-5.4: Develop Downtown
pedestrian corridors.CM *3-5 years
406 PR-5.5: Upgrade park amenities and
playgrounds. Parks *1-2 years Cypress and Pine Park needs funding to be
improved.
407 PR-6.1: Maintain and expand trail
connectivity.
PR-6.1.1: Create Colma Creek trail. Parks *6-10 years Lindenville Specific Plan and other Colma Creek
studies identify potential trail alignments.
408
PR-6.1.2: Implement active
transportation improvements to
parks and open space.
Planning *6-10 years
Active South City and Lindenville Specific Plan
identify potential locations of active transportation
improvements.
409 PR-6.1.3: Implement Centennial Trail
Vision Plan.Parks *Ongoing Centennial Trail Vision Plan adopted.
410 PR-6.1.4: Develop Pacific Gas and
Electric and Union Pacific trails.Parks *6-10 years
411 PR-6.1.5: Require new development
to link to trails.Planning *3-5 years Zoning Ordinance and Lindenville Specific Plan
include public open space requirements.
412 PR-6.2: Connect parks to trails.Parks *Ongoing Created new park on Centennial Way Trail between
Spruce and Huntington.
413
PR-6.3: Improve access to San
Bruno Mountain State and County
Park.
Parks *6-10 years
414 PR-6.4: Provide sidewalk, trail, and
transit links to parks. Eng/PW *Ongoing
415 PR-6.5: Improve trail amenities and
safety. Parks *Ongoing Centennial Trail improvements and Sign Hill Master
Plan adopted.
416 PR-6.6: Ensure visibility along
Centennial Way Trail. Parks *Ongoing City responsibility for all BART property to keep this
maintained properly.
417 PR-6.7: Ensure visibility along the
Bay Trail. Parks *Ongoing
418
PR-6.8: Provide educational signage
about biological resources. Parks *Ongoing New interpretive signage added on Centennial Way
Park South and Oyster Point Marina.
419 PR-7.1: Meet park and facility
maintenance staffing targets. Parks *3-5 years Requires additional budget to sustain.
Goal PR-5: Downtown has
improved access to parks,
gathering spaces, and
public amenities.
Goal PR-6: The City
provides convenient and
safe trails and other
pedestrian connections
throughout the
community.
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ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
420 Policy: PR-7.2: Maintain park and
recreation facilities. Parks *Ongoing
421 PR-7.3: Maintain park amenities. Parks *Ongoing
422 PR-7.4: Upgrade playgrounds. Parks *Ongoing As funding is made available
423 PR-7.5: Redesign underused parks. Parks *6-10 years Starting with Dundee Park. Dedicated funding is
needed to do this citywide.
424
PR-7.6: Modernize aquatics
facilities.
PR-7.6.1: Complete pool design and
financing studies. Cap Proj *1-2 years
Began construction of the New Orange Memorial
Park Aquatic Center. Phase 1 scheduled to open
Mid 2025.
425 PR-7.7: Incorporate public art in
parks and open spaces.
PR-7.7.1: Adopt Public Art Master
Plan. Recrea *Complete Adopted 2023.
426 PR-7.7.2: Facilitate community
engagement on public art selection. Recrea *Ongoing
427 PR-7.7.3: Educate community on
public art. Recrea *Ongoing
428 PR-7.7.4: Support community-based
creation of public art. Recrea *3-5 years Library | Parks and Rec Center includes Creator
Studio.
429 PR-7.8: Integrate sustainable
landscape strategies. Parks *Ongoing
430 PR-7.9: Ensure lighting and visibility
in parks. Parks *Ongoing Many park electrical systems are aging out and
need full redesign for new technologies like LED.
431 PR-7.10: Provide historical
education in parks. Parks *3-5 years
432
PR-7.11: Install electric vehicle
charging infrastructure at City-
owned parks and facilities.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
433
PR-7.12: Consider health-related
outcomes of park interventions. Parks *1-2 years
Partnering with San Mateo County to pilot a Rec Rx
program to compliment the existing SMC Park Rx
program.
434 PR-8.1: Meet Recreational Services
Program staffing target. Recrea *Ongoing
435 PR-8.2: Provide varied recreational
programming. Recrea *Ongoing
436 PR-8.3: Maximize class offerings. Recrea *Ongoing
437 PR-8.4: Provide cultural diversity in
program offerings.Recrea *Ongoing
438
PR-8.5: Provide multigenerational
spaces. Recrea *Ongoing
Expansion of multi-generational programs with
seniors and preschoolers with new program
"Grandfriends"
439 PR-8.6: Expand performing arts
programs and facilities.Recrea *1-2 years
440 PR-8.7: Expand environmental
stewardship programs.Parks *Ongoing Beginning this through Improving Public Places, Sign
Hill Stewards and other volunteer groups.
Goal PR-7: South San
Francisco provides well-
maintained and
sustainable parks and
recreational facilities to
meet the needs of current
and future residents.
Goal PR-8: Parks and
recreational facilities have
the appropriate staffing
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ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
441
PR-8.8: Connect services through
shuttles. CM *Ongoing
Expansion of SSF Shuttle via Orange Line in Fall
2023; Pursuing grant funding for future
electrification of shuttle fleet.
442
PR-8.9: Provide youth skill-building
opportunities. Parks *Ongoing
Annually host six to eight D-Tech High School
interns, one YSIP intern, and work with SFCC on
Sign Hill to engage youth looking to enter the work
pipeline.
443 PR-8.10: Involve youth in
enrichment programs.
PR-8.10.1: Identify and pilot
enrichment programs.Recrea *3-5 years In second year of partnership with SSFUSD on the
ELOP free after school program.
444 PR-8.10.2: Target locations for
enrichment programs. Recrea *1-2 years
445 PR-8.11: Explore park stewardship. Parks *Ongoing Beginning this through Improving Public Places, Sign
Hill Stewards and other volunteer groups.
446 PR-8.12: Explore an adopt a park
program. Parks *Ongoing Beginning this through Improving Public Places, Sign
Hill Stewards and other volunteer groups.
447 PR-9.1: Enhance Childcare Program. PR-9.1.1: Implement Child Care
Master Plan.Recrea *Ongoing
448
PR-9.2: Expand early childhood
education for families of color and
low-income families.
PR-9.2.1: Expand funding for
universal preschool. Recrea *6-10 years
449 PR-9.3 Expand childcare options. PR-9.3.1: Update Zoning code for
childcare.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
450 PR-9.3.2: Maintain land inventory for
childcare.Planning *3-5 years
451 PR-9.3.3: Explore parking reductions
for childcare facilities. Planning *1-2 years
452
PR-9.3.4: Provide incentives for new
development to create childcare
facilities.
Econ Dev *3-5 years
453 PR-9.3.5: Coordinate citywide
childcare programs.Recrea *3-5 years
454 PR-9.4: Support business
development for childcare.
PR-9.4.1: Explore grant funding for
childcare.Recrea *3-5 years
455 PR-9.4.2: Maintain online portal for
childcare.Recrea *3-5 years
456 PR-9.5: Advocate for childcare. Recrea *Ongoing
457
PR-9.6: Partner with San Mateo
County and other organizations to
provide quality childcare and
preschool services.
Recrea *Ongoing
to offer high-quality
recreational programs
and offerings for residents
of all ages.
Goal PR-9: South San
Francisco maintains
quality childcare and
preschool programs
citywide.
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ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
458
PR-10.1: Expand Senior Services
Program.Recrea *Ongoing
New Congregate Nutrition program for seniors
offerec, expansion of services at Library | Parks and
Rec Center and Teglia Center. Expanded hours at
Teglia Center.
459 PR-10.2: Maintain Adult Day Care
Program. Recrea *Ongoing
460 PR-10.3: Partner with San Mateo
County to extend senior services.Recrea *1-2 years Congregate Nutrition Program is grant funded by
San Mateo County.
461 PR-10.4: Provide shuttle and van
service to senior services.CM *3-5 years
462 PR-10.5: Publish Senior Connections
Newsletter. Comm *Ongoing
463
PR-11.1: Diversify park funding.
Parks *Ongoing
Oyster Point CFD will assist with funding
maintenance at Oyster Point Shoreline Park. Staff
also will recieve limited term funding from
Southline developers for maintenance of
Centennial Way.
464
PR-11.2: Reduce long term
operations and maintenance costs. Parks *6-10 years
465 PR-11.3: Regularly review developer
impact fees. CM *Ongoing
466
PR-11.4: Seek grant funding to help
fund capital projects.
CM *Ongoing
CMO staff continue to leverage grant opportunities
identified through the City's lobbying firm, TPA, as
well as those available through or identified by
National League of Cities.
467
PR-11.5: Explore bond funding.
CM *Ongoing
Future bond capacity depends on the performance
of Measure W. As of the FY 2024-25 mid-year
budget update, Measure W is projected to be
$1.5M less than projected for this fiscal year, which
diminishes this resource's ability to back additional
bonding.
468 PR-11.6: Provide publicly accessible
private open space.Planning *Complete Zoning ordinance allows for development of
publicly accessible private open space.
469 PR-11.7: Explore alternative funding
sources.Finance *3-5 years
470 PR-11.8: Explore allowing limited
economic activity in public spaces.CM *3-5 years
471 PR-11.9: Combined State, local, and
federal childcare funds.CM *Ongoing
472 PR-11.10: Explore maintenance
funding opportunities.Parks *Ongoing
Goal PR-11: South San
Francisco maintains an
equitable, flexible, and
sustainable funding
approach to maintain
park and recreational
standards for existing and
future residents.
Goal PR-10: South San
Francisco provides
engaging and convenient
programming and services
for older adults.
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EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
473 ECS-1.1: Enhance language
accessibility for City processes.
ECS-1.1.1: Hire multilingual staff. Hum Res *Ongoing
474
ECS-1.1.2: Create multilingual hub.
CM *1-2 years
City website includes translation to primary
demographic languages (Spanish, Tagalog,
Simplified Chinese, etc.)
475 ECS-1.2: Provide live multilingual
interpretation. CM *1-2 years May not be needed since YouTube provides real
time translation via closed captioning.
476 ECS-1.3: Establish equitable
engagement practices.
ECS-1.3.1: Provide navigation of City
services. Econ Dev *Ongoing
477
ECS-1.3.2: Create partnerships to
improve outreach.
CM *Ongoing
Capital Projects doing this for Linden Park, model
can be expanded to other projects. Staff attend
monthly meetings with nonprofit and community
organizations, quarterly with county collaborative
and other local organizations.
478
ECS-1.3.3: Develop ongoing feedback
portal.
CM *Ongoing
Implemented OpenForms for members of the
public to provide feedback on website. Working
with IT to amend cityinfo email address to
potentially use OpenForms and reduce the
input/administrative burden of responding to
cityinfo emails.
479 ECS-1.4: Engage Youth Commission. CM *Ongoing
480 ECS-1.5: Maintain diversity in
boards and commissions. CM *Ongoing
481 ECS-1.6: Continue ongoing
community meetings. CM *Ongoing
482 ECS-2.1: Increase internal capacity
for equity.
ECS-2.1.1: Maintain dedicated staff
for equity and inclusion. CM *Complete Completed with creation of Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Officer staff position.
483 ECS-2.1.2: Join national race / equity
network membership.CM *1-2 years Member of National League of Cities, looking into
Government Alliance on Race and Equity.
484 ECS-2.1.3: Partner regionally to
support equity priorities. CM *Ongoing Meet with County quarterly on this item.
485 ECS-2.1.4: Create equity trainings for
City staff. CM *Ongoing
486
ECS-2.2: Implement programs and
procedures to advance racial and
social equity.
ECS-2.2.1: Implement Racial and
Social Equity Plan. CM *1-2 years Currently being implemented, most goals and
suggestions have been accomplished.
487 ECS-2.2.2: Develop standardized
reporting. CM *3-5 years
488
ECS-2.3: Conduct equity assessment
for policies and ordinances. CM *Ongoing
Status
Goal ECS-1. All residents
are engaged in decisions
that impact their lives.
Goal ECS-2. South San
Francisco is a leader in
incorporating equity
considerations into
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EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
489 ECS-2.4: Institutionalize equity in
departmental operations. CM *Ongoing
490
ECS-2.5: Provide inclusive
communications. Reflect the
languages, cultures, and ethnicities
found in the South San Francisco
community in promotional
materials and library collections.Library *Ongoing
This past year the Library featured community
programs and events for Lunar New Year, Black
History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month, Pride Month, Hispanic/LatinX
Heritage Month, Filipino America History Month,
Women's History Month and more; international
collections continue to grow, including materials in
Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog.
491 ECS-2.6: Reduce documentation for
services. CM *1-2 years
492
ECS-3.1: Ensure equitable
distribution of opportunities.
ECS-3.1.1: Expand placement of
events.
CM *Ongoing
2023 events included Santa Comes to Town at LPR,
Movie Night @ Martin, Public Safety Town Hall at
Alice Bulos, etc. National Night Out spread across
town (was just in Paradise Valley in prior years).
493 ECS-3.1.2: Expand internet
connectivity. Info Tech *6-10 years
494 ECS-3.1.3: Explore Downtown
Resource Center. Cap Proj *3-5 years
495 ECS-3.2: Meet community needs for
programing and services.
ECS-3.2.1: Conduct ongoing
evaluation of services. CM *Ongoing Completed biannual community survey at the end
of 2023. Will continue every other year.
496
ECS-3.2.2: Pilot equitable
involvement in services.CM *1-2 years Completed a FlashVote survey; P&R will follow-up
on results (i.e. more 20-something programming).
497 ECS-3.2.3: Target locations of
services. Recrea *Ongoing
498
ECS-3.3: Consider expanding
Universal Basic Income Pilot. CM *1-2 years
Since the City has exhausted its ARPA funding and
the General Fund has a structural deficit, it is
unlikely that we will be able to expand on UBI.
499 ECS-3.4: Develop community
benefits agreements program. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
500 ECS-3.5: Develop and promote small
businesses. Econ Dev *Ongoing
501
ECS-3.6: Enhance language
accessibility for City programs and
services.
CM *1-2 years CMO is currrently researching language access
options to be applied to public meetings.
502 ECS-3.7: Support age-friendly
initiatives.
ECS-3.7.1: Pursue age-friendly
community designation.CM *Complete AARP designated the City as age friendly in June
2023.
policies, programs, and
procedures.
Goal ECS-3. South San
Francisco equitably
provides public services
for all residents.
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EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
503 ECS-4.1: Sustain facility
maintenance staffing targets. Facilities *3-5 years
504 Policy: ECS-4.2: Maintain existing
and future city facilities.Facilities *3-5 years
505
ECS-4.3: Identify reductions to long
term operations and maintenance
costs.
Facilities *3-5 years
506 ECS-4.4: Integrate sustainable
landscape strategies.Parks *Ongoing
507 ECS-4.5: Activate City facilities. Recrea *Ongoing
508 ECS-5.1: Develop partnerships for
education.
ECS-5.1.1: Collaborate with life
sciences industry. Econ Dev *Ongoing
509 ECS-5.1.2: Identify special education
opportunities. Econ Dev *3-5 years
510 ECS-5.1.3: Expand arts education. Recrea *Ongoing Implemented extended gallery schedule at LPR.
511
ECS-5.1.4: Mitigate summer learning
slide.
Library *Ongoing
The Summer Learning Challenge included
programming for all ages and distributed over
10,000 free books in the Library, at schools and
preschools, to summer camp participants and at
library and city programs and events.
512 ECS-5.2: Provide a variety of youth
programming.
ECS-5.2.1: Target placement of
programming. Recrea *Ongoing
513
ECS-5.2.2: Create summer internship
pilot.
CM *Ongoing
While the City was able to offer its Youth Summer
Internship Program (YSIP) in Summer 2024, due to
budget reductions in FY 2024-25, the City will need
to scale back internship program offerings.
514 ECS-5.2.3: Create youth pilot
programs to address resource gaps. CM *1-2 years
515
ECS-5.3: Maintain a data sharing
agreement with South San Francisco
Unified School District.
CM *Ongoing
516
ECS-6.1: Improve public safety.ECS-6.1.1: Maintain community fire
stations.
Fire *Ongoing
FY 2023-34 received $175k dollars in grant funding
to add to IT security funding to upgrade electronic
security access at all stations and improved fencing
and security as Stations 61 and 64. Station 62 is in
need of perimeter fencing and a security gate.
517 ECS-6.1.2: Establish Community
Safety and Equity Advisory Board. Police *Complete
518
ECS-6.1.3: Strengthen community
cohesion through engagement with
Police and Fire.
Police *Ongoing
Goal ECS-4. South San
Francisco provides well-
maintained and
sustainable facilities to
meet the needs of current
and future residents.
Goal ECS-5. The City
provides high-quality
educational opportunities
for all children and youth
by maintaining a positive
relationship with the
South San Francisco
Unified School District.
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EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
519 ECS-6.2 Develop and expand
diversion programs. CM *3-5 years
520
ECS-6.3: Develop partnerships for
referrals.
Housing *Ongoing
Promotores program provides an intake point for
residents in need of social service connections
including for housing resources, homelessness
prevention, foodbank referrals and healthcare
needs
521 ECS-6.4: Support reentry and
restorative justice programs.CM *3-5 years
522
ECS-6.5: Enhance programs for
unhoused population.
Housing *Ongoing
Fund Samaritan House and Life Moves, which
operate shelters. Have an inter-departmental
monthly coordination roundtable. Efforts to
prevent homelessness such as emergency rental
assistance and anti-displacement study. Permanent
supportive housing project at former Ramada Inn
(Homekey project). City is also a target recipient
and partner of San Mateo County's encampment
resolution grant.
523 ECS-6.6: Minimize surveillance.CM *3-5 years
524 ECS-6.7: Coordinate public safety
programs.Police *Ongoing
525 ECS-6.8: Report public safety data.Police *Ongoing
526
ECS-7.1: Ensure adequate library
services, staffing, and facilities.
Library *Ongoing
LPR opened on October 28, 2023; this shared
facility provides access to information, leisure
reading, computer services, health and wellness
programs, cultural programs and classes,
community gathering spaces, outside play, exercise
and contemplation spaces, including a well-used,
accessible playground.
527
ECS-7.2: Promote libraries as
community hubs. Library *Ongoing
High usage and attendance - checking out
materials, attending programms, reading,
networking, learning new skills, and just hanging
out.
528
ECS-7.3: Promote literacy programs.
Library *Ongoing Project Read adult and family literacy staff attend
local programs and events throughout the year.
529
ECS-7.4: Sustain diversity in library
collections. Library *Ongoing
Collection development is attuned to needs,
requests and trending topics, promoting diversity of
interests and backgrounds of our community.
Goal ECS-6. South San
Francisco promotes
community safety and a
sense of belonging for all
residents.
Goal ECS-7. South San
Francisco public libraries
serve as centralized hubs
for educational and social
services.
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EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
530
ECS-7.5: Expand outreach about
diverse authors. Library *Ongoing
Author talks are scheduled and promoted
throughout the year, including local authors
featuring cultural programming for Lunar New Year,
AAPI, Pride month and more.
531 ECS-7.6: Provide navigation of City
programs. Library *Ongoing Library staff connect the community to a wide
variety of local programs and events.
532
ECS-7.7: Conduct regular evaluation
of library services. Library *Ongoing Library Board meets monthly and includes updates
and statistics on programs and services.
51
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COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
533 CHEJ-1.1: Increase access to
healthcare.
CHEJ-1.1.1: Assist in navigation of
health and social services Econ Dev *Ongoing
534 CHEJ-1.1.2: County health
partnerships. Econ Dev *Ongoing
535 CHEJ-1.1.3: Offer health literacy
programs. Recrea *Ongoing
536
CHEJ-1.1.4: Partner with SSFUSD to
provide school-based health centers. CM *Ongoing San Mateo County Department of Health is lead
partner with SSFUSD on health services.
537 CHEJ-1.1.5: Explore healthcare public
private partnerships. Econ Dev *Ongoing
538
CHEJ-1.1.6: Assist in the provision of
nonprofit and community health
centers. CM *3-5 years
Per DHCS, opioid settlement funds can be used to
pay for mental health clinician. However, the opioid
settlement funds are not enough on an ongoing
basis to pay for the full cost of the mental health
clinician.
539 CHEJ-1.1.7: Establish community
paramedicine program.Fire *6-10 years Continual evaluation ongoing.
540 CHEJ-1.1.8: Reduce documentation
for healthcare access. CM *1-2 years
541
CHEJ-1.2. Improve crisis response. CHEJ-1.2.1: Continue to participate in
mental health crisis response pilot.
CM *Ongoing
Council approved an agreement with the County of
San Mateo through LifeMoves to continue the
Community Wellness Crisis Response Team (mental
health clinician) services agreement through June
2025.
542 CHEJ-1.2.2: Connect health and
homeless services.CM *Ongoing Via the HOT team.
543
CHEJ-1.2.3: Develop pandemic
preparedness plan. CM *1-2 years
Restoration of Operations (ROOP) was in place in
early COVID. Communications Manager to
collaborate with Emergency Services Captain on the
pandemic preparedness plan.
544
CHEJ-1.3: Collaborate with San
Mateo County Health to share
health-related data.
CHEJ-1.3.1: Maintain and report
health data. CM *3-5 years DEI Officer to discus with County Health, who
compiles such data.
545 CHEJ-1.4: Integrate Health in All
Policies approach.
CHEJ-1.4.1: Require health impact
assessment.Planning *3-5 years
546 CHEJ-1.4.2: Develop healthy
development guidelines.Planning *3-5 years
547
CHEJ-1.5: Facilitate community
input on health-focused programs
and priorities.
Planning *3-5 years
Status
Goal CHEJ-1. South San
Francisco is a leader in
promoting healthy
communities through
collaboration, prevention,
and education.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
548
CHEJ-2.1: Ensure healthy food
access.
CHEJ-2.1.1: Explore economic
incentives for food access.Housing *1-2 years Ongoing discussions with supermarkets / specialty
markets for service in disadvantaged communities.
549
CHEJ-2.1.2: Provide healthy food
education.CM *Ongoing
Recreation Division and Pre-school offers the
Science of Habits class; Congregate Nutrition
program with seniors.
550 CHEJ-2.1.3: Work with developers to
provide a grocery store.Econ Dev *6-10 years
551 CHEJ-2.1.4: Expand farmers’ markets.Econ Dev *1-2 years
552
CHEJ-2.2: Encourage urban
agriculture.Parks *1-2 years
Partnering with non-profits to expand community
gardens. Seeking funding to redevelop existing
community gardens to make them more accessible
to more people.
553 CHEJ-2.3: Allow food
microenterprises. Planning *1-2 years
554 CHEJ-2.4: Encourage acceptance of
food affordability programs. Econ Dev *Ongoing
555
CHEJ-2.5: Promote good nutrition. CHEJ-2.5.1: Adopt an ordinance that
requires City-funded events offer
healthy food choices to participants. CM *Ongoing Pre-school program has policy; need to expand to
all city events.
556
CHEJ-2.5.2: Partner with SSFUSD to
implement school nutrition
education programs.
CM *Ongoing
Afterschool programs are currently providing
nutrition education programs. Encouraging SSFUSD
to provide similar programs.
557 CHEJ-2.6: Limit fast food and alcohol
outlet concentration. Planning *Ongoing
558
CHEJ-3.1: Support regional efforts
to improve air quality and protect
human health.
CHEJ-3.1.1: Monitor air quality in
Lindenville, East of 101, and
Downtown.
Planning *3-5 years
559 CHEJ-3.2: Reduce mobile source
pollution.
CHEJ-3.2.1: Maintain truck route
maps to minimize exposure. Eng/PW *Ongoing
560
CHEJ-3.2.2: Adopt an ordinance
establishing vehicle idling
restrictions.
Planning *3-5 years
561
CHEJ-3.2.3: Transition the City's
vehicle fleet to lower-emission fuel
technologies.
Maint *6-10 years
Goal CHEJ-2. All low-
income residents in the
city have access to
healthy food options.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
562
CHEJ-3.3: Support businesses in
transitioning their operations to
emit fewer air pollutants.
CHEJ-3.3.1: Explore incentives for
pollution reduction.
Sustain *6-10 years
Passed residential reach codes and working with
County's Office of Sustainability to explore a more
legally defensible pathway for electrification of
commerical buildings. Public Works and other
Departments have ongoing efforts to electrify its
fleet. Participation in the County's RICAPS meetings
to collaborate and explore ways to reduce
polluction.
563
CHEJ-3.3.2: Reduce indoor air
pollution.Building *Ongoing
Accomplished with changes within the California
Green Code which regulates more healthy
standards for materials and lower VOC's.
564 CHEJ-3.4: Encourage participation in
the Green Business Program.Econ Dev *Ongoing
565
CHEJ-3.5: Discourage development
of sensitive uses near sources of
pollution.
Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
566
CHEJ-3.6: Incentivize air filtration in
multifamily residential buildings. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
567 CHEJ-3.7: Expand tree canopy. Parks *Ongoing Partnering with Rise South City to give away free
trees.
568 CHEJ-4.1: Support Brownfield
remediation.
CHEJ-4.1.1: Maintain map of
hazardous sites.Planning *1-2 years
569 CHEJ-4.1.2: Precautions for Oyster
Point Landfill. Eng/PW *3-5 years
570
CHEJ-4.2: Require remediation
before development. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
571
CHEJ-4.3: Reduce exposure from
hazardous materials. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
572
CHEJ-4.4: Maintain map of
hazardous materials transport
route.
Eng/PW *Ongoing
573
CHEJ-4.5: Establish land use
restrictions on new toxic wastes. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
574 CHEJ-4.6: Expand community
engagement on remediation. Planning 3-5 years
575
CHEJ-5.1: Provide recreational
programming to increase physical
activity.
Recrea *Ongoing Partnering with San Mateo County to pilot a Rec Rx
program.
Goal CHEJ-3. South San
Francisco neighborhoods
near highways and
industrial
uses have improved air
quality.
Goal CHEJ-4. South San
Francisco generates less
solid waste, cleans up
hazardous sites, and
ensures safe storage and
transportation of
hazardous materials in
Lindenville and East of
101.
Goal CHEJ-5. Residents of
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COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
576 CHEJ-5.2: Develop partnerships to
promote physical activity. Recrea *3-5 years Partnering with San Mateo County to pilot a Rec Rx
program.
577 CHEJ-5.3: Promote active
transportation.Planning *Ongoing
578 CHEJ-5.4: Access to clean drinking
water. CM *Ongoing
579
CHEJ-6.1: Strengthen programs to
maintain a safe and sanitary supply
of affordable housing.
CHEJ-6.1.1: Continue working with
San Mateo Fall Prevention Task
Force.
Building *Ongoing
580 CHEJ-6.1.2: Establish lead and
asbestos removal program.Building *6-10 years San Mateo County leads this effort for initial
evaluations.
581
CHEJ-6.2: Enforce housing
maintenance and building codes
safety. Housing *Ongoing
The City has developed a standing cross-
departmental bi-weekly meeting to discuss
properties with code violations or building code
violations and ensure that safety is addressed and
tenants are aware of their rights.
582 CHEJ-6.3: Track HUD inspections. Housing *Ongoing
583
CHEJ-6.4: Strengthen programs to
provide housing and services for
unhoused residents.
CHEJ-6.4.1: Provide safe restroom
facilities. CM *1-2 years
SSFPD offers needle drop off, but not exchange.
Need to work with San Mateo County in providing
such facilities.
584
CHEJ-6.4.2: Implement permanent
supportive housing.Housing *Ongoing
Coordinating with San Mateo County and Homekey
funding to convert the former Ramada Inn at 721
Airport Blvd into permanent supportive housing.
585 CHEJ-6.4.3: Provide services for
unhoused families.Housing *Ongoing Support a family shelter in Daly City, LifeMoves at
50 Hilcrest Dr.
586 CHEJ-6.4.4: Provide services for
unhoused families. Housing *Ongoing Support a family shelter in Daly City, LifeMoves at
50 Hilcrest Dr.
587
CHEJ-6.5: Partner with the local
shelters.
CM *Ongoing
CMO/ECD Staff and a few elected officials toured
Safe Harbor in July 2024. SSFPD places unhoused
individuals at Safe Harbor for emergency shelter.
CMO staff will bring leftover food from city events
to Safe Harbor.
588
CHEJ-7.1: Support residents who are
at-risk of being displaced.
CHEJ-7.1.1: Provide renter education
and assistance.
Housing *Ongoing
Created anti-displacement Community Advisory
Committee (CAC). $140k towards YMCA rental
assistance. Proposed increased budget amendment
presented to City Council in early 2025.
589
CHEJ-7.1.2: Develop anti-
displacement plan.Housing *3-5 years Anti-Displacement CAC formed in 2024, will study
issues for 2025 recommendation to City Council.
590 CHEJ-7.1.3: Create a rental and
eviction registry. Housing *1-2 years Will be discussed as part of Anti-Displacement
Roadmap conversations.
Goal CHEJ-6. Low-income
residents have access to
safe housing and shelter
throughout South San
Francisco.
all incomes, ages and
abilities have
opportunities to lead
active lifestyles.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
591 CHEJ-7.1.4: Provide housing for
people with disabilities.Planning *3-5 years
592 CHEJ-7.2: Create pathways for
homeownership.
CHEJ-7.2.1: Connect residents to
mortgage assistance resources.Housing *Ongoing Participate (fund) in regional down payment
assistance program, HEART.
593 CHEJ-7.3: Encourage resident
controlled limited-equity housing.Cap Proj *1-2 years
594 CHEJ-7.4: Expand housing funds and
programs.Recrea *1-2 years
595
CHEJ-7.5: Enforce fair housing laws. CHEJ-7.5.1: Provide resident housing
rights education.Housing *Ongoing
Ongoing partnerships with nonprofits such as
Project Sentinel that provide legal/rights education,
funded by HOME funds.
596 CHEJ-7.5.2: Provide landlord housing
rights education.Housing *Ongoing Project Sentinel (funded by SSF) also provides
advice to landlords and will mediate for free.
Goal CHEJ-7. Low-income
households are protected
from displacement.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
597 CR-1.1: Prioritize the needs of
vulnerable populations. Sustain *Ongoing
598
CR-1.2: Participate in regional
hazard planning initiatives.
CR-1.2.1: Continue to fund and
contribute to the San Mateo County
Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency
District.
CM *Ongoing
City submitted annual letter of intent seeking
funding to address sea level rise. City is facilitating
sea level rise efforts between SFO, Samtrans, One
Shoreline, including WQCP.
599 CR-1.2.2. Coordinate utility
redundancy. CM *6-10 years New Library | Parks and Rec Center includes
photovoltaics, backup batteries and microgrids.
600
CR-1.3: Mainstream municipal
climate preparedness planning and
assessment.
CR-1.3.1: Participate in the
countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. Fire *Ongoing
2023 Countywide hazard mitigation plan and SSF
Annex to the plan were approved by Council.
Continuous five year review and approval of this
plan.
601
CR-1.3.2: Conduct municipal building
and facility sea level rise studies. Water Qu *Ongoing
602 CR-1.3.3: Require multi-hazard real
estate disclosure. Planning *3-5 years
603 CR-1.4: Develop and maintain
resilient infrastructure standards. Eng/PW *1-2 years
604
CR-1.5: Require capital projects in
high hazard areas to adhere to risk
assessment guidance.
Eng/PW *Ongoing
605
CR-1.6: Continually strengthen
emergency management and
operations.
CR-1.6.1: Develop a resiliency hub
program.
Fire *1-2 years
Fire Station 63 is in need of replacement to
adequately size the facility for modern needs for
operational response, apparatus storage,
equipment and supply storage, and future needs of
the fire department.
606
CR-1.6.2: Upgrade the Emergency
Operations Center.
Fire *Ongoing
Audio and Visual Equipment are in need of
replacement. They have exceeded their service life
and no longer function adequately in support of
emergency operations. A second story is needed to
support emergency response and storage of
disaster supplies including food and water.
