Committee refers inclusionary‑housing fee changes to full Board without recommendation

The Land Use Committee considered an ordinance (item 1) that would amend the Planning Code to modify inclusionary housing requirements, update processes for HOME SF projects, and enact changes to development impact fees and technical advisory committee membership. Supervisor Dean Preston restated his opposition to decreasing inclusionary requirements, saying he had not seen evidence the changes would increase housing production and warning they could merely increase property values for owners.

Given those concerns, Chair Melgar moved to refer the ordinance to the full Board without the committee’s recommendation. The motion passed 3–0 (Peskin, Preston, Melgar).

Next procedural step: the ordinance will appear on the Board of Supervisors agenda (anticipated 2023‑09‑26) for further debate and possible amendment.