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Action Plan 2008-2010
Discretionary Review (DR) Reform
DR Reform FAQs
DR Reform Outreach
Comments or suggestions:
drreform@sfgov.org
Whom to contact:
Elaine Forbes
415.558.6417
Elizabeth Watty
415.558.6620
Lisa Chau
415.575.9042
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On March 4, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted an amended DR Reform Policy, which superseded their policy adopted on June 18, 2009. This amended Policy was the result of continued community outreach. On March 8, 2010, after four hearings at the Board of Supervisor’s Land Use Committee, Supervisor Mar introduced Amendments of the Whole, and then continued the legislation to the Call of the Chair. The Committee felt that it was not the right time to reform the DR process, but that in a year it may be more appropriate to move forward with DR Reform.
For a consolidated summary of the DR Reform Effort to date, please click here.
While the Planning Department is eager to reform the Discretionary Review process, we respect the Committee’s decision and will use the upcoming year to collect data on how often the Department’s determinations align with the Commission’s decisions. During this time, the Department will continue to implement the Department’s internal review procedures.
On July 1, 2010, the Department presented Interim DR Procedures to the Planning Commission. For the remainder of this interim year, the Department will continue to provide every DR request with a public hearing, while reducing the amount of staff time required to process DRs. To view a copy of the memo outlining these new procedures, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
> What is Discretionary Review (DR)?
> What's wrong with DR, why does it need to be reformed?
> Was there public involvement in the reform process?
> What is the definition of "Exceptional and Extraordinary"?
> What are the main aspects of the new reform package?
> What policies are now in effect?
> What is a pre-application meeting?
> What are the Residential Design Standards?
> What is the Residential Design Team (RDT)?
> Can I attend a Residential Design Team (RDT) Meeting?
> How will this new process affect my application currently under review?
> Will this change how the Planning Department reviews permits?
> Will DR Reform change the 311 Neighborhood Notification process?
> What is a Request for Reconsideration?
> After the 2-year trial period, what are the Department's measurements of success?
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