607
CR-1.6.3: Establish a resilience
education program.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
City partners with regional entities on resiience
education programs through the Silicon Valley Econ
Development Alliance, San Mateo County and
through the City's Economic Advancement Center.
608 CR-1.6.4: Identify locations for post-
disaster emergency housing. Planning *3-5 years
Status
Goal CR-1: The City
proactively advances
community resilience and
is prepared for all
hazards, including climate
disruption.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
Status
609
CR-1.6.5: Maintain evaluation route
plans. Fire *Ongoing
Partnering with San Mateo County Department of
Emergency Operations to regularly evaluate
evacuation routes and exercise evacuation
implementation with our police department.
610
CR-1.7: Expand Community
Emergency Response Team.
CR-1.7.1: Foster Community
Emergency Response Team –
Promotores collaboration.
Fire *1-2 years Workplan for 2024
611
CR-1.7.2: Increase Community
Emergency Response Team outreach
in community.
Fire *Ongoing 2025 CERT Academy planned
612
CR-1.7.3: Expand Community
Emergency Response Team outreach
at the library.
Fire *1-2 years Workplan for 2024
613 CR-1.8: Enhance post-disaster
recovery planning.
CR-1.8.1: Prepare a post-disaster
recovery plan. Fire *1-2 years Grant funds requested to hire a consultant, have
not gained funding yet
614
CR-1.8.2: Adopt post-disaster repair
standards for existing buildings.
Building *Ongoing
SSF has a Back to Business (B2B) program that
allows commercial buildings to establish a contract
with the City to appoint private, qualified personel
(engineers) to evaluate their buildings post disaster
to expedite their opening back up.
615
CR-1.9: Assess needs and resources
for future pandemic response. CM *3-5 years
616 CR-2.1: Use best available sea level
rise projections. Sustain *Ongoing
617
CR-2.2: Implement a variety of
adaptation solutions.
CR-2.2.1: Pursue shoreline protection
for existing and future development. Sustain *Ongoing
618 CR-2.2.2: Use nature-based solutions
for ecosystem resilience. Eng/PW *Ongoing
619 CR-2.3: Use green infrastructure to
reduce flooding. Eng/PW *3-5 years
620 CR-2.4: Site municipal buildings and
facilities at higher elevations.
CR-2.4.1: Conduct Fire Station 61 and
62 relocation feasibility study. Fire *1-2 years
621
CR-2.5: Require floodproofing for
new development in sea level rise
inundation zones.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
622
CR-2.6: Require redevelopment in
sea level rise inundation zones to
adhere to sea level rise policies.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Goal CR-2: A resilient
community that protects
existing and future
development and people
from sea level rise and
flooding.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
Status
623
CR-2.7: Require rebuilding of flood-
damaged properties to meet sea
level rise policies.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
624
CR-2.8: Partner with public and
quasi-public agencies to minimize
the impacts of sea level rise.
Sustain *1-2 years
625
CR-2.9: Prioritize landward
relocation of the Bay Trail
realignment after flooding.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
626 CR-2.10: Explore sea level rise
adaptation financing options. Sustain *1-2 years
627 Goal CR-3: A transformed
Colma Creek.
CR-3.1: Develop Colma Creek
adaptation solutions.Planning *3-5 years Colma Creek studies by Hassell Studios is identifying
potential adaptation solutions for specific locations.
628
CR-4.1: Protect buildings,
infrastructure, and other assets
from seismic hazards.
CR-4.1.1: Conduct seismic
assessments for municipal assets. Building *Ongoing
Municipal buildings were last seismically assessed in
1990s and had retrofit work completed if
necessary.
629
CR-4.1.2: Continually update the
Building Code for seismic and other
hazard safety.
Building *Ongoing Completed every three years with the updated Title
24 California State Codes.
630 CR-4.1.3: Maintain a soft-story
buildings inventory. Building *6-10 years
631 CR-4.1.4: Expand seismic retrofit
incentive program expansion. Building *Ongoing Done through State and federal programs.
632
CR-4.2: Maintain emergency
response capabilities. Fire *Ongoing
Continue to evaluate ambualnce transport model to
identify a more effective service delivery option
that also support fire suppression response.
633
CR-4.3: Discourage hillside area
development on slopes more than
30 percent.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
634
CR-4.4: Protect buildings,
infrastructure, and other assets
from other geologic hazards.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
635 CR-5.1: Implement Sign Hill wildfire
mitigation measures. Fire *Ongoing Cooperating with Parks & Recreation to identify and
remove fuels and reduce fire danger
636 CR-5.2: Maintain a comprehensive
fire management program. Fire *Ongoing
637
CR-5.3: Expand access to evacuation
and early warning technology for
wildfire.
Fire *Ongoing
Evacuation software and plans exist. Currently
working on a continuous campaign to educate the
community.
Goal CR-4: The City
minimizes the risk to life
and property from seismic
activity and geologic
hazards in South San
Francisco.
Goal CR-5: The City
minimizes the risk to life
and property from
wildfire in South San
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
Status
638
CR-5.4: Maintain adequate
emergency response resources. Fire *Ongoing
Partnering with San Mateo County Department of
Emergency Operations to regularly evaluate
evacuation routes and exercise evacuation
implementation with our police department.
639
CR-6.1: Support resilient building
design.
CR-6.1.1: Review and update funding
programs for resilient building design. Sustain *1-2 years
640
CR-6.1.2: Create a community
engagement for weatherization
programs.
Housing *3-5 years
641 CR-6.2: Maintain clear and high-
quality hazard communications.
CR-6.2.1: Develop an early warning
systems for heat and air quality. Fire *6-10 years
642
CR-6.2.2: Work with utilities to
prevent shutoff during extreme
events.
CM *1-2 years
643
CR-6.3: Reduce heat island impacts
through adaption strategies.
CR-6.3.1: Identify heat island priority
areas. Planning *3-5 years
644
CR-6.4: Maintain adequate cooling
and warming centers.
CR-6.4.1: Prepare a cooling and
warming centers distribution plan. Fire *Ongoing
Working with Parks & Recreation to identify
locations, personnel and policy to open cooling and
warming centers.
645
CR-6.5: Coordinate transportation
system with air quality
improvements.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
646
CR-7.1: Minimize risk from
hazardous materials. Fire *Ongoing
Continue researching new equipment designed to
mitigate incidents involving hazardous materials.
The primary focus is on lithium ion batteries.
647
CR-7.2: Coordinate hazardous
material regulation and
management.
Fire *Ongoing Annual inspection of all occupancies identified as
having high hazardous material quantities.
648
CR-7.3: Assess hazardous materials
management during development
review.
Fire *Ongoing
649
CR-7.4: Maintain awareness of
hazardous waste handling and
awareness.
CR-7.4.1: Offer educational
programing on hazardous materials
disposal and pesticides.
Maint *Ongoing
Goal CR-7: Strong
coordination with
regulatory agencies to
ensure safe and effective
remediation of hazardous
and toxic materials.
Francisco.
Goal CR-6: A City
prepared for the
combined impacts of
extreme heat and poor air
quality.
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
CLIMATE PROTECTION ELEMENT 2 18 6 21
650
CP-1.1: Maintain and update the
Climate Plan.
CP-1.1.1: Update greenhouse gas
reduction measures. Sustain *Ongoing
Continuing to track GHG inventory and explore
methods to reduce carbon emissions. Energy usage
will be tracked monthly via an energy dashboard.
651 CP-1.1.2: Establish greenhouse gas
emission thresholds.Planning *Ongoing
652
CP-1.2: Monitor progress towards
carbon neutrality goal.
CP-1.2.1: Update the community
greenhouse gas inventory every five
years.Sustain *Ongoing
Continuing to track GHG inventory and explore
methods to reduce carbon emissions. Energy usage
will be tracked monthly via an energy dashboard.
653
CP-1.2.2: Prepare Municipal
Greenhouse Gas inventory.Sustain *1-2 years
Started work to prepare a municipal GHG inventory,
need a commuter analysis to complete this
benchmarking.
654 CP-1.3: Utilize innovative
technologies to reduce emissions. Sustain *Ongoing
655 CP-1.4: Explore innovative pilot
programs. Sustain *Ongoing
656 CP-1.5: Seek funding to support
greenhouse emission reductions.Sustain *Ongoing
657
CP-1.6: Community education about
greenhouse gas reduction
incentives.
Sustain *Ongoing
658 CP-2.1: Maintain Peninsula Clean
Energy membership.Sustain *Ongoing
659
CP-2.2: Reduce emissions
associated with natural gas
infrastructure.
Sustain *3-5 years
660 CP-2.3: Develop community solar
projects. Sustain *3-5 years
661 CP-2.4: Install energy resilience
infrastructure. Sustain *6-10 years
662
CP-2.5: Coordinate with Pacific Gas
and Electric Public Safety Power
Shutoffs.
Sustain *1-2 years
663
CP-3.1: Building code maintenance
for new and major renovations
(energy efficiency).
CP-3.1.1: Incentivize energy efficient
new construction. Building *Ongoing Via California Energy Code and via Reachcodes
adopted by the City
664 CP-3.1.2: Require non-residential all-
electric new construction. Building *6-10 years On hold until issues surrounding litigation and
electrical infrastructure are resolved.
665
CP-3.1.3: Retrofit all-electric in
existing buildings during major
renovations.
Building *6-10 years On hold until issues surrounding litigation and
electrical infrastructure are resolved.
Status
Goal CP-1: A carbon
neutral community by
2045.
Goal CP-2: A resilient and
fossil fuel free energy
system.
61
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
CLIMATE PROTECTION ELEMENT 2 18 6 21
Status
666 CP-3.1.4: Require installation of
photovoltaic panels.Building *Complete Required for new construction via California Energy
Code.
667
CP-3.2: Building code maintenance
for new and major renovations
(water efficiency).
CP-3.2.1: Require high-efficiency
indoor water fixture.Building *Complete
California Senate Bill 407 requires all existing
fixtures to meet maximum usage standards.
Compliance is verified during permit inspection.
668 CP-3.2.2: Update landscaping water
requirements.Building *Ongoing Performed through the California Green Code
669 CP-3.3: Encourage the addition of
battery storage.Sustain *1-2 years
670
CP-3.4: Adopt Electric Vehicle
charging reach code. Adopt higher
electric vehicle charging
requirements than CALGreen for
multifamily and nonresidential new
construction.
Sustain *1-2 years
671
CP-4.1: Establish efficiency upgrade
programs.
CP-4.1.1: Energy audits for homes
and businesses.Sustain *3-5 years
Track energy audits for homes and businesses by
pushing out rebate programs with PCE and San
Mateo County Energy upgrade.
672
PR-4.2: Coordinate with South San
Francisco Unified School District on
facility access.
CP-4.1.2: Adopt Commercial
Benchmarking ordinance.Building *3-5 years
673
CP-4.1.3: Retrocommissioning
partnership.Sustain *3-5 years
Working with the County's Office of Sustainability
to explore incentives for property owners to
understake retrocommissioning.
674 CP-4.2: Prepare a Building
Electrification Plan.
CP-4.2.1: Require electric panel
upgrade at point of sale.Building *3-5 years
675 CP-4.2.2: Adopt Burnout Ordinance. Sustain *1-2 years Exploring this burnout ordinance with the County's
Office of Sustainability.
676 CP-4.3: Establish Graywater
permitting. Sustain *3-5 years
677
CP-4.4: Community education about
energy and water incentives. Sustain *Ongoing
678
CP-5.1: Require minimum of LEED
silver rating or equivalent for new
buildings.
Cap Proj *Ongoing
Noting that current California Building Code Green
Building standards are the equivalent of a LEED
Silver rating.
679
CP-5.2: Benchmark environmental
performance of municipal buildings
and facilities.
Sustain *1-2 years
680 CP-5.3: Municipal building retrofits
and operational changes.Sustain *3-5 years
Goal CP-3: Green
buildings are the standard
in South San Francisco for
new construction and
major renovations.
Goal CP-4: The
performance of existing
buildings in South San
Francisco is improved.
Goal CP-5: Improve the
environmental
efficiencies and
performance of municipal
62
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
CLIMATE PROTECTION ELEMENT 2 18 6 21
Status
681
CP-5.4: Require 75% waste
diversion for municipal construction
and demolition projects.Cap Proj *Ongoing
682 CP-5.5: Energy resilience of
municipal buildings.Cap Proj *Ongoing New LPR building completed in 2023 is all electric.
683 CP-5.6: Electric vehicle chargers at
municipal facilities.Cap Proj *Ongoing
684 CP-6.1: Maintain and update Waste
Reduction Plan.
CP-6.1.1: Adopt a Zero-waste plan. Maint *1-2 years
685 CP-6.1.2: SSF Scavenger partnership. Maint *Ongoing
686 CP-6.1.3: Establish waste reduction
compliance pathways.Maint *1-2 years
687 CP-6.2: Educational outreach about
waste diversion. Sustain *1-2 years
688 CP-6.3: Modify waste rate
structures. Sustain *3-5 years
689
CP-6.4: Establish City green
purchasing program. Establish a
green purchasing program for City
of South San Francisco.
Sustain *1-2 years
690 CP-7.1: Protect and expand wetland
habitat. Sustain *3-5 years
691 CP-7.2: Expand tree canopy cover. Parks *Ongoing Partnering with Rise South City to give away free
trees.
692 CP-7.3: Enhance Colma Creek
ecological corridor.Sustain *3-5 years
693
CP-7.4: Explore carbon farming.
Explore compost application on
available acres of appropriate open
space.
Sustain *3-5 years
694 CP-8.1: Evaluate system efficiency. Water Qu *Ongoing
695 CP-8.2: Explore renewable biogas
production.Water Qu *1-2 years Studying feasibility
696 CP-8.3: Explore recycled water
supply.Water Qu *1-2 years Studying feasibility
Goal CP-6: The City
continues to divert
organics from landfill in
accordance with State
targets.
Goal CP-7: The City
increases carbon
sequestration in public
lands, in open spaces, and
in the urban forest
through marsh
enhancement and tree
planting.
Goal CP-8: The South San
Francisco – San Bruno
Water Quality Control
Plant is a model for
sustainable, resilient
operations.
performance of municipal
buildings, facilities,
landscaping, and parks in
South San Francisco.
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
697 ES-1.1: Develop a connected open
space network. Parks *6-10 years
698 ES-1.2: Strive for habitat diversity
across the city. Parks *Ongoing New Centennial Way Park South includes a
pollinator garden.
699 ES-1.3: Create a connected network
of wildlife corridors. Parks *6-10 years
700
ES-1.4: Plant for biodiversity. ES-1.4.1: Manage vegetation at parks
and open space for biodiversity. Parks *Ongoing
701
ES-1.5: Conduct equity assessments
for conservation efforts. CM *3-5 years
702 ES-2.1: Protect marsh and wetland
habitat. Sustain *3-5 years
703
ES-2.2: Maintain development
standards adjacent to the San
Francisco Bay to support habitat.
ES-2.2.1: Require bird safe design
East of 101. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
704 ES-3.1: Enhance Colma Creek as an
ecological corridor.
ES-3.1.1: Implement Colma Creek
interpretive signage. Parks *6-10 years
705 ES-3.2: Co-locate park and open
space patches along Colma Creek. Parks *6-10 years
706
ES-3.3: Maintain development
standards along Colma Creek to
support habitat.
Planning *Complete
Zoning Ordinance and Lindenville Specific Plan
include development standards adjacent to Colma
Creek.
707
ES-3.4: Implement stormwater
management throughout the Colma
Creek watershed.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
708 ES-3.5: Maintain stormwater
management partnerships. Water Qu *Ongoing
709 ES-4.1: Expand tree canopy cover. ES-4.1.1: Implement the City’s Urban
Forest Plan.Parks *Ongoing Partnering with Rise South City to give away free
trees.
710
ES-4.2: Avoid tree removal.
Parks *Ongoing
Working with Public Works to create advanced
paving technicques to minimize root damage and
subsequent removal.
711 ES-4.3: Support the staged
succession of tree planting. Parks *Ongoing
712 ES-4.4: Plan for tree planting to
promote tree health. Parks *Complete
713 ES-4.5: Promote good tree
maintenance. Parks *Ongoing
Status
Goal ES-1: The City
supports nature in South
San Francisco to
encourage healthy
ecosystems, improve air
and water quality,
improve public health,
and adapt to a changing
climate.
Goal ES-2: South San
Francisco is a steward of
the San Francisco Bay and
its habitat.
Goal ES-3: Colma Creek is
an ecological corridor that
supports community
resilience and livability.
Goal ES-4: An abundant,
robust urban forest that
contributes to South San
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
Status
714
ES-4.6: Support education and
engagement about the urban forest. Parks *Ongoing
715 ES-4.7: Enforce the Tree
Preservation Ordinance. Maint *Ongoing
716 ES-4.8: Maintain and update the
tree inventory. Parks *Ongoing Inventory completed; maintenance is ongoing.
717 ES-4.9: Choose native, climate-
adaptive trees. Parks *Ongoing
718 ES-4.10: Require tree survey with
project applications. Planning *1-2 years Will add requirement to Planning Application
719 ES-5.1: Remove invasive species. Planning *3-5 years
720 ES-5.2: Control and manage invasive
plants found on site. Planning *3-5 years
721 ES-5.3: Use a waterwise planting
palette during new construction.
ES-5.3.1: Update the planting
guidelines.Planning *3-5 years
722 ES-5.4: Preserve native plants
during construction. Planning *3-5 years
723 ES-5.5: Plant using a multi-layered
cluster to support wildlife.Planning *3-5 years
724 ES-5.6: Create pollinator habitats in
medians and landscapes.Parks *Ongoing New Centennial Way Park South includes a
pollinator garden.
725 ES-5.7: Discourage herbicide and
pesticide use. Parks *Ongoing Administratively adopted new Integrated Pest
Management policy.
726 ES-5.8: Design irrigation systems for
water conservation. Planning *3-5 years
727 ES-5.9: Encourage alternative
irrigation water sources. Parks *Ongoing
728 ES-5.10: Use regenerative design
practices. Planning *3-5 years
729 ES-6.1: Catalog wildlife and plant
inventories. Planning *3-5 years
730
ES-6.2: Conduct wildlife and plant
assessments for new development. Planning *1-2 years
Will add requirement to Planning Application,
applicable to projects located within
environmentally sensitive areas as identified in GP.
731
ES-6.3: Conduct site-specific
assessments for new development
in ecologically sensitive habitat
areas.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
732 ES-6.4: Manage and conserve
natural areas at risk. Parks *Ongoing City is exploring opportunities to purchase privately
owned parcels on Sign Hill.
Francisco’s quality of life
as it combats the effects
of climate change.
Goal ES-5: Landscape
design standards for new
development enhance
habitat quality, reduce
water use, and support a
diverse ecosystem.
Goal ES-6: Threatened
and endangered wildlife
and plant species thrive in
South San Francisco.
65
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
Status
733
ES-7.1: Develop and implement
comprehensive watershed
management strategy.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
734 ES-7.2: Integrate green
infrastructure in City projects.
ES-7.2.1: Implement the Green
Infrastructure Plan.Eng/PW *Ongoing
735
ES-7.2.2: Identify opportunities to
implement green Infrastructure in
parks and open space.
Parks *Ongoing
All new projects require green infrastructure and
minimize impervious surfaces. Expand use of
technology to support this goal.
736
ES-7.3: Require stormwater
management practices for new and
redevelopment projects.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
737 ES-7.4: Encourage pervious surfaces
in new developments.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
738 ES-8.1: Optimize groundwater
recharge in new development. Planning *3-5 years
739 ES-8.2: Implement potable water
demand reduction measures. Sustain *3-5 years
740
ES-9.1: Maintain a Historic
Resources Inventory.
ES-9.1.1: Explore the feasibility of a
Downtown Historic Commercial
District development.
Planning *3-5 years
741
ES-9.1.2: Prepare Downtown urban
design guidelines. Planning *1-2 years
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
742
ES-9.1.3: Expand historic markers and
maps to promote and celebrate
history.
Planning *3-5 years
743 ES-9.1.4: Expand historic resources
education through partnerships. Planning *3-5 years
744 ES-9.1.5: Preservation resources. Planning *3-5 years
745 ES-9.2: Identify historic resources. Planning *3-5 years
746 ES-9.3: Encourage adaptive reuse of
historic resources. Planning *3-5 years
747 ES-9.4: Protect hardscape and
cultural landscape elements. Planning *3-5 years
748
ES-9.5: Require historic surveys as
part of development project
requirements.
ES-9.5.1: Historic evaluation.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
749 ES-10.1: Maintain archaeological
procedures for new development. Planning *1-2 years Will incorporate into Standard Conditions of
Approval for development projects.
750 ES-10.2: Support archaeological
education. Planning *3-5 years
Goal ES-7: The City
increases stormwater
infiltration and reduces
the amount of pollutants
entering the stormwater
system.
Goal ES-8: Clean and
sustainable groundwater.
Goal ES-9: Protect
important historic
architectural resources
for the aesthetic,
educational, economic,
and scientific contribution
they make to South San
Francisco’s identity and
quality of life.
Goal ES-10: South San
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
Status
751
ES-10.3: Require that development
proposals be referred to
appropriate archaeological
resources.
Planning *1-2 years
Will include requirement to refer projects to NAHC
and local Native Americal tribes on Planning
Application form.
752
ES-10.4: Ensure the protection of
known archaeological resources
through records review.
Planning *1-2 years
Will include requirement to refer projects to NAHC
and local Native Americal tribes on Planning
Application form.
753
ES-10.5: Discovery of significant
historic or prehistoric archaeological
artifacts.
Planning *1-2 years Standard mitigation measure.
754 ES-11.1: Identification of tribal
cultural resources. Planning *1-2 years Standard mitigation measure.
755
ES-11.2: Include history of Native
American peoples in Colma Creek
transformation.
Planning *6-10 years
756
ES-11.3: Conduct tribal consultation
during development review. Planning *Ongoing
Goal ES-11: South San
Francisco protects sites,
features, places, or
objects that are of
cultural value to one or
more California Native
American Tribes.
Goal ES-10: South San
Francisco’s archaeological
resources provide a link
to the city’s prehistoric
and historic past and
strengthen the city’s
sense of place.
67
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
NOISE ELEMENT 4 2 1 1
757
NOI-1-1: Ensure new development
complies with Noise Compatibility
guidelines.
NOI-1.1.1: Enforce Exterior and
Interior noise limits.Building *Ongoing
Via SSF municipal code requirements and
requirements for interior noise level maximums
from California Building Code and California
Residential Code.
758
NOI-1.1.2: Incorporate noise
compatibility conditions of approval.Planning *1-2 years
759 NOI-1.1.3: Require noise study in
applicable areas.Planning *1-2 years Will add requirement to Planning Application.
760
NOI-1.1.4: Enforce Noise Insulation
Standards.Building *Ongoing
Via SSF municipal code requirements and
requirements for interior noise level maximums
from California Building Code and California
Residential Code.
761 NOI-1.1.5: Require noise control for
new developments.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
762
NOI-2.1: Require vibration analysis
for sensitive receptors.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
763
NOI-2.2: Require vibration analysis
for rail lines.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
764
Goal NOI-3: Historic
structures are not
exposed to unacceptable
vibration levels.
NOI-3.1: Require vibration analysis
for historic structure protection.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Status
Goal NOI-1: Residents and
employees of South San
Francisco are exposed to
acceptable noise levels.
Goal NOI-2: Prevent the
exposure of residents and
employees of South San
Francisco unacceptable
vibration levels.
68
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe NotesCompleteOngoingUnderwayNo ActionLAND USE ELEMENT 22 21 33 201LU-1.1: Support mixed use activity centers.LU-1.1.1: Maintain vacant building inventory. Econ Dev *6-10 years
2 LU-1.1.2: Implement mixed use rezoning.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.3 LU-1.1.3: Complete neighborhoods study.Planning *3-5 years
4 LU-1.2: Connectivity in complete neighborhoods.LU-1.2.1: Department coordination for complete neighborhoods planning. Planning *Ongoing
5 LU-1.2.2: Develop infrastructure improvement program for complete neighborhoods.Planning *3-5 years
Planning & Engineering are working on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy & Plan which will be a toolkit for mobility improvements for neighborhoods.6 LU-1.3: Improve access to healthy foods.LU-1.3.1: Rezoning and public easements for healthy foods. Planning *3-5 years
7 LU-1.4: Maintain and expand public facilities and services.CM *3-5 years
8 LU-1.5: Create places and opportunities for neighborhood events. LU-1.5.1: Funding for neighborhood events.CM *OngoingEach Council district has an outreach budget for events; P&R had cultural events grants; National Night Out in August.9 LU-1.6: Promote Childcare and pre-K facilities. LU-1.6.1: Zone for Childcare and pre-K. Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
10 LU-1.6.2: Fund and expand childcare and pre-K. Recrea *Ongoing
August 2024, began working with consultant to design a new Westborough Preschool, adding new spaces. In 2024, continued second year of partnership with SSFUSD to offer free after school programs through the Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP).
11 LU-2.1: Prioritize development near transit centers.LU-2.1.1: Explore incentives to increase the provision of affordable housing. Housing *1-2 years
Implementing AB211 and other state laws. Applying for MTC grant related to Transit Oriented Centers (TOC) that will assist the City in making any other zoning revisions to comply with TOC affordable housing requirements.
12 LU-2.1.3: Update existing Specific Plans.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
13 LU-2.1.2: Develop Specific Plans around transit centers.Planning *3-5 yearsSubmitted for MTC grant to start South Airport Specific Plan.14 LU-2.1.4: Community benefits framework.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
15 LU-2.1.5: Community engagement near transit centers.Planning *3-5 years
16 LU-2.2: Architectural transitions near transit centers.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
17 LU-2.3: Develop connected transit-oriented communities. LU-2.3.1: Coordination with local and regional transit agencies Planning *3-5 years
18 LU-2.3.2: Incorporate wayfinding signage.Planning *3-5 years
19 LU-2.3.3: Incorporate gateway elements near transit centers.Planning *Ongoing
Karyl Masumoto Plaza at the SSF Caltrain Station. Improvements at Grand Ave and South Airport Blvd. Southline development creating a plaza near the San Bruno BART station and pedestrian improvements across Huntington Avenue to connect to the BART station - anticipated opening in 2025. Ferry Terminal improvements.
20 LU-2.3.4: Upgrade pedestrian/bicycle scaled lighting. Planning *1-2 yearsIncorporate into mobility corridor studies.
21 LU-2.5: Encourage shared parking in neighborhoods.LU-2.5.1: Study parking strategies near transit centers. Planning *6-10 years
22 LU-2.6: Develop gathering spaces near mobility hubs.Planning *3-5 years
23 LU-3.1: Create affordable and workforce housing.LU-3.1.1: Coordinate with SSFUSD regarding housing on closed school sites.CM *OngoingCity continues to discuss during City/SSFUSD liaison meetings; ECD continues to offer housing expertise to SSFUSD.
24 LU-3.1.2: Allow housing on sites with institutional uses.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
25 LU-3.1.3: Develop workforce housing program.Housing *3-5 years
26 LU-3.2: Update zoning to be in compliance with State housing law.Planning *CompleteNecessary zoning amendments adopted in early 2024.
27 Policy: LU-3.3 Encourage diversity of housing types and sizes.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
28 LU-3.4: Facilitate multi-generational housing.Planning *1-2 years500 Linden Avenue development - senior housing and all ages housing. Accessory dwelling units.
29 LU-3.5: Facilitate live/work housing. Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.30 LU-3.6: Facilitate housing for all needs.Planning *OngoingSupportive Housing will be addressed in 2024 Zoning Ordinance Cleanup.31 LU-3.7: No net loss in housing. Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
32 LU-3.8: Implement Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and State Density Bonus.Planning *Ongoing
33 LU-3.9: Incentivize and preserve affordable housing and develop models to expand homeownership.LU-3.9.1: Create affordable housing overlay zone.Housing *3-5 years
34 LU-3.9.2: Encourage preservation and upkeep of naturally-occurring affordable housing.Housing *1-2 years
Awarded $890k HCD grant to acquire/preserve Single Room Occupancys (SROs). Public Hearing for SRO and Mobile Home change of use ordinance in early 2025. Ongoing leveraging of CDBG funds to non-profits that provide repair/legal assistance.
35 LU-3.10: Existing home retrofit for agefriendly design.Building *6-10 years
36 LU-3.11: Affordable housing for older adults.Econ Dev *3-5 years
37
LU-4.1: Implement objective design standards. Adopt and implement objective design standards to manage new low-density development.
Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
38 LU-4.2: Encourage small-scale residential infill development.Planning *3-5 years
39 LU-4.3: Promote complete neighborhoods by allowing some commercial uses in residential neighborhoods.Planning *3-5 years
40 LU-4.4: Improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in residential neighborhoods.Planning *3-5 yearsActive South City Plan identifies necessary pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
41 LU-4.5: Neighborhood compatibility. Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
42 LU-4.6: Develop neighborhood design guidelines. Planning *3-5 yearsReleased RFP to complete Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to start in 2025.
43 LU-4.7: Support neighborhood associations.CM *Ongoing
P&R provides meeting space for neighborhood associations at the nonprofit rate; City supports existing meetings, such as West Winston Manor annual meeting; free vendor spots at farmer's market for nonprofit/community organizations.
44 LU-4.8: Promote maintenance and improvement of property through code enforcement.Maint *Ongoing
45 LU-4.9: Encourage amenity space for physical activity / healthy living in multifamily development.Planning *1-2 years
46 LU-4.10: Encourage walkable connections in multifamily development. Planning *1-2 yearsActive South City Plan and Lindenville Specific Plan identify necessary pedestrian and bicycle improvements.47 LU-4.11: Encourage neighborhood compatible uses.Planning *3-5 years
48 LU-5.1: Maintain a critical mass of land zoned for R&D.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
49 LU-5.2: Maintain high-quality design and development standards.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
50 LU-5.3: Require campus open space. Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
51 LU-5.4: Zone to attract emerging technology businesses.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
52 LU-5.5: Improve connectivity for R&D workforces.Eng/PW *3-5 yearsOn going, corridor studies have been done. Need to identify funding to move forward with design and construction. 53 LU-5.6: Community benefits framework.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.54 LU-5.7: Collaboration with property owners. Planning *Ongoing
55 LU-6.1: Preserve industrial uses in areas designated Mixed Industrial High.Planning *Ongoing
56 LU-6.2: Prohibit incompatible use encroachment. Planning *3-5 yearsLindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes related policies/standards. South Airport Specific Plan within East of 101 is likely to start in 2024 or 2025.
57 LU-6.3: Encourage redevelopment of older or marginal industrial areas.
LU-6.3.1: Encourage property assemblage and master planning. Planning *3-5 yearsLindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes related policies/standards.
58 LU-6.3.2: Provide density bonuses for assembled parcels.Planning *3-5 yearsLindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes related policies/standards.59 LU-6.4: Monitor Industrial land availability. Sustain *Ongoing
60 LU-6.5: Preserve production, distribution, service, and repair (PDR) businesses.
LU-6.5.1: Establish flexible development standards for industrial uses. Planning *3-5 yearsLindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes related policies/standards.
61 LU-6.6: Encourage non-polluting industries. LU-6.6.1: Cleanup of Hazardous sites.Sustain *6-10 yearsWorking to obtain funds from the DTSC and just got a grant for 905 and 616 Linden62LU-6.7: Provide efficient permitting of industrial uses.LU-6.7.1: Online permitting.Building *Complete
63 LU-6.7.2: Streamline permitting for specific uses.Planning *3-5 yearsLindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes related policies/standards.
64 LU-6.8: Maintain industrial circulation in Lindenville and East of 101 while expanding active transportation and TDM. Planning *OngoingGeneral Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Lindenville Specific Plan identify circulation goals; prioritized corridor studies underway.
65 LU-6.9: Goods movement in Lindenville and East of 101.Planning *3-5 yearsLindenville Specific Plan, adopted in 2023, includes related policies/standards.
66 LU-7.1: Promote complete neighborhoods. Planning *1-2 yearsZoning Ordinance and Lindenville Specific Plan include related policies/standards.
