San Francisco Planning Department

Rule Changes

Granted final approval to the project on November 6, 2026; defendant in the federal lawsuit

San Francisco gave final approval on November 6 to an 848-apartment redevelopment of the Marina Safeway, clearing it under a 2022 state law that skips public hearings and environmental review. Developer Align Real Estate would build 22- and 18-story towers above a rebuilt grocery store. Setting aside 86 apartments for low-income households earned a 49.3% density bonus, which let the project exceed the site's 40-foot zoning limit.

Updated 2 days ago

Rule Changes

Required shadow analysis; will now update procedures

For years, a building's shadow was a legal weapon in San Francisco. Opponents used shade a project cast on a park to appeal its approval, stalling construction for years.

Updated Oct 27

Rule Changes

Studying data center impacts; report due to the Board of Supervisors by Nov. 10

San Francisco's 45-day ban on new data center approvals took effect Oct. 16, when Mayor Daniel Lurie signed it. It runs through Nov. 30 unless the Board of Supervisors extends it, and planners owe the board a report within 25 days.

Updated Oct 23