67 Policy: LU-7.2 Concentrate neighborhood-serving commercial.Planning *1-2 years
68 LU-7.3: Determine incentives to create community facilities. Planning *3-5 years
69 LU-7.4: Intensify low-density strip commercial and shopping centers.Planning *6-10 years
70 LU-7.5: Foster pedestrian and bicycle access in neighborhood commercial development.Planning *3-5 yearsActive South City Plan identifies necessary pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
71 LU-7.6: Support business upkeep and maintenance.LU-7.6.1: Develop programs related to building upkeep and maintenance.Econ Dev *3-5 yearsPlanning & Engineering are working on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Policy & Plan which will be a toolkit for mobility improvements for neighborhoods.72 LU-7.6.2: Support formalization of business associations. Econ Dev *3-5 years
73 LU-7.7: Affordable spaces for emerging businesses.Econ Dev *3-5 years
74 LU-7.8: Allow Mobile Vendors. LU-7.8.1: Create standards for mobile food markets. Planning *3-5 years
75 LU-8.1: Expand arts and cultural programming in public spaces.LU-8.1.1: Identify arts and cultural districts.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan.
76 LU-8.1.2: Create design policies for arts and cultural areas.Recrea *Ongoing
77 LU-8.1.3: Identify financing for arts and cultural programming. Recrea *OngoingReviewing opportunities to create a more stable fund through the Art Ordinance and in-lieu fee.
78 LU-8.2: Create an attractive pedestrian environment. LU-8.2.1: Consider a city-wide streetscape master plan.Planning *1-2 yearsReleased RFP to complete Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to start in 2025.
79 LU-8.2.2: Street corridor design standards. Planning *1-2 yearsIncorporate into mobility corridor studies. Released RFP to complete Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to start in 2025.
80 LU-8.3: Improve pedestrian connections and sidewalks. Eng/PW *OngoingOn going, corridor studies have been done. Need to identify funding to move forward with design and construction.
81 LU-8.4: Require street trees. Planning *1-2 yearsReleased RFP to complete Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to start in 2025.
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LU-8.5: Provide plazas and gathering places. Improve existing and create new plazas and public gathering places throughout the city.
CM *OngoingMatsumoto Plaza opened Oct 2024; Grand Ave Breezeway updated in 2023; LPR Plaza completed in 2023. All improvements include age-friendly design.
83 LU-8.6: Sustainable design in the public realm.Eng/PW *OngoingOn going, corridor studies have been done. Need to identify funding to move forward with design and construction. 84 LU-8.7: Improve the Colma Creek public realm. Eng/PW *6-10 years
85 LU-8.8: Maintain and protect public views.Planning *Ongoing
86 LU-8.9: Ensure ADA accessibility. Building *OngoingVia California Building Code 11A and 11B.
87 LU-8.10: Ensure adequate infrastructure and utilities.Eng/PW *3-5 yearsSS and SD Master Plans are underway to plan out CIP projects and other needs.
88 LU-8.11: Transfer of development rights for non-active rail spurs.Planning *1-2 yearsLindenville Specific Plan includes TDR standards for a specific area; need to determine other areas where this could be applicable.
89 LU-9.1: Create new and update existing design guidelines and development standards.LU-9.1.1: Aspirational design standards.Planning *1-2 yearsReleased RFP to complete Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to start in 2025.
90 LU-9.1.2: Form-based codes. Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
91 LU-9.1.3: Create location-specific design guidelines.Planning *1-2 yearsReleased RFP to complete Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to start in 2025.92 LU-9.1.4: Periodic review of development procedures.Planning *Ongoing
93 LU-9.2: Encourage architectural and visual interest in new development.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
94 LU-9.3: Require quality building materials.LU-9.3.1: Create building materials list.Planning *1-2 years
Zoning Ordinance includes related section; update of Obective Design Standards to include more specific guidance. Released RFP to complete Objective Design Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project; work to start in 2025.
95 LU-9.4: Require walkable and inviting buildings and spaces.LU-9.4.1: Develop utility equipment design standards.Planning *6-10 years
96 LU-9.5: Orient buildings to public spaces.Planning *CompleteCompleted with adoption of Zoning Ordinance Update.
Goal LU-6: Opportunities for industrial uses to thrive in Lindenville and East of 101.
Goal LU-7: A diverse economy and range of businesses by maintaining, beautifying, and expanding spaces for neighborhood commercial, including retail, restaurants, and small offices.
Goal LU-8: A network of attractive, pedestrian-oriented, human-scale and well-landscaped streets and civic spaces throughout the city for all ages and abilities.
GOAL LU-9: High level of quality in architecture and site design in all renovation and construction of buildings.
Status
Goal LU-1: Create complete neighborhoods, where residents can access most of their everyday needs within a short walk, bike, or transit trip.
Goal LU-2: Equitable transit-oriented communities near transit centers, including SamTrans stops and Caltrain and BART stations, that mix high quality development, affordable housing, community services, and improved mobility options.
Goal LU-3: A diverse range of housing options that create equitable opportunity for people of all ages, races/ethnicities, abilities, socio-economic status, genders, and family types to live in South San Francisco.
Goal LU-4: High-quality residential neighborhoods.
Goal LU-5: South San Francisco remains a hub of R&D employment, operations, and innovation and is home to the largest worldwide cluster of life science uses.
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Downtown Sub-Area 8 6 9 4
97 SA-1.1: Reinforce Downtown dining
and retail. Econ Dev *Ongoing
98 SA-1.2: Support small locally-owned
businesses.Planning *Ongoing
99 SA-1.3: Support community-based
organizations.
SA-1.3.1: Create space for
community-based organizations. Planning *3-5 years
100 SA-2.1: Strengthen Downtown
identity.
SA-2.1.1: Establish arts and cultural
district. Planning *3-5 years
Lindenville Specific Plan identified standards to
create an arts and cultural district along South
Linden Ave, just south of Downtown.
101
SA-2.1.2: Incentivize artist and
makers spaces.Planning *3-5 years
Lindenville Specific Plan identified standards to
create an arts and cultural district along South
Linden Ave, just south of Downtown.
102 SA-2.1.3: Downtown marketing and
branding.Econ Dev *3-5 years
103 SA-2.1.4: Develop Downtown
Gateways:Planning *3-5 years
104
SA-2.1.5: Encourage community
events and programming.Recrea *Ongoing
In 2024, returned Santa Comes to Town event back
to City Hall and worked with SSF Chamber of
Commerce to expand participation of local
merchants.
105 SA-2.2: Protect historic buildings. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
106 SA-3.1: Implement the Downtown
Station Area Specific Plan.
SA-3.1.1: Engage with community on
Downtown growth. CM *3-5 years Began Cafecitos with Mayor Eddie.
107
SA-3.2: Create mixed use
neighborhood centered along
Colma Creek.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
108 SA-3.3: Balance parking needs and
impacts Downtown. Planning *Ongoing
109 SA-3.4: Focus housing growth
Downtown.Planning *Ongoing
110
SA-3.5: Encourage Downtown parcel
aggregation. Encourage flexibility in
allowing developers to aggregate
parcels.
Planning *3-5 years
Status
Goal SA-1: The City
supports existing
neighborhood commerce
and provides
opportunities to expand
commercial Downtown.
Goal SA-2: The history and
culture of Downtown and
its residents are
celebrated through arts
and cultural resources.
Goal SA-3: The City
promotes new residential,
mixed use, and
employment uses to add
business patrons and
residents to create a
sustainable and thriving
Downtown, while
maintaining a scale and
character that is
complementary to
existing uses.
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Status
111 SA-4.1: Preserve existing affordable
housing.
SA-4.1.1: Homeownership expansion.
Housing *3-5 years
Participate (fund) in regional down payment
assistance program through HEART. Undertaking
anti-displacement study (with rounds of public
engagement and consultant deliverables completed)
and live work preference ordinance.
112 SA-4.2: Leverage publicly-owned
land Downtown. Housing *Ongoing
City Council has acquired and closed 3 parcels in
downtown for commercial preservation and
residential rehab. The City closed in May 2024.
113 SA-4.3: Encourage moderate density
housing types.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
114 SA-5.1: Improve Downtown
pedestrian and bicycle network.Eng/PW *3-5 years
On going, corridor studies have been done. Need to
identify funding to move forward with design and
construction.
115 SA-5.2: Maintain Downtown
properties and businesses.
SA-5.2.1: Support Downtown
business upkeep and maintenance. Econ Dev *3-5 years
116 SA-5.3: Enhance Downtown
streetscapes. Eng/PW *3-5 years Need to identify funding.
117 SA-5.4: Improve Downtown signage. Eng/PW *3-5 years
118
Goal SA-6: Contextual
building design and
development benefits
current and future
residents.
SA-6.1: Develop new buildings to be
compatible with Downtown building
scale and character.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
119 SA-7.1: Encourage a mix of uses on
Airport Boulevard.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
120 SA-7.2: Encourage active ground
floor uses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
121 SA-7.3: Require context-sensitive
design. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
122
SA-7.4: Continue to recognize
Gimbal’s/Bettera Brands as a legacy
use.
Planning *Complete
123 SA-7.5: Improve Airport Boulevard
streetscape. Planning *3-5 years Initiating Airport streetscape study.
El Camino Real Sub-Area 9 8 10 5
124 SA-8.1: Housing diversity on El
Camino Real.
SA-8.1.1: Remove ground floor retail
requirement.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
125 SA-8.2: Develop high-density
housing.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Goal SA-4: New
opportunities are created
to live Downtown and to
protect existing residents
against threats of
displacement.
Goal SA-5: New
improvements are
focused on Grand Avenue
and Linden Avenue to
restore these historic
corridors to once again
being the focus of the
community.
Goal SA-7: Airport
Boulevard is improved as
a gateway to the city.
Goal SA-8: A range of
housing types are
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126 SA-8.3: Encourage parcel
aggregation along El Camino Real.Planning *3-5 years
127 SA-8.4: Inclusionary housing along El
Camino Real.Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
128 SA-8.5: Leverage publicly-owned
land along El Camino Real.
SA-8.5.1: Facilitate affordable
housing development on the
Municipal Services Building site.
Planning *6-10 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
129
SA-9.1: Support implementation of
the entitled residential
development on the SFPUC site.
SA-9.1.1: Allow mixed use
development along Mission Road. Planning *Ongoing City staff continues to support developer in effort to
implement SFPUC development.
130
SA-9.2: Encourage redevelopment
of Winston Manor Center as mixed
use center.
Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
131 SA-10.1: Allow mix of uses at South
San Francisco BART.
SA-10.1.1: Coordinate with BART on
developing housing at SSF BART
station.
Planning *6-10 years
132 SA-10.1.2: Create station area access
plan.Planning *3-5 years
133 SA-10.2: Intensify residential uses. Planning *6-10 years
134
SA-10.3: Encourage active ground
floor uses near South San Francisco
BART.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
135
SA-11.1: Develop mixed use hub at
the El Camino Real/Chestnut
Avenue area.
SA-11.1.1: Reduce building heights to
be consistent with residential height
allowances Downtown.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
136
SA-11.1.2: Continue to implement
the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue
Area Plan.Planning *Ongoing
137 SA-11.2: Develop retail center at El
Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue area. Planning *3-5 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
138 SA-12.1: Allow mix of uses in the
South Spruce Avenue area.
SA-12.1.1: Increase residential
densities in proximity to El Camino
Real and South Spruce Avenue.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
139 SA-12.2: Encourage redevelopment
of Brentwood Shopping Center.Planning *6-10 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.Goal SA-12: A hub of
activity is developed at
housing types are
produced for different
income levels and
household types along El
Camino Real and
throughout the corridor.
Goal SA-9: Mixed use
development is
encouraged along El
Camino Real and business
developed is supported
along the corridor.
Goal SA-10: The South San
Francisco BART Station is
developed as a mixed use
hub; continue to work
closely with BART to
coordinate on land use
changes an
development near the
Station.
Goal SA-11: Active
pedestrian-oriented,
mixed use centers are
created at the El Camino
Real/Chestnut Avenue
area.
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Status
140
SA-12.3: Create new connections to
the Centennial Way Trail in the
South Spruce Avenue Area.
Eng/PW *3-5 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
141 SA-12.4: Continue to recognize
Bimbo’s Bakery as legacy use. Planning *Complete
142 SA-12.5: Continue to recognize
See’s Candies as a legacy use.Planning *Complete
143
SA-12.6: Encourage residential
development within 65 db noise
contour.
SA-12.6.1: Review consistency with
San Francisco International Airport
Land Use Compatibility Plan. Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance includes standards related to
ALUCP compatibility.
144 SA-13.1: Support small locally-
owned businesses.
SA-13.1.1: Business support for El
Camino Real businesses. Econ Dev *3-5 years
145 SA-13.2: Implement El Camino Real
streetscape enhancements.Eng/PW *Ongoing
146 SA-13.3: Require sidewalk widening
along El Camino Real.Eng/PW *Ongoing
147 SA-13.4: Require context-sensitive
design. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
148
SA-14.1: Improve pedestrian and
bicycle connections through SFPUC
site.
Cap Proj *3-5 years
Implemented improvements to Centennial Way Trail
between Spruce Ave. and Huntington.
Improvements included trail resurfacing, widening,
signage and improved lighting. Improvements were
completed Summer 2024.
149 SA-14.2: Improve Colma Creek
connections from El Camino Real.Planning *6-10 years Colma Creek studies ongoing.
150 SA-14.3: Improve safety of El
Camino Real crossings.
SA-14.3.1: Implement El Camino Real
wayfinding signage. Planning *3-5 years
151
SA-14.4: Improve pedestrian and
bicycle connections to the
Centennial Way Trail.
SA-14.4.1: Chestnut Avenue and
Antoinette Lane intersection
improvement.
Planning *3-5 years Mobility improvements in this area are underway.
152 SA-14.5: Maintain roadway
connectivity in El Camino Real.
SA-14.5.1: New Roadway connection
in El Camino Real in SFPUC / Kaiser
area.
Planning *6-10 years Potential connections have been identified.
153 SA-15.1: Continue the Community
Civic Campus. Cap Proj *Complete
Continuing to support the operations of the first two
phases of the Community Civic Campus and
beginning prelimary planning for phase three.
Goal SA-13: A quality
public realm along El
Camino Real with
appropriate transitions to
nearby neighborhoods.
Goal SA-14: Improved
pedestrian, bicycle, and
roadway connections
between adjacent
residential neighborhoods
and El Camino Real.
Goal SA-15: Opportunities
for new recreational
the South Spruce Avenue
Area with a mix of
personal services,
restaurants, markets and
grocery stores, offices,
retail, entertainment, and
gathering places.
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154 SA-15.2: Develop outdoor
programming and cultural events.Recrea *Ongoing LPR completed in 2023. Centennial Way master plan
identifies additional areas within the ECR corridor.
155 SA-15.3: Create art and gathering
spaces along El Camino Real. Recrea *3-5 years Via public art ordinance, art will be delivered with
redevelopment
East of 101 Sub-Area 6 4 12 9
156
SA-16.1: Require high-density
development near the Caltrain
station.
SA-16.1.1: Introduce shared district
parking. Planning *6-10 years
157
SA-16.2: Implement public realm
improvements near the Caltrain
station.
SA-16.2.1: Develop retail,
restaurants, and vendors strategy.Planning *3-5 years
158 SA-16.3: Create new parks and open
spaces in East of 101. Parks *Ongoing
Two phases of Oyster Point Marina park
improvements were completed, including a new dog
park. Other potential locations to be identified
through future studies.
159 SA-16.4: Adequate public services
and utilities in East of 101. Eng/PW *6-10 years
160 SA-16.5: Encourage development of
hotels near the Caltrain Station.Planning *6-10 years
161 SA-17.1: Develop affordable and
market rate housing in East of 101.
SA-17.1.1: Designate residential
priority sites. Planning *3-5 years
Zoning in place, opportunity sites identified in
Housing Element. South Airport Specific Plan
intended to be started in 2024 or 2025.
162 SA-17.1.2: Remove parking
minimums in East of 101. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
163
SA-17.1.3: Encourage property
assemblage and master planning
along South Airport Boulevard.
Planning *3-5 years
Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development; South Airport Specific Plan intended
to be started in 2024 or 2025.
164
SA-17.1.4: South Airport Boulevard
Specific Plan. Planning *3-5 years
Submitting grant application to Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for funding; South
Airport Specific Plan intended to be started in 2024
or 2025.
165 SA-17.2: Leverage publicly-owned
land for affordable housing.Housing *Ongoing Ongoing exploration of best use of public properties.
166 SA-17.3: Incentivize housing near
the Caltrain Station.Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
167
SA-17.4: Create standards for
housing design that mitigate for air
quality impacts.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
for new recreational
spaces that offer public
services, entertainment
options, and open space.
Goal SA-16: A new transit-
oriented community in
East of 101 with a diverse
mix of uses, places, and
programming to inspire
creativity and social
interthat welcome all
South San Francisco
residents and visitors.
Goal SA-17: Sufficient
housing is built to provide
for a range of housing
types for different income
levels and household
types and that sustains
services and amenities to
support residents and
businesses.
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Status
168 SA-18.1: Require small block sizes
for new residential neighborhoods.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
169 SA-18.2: Improve sidewalk and
related pedestrian amenities.Eng/PW *3-5 years
On going, corridor studies have been done. Need to
identify funding to move forward with design and
construction.
170
SA-18.3: Improve pedestrian and
bicycle infrastructure to the San
Francisco Bay Ferry Terminal.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
171 SA-18.4: Maintain roadway
connections.
SA-18.4.1: Create new connection
between Lindenville and East of 101. Eng/PW *6-10 years Utah Ave Overcrossing studies ongoing.
172 SA-18.4.2: Study other potential
roadway connections. Planning *3-5 years
173 SA-18.4.3: Create roadway
maintenance schedule.Eng/PW *3-5 years
174 SA-18.5: Encourage parcel assembly
within Beacon Street corridor. Planning *6-10 years
175 SA-19.1: Evaluate a Transportation
Management Authority (TMA). CM *3-5 years
176 SA-19.2: Explore a vehicle trip cap
for East of 101.Planning *1-2 years
Worked with traffic consultant on this proect in
2024, will bring forward for City Council
consideration in 2025.
177 SA-19.3: Integrate emerging transit
services into East of 101. CM *Ongoing
178 SA-19.4: Implement mobility hubs. Planning *6-10 years
179 SA-19.5: Study parking strategies. Planning *3-5 years
180 SA-19.6: Develop employee-serving
amenities. Planning *1-2 years Zoning Ordinance exempts certain employee-service
amenities from Floor Area Ratio calculations.
181
SA-20.1: Explore funding
mechanisms to finance East of 101
district improvements.
SA-20.1.1: Create Community
Facilities District. CM *3-5 years
DCM is leading effort for a legislative amendment
regarding BCDC land easements being exempt from
Community Facilities Districts.
182 SA-20.1.2: Identify funds for roadway
maintenance and repairs.CM *3-5 years
Public Works is leading this effort with support from
the City Attorney's Office; Study session to be held
in 2025.
Goal SA-18: A well-
connected and accessible
district with high-quality
transit and walking and
biking paths that
seamlessly connect East
of 101 with Downtown,
Lindenville and the rest of
the City.
Goal SA-19: Vehicle trips
are minimized through
parking requirements,
Transportation Demand
Management, and
alternative travel modes.
Goal SA-20: The creativity
of the district is harnessed
to create collaborative
solutions to complex
district challenges, such as
sea level rise and traffic
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Status
183
SA-20.1.3: Support building upkeep
and maintenance.Planning *3-5 years Fold into the South Airport Specific Plan.
184 SA-21.1: Promote urban campus-
style life science uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
185
SA-21.2: Restrict warehousing and
distribution uses in Business
Technology Park areas.
SA-21.2.1: Update Non-Conforming
Regulations in Zoning Ordinance. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
186
SA-21.3: Allow building heights in
the East of 101 area to the
maximum limits permitted under
Federal Aviation regulations.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Lindenville Sub-Area 29 2 8 2
187
SA-22.1: Introduce a mix of
affordable and market rate housing
in Lindenville.
SA-22.1.1: Develop Lindenville
master or specific plan. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
188 SA-22.1.2: Designate residential
priority sites.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
189 SA-22.1.3: Require context-sensitive
design.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
190
SA-22.2: Encourage lot assembly to
facilitate housing and mixed use
development in Lindenville.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
191 SA-22.3: Golden Gate Produce
Terminal and Park ‘N Fly sites. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
192
SA-22.4: Placemaking and
infrastructure improvements in
areas to be developed with
residential uses.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
193 SA-22.5: Require buffering of
residential uses in Lindenville. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
194 SA-22.6: Require small block sizes
for new residential neighborhoods.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
195 SA-22.7: Adequate public services in
Lindenville. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
196
SA-23.1: Create active mixed use
corridor along South Spruce
Avenue.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
sea level rise and traffic
congestion.
Goal SA-21: Continue to
promote the expansion of
an innovation district with
R&D uses in the northern
portion of the East of 101
area.
Goal SA-22: A new
residential neighborhood
centered along Colma
Creek within a short walk
of Downtown amenities
and services that provides
a range of housing types
for different income levels
and housing types.
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197 SA-23.2: Encourage active ground
floor uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
198 SA-23.3: Improve the South Spruce
Avenue streetscape.Eng/PW *3-5 years Initiating South Spruce right-of-way plan.
199 SA-23.4: Encourage South Spruce
Avenue building continuity.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
200 SA-23.5: Support retail and dining
opportunities in Lindenville.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
201
SA-23.6: Provide convenient
connections to amenities and
services.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
202 SA-24.1: Transform Colma Creek
into a walkable amenity.Planning *6-10 years Lindenville Specific Plan includes policy to transform
Colma Creek.
203
SA-24.2: Create development
standards for construction adjacent
to Colma Creeks.
Planning *Ongoing
Lindenville Specific Plan includes development
standards. Future South Airport Specific Plan and
other planning efforts to further such standards.
204 SA-24.3: Promote high-quality
building design.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
205 SA-25.1: Minimize land use
compatibility conflicts.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
206
SA-25.2: Continue to recognize the
Golden Gate Produce Terminal as a
legacy use.
Planning *Complete
207 SA-25.3: Buffer residential
neighborhoods from industrial uses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
208 SA-25.4: Preserve the existing
“core” of industrial land uses.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
209 SA-25.5: Retain industrial uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
210
SA-25.6: Adjust parking
requirements for industrial uses.
Adjust zoning and parking
requirements as necessary to
ensure reinvestment can occur in
buildings while maintaining
industrial uses.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
211 SA-26.1: Create an arts and cultural
district.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
Goal SA-25: A core area of
light industrial and service
uses that provide jobs for
South San Francisco
residents are preserved.
Goal SA-24: Colma Creek
is transformed and new
open spaces are created
to provide opportunities
for social interaction,
recreation, flood
protection, and urban
ecology.
Goal SA-23: Living,
working, and shopping
options are expanded in
new mixed use
neighborhoods in
Lindenville.
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Status
212 SA-26.2: Incentivize makers and
artists.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
213 SA-26.3: Encourage affordable art
spaces. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
214 SA-26.4: Encourage live/work
industrial uses. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
215
SA-26.5: Encourage lot assembly.
Encourage lot assembly to allow
businesses to grow and expand in
Lindenville.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
216 SA-27.1: Provide connections to and
across Colma Creek.
SA-27.1.1: Develop a park near Colma
Creek.Cap Proj *6-10 years
217 SA-27.2: Incorporate street trees,
lighting, and landscaping.Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan sets basic standards.
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
218 SA-27.3: Improve sidewalk
conditions and amenities.
SA-27.3.1: Establish design and
development standards for frontage. Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan sets basic standards.
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
219
SA-27.3.2: Prepare and implement
streetscape improvement plan.Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan sets basic standards.
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
220
SA-27.4: Develop new roadway
connections to better connect
people to and within Lindenville.
SA-27.4.1: Study potential roadway
connections.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Lindenville Specific Plan
in 2023.
221
SA-27.4.2: Support implementation
of the new east-west roadway
connection.
Planning *Ongoing Utah Ave Overcrossing studies ongoing.
222 SA-28.1: Establish transit-oriented
commercial campus.
SA-28.1.1: Create publicly accessibly
open spaces.
Cap Proj *3-5 years
Implemented improvements to Centennial Way Trail
between Spruce Ave. and Huntington.
Improvements included trail resurfacing, widening,
signage and improved lighting. Improvements were
completed Summer 2024.
223
SA-28.2: Provide pedestrian
network connecting campus to
surrounding areas and San Bruno
BART Station.
SA-28.2.1: Provide campus
pedestrian network. Planning *3-5 years
Southline Campus will implement portions of
pedestrian network; Active South City Plan identifies
future project.
Goal SA-26: Industries,
artists, institutions, and
programs that spur the
creative economy are
supported.
Goal SA-27: There are
safe, comfortable, and
accessible pedestrian and
bicycle facilities that
connect people to
Downtown, El Camino,
and East of 101.
Goal SA-28: High-quality,
transit-oriented
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224
SA-28.2.2: Create convenient and
safe pedestrian and bike access. Eng/PW *1-2 years
225 SA-28.3: Redevelop underutilized
parcels. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Southline Campus
Specific Plan in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
226 SA-28.4: Require transition from
adjacent residential neighborhood. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Southline Campus
Specific Plan in 2022.
227 SA-28.5: Require sustainable and
environmentally sensitive design.Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Southline Campus
Specific Plan in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
Avalon Brentwood Sub-Area 0 0 1 2
228
SA-29.1: Provide connections to El
Camino Real and South Spruce
Avenue.
SA-29.1.1: Minimize El Camino Real
parking overflow. Maint *6-10 years
229
SA-29.1.2: Coordinate with the
County of San Mateo on
infrastructure.
Eng/PW *6-10 years
230 SA-29.2: Allow annexation on a case-
by-case basis.
SA-29.2.1: Conduct annexation
planning study. CM *1-2 years Annexation process study underway.
Orange Park Sub-Area 1 1 1 2
231
Goal SA-30: There are
context-sensitive
transitions from El
Camino Real and South
Spruce Avenue to
residential uses in Orange
Park.
SA-30.1: Require context-sensitive
design. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
232 SA-31.1: Implement Orange
Memorial Park Master Plan.
SA-31.1.1: Coordinate with Cal Water
to purchase or lease land. CM *Ongoing CalWater is currently not interested in selling the
property and the City cannot afford to lease it.
233 SA-31.2: Improve Centennial Way
Trail Connections to Orange Park.Cap Proj *3-5 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
234 SA-31.3: Improve South San
Francisco High School connections.Cap Proj *3-5 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
235
SA-31.4: Provide connections to El
Camino Real and South Spruce
Avenue.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
transit-oriented
employment uses
adjacent to the San Bruno
BART Station.
Goal SA-29: Avalon-
Brentwood is a walkable,
attractive, and safe
neighborhood with a
variety of housing
options, accessible
recreational amenities,
and quality infrastructure.
Goal SA-31: Pedestrian
connections, recreational
amenities, and
streetscapes are
improved in Orange Park.
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Status
Paradise Valley / Terrabay Sub-Area 3 0 1 4
236 SA-32.1: Expand parks and open
space.Parks *3-5 years
Parks & Rec Master Plan update to study in more
detail. Look to acquire additional properties for
open space preservation. Staff to study ways to
acquire additional Sign Hill properties.
237 SA-32.2: Improve pedestrian
connections to mixed use area.Eng/PW *3-5 years
238 SA-32.3: Regulate development on
steep hillside areas. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
239 SA-32.4: Improve pedestrian access
to the San Bruno Mountains.
SA-32.4.1: Coordinate with local and
regional open space agencies.Eng/PW *6-10 years
240 SA-32.5: Create buffering from US-
101. Eng/PW *6-10 years
241 SA-32.6: Beautify Peck’s subdivision. Eng/PW *3-5 years
242 SA-32.7: Preserve the north side of
Sign Hill.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
243
SA-32.8: Limit development and
excessive grading on the north side
of Sign Hill.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Sign Hill Sub-Area 0 2 1 0
244
SA-33.1: Preserve and protect open
space on Sign Hill and protect from
fire hazard risk.
SA-33.1.1: Brush management.
Parks *Ongoing On-going funding for maintenance of fire breaks not
currently funded.
245 SA-33.2: Improve pedestrian
connections to Sign Hill. Eng/PW *3-5 years
246 SA-33.3: Preserve the federally-
designated Sign Hill historic site. Parks *Ongoing
Additional funding needed to sustain and grow
programs and staffing. Staff continue to look for
funding to acquire privately owned Sign Hill parcels.
Sunshine Gardens Sub-Area 0 2 4 1
247
Goal SA-34: There is new
residential infill
development in proximity
to the South San Francisco
BART Station, Mission
Road, and El Camino Real.
SA-34.1: Expand housing
opportunity. Housing *6-10 years
Requested BART include SSF in their short-medium
term plan to develop their properties. BART kept
SSF in their long term category.
248 SA-35.1: Improve connections to
Civic Center Campus.Cap Proj *1-2 years Centennial Way Master Plan identifies potential
improvements.
Goal SA-32: Paradise
Valley/Terrabay is a safe
and walkable
neighborhood with
convenient access to
amenities.
Goal SA-33: Sign Hill is a
walkable and attractive
neighborhood that
maintains a variety of
housing options.
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Status
249 SA-35.2: Identify streetscape
improvement opportunities.
SA-35.2.1: Implement designated
bicycle lane on Mission Road.Eng/PW *3-5 years Active South City Plan identifies desired bicycle lane
improvements.
250 SA-35.3: Improve crossings near the
South San Francisco BART station. Eng/PW *3-5 years
251
SA-35.4: Collaborate with SSFUSD to
provide access to SSFUSD sites
recreational facilities.
Recrea *Ongoing
Joint Use Agreement with SSFUSD, activating
SSFUSD sites for events, desire to bring park to
Sunshine Gardens, partnership in SSFUSD bond
measure projects.
252 SA-35.5: Support commercial
building upkeep.Econ Dev *1-2 years
253 SA-35.6: Monitor vacant and
underutilized site conversion.Econ Dev *Ongoing
Westborough Sub-Area 1 1 1 3
254 SA-36.1: Allow mixed use shopping
centers.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
255 SA-36.2: Provide childcare in
Westborough.Recrea *3-5 years
August 2024, began working with consultant to
design a new Westborough Preschool, adding 60
spaces.
256 SA-36.3: Encourage infill housing
development in Westborough. Planning *3-5 years Zoning Ordinance permits multi-family mixed-use
development.
257 SA-36.4: Expand parks and walking
trails in Westborough.
SA-36.4.1: Support the development
of a new park and bicycle and
pedestrian trails along Skyline
Boulevard in collaboration with
Caltrans.
Parks *6-10 years Will start to be addressed by Common Greens
Master Plan.
258 SA-37.1: Create Gateway signage in
Westborough. CM *3-5 years One Gateway sign has been completed (off Skyline);
currently insufficient funds to complete others.
259 SA-37.2: Improve connections to
public services. CM *Ongoing
Free South City Shuttle expanded to Westborough,
West Winston Manor, etc in Fall 2023 and Veterans
Village in Colma beginning Memorial Day 2024. Also
participating in Got Wheels Program (subsidized taxi
transportation).
Winston Serra Sub-Area 1 0 1 3
Goal SA-35: Streetscapes
are improved and
connections are made to
the wider South San
Francisco community and
create more public open
spaces and gathering
spaces for the benefit of
the community.
Goal SA-36: There is new
residential infill
development and
recreational and childcare
amenities in
Westborough.
Goal SA-37: Access to
services, recreational
opportunities, commercial
development, and
housing is improved in
Westborough.
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260
Goal SA-38: New
residential infill
development is
encouraged in Winston
Serra.
SA-38.1: Explore housing
development and open space on
Serra Vista school site.
CM *3-5 years
Serra Vista listed as potential site to swap for MSB
on Housing Element. The list of swap sites will be
discussed with the Council in 2025.
261 SA-39.1: Develop new parks in
Winston Serra.
SA-39.1.1: Implement linear parks in
Winston Serra. Parks *6-10 years
262 SA-39.1.2: Develop new park at
SFPUC site.Cap Proj *3-5 years
263 SA-39.1.3: Maintain “Button
Property” as Open Space.Planning *6-10 years
264
SA-39.2: Collaborate with SSFUSD to
provide access to Buri Buri
Elementary recreational facilities.
Recrea *Complete Delivery of Buri Buri School ballfield complete, open
for public and sports group use.
Goal SA-39: Access to
local and city-wide
services and park spaces
in Winston Serra is
improved.
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
265 PE-1.1: Ensure long-term viability of
biotechnology.
PE-1.1.1: Monitor constraints to
biotechnology and related
businesses.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
266
PE-1.2: Diversify the biotechnology
and life science cluster to include
related businesses.
PE-1.2.2: Biotechnology outreach. Econ Dev *Ongoing Incorporated into regular biotech outreach and
annual BIO conference
267 PE-2.1: Reinvest in industrial
property.
PE-2.1.1: Conduct outreach to
industrial property owners. Econ Dev *Ongoing
268 PE-2.1.2: Support infrastructure
improvements.Planning *6-10 years
269 PE-2.2: Facilitate redevelopment of
industrial property.
PE-2.2.1: Identify obstacles to
redevelopment.Econ Dev *Ongoing
270 PE-2.3: Encourage multi-level
logistics/distribution buildings.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
271 PE-2.4: Encourage construction and
occupancy of office space.
PE-2.4.1: Attract tenants to ground
floor spaces that support day-to-day
services in the neighborhood.
Econ Dev *3-5 years
272 PE-2.5: Target industry
diversification opportunities.
PE-2.5.1: Monitor regional business
and employment trends and analyze
linkages to workforce development
opportunites for residents.
Econ Dev *Ongoing Part of Economic Advancement Center
273 PE-2.5.2: Focus efforts on emerging
technology industries.Econ Dev *Ongoing
274 PE-2.5.3: Focus efforts on emerging
industrial technologies.Econ Dev *Ongoing
275 PE-2.5.4: Focus efforts on advanced
food industries.Econ Dev *Ongoing
276
PE-2.6: Maintain a strong hotel
Transient Occupancy Tax base by
supporting the city’s hospitality
industry.
PE-2.6.1: Facilitate hotel investment
and development. Econ Dev *Ongoing
277 PE-2.6.2: Promote the city as a hotel
destination. Econ Dev *Ongoing City joined the newly established Marketing
Improvement District to support hotel industry
Status
Goal PE-1: South San
Francisco remains a
premier location for
biotechnology and related
industries.
Goal PE-2: A resilient and
diverse South San
Francisco economy
supports existing
industries while
accommodating emerging
growth opportunities.
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
278
PE-2.6.3: Engage in marketing efforts
to attract events to the South San
Francisco Conference Center.
Comm *Ongoing
Promoted 2024 City Council Reorganization
Ceremony and Domestic Violence/Human
Trafficking Seminar.
279
PE-2.6.4: Implement public realm
improvements along South Airport
Blvd.
Eng/PW *6-10 years
280
PE-3.1: Collaborate with the local
business community to identify and
implement improvements in
business districts.
PE-3.1.1: Establish business districts. Econ Dev *3-5 years
Started work for PBID formation in 2024, will
continue into 2025, with formation in 2026 and
services to start in 2027.
281 PE-3.1.2: Conduct regular outreach
with the business community. CM *Ongoing
ECD leading the effort to consider a business
improvement district. CM represents the City as an
ex-officio member of the SSF Chamber. ECD
Manager attends the SSF Chamber meetings. CM
also regularly attends the quarterly hotel general
manager meetings.
282 PE-3.2: Monitor economic
conditions.
PE-3.2.1: Monitor business license
data. Finance *Ongoing
Finance keeps staff informed of latest economic
developments. Finance staff completed outreach to
business community to solicit support for Measure
W ballot measure on Business License Tax, which
was adopted with over 80% support.
283 PE-3.2.2: Engage businesses. Econ Dev *3-5 years Engagement with Downtown businesses as part of
PBID formation.
284 PE-3.2.3: Ensure City staff have
access to appropriate data sources. Econ Dev *Ongoing
285 PE-3.2.4: Identify vulnerable
businesses. Econ Dev *Ongoing
286
PE-3.3: Publicize and periodically
review economic development
strategies based on economic
conditions.
PE-3.3.1: Maintain an accessible
public database of economic
development projects, goals, and city
demographics.
Info Tech *Ongoing
287 PE-3.3.2: Prepare/update economic
development strategic plans. Econ Dev *3-5 years
288
PE-3.4: Engage in promotional and
support activities for the citywide
business community.
PE-3.4.1: Communicate trends and
news to the business community. Econ Dev *Ongoing
289 PE-3.4.2: Conduct regular outreach. Econ Dev *Ongoing
Goal PE-3: The City of
South San Francisco’s
economic development
efforts sustain a healthy
business climate through
public-private
collaborations, data
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PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
290 PE-3.4.3: Provide siting assistance. Econ Dev *Ongoing
291
PE-3.4.4: Establish local business
procurement opportunities, with a
focus on businesses owned by people
of color and historically
disenfranchised community
members.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
This is part of Renaissance Entrepreneurship
Center's scope of work within the Economic
Advancement Center
292
PE-3.4.5: Promote the city’s
“business friendly” reputation in all
promotional materials.
Comm *Ongoing
Promoted ribbon-cuttings and downtown events on
social media and Mayor's Newsletter; collaborated
with the SSF Chamber on social media posts (i.e.
Nation's, Santa Comes to Town, etc.); Included a
Construction Update in 2024 print newsletter
promoting the new businesses.
293
PE-3.4.6: Increase and improve
communication with the public about
new business developments.
Comm *Ongoing
Developed a more active social media strategy that
promotes the new developments; distributed a
press release providing updates on the Safeway on
El Camino Real and Spruce; developed an outreach
calendar with Planning and Engineering to help
better inform promotions.
294
PE-3.5: Engage in promotional
activities of citywide shopping and
recreational opportunities.
PE-3.5.1: Create a Downtown
marketing program.Comm *Ongoing
Launched a Flashvote in September to survey
residents for PBID; Partnering with Economic
Development Manager and SSF Chamber on
strategy for promotions.
295 PE-3.5.2: Develop and implement a
“shop local” program.Econ Dev *Ongoing Working with SSF Chamber of Commerce on this
effort
296 PE-3.5.3: Promote recreational
opportunities. Recrea *Ongoing
297 PE-4.1: Improve regional access to
quality jobs. Eng/PW *Ongoing
298 PE-4.2: Encourage growth near
transit. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
299 PE-4.3: Provide enhanced
multimodal commute options.
PE-4.3.1: Expand transit and active
transportation alternatives. Cap Proj *Ongoing
300 PE-4.4: Mitigate the risk of sea level
rise.
PE-4.4.1: Partner with impacted
property owners. Sustain *Ongoing
301 PE-4.4.2: Regional collaboration. Sustain *Ongoing
tracking, and promotional
activities.
Goal PE-4: Infrastructure
investments support job
access, job growth, and
address climate hazards
impacting South San
Francisco businesses.
85
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Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
302 PE-5.1: Provide functional retail
space.
PE-5.1.1: Create design and building
standards for ground-floor space. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
303 PE-5.1.2: Identify reinvestment
opportunities in retail properties. Econ Dev *Ongoing
304 PE-5.2: Encourage retail
concentration.
PE-5.2.1: Create ground floor
requirements.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
305 PE-5.3: Encourage redevelopment
of underperforming centers.PE-5.3.1: Ensure appropriate zoning. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
306 PE-5.3.2: Monitor sales tax
performance.Econ Dev *Ongoing
307
PE-5.3.3: Conduct outreach and
enforcement for underperforming
shopping centers.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
308 PE-5.4: Enhance retail district
environment.
PE-5.4.1: Provide public investment
for streetscapes and façades. Cap Proj *3-5 years
309 PE-5.5: Foster a vibrant Downtown
South San Francisco.
PE-5.5.1: Target growth of arts and
culture uses to Downtown and
Lindenville.
Econ Dev *1-2 years Lindenville Specific Plan identifies location for Arts
& Culture District
310 PE-5.5.2: Collaborate with Downtown
community to support events. CM *Ongoing
The Breezeway is one of the finalist sites for
relocation of the Farmers Market. Pride Event was
held in June 2024 on Grand Avenue. Morales Hall
Holiday event and Santa Comes to Town held in
Downtown in 2024. Will be collaborating with SSF
Chamber more.
311 PE-5.5.3: Ensure zoning
accommodates arts and culture uses.Planning *Complete Lindenville Specific Plan identifies location for Arts
& Culture District
312
PE-5.5.4: Support retention and
attraction of resident-serving
businesses.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
313 PE-5.5.5: Expand use of public
facilities. CM *Ongoing
Sharing the West Orange Library with YMCA for bi-
monthly food distribution and storage of donated
diapers.
314 PE-5.6: Support development of
complete neighborhoods.
PE-5.6.1: Maintain goods and
services inventory.Planning *3-5 years
Goal PE-5: The city has
vibrant and healthy
commercial districts and
shopping centers that
include amenities serving
residents and outside
shoppers.
86
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
315
PE-5.6.2: Coordinate with real estate
community on space needs of goods
and services businesses.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
316 PE-5.6.3: Identify existing shopping
destinations and services.Econ Dev *Ongoing
317 PE-5.6.4: Attract retail and services to
emerging residential areas. Econ Dev *Ongoing
318
PE-5.7: Support retail businesses
and restaurants in adapting to e-
commerce needs.
PE-5.7.1: Provide resources and
training in online marketing. Econ Dev *Ongoing
319 PE-5.8: Engage in business
recruitment and retention.
PE-5.8.1: Develop a neighborhood
retail business attraction and
retention program.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
320 PE-5.8.2: Prioritize recruitment and
retention of anchor businesses.Econ Dev *Ongoing
321 PE-5.9: Encourage housing and job
growth near shopping districts.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
322 PE-6.1: Collaborate on workforce
development programs.
PE-6.1.1: Determine skills needs of
South San Francisco residents. Econ Dev *Ongoing
323
PE-6.1.2: Seek funding and
partnerships for workforce
development programs.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
324 PE-6.1.3: Coordinate with workforce
development agencies.Econ Dev *Ongoing
325 PE-6.1.4: Provide customized local
workforce training. Econ Dev *Ongoing
326 PE-6.1.5: Expand partnerships with
major local employers. Econ Dev *Ongoing
327
PE-6.1.6: Support community wide
efforts to provide English as a Second
Language education.
CM *Ongoing
ECD-led efforts to expand bilingual EAC offerings
through NLC and Genentech grants (added
Mandarin, Tagalog). Library has free conversation
group that works on ESL at CLC.
Goal PE-6: South San
Francisco residents
achieve upward mobility
and equitably shared
prosperity.
87
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
328
PE-6.2: Coordinate South San
Francisco’s employment and job
training efforts with local youth
educational institutions.
PE-6.2.1: Develop shared work
program with SSFUSD. CM *Ongoing P&R is leading this effort. Working on childcare
workforce effort.
329 PE-6.2.2: Establish youth job training
with local employers.CM *Ongoing
330 PE-6.2.3: Continue City practice of
providing internships and mentoring.CM *Ongoing
Need to scale back in FY 2024-25 due to HR budget
reduction, but will leverage other resources that
are available (ie Stanford internship program).
331 PE-6.3: Encourage affordable
housing and access to jobs.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
332 PE-7.1: Provide technical assistance
information to small businesses. PE-7.1.1: Disseminate resources. Econ Dev *Ongoing
333 PE-7.1.2: Provide targeted resources
to home-based businesses. Econ Dev *Ongoing
334 PE-7.2: Explore opportunities to
enhance access to capital.
PE-7.2.1: Consider creation of a
program that provides low-cost
business loans.
Econ Dev *3-5 years
335
PE-7.3: Augment channels of
communication with the business
community.
PE-7.3.1: Increase coordination with
business organizations. Econ Dev *Ongoing
336
PE-7.3.2: Ensure informational
materials for businesses are
published in multiple languages.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
337
PE-7.4: Support the retention and
formation of local businesses
owned by people of color and
historically disenfranchised
community members.
PE-7.4.1: Conduct targeted
engagement. Econ Dev *Ongoing
338
PE-8.1: Maintain and implement
new funding mechanisms to address
the impacts of development and
support infrastructure needs.
PE-8.1.1: Periodically update impact
fees. Finance *Ongoing
Working with consultant to conduct comprehensive
impact fee study, scheduled to be considered by
City Council with a feasibility study in 2025.
339 PE-8.1.2: Establish district-based
financing tools. Econ Dev *3-5 years
Downtown Property-Based Improvement District,
East of 101 Community Facilities District, and
Tourism Improvement District efforts all underway.
Goal PE-7: South San
Francisco provides a
business climate that
supports the success of
local entrepreneurs and
existing small, local,
minority-owned, and
culturally diverse
businesses.
Goal PE-8: Business
growth and investment
provide financial and
other contributions that
meet the needs of South
88
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
PROSPEROUS ECONOMY FOR ALL ELEMENT 8 56 6 7
Status
340 PE-8.2: Explore equitable services
spending.CM *3-5 years
341 PE-8.3: Establish community
benefits contributions.
PE-8.3.1: Maintain and expand
density bonus incentive program. Housing *Ongoing
San Francisco residents.
89
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
MOBILITY AND ACCESS ELEMENT 1 11 7 10
342
MOB-1.1: Use a systemic safety
approach to proactively identify and
address safety risks.
MOB-1.1.1: Develop a Vision Zero
Plan. Eng/PW *1-2 years City received grant to start process.
343
MOB-1.2: Strive to reduce vehicle
speeds throughout the city to
reduce the frequency and severity
of collisions.
MOB-1.2.1: Incorporate street
calming. Eng/PW *Ongoing
344 MOB-1.2.2: Evaluate reducing speed
limits.Eng/PW *1-2 years Implementing 15 MPH School Zone
345
MOB-2.1: Incorporate complete
streets improvements into all
roadway and development projects.
MOB-2.1.1: Complete multimodal
design and impact analysis.Eng/PW *1-2 years
Corridor studies have been completed or are
underway. Need to identify funding to move
forward with design and construction.
346 MOB-2.1.2: Create multimodal
prioritization process.Eng/PW *1-2 years
347
MOB-2.1.3: Implement Active South
City Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.Eng/PW *Ongoing
348
MOB-2.1.4: Implement transit speed,
reliability, and access improvements. Eng/PW *3-5 years
349 MOB-2.1.5: Address ADA
accessibility. Eng/PW *Ongoing
350 MOB-2.1.6: Pilot an open streets
program. Eng/PW *3-5 years
351
MOB-2.2: Advance more equitable
transportation within South San
Francisco.
MOB-2.2.1: Implement Safe Routes
to Schools program. Eng/PW *Ongoing
352
MOB-2.2.2: Develop free bus and
shuttle services for residents.
CM *Ongoing
Completed City Council's 2024 priority to add
Simme seats, update the shuttle app, and add QR
codes. Future efforts include electrification of the
shuttle fleet and pursuit of grant funds to pay for
the cost.
353 MOB-2.2.3: Incorporate equitable
prioritization process.Eng/PW *1-2 years
354
MOB-2.3: Interaction between truck
routes and bicycle/pedestrian
priority streets. Eng/PW *3-5 years
355 MOB-3.1: Promote mode shift
among employers.
MOB-3.1.1: Update and implement
TDM Ordinance.Planning *Ongoing Zoning Ordinance updated TDM ordinance;
implementation is ongoing.
Status
Goal MOB-1: South San
Francisco prioritizes
safety in all aspects of
transportation planning
and engineering.
Goal MOB-2: South San
Francisco provides a
multimodal network with
convenient choices for
everyone.
90
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
MOBILITY AND ACCESS ELEMENT 1 11 7 10
Status
356
MOB-3.1.2: Implement East of 101
Trip Cap.Planning *3-5 years
Worked with traffic consultant on this proect in
2024, will bring forward for City Council
consideration in 2025.
357 MOB-3.2: Optimize traffic
operations on City streets.
MOB-3.2.1: Update traffic operations
metrics.Eng/PW *Ongoing
358 MOB-3.2.2: Incorporate new street
connections.Eng/PW *6-10 years
359
MOB-3.3: Right-size parking supply
and maximize the efficiency of curb
space.
MOB-3.3.1: Incorporate parking
maximums. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
360 MOB-3.3.2: Evaulate curb
management practice. Eng/PW *3-5 years
361
MOB-3.4: Use parking management
tools to manage limited street space
in residential neighborhoods.
MOB-3.4.1: Create funding and
staffing plan for the Residential
Parking Permit Program.CM *3-5 years
362
MOB-4.1: Increase substantially the
proportion of travel using modes
other than driving alone.
MOB-4.1.1: Use site plan review to
improve connectivity. Planning *Ongoing
363
MOB-4.1.2: Expand transit service.
CM *Ongoing
Veo scooters deployed in the East of 101 area for
participating employers to help address the Last
Mile. Continuing to work with transit agencies as
they look to make their routes more efficient.
364 MOB-4.1.3: Leverage employee
transit subsidies. CM *Ongoing The City promotes transit subsidy materials.
365 MOB-4.1.4: Incorporate first/last-
mile connections.Planning *Ongoing
366 MOB-4.2: Embrace innovation. Eng/PW *3-5 years
367
MOB-5.1: Expand the low-stress
bike and pedestrian network.
MOB-5.1.1: Complete Rails to Trails
project. Eng/PW *6-10 years
Initial Rails to Trails projects have been constructed
in East of 101, need to be linked to broader
network.
368 MOB-5.1.2: Develop Bikeways and
slow streets.Eng/PW *6-10 years
369 MOB-5.1.3: Expand bicycle parking at
activity centers. Eng/PW *1-2 years
370
MOB-5.2: Enhance access to the
trail network.
Cap Proj *3-5 years
Implemented improvements to Centennial Way
Trail between Spruce Ave. and Huntington.
Improvements included trail resurfacing, widening,
signage and improved lighting. Improvements
were completed Summer 2024.
Goal MOB-5: South San
Francisco residents have
easy access to play,
fitness, and active
transportation networks.
Goal MOB-3: South San
Francisco proactively
manages traffic and
parking demand.
Goal MOB-4: South San
Francisco’s land use and
transportation actions
reduce vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) and
greenhouse gas
emissions.
91
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
371
PR-1.1: Prioritize disadvantaged
community park and recreation.
Recrea *Ongoing
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP),
expansion of senior and youth services,
scholarships for low income communitys, support
for Big Lift, subsidy for P&R programs, free
programs like Jr. Giants, etc.
372
PR-1.2: Strive to have all residents
within a 10-minute walk access to
parks.
Recrea *Ongoing
Centennial Way Park South and Oyster Point
Shoreline Park improvements completed in 2024,
Linden Park to be completed in 2025.
373
PR-1.3: Design parks and facilities to
meet universal access standards.Parks *Ongoing
374
PR-1.4: Ensure equitable
distribution of park and recreation
opportunities.
PR-1.4.1: Provide targeted
recreational services. Recrea *3-5 years P&R Master Plan update to begin in 2025.
375
PR-1.5: Use underutilized spaces for
recreational services.Recrea *3-5 years Oyster Point Marina Park, a new park on Linden
Ave, Centennial Way Park South.
376
PR-1.6: Translate information for
park and recreational programs. Recrea *Ongoing Continuing to expand.
377
PR-1.7: Identify needs of
underserved groups.Recrea *Ongoing
Age Friendly, Child Care Master Plan, P&R Master
Plan, Orange Memorial Park Master Plan,
Centennial Way Master Plan, Puble Art Master Plan
all inform this.
378 PR-1.8: Match resident needs with
services.Recrea *Ongoing P&R Master Plan and supplemental plans.
379
PR-1.9: Support community events.
Recrea *Ongoing Festa, Fiestas Patrias and other city departments
and community groups to continue.
380
PR-2.1: Meet improved parkland
standard.
PR-2.1.1: Adopt and implement Parks
and Recreation Master Plan.Parks *1-2 years This effort will begin in 2025.
381
PR-2.1.2: Complete update of the
Orange Memorial Park Master Plan. Parks *Complete Adopted early 2023.
382 PR-2.2: Use underutilized sites for
improved parks.Parks *Ongoing Centennial Way Park South opened in September
2024.
383
PR-2.3: Foster innovative park
types. Parks *Ongoing
Centennial Way Park South opened in September
2024. Included new bicycle pump track,
playgrounds, skate park, and pollinator garden.
Status
Goal PR-1: South San
Francisco equitably
provides improved
parkland, recreational
facilities, and services for
all residents.
Goal PR-2: The city has an
expanded network of
improved parkland to
accommodate the
physical and social needs
of users of all ages and
92
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
384 PR-2.4: Determine alternative
temporary park locations.Parks *1-2 years
385 PR-2.5: Develop community
gardens. Parks *3-5 years Unfunded, exploring grant opportunities with non-
profit partners.
386
PR-2.6: Plan for new parks in East of
101 and Lindenville.Planning *1-2 years
Lindenville Specific Plan identified potential park
locations within Lindenville. Submitted for MTC
grant to complete South Airport Specific Plan.
387
PR-3.1: Meet open space standard:
Parks *Ongoing Attemps are on-going to acquire open spaces.
388
PR-3.2: Minimize environmental
impact of support facilities.Parks *Ongoing
389
PR-3.3: Create new public access
points to open spaces. Parks *3-5 years
Unfunded, but adopted Sign Hill Master Plan
explores adding additional trails. Contingent upon
additional open space acquisition.
390 PR-4.1: Maintain joint use facilities
standard. Parks *Ongoing
391
PR-4.2: Coordinate with South San
Francisco Unified School District on
facility access.
PR-4.2.1: Establish Sunshine Gardens
Shared use agreement.
CM *1-2 years
P&R has hired a landscape architect to prepare a
concept plan; will share with neighborhood
activists. City continues to raise the issue at
SSFUSD/City liaison committee meetings.
392
PR-4.2.2: Provide recreational
programming in joint use facilities. Recrea *Ongoing
393
PR-4.2.3: Expand afterschool and
summer childcare.Recrea *Ongoing
Partnered with SSFUSD to deliver free after school
programs as part of the Expanded Learning
Opportunities Program (ELOP).
394
PR-4.3: Partner with South San
Francisco Unified School District to
transform former school sites.CM *Ongoing
395 PR-4.4: Maintain Caltrain plaza joint
use agreement. CM *Ongoing
396
PR-4.5: Maintain Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART) joint use agreement. CM *Ongoing
397 PR-4.6: Convert public easements. CM *3-5 years
of users of all ages and
abilities.
Goal PR-3: South San
Francisco maintains a
network of open spaces
that provide recreational
opportunities and are
managed to encourage
healthy ecosystems,
improve air and water
quality, and adapt to a
changing climate.
Goal PR-4: The City
collaborates with a strong
network of partners to
improve and expand park
and recreational
opportunities across
South San Francisco.
93
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
398 PR-4.7: Provide publicly accessible,
private open space. Planning *Complete Zoning ordinance allows for development of
publicly accessible private open space.
399
PR-4.8: Support non-profit
partnerships for park maintenance
and programing.
Parks *Ongoing City works with co-sponsored sports leagues to
activate programs in parks.
400 PR-5.1: Create downtown network
of parks.
PR-5.1.1: Fund Downtown pop-up
parks. Parks *1-2 years Design of new park on Linden Ave is underway, to
be completed in 2025.
401 PR-5.1.2: Designate new
Downtown/Lindenville park site. Parks *1-2 years Downtown park site has been designated.
402 PR-5.1.3: Study City Hall park space
opportunities. Cap Proj *6-10 years This effort has been reclassified as a long-term
project.
403
PR-5.2: Expand Downtown park
acquisition opportunities.CM *1-2 years
City to attempting to purchase the Successor
Agency-owned parcel that is part of the Linden
Avenue Park project using Parkland Acquisition
funds.
404
PR-5.3: Partner with private
developers to facilitate community
gathering spaces in Downtown. CM *3-5 years
405 PR-5.4: Develop Downtown
pedestrian corridors.CM *3-5 years
406 PR-5.5: Upgrade park amenities and
playgrounds. Parks *1-2 years Cypress and Pine Park needs funding to be
improved.
407
PR-6.1: Maintain and expand trail
connectivity.
PR-6.1.1: Create Colma Creek trail.
Parks *6-10 years Lindenville Specific Plan and other Colma Creek
studies identify potential trail alignments.
408
PR-6.1.2: Implement active
transportation improvements to
parks and open space.
Planning *6-10 years
Active South City and Lindenville Specific Plan
identify potential locations of active transportation
improvements.
409 PR-6.1.3: Implement Centennial Trail
Vision Plan.Parks *Ongoing Centennial Trail Vision Plan adopted.
410 PR-6.1.4: Develop Pacific Gas and
Electric and Union Pacific trails.Parks *6-10 years
411
PR-6.1.5: Require new development
to link to trails.Planning *3-5 years Zoning Ordinance and Lindenville Specific Plan
include public open space requirements.
412 PR-6.2: Connect parks to trails.Parks *Ongoing Created new park on Centennial Way Trail between
Spruce and Huntington.
413
PR-6.3: Improve access to San
Bruno Mountain State and County
Park.
Parks *6-10 years
414 PR-6.4: Provide sidewalk, trail, and
transit links to parks. Eng/PW *Ongoing
Goal PR-5: Downtown has
improved access to parks,
gathering spaces, and
public amenities.
Goal PR-6: The City
provides convenient and
safe trails and other
pedestrian connections
throughout the
community.
94
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
415 PR-6.5: Improve trail amenities and
safety. Parks *Ongoing Centennial Trail improvements and Sign Hill Master
Plan adopted.
416 PR-6.6: Ensure visibility along
Centennial Way Trail. Parks *Ongoing City responsibility for all BART property to keep this
maintained properly.
417 PR-6.7: Ensure visibility along the
Bay Trail. Parks *Ongoing
418
PR-6.8: Provide educational signage
about biological resources. Parks *Ongoing New interpretive signage added on Centennial Way
Park South and Oyster Point Marina.
419 PR-7.1: Meet park and facility
maintenance staffing targets. Parks *3-5 years Requires additional budget to sustain.
420 Policy: PR-7.2: Maintain park and
recreation facilities. Parks *Ongoing
421 PR-7.3: Maintain park amenities. Parks *Ongoing
422 PR-7.4: Upgrade playgrounds. Parks *Ongoing As funding is made available
423 PR-7.5: Redesign underused parks. Parks *6-10 years Starting with Dundee Park. Dedicated funding is
needed to do this citywide.
424
PR-7.6: Modernize aquatics
facilities.
PR-7.6.1: Complete pool design and
financing studies. Cap Proj *1-2 years
Began construction of the New Orange Memorial
Park Aquatic Center. Phase 1 scheduled to open
Mid 2025.
425 PR-7.7: Incorporate public art in
parks and open spaces.
PR-7.7.1: Adopt Public Art Master
Plan. Recrea *Complete Adopted 2023.
426
PR-7.7.2: Facilitate community
engagement on public art selection. Recrea *Ongoing
427 PR-7.7.3: Educate community on
public art. Recrea *Ongoing
428 PR-7.7.4: Support community-based
creation of public art. Recrea *3-5 years Library | Parks and Rec Center includes Creator
Studio.
429 PR-7.8: Integrate sustainable
landscape strategies. Parks *Ongoing
430
PR-7.9: Ensure lighting and visibility
in parks. Parks *Ongoing Many park electrical systems are aging out and
need full redesign for new technologies like LED.
431 PR-7.10: Provide historical
education in parks. Parks *3-5 years
432
PR-7.11: Install electric vehicle
charging infrastructure at City-
owned parks and facilities.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
433
PR-7.12: Consider health-related
outcomes of park interventions. Parks *1-2 years
Partnering with San Mateo County to pilot a Rec Rx
program to compliment the existing SMC Park Rx
program.
Goal PR-7: South San
Francisco provides well-
maintained and
sustainable parks and
recreational facilities to
meet the needs of current
and future residents.
95
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
434
PR-8.1: Meet Recreational Services
Program staffing target. Recrea *Ongoing
435 PR-8.2: Provide varied recreational
programming. Recrea *Ongoing
436 PR-8.3: Maximize class offerings. Recrea *Ongoing
437 PR-8.4: Provide cultural diversity in
program offerings.Recrea *Ongoing
438
PR-8.5: Provide multigenerational
spaces. Recrea *Ongoing
Expansion of multi-generational programs with
seniors and preschoolers with new program
"Grandfriends"
439 PR-8.6: Expand performing arts
programs and facilities.Recrea *1-2 years
440
PR-8.7: Expand environmental
stewardship programs.Parks *Ongoing Beginning this through Improving Public Places,
Sign Hill Stewards and other volunteer groups.
441
PR-8.8: Connect services through
shuttles. CM *Ongoing
Expansion of SSF Shuttle via Orange Line in Fall
2023; Pursuing grant funding for future
electrification of shuttle fleet.
442
PR-8.9: Provide youth skill-building
opportunities. Parks *Ongoing
Annually host six to eight D-Tech High School
interns, one YSIP intern, and work with SFCC on
Sign Hill to engage youth looking to enter the work
pipeline.
443 PR-8.10: Involve youth in
enrichment programs.
PR-8.10.1: Identify and pilot
enrichment programs.Recrea *3-5 years In second year of partnership with SSFUSD on the
ELOP free after school program.
444 PR-8.10.2: Target locations for
enrichment programs. Recrea *1-2 years
445
PR-8.11: Explore park stewardship.
Parks *Ongoing Beginning this through Improving Public Places,
Sign Hill Stewards and other volunteer groups.
446
PR-8.12: Explore an adopt a park
program. Parks *Ongoing Beginning this through Improving Public Places,
Sign Hill Stewards and other volunteer groups.
447 PR-9.1: Enhance Childcare Program. PR-9.1.1: Implement Child Care
Master Plan.Recrea *Ongoing
448
PR-9.2: Expand early childhood
education for families of color and
low-income families.
PR-9.2.1: Expand funding for
universal preschool. Recrea *6-10 years
449 PR-9.3 Expand childcare options. PR-9.3.1: Update Zoning code for
childcare.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
450 PR-9.3.2: Maintain land inventory for
childcare.Planning *3-5 years
Goal PR-8: Parks and
recreational facilities have
the appropriate staffing to
offer high-quality
recreational programs
and offerings for residents
of all ages.
96
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
451
PR-9.3.3: Explore parking reductions
for childcare facilities. Planning *1-2 years
452
PR-9.3.4: Provide incentives for new
development to create childcare
facilities.
Econ Dev *3-5 years
453 PR-9.3.5: Coordinate citywide
childcare programs.Recrea *3-5 years
454 PR-9.4: Support business
development for childcare.
PR-9.4.1: Explore grant funding for
childcare.Recrea *3-5 years
455 PR-9.4.2: Maintain online portal for
childcare.Recrea *3-5 years
456 PR-9.5: Advocate for childcare. Recrea *Ongoing
457
PR-9.6: Partner with San Mateo
County and other organizations to
provide quality childcare and
preschool services.
Recrea *Ongoing
458
PR-10.1: Expand Senior Services
Program.Recrea *Ongoing
New Congregate Nutrition program for seniors
offerec, expansion of services at Library | Parks and
Rec Center and Teglia Center. Expanded hours at
Teglia Center.
459 PR-10.2: Maintain Adult Day Care
Program. Recrea *Ongoing
460
PR-10.3: Partner with San Mateo
County to extend senior services.Recrea *1-2 years Congregate Nutrition Program is grant funded by
San Mateo County.
461 PR-10.4: Provide shuttle and van
service to senior services.CM *3-5 years
462 PR-10.5: Publish Senior Connections
Newsletter. Comm *Ongoing
463
PR-11.1: Diversify park funding.
Parks *Ongoing
Oyster Point CFD will assist with funding
maintenance at Oyster Point Shoreline Park. Staff
also will recieve limited term funding from
Southline developers for maintenance of
Centennial Way.
464
PR-11.2: Reduce long term
operations and maintenance costs. Parks *6-10 years
465 PR-11.3: Regularly review developer
impact fees. CM *Ongoing
Goal PR-9: South San
Francisco maintains
quality childcare and
preschool programs
citywide.
Goal PR-10: South San
Francisco provides
engaging and convenient
programming and services
for older adults.
97
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ABUNDANT AND ACCESSIBLE PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT 5 54 16 27
Status
466
PR-11.4: Seek grant funding to help
fund capital projects.
CM *Ongoing
CMO staff continue to leverage grant opportunities
identified through the City's lobbying firm, TPA, as
well as those available through or identified by
National League of Cities.
467
PR-11.5: Explore bond funding.
CM *Ongoing
Future bond capacity depends on the performance
of Measure W. As of the FY 2024-25 mid-year
budget update, Measure W is projected to be
$1.5M less than projected for this fiscal year, which
diminishes this resource's ability to back additional
bonding.
468 PR-11.6: Provide publicly accessible
private open space.Planning *Complete Zoning ordinance allows for development of
publicly accessible private open space.
469 PR-11.7: Explore alternative funding
sources.Finance *3-5 years
470
PR-11.8: Explore allowing limited
economic activity in public spaces.CM *3-5 years
471 PR-11.9: Combined State, local, and
federal childcare funds.CM *Ongoing
472 PR-11.10: Explore maintenance
funding opportunities.Parks *Ongoing
Goal PR-11: South San
Francisco maintains an
equitable, flexible, and
sustainable funding
approach to maintain
park and recreational
standards for existing and
future residents.
98
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
473 ECS-1.1: Enhance language
accessibility for City processes.
ECS-1.1.1: Hire multilingual staff. Hum Res *Ongoing
474
ECS-1.1.2: Create multilingual hub.
CM *1-2 years
City website includes translation to primary
demographic languages (Spanish, Tagalog,
Simplified Chinese, etc.)
475 ECS-1.2: Provide live multilingual
interpretation. CM *1-2 years May not be needed since YouTube provides real
time translation via closed captioning.
476 ECS-1.3: Establish equitable
engagement practices.
ECS-1.3.1: Provide navigation of City
services. Econ Dev *Ongoing
477
ECS-1.3.2: Create partnerships to
improve outreach.
CM *Ongoing
Capital Projects doing this for Linden Park, model
can be expanded to other projects. Staff attend
monthly meetings with nonprofit and community
organizations, quarterly with county collaborative
and other local organizations.
478
ECS-1.3.3: Develop ongoing feedback
portal.
CM *Ongoing
Implemented OpenForms for members of the
public to provide feedback on website. Working
with IT to amend cityinfo email address to
potentially use OpenForms and reduce the
input/administrative burden of responding to
cityinfo emails.
479 ECS-1.4: Engage Youth Commission. CM *Ongoing
480 ECS-1.5: Maintain diversity in
boards and commissions. CM *Ongoing
481 ECS-1.6: Continue ongoing
community meetings. CM *Ongoing
482 ECS-2.1: Increase internal capacity
for equity.
ECS-2.1.1: Maintain dedicated staff
for equity and inclusion. CM *Complete Completed with creation of Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion Officer staff position.
483
ECS-2.1.2: Join national race / equity
network membership.CM *1-2 years Member of National League of Cities, looking into
Government Alliance on Race and Equity.
484 ECS-2.1.3: Partner regionally to
support equity priorities. CM *Ongoing Meet with County quarterly on this item.
485 ECS-2.1.4: Create equity trainings for
City staff. CM *Ongoing
486
ECS-2.2: Implement programs and
procedures to advance racial and
social equity.
ECS-2.2.1: Implement Racial and
Social Equity Plan. CM *1-2 years Currently being implemented, most goals and
suggestions have been accomplished.
487 ECS-2.2.2: Develop standardized
reporting. CM *3-5 years
Status
Goal ECS-1. All residents
are engaged in decisions
that impact their lives.
Goal ECS-2. South San
Francisco is a leader in
99
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
488
ECS-2.3: Conduct equity assessment
for policies and ordinances. CM *Ongoing
489 ECS-2.4: Institutionalize equity in
departmental operations. CM *Ongoing
490
ECS-2.5: Provide inclusive
communications. Reflect the
languages, cultures, and ethnicities
found in the South San Francisco
community in promotional
materials and library collections.Library *Ongoing
This past year the Library featured community
programs and events for Lunar New Year, Black
History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month, Pride Month, Hispanic/LatinX
Heritage Month, Filipino America History Month,
Women's History Month and more; international
collections continue to grow, including materials in
Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog.
491 ECS-2.6: Reduce documentation for
services. CM *1-2 years
492
ECS-3.1: Ensure equitable
distribution of opportunities.
ECS-3.1.1: Expand placement of
events.
CM *Ongoing
2023 events included Santa Comes to Town at LPR,
Movie Night @ Martin, Public Safety Town Hall at
Alice Bulos, etc. National Night Out spread across
town (was just in Paradise Valley in prior years).
493 ECS-3.1.2: Expand internet
connectivity. Info Tech *6-10 years
494 ECS-3.1.3: Explore Downtown
Resource Center. Cap Proj *3-5 years
495
ECS-3.2: Meet community needs for
programing and services.
ECS-3.2.1: Conduct ongoing
evaluation of services. CM *Ongoing Completed biannual community survey at the end
of 2023. Will continue every other year.
496
ECS-3.2.2: Pilot equitable
involvement in services.CM *1-2 years Completed a FlashVote survey; P&R will follow-up
on results (i.e. more 20-something programming).
497 ECS-3.2.3: Target locations of
services. Recrea *Ongoing
498
ECS-3.3: Consider expanding
Universal Basic Income Pilot. CM *1-2 years
Since the City has exhausted its ARPA funding and
the General Fund has a structural deficit, it is
unlikely that we will be able to expand on UBI.
499 ECS-3.4: Develop community
benefits agreements program. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
500 ECS-3.5: Develop and promote small
businesses. Econ Dev *Ongoing
incorporating equity
considerations into
policies, programs, and
procedures.
Goal ECS-3. South San
Francisco equitably
provides public services
for all residents.
100
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
501
ECS-3.6: Enhance language
accessibility for City programs and
services.
CM *1-2 years CMO is currrently researching language access
options to be applied to public meetings.
502 ECS-3.7: Support age-friendly
initiatives.
ECS-3.7.1: Pursue age-friendly
community designation.CM *Complete AARP designated the City as age friendly in June
2023.
503 ECS-4.1: Sustain facility
maintenance staffing targets. Facilities *3-5 years
504
Policy: ECS-4.2: Maintain existing
and future city facilities.Facilities *3-5 years
505
ECS-4.3: Identify reductions to long
term operations and maintenance
costs.
Facilities *3-5 years
506 ECS-4.4: Integrate sustainable
landscape strategies.Parks *Ongoing
507 ECS-4.5: Activate City facilities. Recrea *Ongoing
508 ECS-5.1: Develop partnerships for
education.
ECS-5.1.1: Collaborate with life
sciences industry. Econ Dev *Ongoing
509 ECS-5.1.2: Identify special education
opportunities. Econ Dev *3-5 years
510 ECS-5.1.3: Expand arts education. Recrea *Ongoing Implemented extended gallery schedule at LPR.
511
ECS-5.1.4: Mitigate summer learning
slide.
Library *Ongoing
The Summer Learning Challenge included
programming for all ages and distributed over
10,000 free books in the Library, at schools and
preschools, to summer camp participants and at
library and city programs and events.
512 ECS-5.2: Provide a variety of youth
programming.
ECS-5.2.1: Target placement of
programming. Recrea *Ongoing
513
ECS-5.2.2: Create summer internship
pilot.
CM *Ongoing
While the City was able to offer its Youth Summer
Internship Program (YSIP) in Summer 2024, due to
budget reductions in FY 2024-25, the City will need
to scale back internship program offerings.
514
ECS-5.2.3: Create youth pilot
programs to address resource gaps. CM *1-2 years
515
ECS-5.3: Maintain a data sharing
agreement with South San Francisco
Unified School District. CM *Ongoing
Goal ECS-4. South San
Francisco provides well-
maintained and
sustainable facilities to
meet the needs of current
and future residents.
Goal ECS-5. The City
provides high-quality
educational opportunities
for all children and youth
by maintaining a positive
relationship with the
South San Francisco
Unified School District.
101
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
516
ECS-6.1: Improve public safety.ECS-6.1.1: Maintain community fire
stations.
Fire *Ongoing
FY 2023-34 received $175k dollars in grant funding
to add to IT security funding to upgrade electronic
security access at all stations and improved fencing
and security as Stations 61 and 64. Station 62 is in
need of perimeter fencing and a security gate.
517
ECS-6.1.2: Establish Community
Safety and Equity Advisory Board. Police *Complete
518
ECS-6.1.3: Strengthen community
cohesion through engagement with
Police and Fire. Police *Ongoing
519 ECS-6.2 Develop and expand
diversion programs. CM *3-5 years
520
ECS-6.3: Develop partnerships for
referrals.
Housing *Ongoing
Promotores program provides an intake point for
residents in need of social service connections
including for housing resources, homelessness
prevention, foodbank referrals and healthcare
needs
521 ECS-6.4: Support reentry and
restorative justice programs.CM *3-5 years
522
ECS-6.5: Enhance programs for
unhoused population.
Housing *Ongoing
Fund Samaritan House and Life Moves, which
operate shelters. Have an inter-departmental
monthly coordination roundtable. Efforts to
prevent homelessness such as emergency rental
assistance and anti-displacement study. Permanent
supportive housing project at former Ramada Inn
(Homekey project). City is also a target recipient
and partner of San Mateo County's encampment
resolution grant.
523 ECS-6.6: Minimize surveillance.CM *3-5 years
524 ECS-6.7: Coordinate public safety
programs.Police *Ongoing
525 ECS-6.8: Report public safety data.Police *Ongoing
Goal ECS-6. South San
Francisco promotes
community safety and a
sense of belonging for all
residents.
102
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
EQUITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES ELEMENT 4 37 9 10
Status
526
ECS-7.1: Ensure adequate library
services, staffing, and facilities.
Library *Ongoing
LPR opened on October 28, 2023; this shared
facility provides access to information, leisure
reading, computer services, health and wellness
programs, cultural programs and classes,
community gathering spaces, outside play, exercise
and contemplation spaces, including a well-used,
accessible playground.
527
ECS-7.2: Promote libraries as
community hubs. Library *Ongoing
High usage and attendance - checking out
materials, attending programms, reading,
networking, learning new skills, and just hanging
out.
528
ECS-7.3: Promote literacy programs.
Library *Ongoing Project Read adult and family literacy staff attend
local programs and events throughout the year.
529
ECS-7.4: Sustain diversity in library
collections. Library *Ongoing
Collection development is attuned to needs,
requests and trending topics, promoting diversity of
interests and backgrounds of our community.
530
ECS-7.5: Expand outreach about
diverse authors. Library *Ongoing
Author talks are scheduled and promoted
throughout the year, including local authors
featuring cultural programming for Lunar New Year,
AAPI, Pride month and more.
531 ECS-7.6: Provide navigation of City
programs. Library *Ongoing Library staff connect the community to a wide
variety of local programs and events.
532
ECS-7.7: Conduct regular evaluation
of library services. Library *Ongoing Library Board meets monthly and includes updates
and statistics on programs and services.
Goal ECS-7. South San
Francisco public libraries
serve as centralized hubs
for educational and social
services.
103
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
533 CHEJ-1.1: Increase access to
healthcare.
CHEJ-1.1.1: Assist in navigation of
health and social services Econ Dev *Ongoing
534 CHEJ-1.1.2: County health
partnerships. Econ Dev *Ongoing
535 CHEJ-1.1.3: Offer health literacy
programs. Recrea *Ongoing
536
CHEJ-1.1.4: Partner with SSFUSD to
provide school-based health centers. CM *Ongoing San Mateo County Department of Health is lead
partner with SSFUSD on health services.
537 CHEJ-1.1.5: Explore healthcare public
private partnerships. Econ Dev *Ongoing
538
CHEJ-1.1.6: Assist in the provision of
nonprofit and community health
centers. CM *3-5 years
Per DHCS, opioid settlement funds can be used to
pay for mental health clinician. However, the opioid
settlement funds are not enough on an ongoing
basis to pay for the full cost of the mental health
clinician.
539 CHEJ-1.1.7: Establish community
paramedicine program.Fire *6-10 years Continual evaluation ongoing.
540
CHEJ-1.1.8: Reduce documentation
for healthcare access. CM *1-2 years
541
CHEJ-1.2. Improve crisis response. CHEJ-1.2.1: Continue to participate in
mental health crisis response pilot.
CM *Ongoing
Council approved an agreement with the County of
San Mateo through LifeMoves to continue the
Community Wellness Crisis Response Team (mental
health clinician) services agreement through June
2025.
542 CHEJ-1.2.2: Connect health and
homeless services.CM *Ongoing Via the HOT team.
543
CHEJ-1.2.3: Develop pandemic
preparedness plan.
CM *1-2 years
Restoration of Operations (ROOP) was in place in
early COVID. Communications Manager to
collaborate with Emergency Services Captain on the
pandemic preparedness plan.
544
CHEJ-1.3: Collaborate with San
Mateo County Health to share
health-related data.
CHEJ-1.3.1: Maintain and report
health data. CM *3-5 years DEI Officer to discus with County Health, who
compiles such data.
545 CHEJ-1.4: Integrate Health in All
Policies approach.
CHEJ-1.4.1: Require health impact
assessment.Planning *3-5 years
546 CHEJ-1.4.2: Develop healthy
development guidelines.Planning *3-5 years
Status
Goal CHEJ-1. South San
Francisco is a leader in
promoting healthy
communities through
collaboration, prevention,
and education.
104
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
547
CHEJ-1.5: Facilitate community
input on health-focused programs
and priorities.
Planning *3-5 years
548
CHEJ-2.1: Ensure healthy food
access.
CHEJ-2.1.1: Explore economic
incentives for food access.Housing *1-2 years Ongoing discussions with supermarkets / specialty
markets for service in disadvantaged communities.
549
CHEJ-2.1.2: Provide healthy food
education.CM *Ongoing
Recreation Division and Pre-school offers the
Science of Habits class; Congregate Nutrition
program with seniors.
550
CHEJ-2.1.3: Work with developers to
provide a grocery store.Econ Dev *6-10 years
551 CHEJ-2.1.4: Expand farmers’ markets.Econ Dev *1-2 years
552
CHEJ-2.2: Encourage urban
agriculture.Parks *1-2 years
Partnering with non-profits to expand community
gardens. Seeking funding to redevelop existing
community gardens to make them more accessible
to more people.
553 CHEJ-2.3: Allow food
microenterprises. Planning *1-2 years
554 CHEJ-2.4: Encourage acceptance of
food affordability programs. Econ Dev *Ongoing
555
CHEJ-2.5: Promote good nutrition. CHEJ-2.5.1: Adopt an ordinance that
requires City-funded events offer
healthy food choices to participants. CM *Ongoing Pre-school program has policy; need to expand to
all city events.
556
CHEJ-2.5.2: Partner with SSFUSD to
implement school nutrition
education programs.
CM *Ongoing
Afterschool programs are currently providing
nutrition education programs. Encouraging SSFUSD
to provide similar programs.
557 CHEJ-2.6: Limit fast food and alcohol
outlet concentration. Planning *Ongoing
558
CHEJ-3.1: Support regional efforts to
improve air quality and protect
human health.
CHEJ-3.1.1: Monitor air quality in
Lindenville, East of 101, and
Downtown.
Planning *3-5 years
559 CHEJ-3.2: Reduce mobile source
pollution.
CHEJ-3.2.1: Maintain truck route
maps to minimize exposure. Eng/PW *Ongoing
560
CHEJ-3.2.2: Adopt an ordinance
establishing vehicle idling
restrictions.
Planning *3-5 years
561
CHEJ-3.2.3: Transition the City's
vehicle fleet to lower-emission fuel
technologies.
Maint *6-10 years
Goal CHEJ-2. All low-
income residents in the
city have access to
healthy food options.
105
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
562
CHEJ-3.3: Support businesses in
transitioning their operations to
emit fewer air pollutants.
CHEJ-3.3.1: Explore incentives for
pollution reduction.
Sustain *6-10 years
Passed residential reach codes and working with
County's Office of Sustainability to explore a more
legally defensible pathway for electrification of
commerical buildings. Public Works and other
Departments have ongoing efforts to electrify its
fleet. Participation in the County's RICAPS meetings
to collaborate and explore ways to reduce
polluction.
563
CHEJ-3.3.2: Reduce indoor air
pollution.Building *Ongoing
Accomplished with changes within the California
Green Code which regulates more healthy
standards for materials and lower VOC's.
564
CHEJ-3.4: Encourage participation in
the Green Business Program.Econ Dev *Ongoing
565
CHEJ-3.5: Discourage development
of sensitive uses near sources of
pollution.
Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
566
CHEJ-3.6: Incentivize air filtration in
multifamily residential buildings. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
567 CHEJ-3.7: Expand tree canopy. Parks *Ongoing Partnering with Rise South City to give away free
trees.
568 CHEJ-4.1: Support Brownfield
remediation.
CHEJ-4.1.1: Maintain map of
hazardous sites.Planning *1-2 years
569 CHEJ-4.1.2: Precautions for Oyster
Point Landfill. Eng/PW *3-5 years
570
CHEJ-4.2: Require remediation
before development. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
571
CHEJ-4.3: Reduce exposure from
hazardous materials. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
572
CHEJ-4.4: Maintain map of
hazardous materials transport
route.
Eng/PW *Ongoing
573
CHEJ-4.5: Establish land use
restrictions on new toxic wastes. Planning *Complete
Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update in 2022 and Lindenville Specific Plan in
2023.
574 CHEJ-4.6: Expand community
engagement on remediation. Planning 3-5 years
Goal CHEJ-3. South San
Francisco neighborhoods
near highways and
industrial
uses have improved air
quality.
Goal CHEJ-4. South San
Francisco generates less
solid waste, cleans up
hazardous sites, and
ensures safe storage and
transportation of
hazardous materials in
Lindenville and East of
101.
106
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
575
CHEJ-5.1: Provide recreational
programming to increase physical
activity.
Recrea *Ongoing Partnering with San Mateo County to pilot a Rec Rx
program.
576 CHEJ-5.2: Develop partnerships to
promote physical activity. Recrea *3-5 years Partnering with San Mateo County to pilot a Rec Rx
program.
577 CHEJ-5.3: Promote active
transportation.Planning *Ongoing
578 CHEJ-5.4: Access to clean drinking
water. CM *Ongoing
579
CHEJ-6.1: Strengthen programs to
maintain a safe and sanitary supply
of affordable housing.
CHEJ-6.1.1: Continue working with
San Mateo Fall Prevention Task
Force.
Building *Ongoing
580 CHEJ-6.1.2: Establish lead and
asbestos removal program.Building *6-10 years San Mateo County leads this effort for initial
evaluations.
581
CHEJ-6.2: Enforce housing
maintenance and building codes
safety. Housing *Ongoing
The City has developed a standing cross-
departmental bi-weekly meeting to discuss
properties with code violations or building code
violations and ensure that safety is addressed and
tenants are aware of their rights.
582 CHEJ-6.3: Track HUD inspections. Housing *Ongoing
583
CHEJ-6.4: Strengthen programs to
provide housing and services for
unhoused residents.
CHEJ-6.4.1: Provide safe restroom
facilities. CM *1-2 years
SSFPD offers needle drop off, but not exchange.
Need to work with San Mateo County in providing
such facilities.
584
CHEJ-6.4.2: Implement permanent
supportive housing.Housing *Ongoing
Coordinating with San Mateo County and Homekey
funding to convert the former Ramada Inn at 721
Airport Blvd into permanent supportive housing.
585 CHEJ-6.4.3: Provide services for
unhoused families.Housing *Ongoing Support a family shelter in Daly City, LifeMoves at
50 Hilcrest Dr.
586 CHEJ-6.4.4: Provide services for
unhoused families. Housing *Ongoing Support a family shelter in Daly City, LifeMoves at
50 Hilcrest Dr.
587
CHEJ-6.5: Partner with the local
shelters.
CM *Ongoing
CMO/ECD Staff and a few elected officials toured
Safe Harbor in July 2024. SSFPD places unhoused
individuals at Safe Harbor for emergency shelter.
CMO staff will bring leftover food from city events
to Safe Harbor.
588
CHEJ-7.1: Support residents who are
at-risk of being displaced.
CHEJ-7.1.1: Provide renter education
and assistance.
Housing *Ongoing
Created anti-displacement Community Advisory
Committee (CAC). $140k towards YMCA rental
assistance. Proposed increased budget amendment
presented to City Council in early 2025.
Goal CHEJ-6. Low-income
residents have access to
safe housing and shelter
throughout South San
Francisco.
Goal CHEJ-5. Residents of
all incomes, ages and
abilities have
opportunities to lead
active lifestyles.
107
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTIC ELEMENT 5 31 8 19
Status
589
CHEJ-7.1.2: Develop anti-
displacement plan.Housing *3-5 years Anti-Displacement CAC formed in 2024, will study
issues for 2025 recommendation to City Council.
590 CHEJ-7.1.3: Create a rental and
eviction registry. Housing *1-2 years Will be discussed as part of Anti-Displacement
Roadmap conversations.
591 CHEJ-7.1.4: Provide housing for
people with disabilities.Planning *3-5 years
592 CHEJ-7.2: Create pathways for
homeownership.
CHEJ-7.2.1: Connect residents to
mortgage assistance resources.Housing *Ongoing Participate (fund) in regional down payment
assistance program, HEART.
593
CHEJ-7.3: Encourage resident
controlled limited-equity housing.Cap Proj *1-2 years
594 CHEJ-7.4: Expand housing funds and
programs.Recrea *1-2 years
595
CHEJ-7.5: Enforce fair housing laws. CHEJ-7.5.1: Provide resident housing
rights education.Housing *Ongoing
Ongoing partnerships with nonprofits such as
Project Sentinel that provide legal/rights education,
funded by HOME funds.
596
CHEJ-7.5.2: Provide landlord housing
rights education.Housing *Ongoing Project Sentinel (funded by SSF) also provides
advice to landlords and will mediate for free.
Goal CHEJ-7. Low-income
households are protected
from displacement.
108
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
597 CR-1.1: Prioritize the needs of
vulnerable populations. Sustain *Ongoing
598
CR-1.2: Participate in regional
hazard planning initiatives.
CR-1.2.1: Continue to fund and
contribute to the San Mateo County
Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency
District.
CM *Ongoing
City submitted annual letter of intent seeking
funding to address sea level rise. City is facilitating
sea level rise efforts between SFO, Samtrans, One
Shoreline, including WQCP.
599
CR-1.2.2. Coordinate utility
redundancy. CM *6-10 years New Library | Parks and Rec Center includes
photovoltaics, backup batteries and microgrids.
600
CR-1.3: Mainstream municipal
climate preparedness planning and
assessment.
CR-1.3.1: Participate in the
countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan. Fire *Ongoing
2023 Countywide hazard mitigation plan and SSF
Annex to the plan were approved by Council.
Continuous five year review and approval of this
plan.
601
CR-1.3.2: Conduct municipal building
and facility sea level rise studies. Water Qu *Ongoing
602 CR-1.3.3: Require multi-hazard real
estate disclosure. Planning *3-5 years
603
CR-1.4: Develop and maintain
resilient infrastructure standards. Eng/PW *1-2 years
604
CR-1.5: Require capital projects in
high hazard areas to adhere to risk
assessment guidance.
Eng/PW *Ongoing
605
CR-1.6: Continually strengthen
emergency management and
operations.
CR-1.6.1: Develop a resiliency hub
program.
Fire *1-2 years
Fire Station 63 is in need of replacement to
adequately size the facility for modern needs for
operational response, apparatus storage,
equipment and supply storage, and future needs of
the fire department.
606
CR-1.6.2: Upgrade the Emergency
Operations Center.
Fire *Ongoing
Audio and Visual Equipment are in need of
replacement. They have exceeded their service life
and no longer function adequately in support of
emergency operations. A second story is needed to
support emergency response and storage of
disaster supplies including food and water.
607
CR-1.6.3: Establish a resilience
education program.
Econ Dev *Ongoing
City partners with regional entities on resiience
education programs through the Silicon Valley Econ
Development Alliance, San Mateo County and
through the City's Economic Advancement Center.
Status
Goal CR-1: The City
proactively advances
community resilience and
is prepared for all hazards,
including climate
disruption.
109
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
Status
608
CR-1.6.4: Identify locations for post-
disaster emergency housing. Planning *3-5 years
609
CR-1.6.5: Maintain evaluation route
plans.
Fire *Ongoing
Partnering with San Mateo County Department of
Emergency Operations to regularly evaluate
evacuation routes and exercise evacuation
implementation with our police department.
610
CR-1.7: Expand Community
Emergency Response Team.
CR-1.7.1: Foster Community
Emergency Response Team –
Promotores collaboration.
Fire *1-2 years Workplan for 2024
611
CR-1.7.2: Increase Community
Emergency Response Team outreach
in community.
Fire *Ongoing 2025 CERT Academy planned
612
CR-1.7.3: Expand Community
Emergency Response Team outreach
at the library.
Fire *1-2 years Workplan for 2024
613 CR-1.8: Enhance post-disaster
recovery planning.
CR-1.8.1: Prepare a post-disaster
recovery plan. Fire *1-2 years Grant funds requested to hire a consultant, have
not gained funding yet
614
CR-1.8.2: Adopt post-disaster repair
standards for existing buildings.
Building *Ongoing
SSF has a Back to Business (B2B) program that
allows commercial buildings to establish a contract
with the City to appoint private, qualified personel
(engineers) to evaluate their buildings post disaster
to expedite their opening back up.
615
CR-1.9: Assess needs and resources
for future pandemic response. CM *3-5 years
616 CR-2.1: Use best available sea level
rise projections. Sustain *Ongoing
617
CR-2.2: Implement a variety of
adaptation solutions.
CR-2.2.1: Pursue shoreline protection
for existing and future development. Sustain *Ongoing
618
CR-2.2.2: Use nature-based solutions
for ecosystem resilience. Eng/PW *Ongoing
619 CR-2.3: Use green infrastructure to
reduce flooding. Eng/PW *3-5 years
620
CR-2.4: Site municipal buildings and
facilities at higher elevations.
CR-2.4.1: Conduct Fire Station 61 and
62 relocation feasibility study. Fire *1-2 years
110
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
Status
621
CR-2.5: Require floodproofing for
new development in sea level rise
inundation zones.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
622
CR-2.6: Require redevelopment in
sea level rise inundation zones to
adhere to sea level rise policies.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
623
CR-2.7: Require rebuilding of flood-
damaged properties to meet sea
level rise policies.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
624
CR-2.8: Partner with public and
quasi-public agencies to minimize
the impacts of sea level rise. Sustain *1-2 years
625
CR-2.9: Prioritize landward
relocation of the Bay Trail
realignment after flooding.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
626 CR-2.10: Explore sea level rise
adaptation financing options. Sustain *1-2 years
627 Goal CR-3: A transformed
Colma Creek.
CR-3.1: Develop Colma Creek
adaptation solutions.Planning *3-5 years Colma Creek studies by Hassell Studios is identifying
potential adaptation solutions for specific locations.
628
CR-4.1: Protect buildings,
infrastructure, and other assets
from seismic hazards.
CR-4.1.1: Conduct seismic
assessments for municipal assets. Building *Ongoing
Municipal buildings were last seismically assessed in
1990s and had retrofit work completed if
necessary.
629
CR-4.1.2: Continually update the
Building Code for seismic and other
hazard safety.
Building *Ongoing Completed every three years with the updated Title
24 California State Codes.
630 CR-4.1.3: Maintain a soft-story
buildings inventory. Building *6-10 years
631 CR-4.1.4: Expand seismic retrofit
incentive program expansion. Building *Ongoing Done through State and federal programs.
632
CR-4.2: Maintain emergency
response capabilities. Fire *Ongoing
Continue to evaluate ambualnce transport model to
identify a more effective service delivery option
that also support fire suppression response.
633
CR-4.3: Discourage hillside area
development on slopes more than
30 percent.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
634
CR-4.4: Protect buildings,
infrastructure, and other assets
from other geologic hazards.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Goal CR-2: A resilient
community that protects
existing and future
development and people
from sea level rise and
flooding.
Goal CR-4: The City
minimizes the risk to life
and property from seismic
activity and geologic
hazards in South San
Francisco.
111
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
Status
635
CR-5.1: Implement Sign Hill wildfire
mitigation measures. Fire *Ongoing Cooperating with Parks & Recreation to identify and
remove fuels and reduce fire danger
636
CR-5.2: Maintain a comprehensive
fire management program. Fire *Ongoing
637
CR-5.3: Expand access to evacuation
and early warning technology for
wildfire.
Fire *Ongoing
Evacuation software and plans exist. Currently
working on a continuous campaign to educate the
community.
638
CR-5.4: Maintain adequate
emergency response resources.
Fire *Ongoing
Partnering with San Mateo County Department of
Emergency Operations to regularly evaluate
evacuation routes and exercise evacuation
implementation with our police department.
639
CR-6.1: Support resilient building
design.
CR-6.1.1: Review and update funding
programs for resilient building design. Sustain *1-2 years
640
CR-6.1.2: Create a community
engagement for weatherization
programs.
Housing *3-5 years
641
CR-6.2: Maintain clear and high-
quality hazard communications.
CR-6.2.1: Develop an early warning
systems for heat and air quality. Fire *6-10 years
642
CR-6.2.2: Work with utilities to
prevent shutoff during extreme
events.
CM *1-2 years
643
CR-6.3: Reduce heat island impacts
through adaption strategies.
CR-6.3.1: Identify heat island priority
areas. Planning *3-5 years
644
CR-6.4: Maintain adequate cooling
and warming centers.
CR-6.4.1: Prepare a cooling and
warming centers distribution plan. Fire *Ongoing
Working with Parks & Recreation to identify
locations, personnel and policy to open cooling and
warming centers.
645
CR-6.5: Coordinate transportation
system with air quality
improvements.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
646
CR-7.1: Minimize risk from
hazardous materials. Fire *Ongoing
Continue researching new equipment designed to
mitigate incidents involving hazardous materials.
The primary focus is on lithium ion batteries.
647
CR-7.2: Coordinate hazardous
material regulation and
management.
Fire *Ongoing Annual inspection of all occupancies identified as
having high hazardous material quantities.
Goal CR-7: Strong
coordination with
regulatory agencies to
Goal CR-5: The City
minimizes the risk to life
and property from
wildfire in South San
Francisco.
Goal CR-6: A City
prepared for the
combined impacts of
extreme heat and poor air
quality.
112
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE ELEMENT 6 26 3 18
Status
648
CR-7.3: Assess hazardous materials
management during development
review.
Fire *Ongoing
649
CR-7.4: Maintain awareness of
hazardous waste handling and
awareness.
CR-7.4.1: Offer educational
programing on hazardous materials
disposal and pesticides. Maint *Ongoing
ensure safe and effective
remediation of hazardous
and toxic materials.
113
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
CLIMATE PROTECTION ELEMENT 2 18 6 21
650
CP-1.1: Maintain and update the
Climate Plan.
CP-1.1.1: Update greenhouse gas
reduction measures. Sustain *Ongoing
Continuing to track GHG inventory and explore
methods to reduce carbon emissions. Energy usage
will be tracked monthly via an energy dashboard.
651 CP-1.1.2: Establish greenhouse gas
emission thresholds.Planning *Ongoing
652
CP-1.2: Monitor progress towards
carbon neutrality goal.
CP-1.2.1: Update the community
greenhouse gas inventory every five
years.Sustain *Ongoing
Continuing to track GHG inventory and explore
methods to reduce carbon emissions. Energy usage
will be tracked monthly via an energy dashboard.
653
CP-1.2.2: Prepare Municipal
Greenhouse Gas inventory.Sustain *1-2 years
Started work to prepare a municipal GHG inventory,
need a commuter analysis to complete this
benchmarking.
654
CP-1.3: Utilize innovative
technologies to reduce emissions. Sustain *Ongoing
655 CP-1.4: Explore innovative pilot
programs. Sustain *Ongoing
656
CP-1.5: Seek funding to support
greenhouse emission reductions.Sustain *Ongoing
657
CP-1.6: Community education about
greenhouse gas reduction
incentives.
Sustain *Ongoing
658 CP-2.1: Maintain Peninsula Clean
Energy membership.Sustain *Ongoing
659
CP-2.2: Reduce emissions
associated with natural gas
infrastructure.
Sustain *3-5 years
660 CP-2.3: Develop community solar
projects. Sustain *3-5 years
661 CP-2.4: Install energy resilience
infrastructure. Sustain *6-10 years
662
CP-2.5: Coordinate with Pacific Gas
and Electric Public Safety Power
Shutoffs.
Sustain *1-2 years
663
CP-3.1: Building code maintenance
for new and major renovations
(energy efficiency).
CP-3.1.1: Incentivize energy efficient
new construction. Building *Ongoing Via California Energy Code and via Reachcodes
adopted by the City
Status
Goal CP-1: A carbon
neutral community by
2045.
Goal CP-2: A resilient and
fossil fuel free energy
system.
114
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
CLIMATE PROTECTION ELEMENT 2 18 6 21
Status
664
CP-3.1.2: Require non-residential all-
electric new construction. Building *6-10 years On hold until issues surrounding litigation and
electrical infrastructure are resolved.
665
CP-3.1.3: Retrofit all-electric in
existing buildings during major
renovations.
Building *6-10 years On hold until issues surrounding litigation and
electrical infrastructure are resolved.
666 CP-3.1.4: Require installation of
photovoltaic panels.Building *Complete Required for new construction via California Energy
Code.
667
CP-3.2: Building code maintenance
for new and major renovations
(water efficiency).
CP-3.2.1: Require high-efficiency
indoor water fixture.Building *Complete
California Senate Bill 407 requires all existing
fixtures to meet maximum usage standards.
Compliance is verified during permit inspection.
668 CP-3.2.2: Update landscaping water
requirements.Building *Ongoing Performed through the California Green Code
669 CP-3.3: Encourage the addition of
battery storage.Sustain *1-2 years
670
CP-3.4: Adopt Electric Vehicle
charging reach code. Adopt higher
electric vehicle charging
requirements than CALGreen for
multifamily and nonresidential new
construction.
Sustain *1-2 years
671
CP-4.1: Establish efficiency upgrade
programs.
CP-4.1.1: Energy audits for homes
and businesses.Sustain *3-5 years
Track energy audits for homes and businesses by
pushing out rebate programs with PCE and San
Mateo County Energy upgrade.
672
PR-4.2: Coordinate with South San
Francisco Unified School District on
facility access.
CP-4.1.2: Adopt Commercial
Benchmarking ordinance.Building *3-5 years
673
CP-4.1.3: Retrocommissioning
partnership.Sustain *3-5 years
Working with the County's Office of Sustainability
to explore incentives for property owners to
understake retrocommissioning.
674 CP-4.2: Prepare a Building
Electrification Plan.
CP-4.2.1: Require electric panel
upgrade at point of sale.Building *3-5 years
675 CP-4.2.2: Adopt Burnout Ordinance. Sustain *1-2 years Exploring this burnout ordinance with the County's
Office of Sustainability.
676 CP-4.3: Establish Graywater
permitting. Sustain *3-5 years
677
CP-4.4: Community education about
energy and water incentives. Sustain *Ongoing
Goal CP-3: Green
buildings are the standard
in South San Francisco for
new construction and
major renovations.
Goal CP-4: The
performance of existing
buildings in South San
Francisco is improved.
115
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
CLIMATE PROTECTION ELEMENT 2 18 6 21
Status
678
CP-5.1: Require minimum of LEED
silver rating or equivalent for new
buildings.
Cap Proj *Ongoing
Noting that current California Building Code Green
Building standards are the equivalent of a LEED
Silver rating.
679
CP-5.2: Benchmark environmental
performance of municipal buildings
and facilities.Sustain *1-2 years
680
CP-5.3: Municipal building retrofits
and operational changes.Sustain *3-5 years
681
CP-5.4: Require 75% waste
diversion for municipal construction
and demolition projects.Cap Proj *Ongoing
682 CP-5.5: Energy resilience of
municipal buildings.Cap Proj *Ongoing New LPR building completed in 2023 is all electric.
683 CP-5.6: Electric vehicle chargers at
municipal facilities.Cap Proj *Ongoing
684 CP-6.1: Maintain and update Waste
Reduction Plan.
CP-6.1.1: Adopt a Zero-waste plan. Maint *1-2 years
685 CP-6.1.2: SSF Scavenger partnership. Maint *Ongoing
686 CP-6.1.3: Establish waste reduction
compliance pathways.Maint *1-2 years
687 CP-6.2: Educational outreach about
waste diversion. Sustain *1-2 years
688 CP-6.3: Modify waste rate
structures. Sustain *3-5 years
689
CP-6.4: Establish City green
purchasing program. Establish a
green purchasing program for City
of South San Francisco.
Sustain *1-2 years
690 CP-7.1: Protect and expand wetland
habitat. Sustain *3-5 years
691 CP-7.2: Expand tree canopy cover. Parks *Ongoing Partnering with Rise South City to give away free
trees.
692 CP-7.3: Enhance Colma Creek
ecological corridor.Sustain *3-5 years
693
CP-7.4: Explore carbon farming.
Explore compost application on
available acres of appropriate open
space.
Sustain *3-5 years
Goal CP-6: The City
continues to divert
organics from landfill in
accordance with State
targets.
Goal CP-7: The City
increases carbon
sequestration in public
lands, in open spaces, and
in the urban forest
through marsh
enhancement and tree
planting.
Goal CP-5: Improve the
environmental efficiencies
and performance of
municipal buildings,
facilities, landscaping, and
parks in South San
Francisco.
116
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
CLIMATE PROTECTION ELEMENT 2 18 6 21
Status
694 CP-8.1: Evaluate system efficiency. Water Qu *Ongoing
695 CP-8.2: Explore renewable biogas
production.Water Qu *1-2 years Studying feasibility
696 CP-8.3: Explore recycled water
supply.Water Qu *1-2 years Studying feasibility
Goal CP-8: The South San
Francisco – San Bruno
Water Quality Control
Plant is a model for
sustainable, resilient
operations.
117
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
697 ES-1.1: Develop a connected open
space network. Parks *6-10 years
698 ES-1.2: Strive for habitat diversity
across the city. Parks *Ongoing New Centennial Way Park South includes a
pollinator garden.
699 ES-1.3: Create a connected network
of wildlife corridors. Parks *6-10 years
700
ES-1.4: Plant for biodiversity. ES-1.4.1: Manage vegetation at parks
and open space for biodiversity. Parks *Ongoing
701
ES-1.5: Conduct equity assessments
for conservation efforts. CM *3-5 years
702 ES-2.1: Protect marsh and wetland
habitat. Sustain *3-5 years
703
ES-2.2: Maintain development
standards adjacent to the San
Francisco Bay to support habitat.
ES-2.2.1: Require bird safe design
East of 101. Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
704 ES-3.1: Enhance Colma Creek as an
ecological corridor.
ES-3.1.1: Implement Colma Creek
interpretive signage. Parks *6-10 years
705
ES-3.2: Co-locate park and open
space patches along Colma Creek. Parks *6-10 years
706
ES-3.3: Maintain development
standards along Colma Creek to
support habitat.
Planning *Complete
Zoning Ordinance and Lindenville Specific Plan
include development standards adjacent to Colma
Creek.
707
ES-3.4: Implement stormwater
management throughout the Colma
Creek watershed.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
708 ES-3.5: Maintain stormwater
management partnerships. Water Qu *Ongoing
709 ES-4.1: Expand tree canopy cover. ES-4.1.1: Implement the City’s Urban
Forest Plan.Parks *Ongoing Partnering with Rise South City to give away free
trees.
710
ES-4.2: Avoid tree removal.
Parks *Ongoing
Working with Public Works to create advanced
paving technicques to minimize root damage and
subsequent removal.
711 ES-4.3: Support the staged
succession of tree planting. Parks *Ongoing
712 ES-4.4: Plan for tree planting to
promote tree health. Parks *Complete
713 ES-4.5: Promote good tree
maintenance. Parks *Ongoing
Status
Goal ES-1: The City
supports nature in South
San Francisco to
encourage healthy
ecosystems, improve air
and water quality,
improve public health,
and adapt to a changing
climate.
Goal ES-2: South San
Francisco is a steward of
the San Francisco Bay and
its habitat.
Goal ES-3: Colma Creek is
an ecological corridor that
supports community
resilience and livability.
Goal ES-4: An abundant,
robust urban forest that
contributes to South San
118
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
Status
714
ES-4.6: Support education and
engagement about the urban forest. Parks *Ongoing
715 ES-4.7: Enforce the Tree
Preservation Ordinance. Maint *Ongoing
716 ES-4.8: Maintain and update the
tree inventory. Parks *Ongoing Inventory completed; maintenance is ongoing.
717 ES-4.9: Choose native, climate-
adaptive trees. Parks *Ongoing
718 ES-4.10: Require tree survey with
project applications. Planning *1-2 years Will add requirement to Planning Application
719 ES-5.1: Remove invasive species. Planning *3-5 years
720 ES-5.2: Control and manage invasive
plants found on site. Planning *3-5 years
721
ES-5.3: Use a waterwise planting
palette during new construction.
ES-5.3.1: Update the planting
guidelines.Planning *3-5 years
722 ES-5.4: Preserve native plants
during construction. Planning *3-5 years
723
ES-5.5: Plant using a multi-layered
cluster to support wildlife.Planning *3-5 years
724
ES-5.6: Create pollinator habitats in
medians and landscapes.Parks *Ongoing New Centennial Way Park South includes a
pollinator garden.
725 ES-5.7: Discourage herbicide and
pesticide use. Parks *Ongoing Administratively adopted new Integrated Pest
Management policy.
726
ES-5.8: Design irrigation systems for
water conservation. Planning *3-5 years
727 ES-5.9: Encourage alternative
irrigation water sources. Parks *Ongoing
728 ES-5.10: Use regenerative design
practices. Planning *3-5 years
729 ES-6.1: Catalog wildlife and plant
inventories. Planning *3-5 years
730
ES-6.2: Conduct wildlife and plant
assessments for new development. Planning *1-2 years
Will add requirement to Planning Application,
applicable to projects located within
environmentally sensitive areas as identified in GP.
Francisco’s quality of life
as it combats the effects
of climate change.
Goal ES-5: Landscape
design standards for new
development enhance
habitat quality, reduce
water use, and support a
diverse ecosystem.
Goal ES-6: Threatened
and endangered wildlife
119
No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
Status
731
ES-6.3: Conduct site-specific
assessments for new development
in ecologically sensitive habitat
areas.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
732 ES-6.4: Manage and conserve
natural areas at risk. Parks *Ongoing City is exploring opportunities to purchase privately
owned parcels on Sign Hill.
733
ES-7.1: Develop and implement
comprehensive watershed
management strategy.
Eng/PW *3-5 years
734 ES-7.2: Integrate green
infrastructure in City projects.
ES-7.2.1: Implement the Green
Infrastructure Plan.Eng/PW *Ongoing
735
ES-7.2.2: Identify opportunities to
implement green Infrastructure in
parks and open space. Parks *Ongoing
All new projects require green infrastructure and
minimize impervious surfaces. Expand use of
technology to support this goal.
736
ES-7.3: Require stormwater
management practices for new and
redevelopment projects.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
737 ES-7.4: Encourage pervious surfaces
in new developments.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
738 ES-8.1: Optimize groundwater
recharge in new development. Planning *3-5 years
739
ES-8.2: Implement potable water
demand reduction measures. Sustain *3-5 years
740
ES-9.1: Maintain a Historic
Resources Inventory.
ES-9.1.1: Explore the feasibility of a
Downtown Historic Commercial
District development. Planning *3-5 years
741
ES-9.1.2: Prepare Downtown urban
design guidelines. Planning *1-2 years
Released RFP to complete Objective Design
Standards Update / Public Realm Standards project;
work to start in 2025.
742
ES-9.1.3: Expand historic markers and
maps to promote and celebrate
history.
Planning *3-5 years
743
ES-9.1.4: Expand historic resources
education through partnerships. Planning *3-5 years
744 ES-9.1.5: Preservation resources. Planning *3-5 years
745 ES-9.2: Identify historic resources. Planning *3-5 years
746 ES-9.3: Encourage adaptive reuse of
historic resources. Planning *3-5 years
and plant species thrive in
South San Francisco.
Goal ES-7: The City
increases stormwater
infiltration and reduces
the amount of pollutants
entering the stormwater
system.
Goal ES-8: Clean and
sustainable groundwater.
Goal ES-9: Protect
important historic
architectural resources for
the aesthetic,
educational, economic,
and scientific contribution
they make to South San
Francisco’s identity and
quality of life.
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL STEWARDSHIP ELEMENT 7 18 7 28
Status
747 ES-9.4: Protect hardscape and
cultural landscape elements. Planning *3-5 years
748
ES-9.5: Require historic surveys as
part of development project
requirements.
ES-9.5.1: Historic evaluation.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
749
ES-10.1: Maintain archaeological
procedures for new development. Planning *1-2 years Will incorporate into Standard Conditions of
Approval for development projects.
750 ES-10.2: Support archaeological
education. Planning *3-5 years
751
ES-10.3: Require that development
proposals be referred to
appropriate archaeological
resources.
Planning *1-2 years
Will include requirement to refer projects to NAHC
and local Native Americal tribes on Planning
Application form.
752
ES-10.4: Ensure the protection of
known archaeological resources
through records review. Planning *1-2 years
Will include requirement to refer projects to NAHC
and local Native Americal tribes on Planning
Application form.
753
ES-10.5: Discovery of significant
historic or prehistoric archaeological
artifacts.
Planning *1-2 years Standard mitigation measure.
754 ES-11.1: Identification of tribal
cultural resources. Planning *1-2 years Standard mitigation measure.
755
ES-11.2: Include history of Native
American peoples in Colma Creek
transformation.
Planning *6-10 years
756
ES-11.3: Conduct tribal consultation
during development review. Planning *Ongoing
Goal ES-11: South San
Francisco protects sites,
features, places, or
objects that are of
cultural value to one or
more California Native
American Tribes.
Goal ES-10: South San
Francisco’s archaeological
resources provide a link to
the city’s prehistoric and
historic past and
strengthen the city’s
sense of place.
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No.GP Goal GP Policy GP Action Dept Timeframe Notes
Complete Ongoing Underway No Action
NOISE ELEMENT 4 2 1 1
757
NOI-1-1: Ensure new development
complies with Noise Compatibility
guidelines.
NOI-1.1.1: Enforce Exterior and
Interior noise limits.Building *Ongoing
Via SSF municipal code requirements and
requirements for interior noise level maximums
from California Building Code and California
Residential Code.
758
NOI-1.1.2: Incorporate noise
compatibility conditions of approval. Planning *1-2 years
759 NOI-1.1.3: Require noise study in
applicable areas.Planning *1-2 years Will add requirement to Planning Application.
760
NOI-1.1.4: Enforce Noise Insulation
Standards.Building *Ongoing
Via SSF municipal code requirements and
requirements for interior noise level maximums
from California Building Code and California
Residential Code.
761 NOI-1.1.5: Require noise control for
new developments.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
762
NOI-2.1: Require vibration analysis
for sensitive receptors.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
763
NOI-2.2: Require vibration analysis
for rail lines.Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
764
Goal NOI-3: Historic
structures are not
exposed to unacceptable
vibration levels.
NOI-3.1: Require vibration analysis
for historic structure protection.
Planning *Complete Completed with adoption of Zoning Ordinance
Update.
Status
Goal NOI-1: Residents and
employees of South San
Francisco are exposed to
acceptable noise levels.
Goal NOI-2: Prevent the
exposure of residents and
employees of South San
Francisco unacceptable
vibration levels.
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Timeframe
Ongoing
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
Complete
City Departments
CM
Comm
Cap Proj
Sustain
Econ Dev
Housing
Building
Planning
Parks
Facilities
Recrea
Eng/PW
Maint
Water Qu
Finance
Hum Res
Info Tech
Fire
Police
Library
Status
Ongoing
No Action
In Progress
Complete
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
94080
STEPHANIE
SKANGOS
SENIOR PLANNER
STEPHANIE.SKANGOS@SSF.NET
6508778535
Mailing Address
Please Start Here
General Information
2024
South San Francisco
Contact Information
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will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import
from. Project and program data will be copied exactly how it was entered in last year's form and must be
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Jurisdiction South San Francisco
Reporting Year 2024
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current YearDeed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 14
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 14
Deed
Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 18
16
62
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 4 0
Single-family Detached 1 2 3
2 to 4 units per structure 4 6 8
5+ units per structure 0 0 195
Accessory Dwelling Unit 0 50 49
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 5 62 255
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units
51 62
0 0
4
139
0
0
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
126
0
0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units
SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022)0 0
SB 6 (2022)0 0SB 423 (2023)0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications # of Units
Ministerial 0 0Discretionary4139
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 1
Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 64
Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count
114
0
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications
127
Jurisdiction South San Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date Application Submitted
Total Approved Units by Project
Total Disapproved Units by Project
Streamlining
2 3 4 6 7 8 9
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category(SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=RenterO=Owner
Date Application Submitted(see instructions)
Very Low-Income Deed Restricted
Very Low-Income Non Deed Restricted
Low-Income Deed Restricted
Low-Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate-Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Total PROPOSED Units by Project
Total APPROVED Units by project
Total DISAPPROVED Units by Project
Please select state streamlining provision/s the application was submitted pursuant to.
Did the housing development application seek incentives or concessions pursuant to Government Code section 65915?
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 7 0 3 0 129 139 0 0
014061170014072050 014061170014072050 500 Railroad Ave The Gateway P23-0061 SFA O 9/4/2024 70 70 NONE No
014134010014134170 014134010014134170 170-180 S Spruce Ave P23-0088 SFA O 1/26/2024 7 3 54 64 NONE Yes
012145180 012145180 216 8th Lane P23-0024 2 to 4 R 7/2/2024 4 4 NONE No012181390012181390842 Commercial Ave P24-0053 SFD O
9/3/2024
1 1 NONE No
000000000000000000000000000
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
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Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bo Applica
10
Housing Development Applications Submitted
128
Jurisdiction South San Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTReporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 01/31/2031
Table A2
Streamlining Infill Housing without Financial Assistance or Deed Restrictions
Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=RenterO=Owner
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
EntitlementDate Approved
# of Units issued Entitlements
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Building Permits Date Issued
# of Units Issued Building Permits
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness (see instructions) Date Issued
# of Units issued Certificates of Occupancy or other forms of readiness
How many of the units were Extremely Low Income?
Please select the state streamlining provision the project was APPROVED pursuant to. (may select multiple)
Infill Units?Y/N+
Assistance Programs for Each Development(may select multiple - see instructions)
Deed Restriction Type(may select multiple - see instructions)
For units affordable without financial assistance or deed restrictions, explain how the locality determined the units were affordable(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or Deed Restriction (years) (if affordable in perpetuity enter 1000)+
Number of Demolished/Destroyed Units
Demolished or Destroyed Units
Demolished/Destroyed Units Owner or Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied to the Project (Percentage Increase in Total Allowable Units or Total Maximum Allowable Residential Gross Floor Area)
Number of Other Incentives, Concessions, Waivers, or Other Modifications Given to the Project (Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking Reductions)
List the incentives, concessions, waivers, and modifications (Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking Modifications)
Did the project receive a reduction or waiver of parking standards? (Y/N)Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 14 0 14 0 18 16 62 0 13 0 16 2 18 206 255 0 1012262160574 MAGNOLIA AVE B22-2435 ADU R 0 0 1 3/8/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 369 PONDEROSA RD B22-1097 ADU R 0 0 1 7/8/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012254310 509 POPLAR AVE B22-2440 ADU R 0 0 1 8/7/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012024170 703 LARCH AVE B23-0422 ADU R 0 0 1 8/8/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 014171040 125 FRANCISCO DR B22-2338 ADU R 0 0 1 4/10/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 014171580 360 EL CORTEZ AVE B22-2410 ADU R 0 0 1 8/29/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 013102140 369 GRANADA DR B23-0685 ADU R 0 0 1 7/31/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 010384120 206 CARMELO LN B22-2359 ADU R 0 0 1 9/6/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012333090 327 COMMERCIAL AVE B19-1462 ADU R 0 0 1 7/12/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010370100 229 ARROYO DR B22-0220 ADU R 0 0 1 4/11/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 014142060 121 MULBERRY AVE B23-1667 ADU R 0 0 1 5/30/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012181140 835 BADEN AVE B22-0693 ADU R 0 0 1 6/10/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 091022140 2504 BANTRY LN B23-1313 ADU R 0 0 1 4/4/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 010411010 100 EL CAMPO DR B23-1500 ADU R 0 0 1 4/25/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 010304320 31 SAN FELIPE AVE B22-1727 ADU R 0 0 2 1/11/2024 2 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 011203320 255 HOLLY AVE B22-2318 ADU R 0 0 1 2/15/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012333080 329 COMMERCIAL AVE B23-0573 ADU R 0 0 1 2/22/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012037010 88 HIGHLAND AVE B22-2295 ADU R 0 0 1 2/14/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012241020 673 GRAND AVE B23-0378 ADU R 0 0 1 1/17/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012172300 516 MAPLE AVE B23-0189 ADU R 0 0 1 1/29/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012231370 648 Railroad Ave P23-0033B23-1661 2 to 4 O 0 1 1 3/12/2024 2 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012145180 216 8th Lane P23-0024 2 to 4 R 4 7/16/2024 4 0 0 NONE Y012181390842 Commercial Ave P24-0053 SFD O 1 9/17/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y
014014230 117 A ST B22-1921 ADU R 0 0 1 4/17/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012323200 423 COMMERCIAL AVE B21-2136B23-2363 SFA O 0 4 12/12/2024 4 0 NONE Y 1 Demolished O012202140753 THIRD LANE B19-0914 SFD O 0 0 1 7/10/2024 1 NONE Y012333450306 RAILROAD AVE B22-1819 2 to 4 R 0 4 7/3/2024 4 0 NONE Y012314100405 CYPRESS AVE B20-0804 5+R 0 0 195 7/18/2024 195 NONE Y
012232140 645 BADEN AVE B20-0739 2 to 4 O 0 0 2 6 11/15/2024 8 NONE Y DB, INC 28.0%3
Development Standards Modification Yes
013230330 325 ALPINE CT B23-1842 ADU R 0 1 3/21/2024 1 1 8/14/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
011283230 401 DOLORES WAY Unit A B23-2292 ADU R 0 1 4/9/2024 1 1 9/26/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010311210 316 ALTA MESA DR UNIT A B23-1961 ADU R 0 1 4/11/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012271480 572 RAILROAD AVE B24-0573 ADU R 0 1 7/10/2024 1 1 12/4/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012012020 89 LINCOLN ST UNIT A B22-1325 ADU R 0 1 1/4/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012333080 329 COMMERCIAL AVE Unit B B23-1534 ADU R 0 1 1/25/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
011261150 235 WILLOW AVE UNIT A B23-1499 ADU R 0 1 2/22/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012183270 206 LAUREL AVE B23-0526 ADU R 0 1 3/1/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010355390 58 ESCANYO DR B23-2695 ADU R 0 1 3/11/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
014133230 125 MANZANITA AVE B23-1524 ADU R 0 1 3/27/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010122400 113 DUVAL DR B23-2343 ADU R 0 1 4/1/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010222070 707 SERRA DR B23-1409 ADU R 0 1 4/29/2024 1 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012143490 219 ARMOUR AVE UNITS A, B B23-2021 ADU R 0 2 4/30/2024 2 0 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
011202030 220 SEQUOIA AVE B23-2430 ADU R 0 1 4/30/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012245170 629 TAMARACK LN B24-0417 ADU R 0 1 5/15/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
014121100 532 MAYFAIR AVE B23-2700 ADU R 0 1 5/16/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010370270 125 ARROYO DR B20-1514 ADU R 0 1 5/22/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012142060 310 PINE AVE B24-0156 ADU R 0 1 5/23/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012184150 872 GRAND AVE Unit A/B B24-0415 ADU R 0 2 6/11/2024 2 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012143070 227 ARMOUR AVE B23-2336 ADU R 0 1 6/21/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012201220 715 BADEN AVE B23-1140 ADU R 0 1 6/25/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010102140 247 DUNDEE DR Unit A B24-0645 ADU R 0 1 6/25/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012271120 536 1st Lane B24-0374 ADU R 0 1 7/3/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
013102090 349 GRANADA DR B24-1223 ADU R 0 1 7/23/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
011154060 1753 HILLSIDE BLVD Unit A B24-0742 ADU R 0 1 7/30/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012231410 663 1St Lane B24-0641 ADU R 0 1 7/31/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012039080 63 HIGHLAND AVE B24-0705 ADU R 0 1 8/6/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
013074190 406 AVALON DR Unit A B23-0716 ADU R 0 1 8/19/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012262260 532 PALM AVE Unit A B24-1095 ADU R 0 1 9/13/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012131030 705 SPRUCE AVE B23-2067 ADU R 0 1 9/24/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 011172310 245 FERNDALE AVE B22-1514 ADU R 0 1 9/26/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012247140 621 PALM AVE Units A&B B24-1282 ADU R 0 2 9/26/2024 2 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012166070 413 LUX AVE UNIT A B24-1558 ADU R 0 1 10/3/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012181340 829 2nd Lane B23-1315 ADU R 0 1 10/4/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010123220 50 BRADFORD DR UNIT A B23-1119 ADU R 0 1 10/10/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
013084130 296 AVALON DR B23-0161 ADU R 0 1 10/23/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012052260 422 LARCH AVE B21-0866 ADU R 0 1 10/30/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010342250 230 ARROYO DR UNIT A B24-1676 ADU R 0 1 10/31/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
091063410 2725 SHANNON DR B24-1317 ADU R 0 1 11/7/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012023240 714 LARCH AVE B24-0069 ADU R 0 1 11/13/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010305130 26 CLARA AVE Unit A B24-1486 ADU R 0 1 11/18/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
091370070 3636 CALLAN BLVD B21-2165 ADU R 0 1 12/4/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012332080 331 BADEN AVE B24-1668 ADU R 0 1 12/5/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010282350 133 APRIL AVE UNIT A B24-2287 ADU R 0 1 12/23/2024 1 0 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012360160 4 VIEWMONT TER B21-1495 ADU R 0 0 1 1/18/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012133450 732 SPRUCE AVE B21-0997 ADU R 0 0 1 1/30/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
011243300 315 FOREST VIEW DR B21-0655 ADU R 0 0 1 1/31/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012046160 108 ARDEN AVE B22-0394 ADU R 0 0 1 2/15/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
014021070 813 COMMERCIAL AVE UNIT A B20-1678 ADU R 0 0 1 3/27/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012336230 280 VILLAGE WAY B19-0442 ADU R 0 0 1 4/1/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012084050 35 MADRONE AVE B20-0834 ADU R 0 0 2 4/12/2024 2 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
010078040 106 DUNMAN WAY B20-1942 ADU R 0 0 1 5/15/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012123050 517 ROCCA AVE B20-1973 ADU R 0 0 1 5/20/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
014034150 317 A ST B21-2098 ADU R 0 0 1 8/1/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012311280 328 MILLER AVE B22-0900 ADU R 0 0 2 8/8/2024 2 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis 012033060 107 FRANKLIN AVE B20-1594 ADU R 0 0 1 8/12/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012247160 615 PALM AVE B21-1306 ADU R 0 0 1 10/21/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012247160 615 PALM AVE B21-1306 ADU R 0 0 1 10/21/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
012201290 718 COMMERCIAL AVE B21-0577 ADU R 0 0 1 11/25/2024 1 NONE Y UC Berkeley Survey/ABAG Affordability Analysis
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4 7 10
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Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units
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Jurisdiction South San Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by Income Level
Projection
Period - 06/30/2022-01/30/2023
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total Units to
Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 1 12 14 - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - 35 - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 6 13 14 - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 15 13 18 - - - - - - - Above Moderate 1,863 6 14 16 - - - - - - - 36 1,827
3,956 28 87 62 - - - - - - - 177 3,779
5 6 7Extremely low-Income Need 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total Units to Date Total Units Remaining
436 - - - - - - - - - - 436
VLI Deed RestrictedVLI Non Deed Restricted
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at apr@hcd.ca.gov.
674
27
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871
502
720
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Table BRegional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
844
434
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNATotal Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
*Extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
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Jurisdiction South San Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income
Above Moderate-Income
Rezone Type Parcel Size(Acres)General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed
Maximum Density Allowed
Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
83
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description
1
Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss LawTable C
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Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation
EQ-1.1 - Enforce equal
housing opportunity laws.
The City shall require that all recipients
of locally administered housing
assistance funds and other means of
support from the City acknowledge their
understanding of fair housing law and
affirm their commitment to the law. The
City shall proactively provide materials
to help with the understanding of and
compliance with fair housing law by
including these on the Housing Division
website, distributing at all hosted
housing events, and an annual
communication via distribution mailing
list, water bill, or similar to property
owners.
Annual
The City provides an annual grant to a fair housing service provider using its
HOME Administrative funds.
Project Sentinel, provides comprehensive fair housing services including
complaint investigation, community outreach and education to San Mateo
County residents. ONGOING.
EQ-1.2- Regional
cooperation
The City shall participate with other
jurisdictions in San Mateo County to bi-
annually update the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing in San
Mateo County, a report that helps
jurisdictions identify impediments to fair
housing and develop solutions.
Bi-annual
The City is a member of the 21 Elements Technical Advisory Committee, which is
working to address housing shortage and displacement concerns. ONGOING.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing
as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
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EQ-2.1 - Legal counsel and
advocacy assistance.
The City shall support non-profits
providing legal counseling and
advocacy assistance concerning fair
housing laws, rights, and remedies to
those who believe they have been
discriminated against. Persons
requesting information or assistance
related to housing discrimination are
referred to one or more fair housing
groups for legal services. Consistent
with existing practice, brochures
providing information on fair housing
and tenants’ rights are proactively
available at City Hall, public libraries and
on the City’s website. The brochures are
also available at nonprofit organizations
serving low income residents. The
brochures are available and translated
into multiple
languages. As funding allows, the City
shall provide annual funding assistance
to organizations that provide fair
housing, tenant/landlord, and
habitability counseling and other
general housing assistance.
Annual
The City provides an annual grant to a fair housing service provider using its
HOME Administrative funds.
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal advice,
counsel, and representation to low-income San Mateo County residents.
ONGOING.
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EQ-3.1 - Provide renter
education and assistance.
Continue to connect low-income
residents to city, county, state, and non-
profit resources that provide technical,
legal, and financial assistance for
renters facing eviction in multiple
languages. The City shall proactively
provide educational materials by
including these on the Housing Division
website, distributing at all hosted
housing events, and an annual
communication via distribution mailing
list, water bill, or similar, to tenants.
2031 Information on renter assistance, including financial and legal services, is
provided on the City's Housing Division webpage. ONGOING.
EQ-3.2 - Conduct a public
hearing to consider an anti-
displacement plan.
Conduct a public hearing to understand
options for an anti-displacement plan to
halt displacement in the city, particularly
in Downtown, Sign Hill, El Camino, and
Sunshine Gardens, and establish
policies and objectives, as appropriate,
which may include a rent stabilization
policy, just cause-eviction and
harassment protections, tenant and
landlord mediation programs, right of
first refusal, rental assistance, tenant
legal counseling, and a rent board to
implement the program. As policies are
developed and /adopted, develop
objectives by which to measure the
success of each program area based on
best practices and professional
guidance
2025
The City has entered into a consulting contract with HR&A to lead a two-year anti-
displacement planning process. It will include a community advisory committee
and multiple community engagement sessions, culminating in a public hearing
for consideration by the City Council. PENDING.
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EQ-3.3 - Create a rental
task force.
The task force will bring together South
San Francisco renters, housing
advocates, landlords, and property
owners’ representatives to discuss
renter protection alternatives and
recommend specific measures to the
South San Francisco City Council.
These measures shall be designed to
reduce displacement of residents and
create additional certainty for both
landlords and tenants. The Task Force
will discuss, examine, and make
recommendations to the City Council
regarding the following renter protection
policies:
Rental Registry operational guidelines
and implementation details.
Rental Housing Mediation Program
guidelines.
Rental Assistance programs,
especially to households unserved by
current programs.
2025
The City has entered into a consulting contract with HR&A to lead a two-year anti-
displacement planning process. It will include a community advisory committee
and multiple community engagement sessions, culminating in a public hearing
for consideration by the City Council. PENDING.
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EQ-3.4 - Evaluate and, if
directed under EQ-3.2,
develop a local just cause
for eviction ordinance to
go above California's
Tenant Protection Act
(TPA), the state's just
cause for eviction law
adopted in 2019.
The State law explicitly authorizes cities
to pass stronger local ordinances,
because the state legislature intended
the state law to be a floor, not a ceiling,
on tenant protections. As part of
developing the local ordinance, the City
will:
Evaluate exclusions to the state law;
Seek to regulate existing loopholes
related to substantial remodels, bad
faith Ellis Act evictions, and owner move-
in evictions;
Evaluate relocation payment
requirements;
Provide transparency in local
procedures; and
Provide tenants with recourse for
violations of the law.
2024 Pending the results of the anti-displacement road map prepared by HR&A (see
EQ-3.2 above). Any ordinance action is likely to proceed in 2025. PENDING.
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EQ-4.1 - Provide resident
housing rights education.
Provide education, outreach, and
referral services for residents regarding
their rights as tenants and buyers. The
City utilizes CDBG funds to support
Project Sentinel, a local fair housing
nonprofit, to provide counseling,
dispute resolution, and other services to
residents. Project Sentinel assists both
renters and homeowners with issues
related to discrimination, landlord
issues, housing privacy, reverse
mortgages, eviction, foreclosure, and
numerous other housing issues. The
City shall proactively provide
educational materials by including these
on the Housing Division website,
distributing at all hosted housing
events, and an annual communication
via distribution mailing list, water bill, or
similar, to tenants.
Annual Information for tenant and owner assistance programs and services is provided
on the City's Housing Division website. ONGOING.
EQ-4.2 - Provide landlord
housing rights education.
Provide education and outreach to
landlords, property managers, real
estate agents, and others on their
obligations as they make or manage
properties available for housing.
Annual Information on landlord assistance programs and services is provided on the
City's Housing Division website. ONGOING.
EQ-5.1 - Conduct a robust
evaluation of the
inclusionary housing
program.
Evaluate the effectiveness of delivering
units for residents with the greatest
housing needs (e.g., single parent
families, child-friendly housing,
accessible/visitable units for persons
with disabilities) and make
modifications as appropriate.
Bi-annual This process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
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EQ-5.2 - Participate in a
regional down payment
assistance program to
support Missing Middle
housing demand.
Include affirmative marketing to
households with disproportionate
housing needs including Hispanic
households, persons with disabilities,
and single parents (e.g., Spanish and
English, targeted to neighborhoods west
of Highway 101).
2029 The City currently participates in the San Mateo County HEART program, which
is pursuing a first-time homebuyer down payment program. ONGOING.
EQ-5.3 - Increase
employment rate for all
populations with focus on
persons with disabilities.
Work with area employers and
interested jurisdictions to develop a
coordinated apprenticeship program to
increase the employment rate of all
underemployed persons with a focus on
persons with disabilities. This program
will expand upon existing programs
provided at the City’s Economic
Advancement Center (EAC) which is a
collaboration between the City, San
Mateo County, and local nonprofits
JobTrain and the Renaissance
Entrepreneurship Center. JobTrain
assists clients with career training,
connections to employers, and
preparation to join growing fields and
industries. Renaissance works with new
and wouldbe entrepreneurs to translate
their skills and vision into a successful
business.
2025
The City continues to support the Economic Advancement Center (EAC) and
maintain a working partnership with JobTrain and Renaissance
Entrepreneurship Center to assist clients with their career goals. ONGOING.
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EQ-6.1 - Increase
affordable units.
Increase the number of affordable rental
and homeownership units in moderate
and higher resource areas of South San
Francisco through targeted
redevelopment and gentle infill.
Prioritize the development of jurisdiction
owned assets for 100% affordable
housing development partnership or
jurisdiction-led project and following the
Surplus Lands Act. The City shall
proactively provide promotional
materials on development opportunities
by referring to these posted documents
on the Housing Division website,
distributing at all hosted housing
events, and an annual communication
via distribution mailing list to potential
development partners.
2031
All new residential development projects are subject to the City's Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance, which sets a requirement for affordable housing units within
each development. Incentives such as development waivers through the State
Density Bonus Law are promoted by staff to increase the number of affordable
units in a project.
The Planning Division is currently reviewing a handful of residential projects that
will include affordable units to comply with the City's Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance and State Density Bonus Law. Two of those projects are 100%
affordable. ONGOING.
EQ-6.2 - Incentivize
accessibility development.
Incentivize developers through direct
subsidies from commercial linkage fees
to increase accessibility unit
requirements beyond the federal
requirement of 5% for subsidized
developments. This program links to EQ-
6.3, which requires the City to develop
an affordable housing fund policy.
Annual No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
EQ-6.3 - Affordable
housing fund policy.
The City anticipates significant income
from its Commercial Linkage Fee over
the next five years. City staff will
conduct a hearing with the City Council
to prioritize these funds and their
potential use for the development of
new affordable housing once enough
funds are received.
2024
Projections were optimistic at the time of this program writing - with commercial
development on pause in the City, far less impact fee revenue has been paid.
Council will likely consider an affordable housing trust fund strategy through a
study session scheduled for April, 2025. PENDING.
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EQ-7.1 - Prioritize Capital
Improvement Program for
vulnerable populations.
Prioritize City capital improvement
investments to address the challenges
of Orange Park neighborhood, which is
disproportionately occupied by Hispanic
residents, persons with disabilities, and
single female parent households.
Improve landscaping and tree cover and
parks, reduce pollutants, and create
more walkability and pedestrian safety.
Work with City’s CDBG fund recipients,
Rebuilding Together Peninsula and
Center for Independence of Individuals
with Disabilities, to advertise programs
to homeowners in the Orange Park
neighborhood, including Spanish-
language outreach. Additionally,
prioritize an AFFH analysis or similar
equity analysis for each capital
improvement project to ensure
vulnerable populations are supported.
Annual
The Engineering Division continues to manage and administer the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) budget to upgrade essential infrastructure
throughout the City.
CIP funds have recently been used for several projects at Orange Memorial Park,
including a sports field with lighting, aquatic center, and stormwater retention.
ONGOING.
EQ-7.2 - Fund home repair
for low-income property
owners and tenants.
Continue to fund minor home repairs
and implement a preference for projects
in low opportunity census tracts
identified in the AFFH analysis. Expand
the program to assist renters. The City
shall proactively provide educational
materials by including these on the
Housing Division website, distributing at
all hosted housing events, and an
annual communication via distribution
mailing list, water bill, or similar, to
property owners and tenants.
Annual
Minor Home Repair Programs Center for Independence of Individuals with
Disabilities (CID): The City used CDBG funds to support CID Housing
Accessibility Modification (HAM) Program which provides accessibility
modifications.
Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP): The City used CDBG funds to support two
RTP programs, National Rebuilding Day and Safe at Home.
ONGOING.
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EQ-8.1 - Create
Preservation Plan.
Begin a plan to preserve the City's deed
restricted affordable units with
restrictions that will expire in the next 5-
10 years and develop a plan for
preservation of the units to keep them
affordable long term. Prevent low-
income residents from displacement or
housing-cost burden due to expiration
of covenants. This will include
proposing the use of Commercial
Linkage Fees to work with affordable
housing developers to acquire
properties and keep deed restrictions for
the long-term.
2025
The City has ADOPTED relocation benefits via ordinance to assist residents of
SROs and mobile home parks. Link to Ordinance here: t.ly/CHD17. Separately,
the Housing Division is working on an acquisition strategy for at-risk affordable
units.
Additionally, the City has entered into a consulting contract with HR&A to lead a
two-year anti-displacement planning process. It will include a community
advisory committee and multiple community engagement sessions, culminating
in a public hearing for consideration by the City Council. PENDING.
EQ-8.2 - Provide fair
housing training.
Partner with local fair housing
organizations to perform fair housing
training for landlords and tenants, in
addition to enforcing fair housing laws,
with a focus on disability violations.
Bi-annual This process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
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EQ-8.3 - Ensure
accessibility requirements.
When residential buildings are
inspected for occupancy, check for
posters that explain the right to request
reasonable accommodations for
persons with disabilities. Make this
information available and clearly
transparent on the City's website and
fund landlord training and outreach on
reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, Chapter 20.510 provides
the Waiver and Modifications process to
establish an alternate means of granting
relief from the requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance when so doing would
be consistent with the purposes of the
Zoning Ordinance and it is not possible
or practical to approve a variance. This
procedure is intended, but is not limited
to facilitating compliance with the
Federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans
with Disabilities Act, and the California
Fair Employment and Housing Act by
providing reasonable accommodation to
persons with disabilities seeking fair
access to housing through modification
of the application of the City’s zoning
regulations. Update Chapter 20.510 with
the HCD model ordinance provided at
t.ly/dYdaJ to ensure compliance with
Reasonable Accommodation
requirements.
2026 Chapter 20.510 will be updated to include the HCD model ordinance in the City's
next Zoning Ordinance update anticipated during 2025. PENDING.
EQ-8.4 - Continue the
Guaranteed Basic Income
Pilot Program.
As grant funding or City funds permit,
continue the operation of the
Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program
to support South San Francisco families
in poverty to secure housing and
economic stability.
Annual
This program is currently complete, and a future expansion would be pending
available funds. Current economic conditions suggest this would not restart
before 2026. PENDING.
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EQ-8.5 - Continue the
Rental Assistance Pilot
Program.
As grant funding or City funds permit,
continue the operation of the Rental
Assistance Pilot Program to provide
short-term and mid-term support for
South San Francisco families in poverty
to prevent displacement.
Annual
This program continues to be funded by the City Council, providing an additional
$150,000 in direct emergency rental assistance to SSF residents. Since program
inception, the total approved appropriations towards the Emergency Rental
Assistance Program have served 272 households with an average request of
$3,101.05 in assistance per household. A total number of 776 individuals were
assisted, with 314 individuals under the age of 18. ONGOING.
CRT-1.1 - Vacant land
inventory.
The City shall periodically update its
inventory of vacant parcels identified in
this Housing Element. The City shall
also conduct a periodic review of the
composition of the housing stock, the
types of dwelling units under
construction or expected to be
constructed during the following year,
and the anticipated mix, based on
development proposals approved or
under review by the City, of the housing
to be developed during the remainder of
the period covered by the Housing
Element. This analysis will be compared
to the City’s remaining 2023-2031
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA) to determine if any changes in
land use policy are warranted.
Annual
The Planning Division has not yet completed a Vacant Land Inventory, as we've
been focused on adopting the Housing Element and guiding residential
development to opportunity sites. PENDING.
CRT-2.1 - Implement
Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance.
The City shall continue to implement the
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, in
accordance with State law, requiring
new rental and for sale residential
development over four units to provide a
minimum of 15% low- and moderate-
income housing.
2031
All new residential development projects are reviewed for compliance with the
Inclusionary Housing Ordiance during the entitlement process. Affordable
Housing Agreements are executed and recorded with the County Assessor after
entitlement approval and prior to issuance of any building permits. ONGOING.
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CRT-2.2 - Regularly review
Inclusionary Housing
Ordinance.
The City shall review the success of the
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, not
more frequently than bi-annually, to
determine if the objectives of the
ordinance are being met. Consideration
shall be made to revising provisions of
the ordinance to ensure that a range of
housing opportunities for all identifiable
economic segments of the population,
including households of low and
moderate incomes, and those persons
with developmental disabilities, are
provided.
Bi-annual This process will commence in 2025. Current market conditions suggest the
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is market feasible. PENDING.
CRT-3.1 - Review
Commercial and Housing
Linkage fee.
The City shall continue to implement the
Commercial and Housing Linkage Fee,
reviewing not more frequently than bi-
annually, to determine if the fee is
appropriate and keeping pace with
affordable housing production needs.
Annual The City has partnered with Strategic Economics to evaluate the commercial
linkage fee. The process should be completed by the end of 2025. PENDING.
CRT-4.1 - Site acquisition
for affordable housing.
The City shall work with for-profit and
nonprofit housing developers to acquire
sites that are either vacant or developed
with underutilized, blighted, and/or
nonconforming uses for the
development of affordable housing.
Annually, the City will meet with
developers to discuss and identify
development opportunities, and
potential funding sources, potential
impact fee waiver or funding
contributions by the City, and attend
residential and commercial broker
conferences to identify opportunities.
Annual
During these uncertain economic times, the City is actively discussing
acquisition opportunities with long time property owners seeking a sale. This
includes multiple buildings with existing residential units that could be
preserved, shared with a non profit operator, or land banked for future housing
construction. The City Council is actively considering these opportunities with
staff through the closed session process on real estate transactions. ONGOING.
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CRT-4.2 - Support and
pursue funding
applications for affordable
housing.
Consistent with existing practice, the
City shall continue to support funding
applications for federal and state funds
to promote the development of
affordable housing.
Annual
The City is partnering with Bridge Housing to secure State and Regional
financing to develop 160 fully-affordable units at the former PUC property on
Mission Street. ONGOING.
CRT-4.3 - Allow waivers or
deferrals of planning,
building and impact fees
for affordable housing
under State Density Bonus
Law.
The City shall continue to consider the
waiver of application and development
fees for affordable housing development
in order to support the financial viability
of affordable housing development, as
applicable. Waiver of such fees will be
on a case-by-case basis at the City
Council’s discretion and will only be
considered if a project meeting the
City’s inclusionary housing ordinance
shows that without fee waivers the
project is infeasible. This program must
balance the goal of affordable housing
production with the need to collect fee
revenues to support impacts on local
infrastructure. City shall conduct a
public hearing to discuss fee waiver
policy related to affordable housing
development and render a decision
consistent with State Density Bonus
Law.
2025
The City continues to review incentive/concession requests under the State
Density Bonus Law for residential projects on an individual basis. An evaluation
of a more universal policy/process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
CRT-4.4 - Review new
development requirements
for condominiums, SSFMC
19.36.
The City shall review SSFMC 19.36,
which requires a minimum of five units
to construct new condominiums, to look
at the possibility of reducing unit
requirements with the intent of
promoting home ownership.
2031 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
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CRT-4.5 - Implement the
State Density Bonus Law.
The City shall continue to implement the
State Density Bonus Law and its
applicability to qualifying projects
requesting a concession and/or waiver
of development standards. The City
commits to reviewing and amending the
City’s current density bonus ordinance
for compliance with current state law
and monitor compliance and update as
necessary per HCD request.
2031
All new residential development projects are reviewed against the State Density
Bonus Law to determine qualification. Qualifying projects are processed in
accordance with both the City's ordinance and State requirements. ONGOING.
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CRT-4.6 - City led
development of new mixed-
income affordable
housing.
The City shall pursue site acquisition
and/or development of parcels to
construct a goal of at least 300 units of
mixed-income affordable housing for
very-low, low-, and moderate-income
housing. The City has traditionally
undertaken this work via providing land
and/or loan funds to affordable housing
developers when land or funds are
available. With the implementation of the
City’s Commercial Linkage Fee in 2019
this RHNA Cycle provides the City a
dedicated income stream to proactively
develop new affordable units. Staff are
committed to spending some of the
anticipated fees on both land acquisition
and financial support to nonprofit
affordable housing developers.
Additionally, South San Francisco
approved a November 2022 ballot to
authorize the City to acquire/develop,
own, and operate the equivalent of 1% of
the existing housing stock per year for
the next 10 years. This allows the City to
produce approximately 225 units in the
first year, with modest increases in
following years based on the current
total number of housing units. Staff will
work with Council to determine if and
how they would like to utilize the
authority. While Commercial Linkage
2025 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
CRT-4.7 - Encourage local
labor.
Encourage developers and contractors
to evaluate hiring local labor, hiring from
or contributing to apprenticeship
programs, increasing resources for
labor compliance, and providing living
wages.
Annual
The City ADOPTED a Wage Theft Ordinance by City Council. Adopted Ordinance
is here: t.ly/D_3ge. Separately, the City is also conducting an analysis of
apprenticeship and healthcare requirements that will be scheduled for a study
session in 2025. PENDING.
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CRT-5.1 - Implement
Grand Boulevard Initiative
policies.
Continue to support the guiding
principles of the Grand Boulevard
Initiative, which encourages the
provision of medium- and high-density
housing along El Camino Real in
Peninsula communities, to create an
environment that is supportive of
transit, walkable, and mixed-use. The
City shall reference this policy direction
when considering future land use and
zoning changes along El Camino Real
and assess the opportunity for housing
development along this key corridor as
development proposals arise.
2031
The City continues to support the Grand Boulevard Initiative by providing senior
level planning staff at all meetings. The adopted El Camino Real/Chestnut Area
Plan, as well as the zoning update adopted in 2010, implement the guiding
principles of the Grand Boulevard Initiative.
The City has completed master planning for a new community civic center within
the El Camino Real/Chestnut Area Plan that will foster new private housing
development in the surrounding plan area. Additionally, the City has entitled 800
units adjacent to SSF BART, ECR and the Centennial Trail as a multi-modal
mixed used development that will conform to the Grand Boulevard Initiative
policies. Finally, the Engineering Divison is managing a Grand Boulevard
Improvement Project for a portion of El Camino Real between Chestnut Avenue
and Hickey Boulevard that will implement the vision of the initiative.
COMPLETED.
CRT-5.2 - Compliance with
AB-2339 to allow by-right
Emergency Shelters.
In addition to the Mixed Industrial zone,
the City will add a zoning district where
residential uses are permitted to permit
emergency shelters by-right (without
discretionary action) (e.g.,T5 Corridor
Zoning District (T5L) or similar). Zoning
and permit procedures will be amended
to meet all requirements pursuant to AB
2339, including amending the definition
of emergency shelters, establishing or
revising development standards if
necessary and ensuring sufficient and
suitable capacity to meet the need for
emergency shelters, including proximity
to services.
2024
Zoning Text Amendment that incorporated an amended definition of "emergency
shelter" and updated the zoning districts where such use shall be permitted by-
right was approved and ADOPTED by City Council on June 12, 2024, Ordinance
No. 1656-2024. COMPLETED.
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CRT-6.1 - Continue to
support the development
of secondary dwelling
units consistent with State
Law and educate the
community about these
standards.
City will continue to allow permissive
design standards for ADUs with no
parking required in most instances,
reduced setbacks, larger units and
ADUs allowed on both single- and multi-
family zoned parcels. Actively promote
participation in the City’s two-year pilot
program Hello ADU for comprehensive
project management support for ADU
construction. City shall track
compliance with ADU construction
through the Annual Progress Report to
reconcile trends with actual ADU
permits issued and commit to new ADU
promotion programs if ADU
construction falls more than 30% off-
trend.
Annual
Handouts are provided at the Permit Center Counter and information is available
on the City's ADU webpage. In addition, staff explores ADU options during
counter discussions and during building permit plan checks.
Additionally, changes at the State level to encourage the production of ADUs led
the City to modify the current zoning regulations to be more permissive. No
parking, reduced setbacks, larger units, and units with multiple bedrooms are
now permitted with approval of a Building Division permit only.
ADU permits issued for 2024 are on-trend with those issued over the past few
years. ONGOING.
CRT-6.2 - Continue to
implement SB 9 units and
subdivision allowances.
SB 9 requires cities and counties to
ministerially allow, in singlefamily
zoning districts, either or both of the
following: A housing development of no
more than two units at least up to 800
square feet each; and/or The
subdivision of a parcel to create two
approximately equal parcels (i.e., 40/60
or 50/50 split) with a minimum lot size of
1,200 sf for each new lot.
2031
Handouts for SB9 are provided at the Permit Center Counter and available online
on the City's Planning Division webpage. SB9 units are permitted with approval
of a Building Division permit only, and SB9 lot splits are handled administratively
by the Engineering Division. ONGOING.
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CRT-7.1 - Coordinate with
SSFUSD regarding
housing on closed school
sites.
Work with the South San Francisco
Unified School District (SSFUSD) to
evaluate the potential of developing
housing and community services, such
as childcare, on closed school sites,
including the former Foxridge school
site. These sites are at discretion of
SSFUSD only, but City will assist if
requested and support the effort. None
of these sites are included in the
inventory of opportunity sites identified
to meet and surpass RHNA
requirements for South San Francisco.
Annual The City continues to engage on unused school sites during quarterly
engagements with SSFUSD. ONGOING.
CRT-7.2 - Allow housing
on sites with institutional
uses.
Revise the Zoning Ordinance to allow
housing development on sites used for
institutional purposes, such as
educational facilities and churches.
Allow a minimum density of 30 du/ac to
meet HCD guidelines for low-income
housing feasibility.
2025 This process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
CRT-7.3 - Develop
workforce housing
program.
Link employment growth with residential
development through partnerships with
large employers by using density
bonuses, height bonuses, transfer of
development rights, and other similar
incentives to create workforce housing.
2025 This process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
CRT-8.1 - Facilitate
live/work housing in
Lindenville.
Provide opportunities for live/work
options to support a creative economy
and meet the changing needs of
workspaces. Focus on the Lindenville
Area in particular as a location for
live/work opportunities.
2023
The Lindenville Specific Plan was adopted by the City in September 2023,
Ordinance No. 1649-2023, and incorporated live/work as a permitted use and
allowed building type. COMPLETED.
CRT-8.2 - Adopt updated
Zoning Ordinance as
companion to General
Plan 2040.
Adopt companion zoning to implement
the General Plan 2040 Update and
implement up zoning to create and
facilitate new housing and opportunity
sites.
2023
A new Zoning Code to accompany the General Plan 2040 Update was adopted in
October 2022, Ordinance No. 1646-2022. New housing sites were created in the
Lindenville and South of Airport areas by allowing residential use as a permitted
use. COMPLETED.
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CRT-8.3 - Explore
feasibility of veterans
housing.
Study the need for a veterans housing
and veterans’ services development. If
sufficient population density exists to
warrant a standalone project, explore
financial feasibility of development.
2027 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
CRT-9.1 - Create
affordable housing overlay
zone.
Implement an affordable housing
overlay zone consistent with AB 2011
and SB 6 that permits 100% affordable
housing developments in as many
appropriate zoning districts as possible.
Additionally, and separately, explore
provisions for a City-led affordable
housing overlay zone that requires less
than 100% of units at affordable income
levels to ensure feasible opportunities.
2024
A Zoning Text Amendment that incorporated AB2011 and SB6 units as allowed
by-right in appropriate zoning districts was approved and adopted by City
Council on June 12, 2024, Ordinance No. 1656-2024. Affordable housing overlay
zone to be evaluated in the future. PARTIALLY COMPLETED.
CRT-9.2 - Preserve
naturally-occurring
affordable housing.
Study and implement programming and
regulations to encourage preservation
and upkeep of existing naturally-
occurring affordable housing (NOAH),
such as rental protections for residents
in NOAH units.
2024
The City has entered into a consulting contract with HR&A to lead a two-year anti-
displacement planning process. It will include a community advisory committee
and multiple community engagement sessions, culminating in a public hearing
for consideration by the City Council. PENDING.
CRT-9.3 - Explore shared
equity homeownership
models.
Explore expanded use of shared equity
homeownership models, including a
community land trust, to increase home
ownership and how to implement these
models.
2031 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
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CRT-9.4 - Explore adoption
of a Community
Opportunity to Purchase
Act Policy.
Explore feasibility of a Community
Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) in
the city, including study of existing
rental housing stock, coordination with
nonprofit partners who may be
interested in acquisitions, study of best
practices, and development of policy. A
COPA policy could provide a
requirement that multi-family residential
property owners who are looking to sell
be required to notify the City and/or
qualified nonprofits of their intention to
sell and provide a timeframe for either to
make a purchase offer. Acquired units
would become deed restricted
affordable housing in perpetuity.
2023
The City has entered into a consulting contract with HR&A to lead a two-year anti-
displacement planning process. It will include a community advisory committee
and multiple community engagement sessions, culminating in a public hearing
for consideration by the City Council. PENDING.
CRT-10.1 - Maintain and
update preapproved
accessory dwelling unit
(ADU) plans.
Preapprove additional ADU plans from
ADU vendors to expedite ADU permit
processing if State law changes and
current plan designs need adjustment.
The City shall proactively provide
educational materials by referring to
these posted documents on the
Planning Division website, distributing
at all hosted housing events, and an
annual communication via distribution
mailing list, water bill, or similar, to
property owners.
2031
The City has partnered with San Mateo County HEART and pre-approved four
plans for green, all-electric detached ADUs. The City's ADU webpage includes
information on the pre-approved designs, as well as a direct link to the HEART
website to download the designs. The City will continue to work with HEART and
other ADU vendors to encourage the pre-approval of more ADU plan options.
ONGOING.
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CRT-10.2 - Continue ADU
construction management
program with Hello
Housing or similar, to
promote privately funded
ADU construction.
Continue operation of construction
management program for ADU design,
permitting and construction through
Genentech grant of One Million dollars.
The City shall proactively provide
educational materials by including these
on the Housing Division website,
distributing at all hosted housing
events, and an annual communication
via distribution mailing list, water bill, or
similar, to property owners.
2031
The City's HelloADU Program offers support with designing, constructing, and
renting out an ADU at no cost to SSF homeowners. Information on the program
is available on the City's ADU webpage, including handouts, application forms,
and direct contacts to the HelloADU Team. ONGOING.
CRT-11.1 - Connect
residents to mortgage
assistance resources.
Provide mortgage assistance to help low-
income homeowners at risk of
foreclosure with financial or counseling
support. Provide residents with
resources and connections to HEART of
San Mateo County, a countywide
homeowner assistance program, and
other non-profit homeowner assistance
programs. The City shall proactively
provide educational materials by
including these on the Housing Division
website, distributing at all hosted
housing events, and an annual
communication via distribution mailing
list, water bill, or similar, to property
owners.
2031
Information on the Homeownership Preservation Foundation, which provides
free foreclosure assistance and housing counseling services, is provided on the
City's Housing Division webpage. ONGOING.
CRT-12.1 - Encourage
resident controlled limited-
equity housing.
Conduct a consultant led analysis of
limited-equity tools that can be
considered for adoption into the
inclusionary housing regulations of the
Zoning Ordinance.
2025 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
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CST-1.1 - Expedite permit
review.
To support affordable and market rate
housing construction, the City shall
work with property owners, project
sponsors, and developers to expedite
the permit review process; promote
housing design and projects that meet
the goals, objectives and policies of this
Housing Element; provide timely
assistance and advice on permits, fees,
environmental review requirements, and
affordable housing agreements to avoid
costly delays in project approval. The
updated General Plan and companion
zoning allow most multi-family projects
to be reviewed against objective
standards only and approved by
Planning Commission only. Reviews will
be consistent with adopted AB 2234,
effective January 1, 2023.
2031
The City continues to provide prompt customer service, and use project planner
liaisons for large developments, to facilitate expedited entitlement review and
processing.
The One Stop Permit center provides accessible services by Planning, Building
and Public Works in one building. The One Stop Permit Center hours are from
8am-4pm. Permit processing is efficient and timely, with accessible staff. The
City's Planning Commission meets twice a month and the Design Review Board
meets once a month to ensure the timely processing of applications. ONGOING.
CST-2.1 - Ensure
development review
coordination among
departments.
Early in the development application
process, the Planning Division shall
work with the applicant and consult with
other departments and divisions to
ensure that necessary infrastructure is
planned or is in place to support the
proposed project.
2031
The Community Development Department relies on a Technical Advisory Group
and pre-submittal meetings with potential applicants to ensure a smooth
application process. Representatives from Public Works, Fire Safety, Police,
Water Quality and Building ensure that adequate infrastructure is planned or
available to support the proposed project. Additionally, applicants of large
development projects are invited to attend the Technical Advisory Group
meetings to present their pre-development projects and discuss any questions
or concerns with City staff. ONGOING.
CST-3.1 - Ensure zoning
consistency with all State
laws.
Update the Zoning Ordinance to reflect
recent State Law changes to permit
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) creation
and SB 9 units, for instance.
Annual
City staff consult with the City Attorney's Office regarding new housing
legislation enacted by the State to implement new requirements and update the
Zoning Code to reflect recent changes, as necessary. While Zoning Text
Amendments can be timely, staff ensures that handouts for the public, as well as
internal procedure, are updated as soon as State law becomes effective.
ONGOING.
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CST-3.2 - Reduce parking
requirement for new
housing construction.
Update the Zoning Ordinance to
eliminate minimums for residential and
non-residential development adjacent to
transit corridors and create parking
maximums consistent with the General
Plan Update.
Annual
A new Zoning Code to accompany the General Plan 2040 Update was adopted in
October 2022, Ordinance No. 1646-2022. Parking minimums for all development
types adjacent to transit corridors were eliminated and parking maximums for
such developments were implemented. COMPLETED.
CST-3.3 - Revise Zoning
Definition for Domestic
Violence Shelter.
Revise Zoning Definition for Domestic
Violence Shelter to match the
requirements of a Low Barrier
Navigation Center under CA
Government Code Section 65660 and
65662, including by-right zoning
(without discretionary action)
provisions, as applicable, in mixed use
and non-residential zones permitting
multifamily uses and meeting specific
requirements pursuant to Government
Code section 65652.
2024
A Zoning Text Amendment that incorporated "low barrier navigation center" as a
new use classification, allowed by-right in mixed use and non-residential zones
permitting multifamily uses was approved and adopted by City Council on June
12, 2024, Ordinance No. 1656-2024. COMPLETED.
CST-4.1 - Implement
adopted objective design
standards.
Implement the updated Zoning
Ordinance with objective standards for
single-family and multi-family residential
development as projects are submitted.
Implementation shall include review of
each project under Section 20.480.006.
2031
All residential development projects are reviewed against the objective design
standards for single-family and multi-family developments, as applicable, when
submitted as a preliminary review application and/or official application for a
Planning entitlement and/or Building Division permit, as applicable. ONGOING.
CST-4.2 - Update Design
Review Criteria to reflect
objective design
standards.
With the recent updated Zoning
Ordinance with objective standards for
single-family and multi-family residential
development, additional reference
updates are necessary to ensure
residential projects are reviewed under
objective design standards only. Section
20.480.006 shall be updated to refer to
adopted objective design standards
only.
2024
A Zoning Text Amendment that updated Section 20.480.006 to refer to adopted
objective design standards only was approved and adopted by City Council on
June 12, 2024, Ordinance No. 1656-2024. COMPLETED.
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CST-5.1 - Permanent
Supportive Housing.
Group home housing is currently
permitted in multiple residential only
zoning districts with approval of a minor
use permit to support the availability of
housing choices for persons with
special needs. Under HCD best practice
guidance, however, requiring these
housing types to obtain a special use or
CUP could potentially subject housing
for special needs populations to higher
discretionary exceptions processes and
standards where an applicant must, for
example, demonstrate compatibility with
the neighborhood, unlike other
residential uses. Update Zoning
Ordinance to allow by-right in residential
zoning districts.
2023
A Zoning Text Amendment that allows group home housing by-right in
residential zoning districts was approved and adopted by City Council on June
12, 2024, Ordinance No. 1656-2024. COMPLETED.
CST-5.2 - Compliance with
AB-2339 to allow by-right
Emergency Shelters.
Previously, the City identified the Mixed
Industrial (MI) district as a zone in the
city where an emergency shelter would
be permitted as an allowed use, subject
only to the same development standards
applicable to other uses in the zone.
Zoning development standards in the
General Plan Update and companion
zoning, however, seem to have failed to
properly transfer Emergency Shelter as
a permitted use in any of the zoning
districts, particularly the Mixed
Industrial Zoning District where it was
previously a permitted by-right use. This
was an oversight. Consistent with SB-
2339, the City is also adding an
additional zoning district where
residential uses are permitted by-right
and has identified the T5 Corridor
Zoning District (T5L).
2026
A Zoning Text Amendment to amend the zoning districts where emergency
shelters are permitted by-right was approved and adopted by City Council on
June 12, 2024, Ordinance No. 1656-2024. COMPLETED.
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PRSV-1.1 - Minor home
repair.
The City will provide a portion of CDBG
funds to non-profit organizations
providing free minor home repairs to
assist extremely low- to low-income
homeowners to bring houses into a
good state of repair and maintain them
as viable units in the local housing
stock. The City shall proactively provide
educational materials by including these
on the Housing Division website,
distributing at all hosted housing
events, and an annual communication
via distribution mailing list, water bill, or
similar, to property owners.
Annual
Minor Home Repair Programs Center for Independence of Individuals with
Disabilities (CID): The City used CDBG funds to support CID Housing
Accessibility Modification (HAM) Program which provides accessibility
modifications.
Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP): The City used CDBG funds to support two
RTP programs, National Rebuilding Day and Safe at Home.
ONGOING.
PRSV-1.2 - Prioritize
funding for housing
rehabilitation.
The City shall continue to give housing
rehabilitation efforts high priority in the
use of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds. Funds shall be
targeted towards older housing stock
and to families earning less than 80% of
AMI. The City shall proactively provide
educational materials by including these
on the Housing Division website,
distributing at all hosted housing
events, and an annual communication
via distribution mailing list, water bill, or
similar, to property owners.
Annual
Minor Home Repair Programs Center for Independence of Individuals with
Disabilities (CID): The City used CDBG funds to support CID Housing
Accessibility Modification (HAM) Program which provides accessibility
modifications.
Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP): The City used CDBG funds to support two
RTP programs, National Rebuilding Day and Safe at Home. ONGOING.
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PRSV-1.3 - Provide low
interest loans for housing
rehabilitation.
The City shall provide low-interest loans
for rehabilitation of single-family and
multi-family housing by supporting the
City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program
with continued CDBG funding. The City
shall proactively provide educational
materials by including these on the
Housing Division website, distributing at
all hosted housing events, and an
annual communication via distribution
mailing list, water bill, or similar, to
property owners.
Annual No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
PRSV-2.1 - Enforce
housing, building and
safety codes.
The City shall continue to aggressively
enforce uniform housing, building, and
safety codes as well as eliminate
incompatible uses or blighting
influences from residential
neighborhoods through targeted code
enforcement and other available
regulatory measures.
2031
The City operates a Code Enforcement Division through the Public Works
Department. For 2024, there were up to three enforcement officers on staff that
enforce housing, building and safety codes. Additionally, Building Division staff
enforces these codes when they are out on inspections. Incompatible uses are
addressed in zoning code section 20.320. ONGOING.
PRSV-3.1 - Direct CIP
funding for infrastructure
equitably.
City shall maintain its capital
improvement program to upgrade
infrastructure in residential
neighborhoods and ensure targeted
investment in census tracts identified as
disadvantaged communities.
2031
The Engineering Division continues to manage and administer the Capital
Improvement Program budget to upgrade essential infrastructure throughout the
City. ONGOING.
PRSV-4.1 - Support the
South San Francisco
Housing Authority (PHA)
with staff expertise and
planning to pursue state
and federal grant
programs.
The City shall support the South San
Francisco PHA by assisting in finding
and applying for state and federal grants
to update and modernize their public
housing units.
Annual
The SSF PHA continues to receive HUD funding support and operates
independently of the City; however, the City is coordinating to pursue federal
funding sources to improve the public housing. ONGOING.
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PRSV-5.1 - Monitor at-risk
units.
The City shall monitor annually its
supply of subsidized affordable housing
to know of possible conversions to
market rate, including taking the
following actions:
Post on City website all existing State
and federal notice requirements to
nonprofit developers and property
owners of at-risk housing.
Respond to any federal and/or State
notices including Notice of Intent to Pre-
Pay, owner Plans of Action, or Opt-Out
Notices filed on local projects.
The City shall proactively provide
educational materials by including these
on the Housing Division website,
distributing at all hosted housing
events, and an annual communication
via distribution mailing list, water bill, or
similar, to property owners of at-risk
units and existing tenants.
Annual No subsidized units monitored by the City of SSF were at-risk of conversion to
market rate in 2024. ONGOING.
PRSV-5.2 - Assist tenants
at risk of displacement.
The City shall assist tenants displaced
by the conversion of at-risk units by
providing information about tenants’
rights, providing referrals to relevant
social service providers, endeavoring to
establish a funding source to assist
nonprofit organizations that support
tenants, and facilitating other support as
appropriate.
Annual
The City has entered into a consulting contract with HR&A to lead a two-year anti-
displacement planning process. It will include a community advisory committee
and multiple community engagement sessions, culminating in a public hearing
for consideration by the City Council. PENDING.
PRSV-6.1 - Update Zoning
Code to require no net
loss.
The City shall update the Zoning
Ordinance to require that there is no net
loss in the number of residential units
during reconstruction or renovation.
2023
A Zoning Text Amendment that requires no net loss in the number of residential
units during reconstruction or renovation was approved and adopted by City
Council on June 12, 2024, Ordinance No. 1656-2024. COMPLETED.
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PRSV-7.1 - Continue
working with San Mateo
Fall Prevention Task
Force.
Continue working with San Mateo Fall
Prevention Task Force in creating safer
homes for older adults.
2031 Ongoing through the Building Division. ONGOING.
PRSV-7.2 - Establish lead
and asbestos removal
program.
In cooperation with San Mateo County
and other regional agencies, establish a
lead-based paint and asbestos removal
program for affordable housing units
built before 1980. The City shall
proactively provide educational
materials by including these on the
Housing Division website, distributing at
all hosted housing events, and an
annual communication via distribution
mailing list, water bill, or similar, to
property owners.
2031 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
PRSV-7.3 - Expand
maintenance and
abatement assistance
programs for single
(including mobile homes)
and multi-family properties
of low-income
households.
Support programs designed to
rehabilitate deteriorated units through
weatherization, modernization, and
elimination of common home pollutants.
The City shall proactively provide
educational materials by including these
on the Housing Division website,
distributing at all hosted housing
events, and an annual communication
via distribution mailing list, water bill, or
similar, to property owners.
2031
The City has recently adopted a Green Building Implementation Fee on Building
Permits that may be allocated for minor home repair for environmental
abatement. The fee needs some time to accumulate, and then a programming
plan can be put in place. PENDING.
QOL-1.1 - Administer
Minimum Building
Security Standards.
The City shall continue to administer
Chapter 15.48, Minimum Building
Security Standards, of the Municipal
Code by continuing to route all new
development applications and additions
to both the Police and Fire Departments
to ensure compliance with the code and
to ensure that security measures are
considered during the design process.
2031
The Economic and Community Development Department's project review,
entitlement, and building permit processes ensure that Chapter 15.48 is
administered and applied to all new development applications and additions.
ONGOING.
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QOL-2.1 - Ensure that
applications for new
residential land uses
proposed within the 65 to
69 or 70 db+ CNEL aircraft
noise contour include an
acoustical study.
The City shall require that the acoustical
study be prepared by a professional
acoustic engineer and specify the
appropriate noise mitigation features to
be included in the design and
construction of the new units, to achieve
an interior noise level of not more than
45 dB, based on measured aircraft noise
events at the land use location. Any
project proposed within a 70 dB+ CNEL
aircraft noise contour shall also require
an override of the SFO Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan.
2031
All new applications for residential development are reviewed for consistency
with the SFO Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) and adopted
Municipal Code regulations. New residential projects within the 70+ dB CNEL
areas are not currently permitted without an override process by the local
agency, and new residential projects within the 65 to 69 dB CNEL noise contours
require acoustic studies. ONGOING.
QOL-3.1 - Implement the
Active South City
Pedestrian and Bicycle
Plan.
Require all new development to conform
with the recommendations and
requirements of the Active South City
Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan at time of
entitlement or building permit issuance.
2031 All new applications for residential development are reviewed with conformance
with the Active South City Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. ONGOING.
QOL-4.1 - Implement the
Active South City
Pedestrian and Bicycle
Plan.
Require all new development to conform
with the recommendations and
requirements of the Active South City
Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan at time of
entitlement or building permit issuance.
2031 All new applications for residential development are reviewed with conformance
with the Active South City Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. ONGOING.
QOL-5.1 - Implement the
Zoning Ordinance to
require amenity, active,
outdoor and flex working
spaces in new
development.
Require all new development to conform
with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and objective standards at
time of entitlement or building permit
issuance.
2031 All new applications for residential development are reviewed for compliance
with applicable zoning regulations and standards. ONGOING.
QOL-6.1 - Implement the
Zoning Ordinance to
require neighborhood
Amenity uses in new
development.
Require all new development to conform
with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance and objective standards at
time of entitlement or building permit
issuance.
2031 All new applications for residential development are reviewed for compliance
with applicable zoning regulations and standards. ONGOING.
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SNP-1.1 - Density bonus
for senior housing.
The City shall continue to implement the
codified density bonus incentives
specifically targeted for senior housing
projects and permit reduced parking
standards for these projects.
2031
All new residential development projects are reviewed against the State Density
Bonus Law to determine qualification. Qualifying projects are processed in
accordance with both the City's ordinance and State requirements.
The City is currently reviewing two projects that will be 100% affordable senior
housing. ONGOING.
SNP-1.2 - Reduced parking
requirement for board and
care facilities.
Encourage development of residential
board and care facilities for seniors by
continuing to allow reduced parking
requirements consistent with State law
for these types of facilities.
2031
The City's parking requirements have been updated to require a parking
management and monitoring study for residential care facilities, which helps
determine the number of required parking spaces based on actual parking
demand for the project. This helps to reduce the number of overall parking
spaces by focusing on actual use versus implementing a random ratio.
ONGOING.
SNP-1.3 - Facilitate multi-
generational housing.
Encourage development of housing
types that support multi-generational
households and opportunities to age in
place such as multi-bedroom units, and
attached ADUs or Junior ADUs. New
housing should include bedrooms at
ground level and rehabilitated housing
should prioritize low-conflict access to
all essential amenities such as
bathroom, kitchen and sleeping
quarters.
2031
The City issued a total of 50 building permits for ADUs, many of which are
intended for use by the property owner to house family members. Additionally,
the City processed a few applications for a new single-family residence with a
new ADU/JADU to support multi-generational households. ONGOING.
SNP-2.1 - Facilitate
housing for all needs.
Encourage development of housing
types that support senior, special need
or nontraditional households by
recommending ADA compliant and
flexible floor plans. New housing should
include bedrooms at ground level and
rehabilitated housing should prioritize
low-conflict access to all essential
amenities such as bathroom, kitchen
and sleeping quarters.
2031
Construction for two senior housing developments was completed in 2023, and
the Planning Division is reviewing two new applications for 100% affordable
senior housing. ONGOING.
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SNP-3.1 - Ensure
consistency with State
accessibility laws.
The City shall review development plans
to ensure consistency with state
handicap and accessibility laws and
require modifications for accessibility as
needed.
2031
During the review of all new development projects and applications for
modifications to existing buildings, the Building Division staff plan checks
projects to ensure that all State Accessibly Laws are met in accordance with
California Building Code Section 1134B. ONGOING.
SNP-3.2 - Promote
disabled housing
resources and programs.
The City shall ensure that its website
and handout materials regarding
housing resources, requirements, and
services for the disabled are
updated/revised annually after each
Annual Progress Report filing period
(April 1st or beyond) and made available
to the public.
2031
The City maintains online resources and materials regarding housing and
services for the disabled and has staff in the Economic and Community
Development Department who are trained to assist with housing issues.
ONGOING.
SNP-4.1 - Accessibility
Modification Programs.
The City shall continue to provide
annual grant funding to the Center of
Independent of Individual with
Disabilities (CID). The CID has a Housing
Accessibly Modification (HAM) Program
that provides financial assistance to
people that need to make modifications
to their home to allow for disabled
access. In addition, in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance, the Chief Planner
will continue to grant reasonable
accommodations to zoning
requirements to allow for accessible
residential units or alternative designs
to promote accessibility.
Annual
The City provides annual grant funding to the Center of Independent of
Individual with Disabilities (CID) who has a Housing Accessibly Modification
(HAM) Program that provides financial assistance to people that need to made
modifications to their home to allow for disabled access.
Additionally, the zoning ordinance includes SSFMC Chapter 20.510, Waivers and
Modifications, that provides provisions for reasonable accommodations to
ensure equal access to housing by allowing the Chief Planner authority to grant
relief from zoning requirements. ONGOING.
SNP-4.2 - Resources for
the developmentally
disabled.
The City shall annually support the
Golden Gate Regional Center with CDBG
funding, as available, in its mission to
serve those with developmental
disabilities, disseminate information
about the Center and its services, and
make referrals as appropriate.
Annual
The City's Zoning regulations permit Adult Day Care uses in many areas of the
City by-right. These uses are typically funded in some part by the Golden Gate
Regional Center to serve developmentally disabled infants, children, youth and
adults. ONGOING.
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SNP-5.1 - Prioritize
extremely low-income unit
production, when
possible.
In publishing requests for competitive
proposals for any Cityowned land, land
dedicated to affordable housing under
the City’s inclusionary ordinance or City
housing funds, the City of South San
Francisco shall grant additional points
to proposals that address the City’s
most difficult to achieve housing
priorities, by, for example, providing a
greater number of extremely low-income
units or committing to make a
percentage of the units subject to a
preference for people with special needs
who will benefit from coordinated onsite
services, such as people with
developmental disabilities who receive
services from the Golden Gate Regional
Center.
2031 The City has not led any competitive proposals in 2024. ONGOING.
SNP-5.2 - Codify flexibility
into the Inclusionary
Ordinance.
The City shall revise its Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance to be more
responsive to local needs by offering,
for example only, developers a menu of
options for including affordable units,
for example, by setting a higher
percentage of units if priced for
moderate income and a lower
percentage of units if priced for
extremely low-income, an income group
not currently served by the existing
ordinance. Such flexibility would
address a broader range of South San
Francisco housing needs, while giving
developers more options for meeting the
inclusionary requirement.
Bi-annual This process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
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SNP-5.3 - Local density
bonus priorities.
In addition to implementing the
California density bonus statute, the City
may provide additional local density
bonus, incentives, or concessions for
housing projects that include a
percentage of the units for people at the
extremely low-income affordability level
and/or target special needs populations,
such as people with disabilities who will
benefit from coordinated onsite services
provided by the Golden Gate Regional
Center.
Bi-annual This process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
SNP-5.4 - Reduce or
abolish parking
requirements for
developmentally disabled
populations.
The City of South San Francisco shall
encourage the inclusion of people with
developmental and other disabilities in
affordable housing by recognizing their
transit dependence and establishing
lower parking ratios for units targeted to
people with developmental and other
disabilities than would otherwise be
required for affordable housing. South
San Francisco should revise its
ordinances to provide Chief Planner
flexibility to limit parking required for
affordable units for people with
developmental disabilities to 0 spaces
for each affordable studio or 1-bedroom
unit and 0.5 spaces for an affordable 2-
bedroom unit or larger. A similar
reduction is recommended for
affordable, physically accessible units.
Additionally, any residential unit located
within ½ mile of a transit station or
transit corridor is exempt from minimum
parking requirements under current
zoning and Assembly Bill 2097.
2023 This process will commence in 2025. PENDING.
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SNP-5.5 - Create ADU rent
restriction incentives.
Subject to funding availability, the City
shall devise a program of financing for
Accessory Dwelling Units subject to rent
restrictions for at least 15 years at
extremely low-income rent levels and/or
target special needs populations, such
as people with disabilities who will
benefit from coordinated onsite services
provided by the Golden Gate Regional
Center.
2026 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
SNP-5.6 - Marketing Plan
for accessible units.
As a condition of the disposition of any
City-owned land, land dedicated to
affordable housing under the City’s
inclusionary ordinance, the award of
City financing, any density bonus
concessions, or land use exceptions or
waivers for any affordable housing
project, the City shall require that the
housing developer implement an
affirmative marketing plan for physically
accessible units which, among other
measures, provides disability-serving
organizations adequate prior notice of
the availability of the accessible units
and a process for supporting people
with qualifying disabilities to apply.
2031 The City has not led disposition of any City-owned land in 2024. ONGOING.
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SNP-6.1 - Support a variety
of housing unit designs,
including larger housing
units that can
accommodate large
families.
The City shall seek to broaden the
diversity of its housing stock that is
affordable to extremely low-, very-low-,
and low-income households to include
more units that are suitable to large
families. Currently, much of South San
Francisco’s affordable housing consists
of single-room occupancy units and one-
and two-bedroom units. The City shall
work with housing developers during
the entitlement process and encourage
them to provide a unit mix with at least
10% of units having three or more
bedrooms.
2031
At pre-application meetings staff discusses providing a range of housing sizes
with developers during the planning stages of residential development projects
prior to the submittal of a formal application. ONGOING.
SNP-7.1 - Support
Continuum of Care
planning.
The City shall continue to be an active
participant in the Continuum of Care
planning process and support its efforts
to address the needs of South San
Francisco residents in need of
emergency shelter or temporary housing
by attending at least ¾ of all meetings
during a calendar year.
Annual
The City continues to provide referrals to families and individuals for social
services including case management and referrals for housing and homeless
prevention, as appropriate. ONGOING.
SNP-7.2 - Support non-
profits that offer housing
solutions and services for
homeless.
The City shall continue to support with
staff expertise and funding, as available,
for non-profit organizations that offer
solutions to solving homelessness
and/or provide housing related services
for the homeless or at-risk homeless.
Annual
There is a County run homeless shelter located in the City on North Access
Road. The former Redevelopment Agency regularly provided funding to the
County for the operation of the shelter. ONGOING.
SNP-7.3 - Facilitate the
ongoing operation of 90-
bed emergency shelter in
South San Francisco.
The City shall continue to support the
operation of a 90-bed year-round
homeless shelter within the city limits.
Support includes providing funding to
the Samaritan House and CORA
(Communities Overcoming Relationship
Abuse), as funds are available.
2031 Funding for homeless services and housing was provided to Samaritan House
and CORA (Communities Overcoming Relationship Abuse). ONGOING.
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SNP-7.4 - Social services
for housing and homeless
prevention.
The City shall continue to provide
referrals to the YMCA Community
Resource Center (San Mateo County
Core Services Agency) helping families
with social services for housing and
homeless prevention.
Annual The City's Housing Division maintains online and handout resources for
residents with housing challenges. ONGOING.
SNP-8.1 - Provide safe
restroom facilities.
Provide mobile shower, bathroom, and
needle exchange sites and facilities for
unhoused residents.
2031 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
SNP-8.2 - Implement
permanent supportive
housing.
Implement the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development’s
Housing First program for permanent
supportive housing constructed within
the city. California Assembly Bill No.
2162 (AB-2162) was signed by Governor
Jerry Brown on September 26, 2018 and
will be effective January 1, 2019. AB-
2162 applies statewide and requires that
supportive housing be a use that is
permitted by right in zones where
multifamily and mixed-use development
is permitted. AB-2162 amends
Government Code Section 65583 and
adds Code Section 65650 to require
local entities to streamline the approval
of housing projects containing a
minimum amount of Supportive Housing
by providing a ministerial approval
process, removing the requirement for
CEQA analysis and removing the
requirement for Conditional Use
Authorization or other similar
discretionary entitlements granted by
the jurisdiction.
2023
A Zoning Text Amendment to include "permanent supportive housing" as a new
use and amend the zoning districts where such uses are permitted by-right was
approved and adopted by City Council on June 12, 2024, Ordinance No. 1656-
2024. COMPLETED.
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SNP-8.3 - Provide services
for unhoused families.
Work with homeless service providers
to prioritize legal help, housing
assistance, and other social services for
unhoused families in South San
Francisco.
2031 The City's Housing Division maintains online and handout resources for
residents with housing challenges. ONGOING.
SNP-8.4 - Provide referrals
to Veterans who are
homeless or at risk of
homelessness.
The City shall provide referrals to
Veterans and their immediate families
that are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. Resources for referrals
include the Veteran’s Administration
(VA) National Call Center of Homeless
Veterans at 1-877-4AID-VET and to the
HUD-VASH program that is a joint effort
between the Department of Housing and
Urban Development and the VA
Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
Program to move Veterans and their
families out of homelessness and into
permanent housing through a voucher
program that allows homeless Veterans
to rent privately owned housing.
2031
Many of these resources are shared with applicable residents through the
funded Samaritan House and CORA shelter systems. The City provides an
annual grant to a fair housing service provider using its HOME Administrative
funds.
Project Sentinel, provides comprehensive fair housing services including
complaint investigation, community outreach and education to San Mateo
County residents. ONGOING.
SNP-8.5 - Partner with the
local shelters.
Continue to partner with the local
shelter to provide cots for emergency
shelter situations, including extreme
heat and cold days.
2031
The City has enacted our own emergency operation center (EOC) several times
in 2024 for climate-related events, and has provided heating, cooling, and
charging centers for residents affected by weather and power outages.
ONGOING.
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SNP-9.1 - Continue to
promote Home Sharing.
The City shall publicize efforts and
services of the HIP Home Sharing
Program to provide an alternative
housing solution for extremely low- and
very-low-income individuals and
families; female-headed households;
those at risk of homelessness; and
others in need. The Housing Division
will provide proactive information online
and in person at hosted events about
the HIP program, provide referrals, and
support residents of South San
Francisco who are interested in
participating. Partnership with the
Economic Advancement Center (EAC)
and core services provider YMCA with
resources will further disseminate the
Home Sharing program.
Annual The City's Housing Division maintains online and handout resources for
residents with housing challenges. ONGOING.
CLMT-1.1 - Continue to
implement energy-efficient
standards for residential
buildings.
The City shall require the preparation for
passive and active solar systems in new
and substantially remodeled existing
residential buildings.
2031
All new applications for residential development are reviewed for compliance
with the Building Code, along with locally adopted ordinances and State and
Federal mandates. ONGOING.
CLMT-2.1 - Require non-
residential all-electric new
construction.
Implement ordinance requiring all new
nonresidential buildings to be all-
electric and prohibit new gas
infrastructure for new buildings. Exempt
occupancies must install electric
building systems (e.g., space and water
heating equipment) where feasible.
2030 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
CLMT-2.2 - Retrofit all-
electric in existing non-
residential buildings
during major renovations.
Require residential major renovations to
retrofit to all-electric at a certain
threshold to be determined by Building
Division and City Council adopted
ordinance.
2030 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
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CLMT-2.3 - Require
installation of photovoltaic
panels.
Require installation of photovoltaic
panels on multi-family and
nonresidential new construction at a
certain threshold to be determined by
Building Division and City Council
adopted ordinance.
2030 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
CLMT-2.4 - Regularly
update the City's building
codes to improve the
water efficiency of new
construction and major
renovation.
Regularly update the City’s building
codes to improve the water efficiency of
new construction and major renovation.
2031
All new applications for development are reviewed for compliance with the
Building Code, along with locally adopted ordinances and State and Federal
mandates. ONGOING.
CLMT-2.5 - Require high-
efficiency indoor water
fixture.
Require high-efficiency fixtures in all
new construction, like CALGreen Tier 1
or 2.
2030
All new applications for development are reviewed for compliance with the
Building Code, along with locally adopted ordinances and State and Federal
mandates. ONGOING.
CLMT-2.6 - Continue to
implement Water Efficient
Landscaping Ordinance
requirements.
Require all new landscaping to use low-
water plants and efficient irrigation,
planting native and non-native species
that provide valuable resources for
native wildlife.
2031
All development projects are reviewed against the City's Landscape and WELO
Ordinances for compliance during the Planning entitlement and/or Building
Division permit process, as applicable. ONGOING.
CLMT-3.1 - Establish a
streamlined approval
process for battery
storage systems and
reduce or eliminate
permitting fees to
encourage the addition of
battery storage.
Establish a streamlined approval
process for battery storage systems and
reduce or eliminate permitting fees to
encourage the addition of battery
storage.
2030 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
CLMT-4.1 - Adopt higher
electric vehicle charging
requirements than
CALGreen for multi-family
and nonresidential new
construction.
Adopt higher electric vehicle charging
requirements than CALGreen for multi-
family and nonresidential new
construction.
2030 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
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CLMT-5.1 - Require
electric panel upgrade at
point of sale.
Adopt an ordinance that requires
electric panel upgrades upon sale and/or
rental turnover, to be determined by City
Council adopted ordinance.
2030 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
CLMT-5.2 - Adopt Burnout
Ordinance.
Adopt a Burnout Ordinance that requires
a gas appliance (e.g., stove or furnace)
be replaced with an electric version
when it stops working.
2030 No action has been taken at this time. PENDING.
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Jurisdiction Sout Sa Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTReporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element ImplementationPlanning 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Description of Commercial Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Very LowIncome LowIncome ModerateIncome Above ModerateIncome
Description of Commercial Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
179
Jurisdiction
Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2024
(
31)Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
The description should adequately document
how each unit complies with subsection (c) of
Government Code Section 65583.1+.
For detailed reporting requirements, see the
chcklist here:
Extremely Low-
Income+
Very Low-
Income+Low-Income+TOTAL UNITS+
Extremely Low-
Income+
Very Low-
Income+Low-Income+
TOTAL
UNITS+
https://www.hcd.ca.gov/community-
development/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf
Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved,
including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that
are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported
in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what
can be counted, please contact HCD at apr@hcd.ca.gov and
we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these
fields.
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction South San Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldReporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category (2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Total Moderate Income Units Converted from Above Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2 Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2
For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b).
5
Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
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Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity Identified in the Housing Element
Entity to whom the site transferred Intended Use for Site
1
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table GLocally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of
Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting
182
Jurisdiction South San Francisco Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting
Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of Units Surplus Designation Parcel Size (in acres)Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of
ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTHousing Element Implementation
Table HLocally Owned Surplus Sites
For San Mateo County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-999
183
184
185
Jurisdiction South San Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting
Period 2024
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)Housing Element Implementation
Planning
Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
Project Type Date
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing)Date Very Low- Income Deed Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed Restricted
Low- Income Non Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income Deed Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
AboveModerate-Income
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note:
Cells in gre
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Se
Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved
1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
186
Jurisdiction South San Francisco ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 01/31/2023 - 01/31/2031
No
Table KTenant Preference PolicyLocal governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.
Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy?
If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
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Jurisdiction South San FranciscoReporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement Requested Other Funding Notes
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2)
Current YearDeed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 0Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 055
Current YearDeed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 14Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 14Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 181662
Current YearDeed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 13Deed Restricted 0Non-Deed Restricted 16Deed Restricted 2Non-Deed Restricted 18206255
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTLocal Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
-$
Task Status
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability SummaryIncome Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability SummaryIncome Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above ModerateTotal Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability SummaryIncome Level
Very Low
Low
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:25-273 Agenda Date:3/20/2025
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Presentation on San Mateo County Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Resource Center
City of South San Francisco Printed on 3/14/2025Page 1 of 1
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ADU Resource
Center of San Mateo
County
Anna Alekseyeva
anna@smcadu.org
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ADUs in California & San Mateo County
2023 Data
State-wide
•18% of new housing units
•36% of low & very low-income units
•32% of moderate-income units
San Mateo county
•23% of total units
•30% of Low and Very Low Income Units
•4,500 new ADUs committed by SMC for
current RHNA cycle (2023-31)
South San Francisco
•376 ADUs planned for 2023-31
•60%Very Low and Low Income Source: HCD APR Dashboard 191
Why do we like ADUs?
Multigenerational living
Aging in place
Rental incomeHousing for community
Increased property valuesEnvironmental benefits
Meeting RHNA goals 192
Drive housing production
and infill development
across the county by serving
as a one-stop-shop to help
get ADUs built
ADU Resource Center
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ADU Resource Center’s Services
Provide homeowners with resources
to navigate the development process
✓Suite of online resources
✓Step-by-step guidance workbook
✓Free feasibility consultations
✓Personalized technical assistance
✓Webinars
✓Community outreach &
coordination
Work with jurisdictions to meet their
ADU policy goals
✓Housing Element implementation
support
✓HCD compliance & ADU
ordinance support
✓Up-to-date information about
ADU laws and best practices
✓Affordable ADU program
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Evolving state laws continue to change the
ADU environment
State ADU statute has made ADUs much easier to permit
•Allowed in all residential zones; ministerial approval
•Strong protections built in for ‘state-exempt’ ADUs
o ADUs up to 800 sqft
o All converted ADUs/JADUs
o Multifamily converted & detached ADUs
•One parking space max per ADU, with requirements waived in
certain circumstances; no replacement parking
•No owner occupancy for ADUs permitted since 2020
•No impact fees for ADUs <750 sqft
•Up to 3 ADUs per property: 1 converted, 1 new detached, 1
JADU
•HOAs cannot prohibit or make ADUs more difficult / costly
New laws (2024-5)
•Pre-approved plans: jurisdictions must allow
designers to get plans pre-approved by permitting
staff and posted online
•Legalization pathways for unpermitted units:
decreasing barriers to legalize unpermitted ADUs
•Multifamily ADUs: up to 8 detached ADUs
allowed on existing multifamily properties
•Condoization: allows jurisdictions to enable ADUs
to be sold separately from primary residence (via
local ordinance)
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Affordable ADU program
Context
•Affordable ADU programs
have been piloted across CA
and in cities across the country
to encourage the utilization of
ADUs as affordable rentals or
to support lower income
homeowners
•11 jurisdictions have
affordable ADU policy
commitments in their Housing
Elements
Typical components of an affordable ADU program
Incentivize homeowners to build and
rent their ADUs at below market rates
Financial incentive Homeowner
supports
Affordability
requirement
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ADU Resource Center’s Services
Provide homeowners with resources
to navigate the development process
✓Suite of online resources
✓Step-by-step guidance workbook
✓Free feasibility consultations
✓Personalized technical assistance
✓Webinars
✓Community outreach &
coordination
Work with jurisdictions to meet their
ADU policy goals
✓Housing Element implementation
support
✓HCD compliance & ADU
ordinance support
✓Up-to-date information about
ADU laws and best practices
✓Affordable ADU program
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Website includes suite of free resources:
www.smcadu.org
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➢Guidebook
➢ADU Calculator
➢Pre-Designed Plans
➢Local rules
➢ADU stories
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ADU
Calculator
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Homeowner technical assistance & education
Feasibility consults (free!)
–launching in April
•Free 1 hour feasibility
consults with ADU
expert
•Understand possibilities
and limitations of your
property
•Learn if ADU is right for
you
•Get next steps and
roadmap for the process
WebinarsHomeowner Help Line
•Free troubleshooting
calls to discuss project
challenges
•Provide a go-to number
where counter staff can
direct homeowners
•Discuss how to find a
vendor, contractor
issues, budget and cost
considerations
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Center’s member jurisdictions
•Atherton
•Belmont
•Brisbane
•Burlingame
•East Palo Alto
•Foster City
•Hillsborough
•Menlo Park
•Pacifica
•Portola Valley
•Redwood City
•San Bruno
•San Carlos
•San Mateo City
•San Mateo County
•South San Francisco
•Woodside
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Questions? Ideas?
Anna Alekseyeva
anna@smcadu.org
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