Design, Zoning & Land Use

Chair: Robert Bluhm
zoning@rhnsf.org

The Design, Zoning and Land Use (DZLU) Committee monitors and helps shape development projects and land use policies to the benefit of Russian Hill and the City. DZLU makes recommendations to RHN’s Board on these issues. We encourage the preservation of Russian Hill’s significant historic buildings. We examine the effects of the planning and building codes on our neighborhood. We engage with our elected officials, commissions and staff, as well as with other neighborhood organizations, to advocate for exemplary projects and policies.

DZLU Policies and Guidelines

RHN Land Use and Development Principles, Oct 2017

RHN Roof Deck Policy, Feb 2015

Residential Design Guidelines, SF Planning, Dec 2003 (referenced in RHN Roof Deck Policy)

Our Work Below:

September 15, 2021

DZLU August

DZLU MEETING DATE: August 24, 2021 (via Zoom) 1. ONGOING PROJECT UPDATES a. 659 UNION (Columbus) RHN’s support letter was issued on 8/6/21. A

August 1, 2021

DZLU June and July

DZLU MEETING DATES: June 22, 2021 & July 20, 2021 1. ONGOING PROJECT UPDATES a. 659 UNION (at Columbus) Though just outside RHN’s boundaries,

June 4, 2021

DZLU May

DZLU MEETING DATE: May 18, 2021 (via Zoom) 1. ONGOING PROJECT UPDATES a. 2424 POLK (at Filbert)—Cannabis retail outlet DZLU’s consensus at its

May 3, 2021

DZLU April

DZLU MEETING DATE: April 20, 2021 (via Zoom) ONGOING POLICY UPDATES a. HOUSING—SF LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS Supervisor Mandelman’s proposals

April 5, 2021

DZLU March

DZLU MEETING DATE: March 23, 2021 (via Zoom) 1. ONGOING PROJECT UPDATES a. 2424 POLK (at Filbert)—Cannabis Retail No updates. A neighbor reached

February 28, 2021

DZLU February

DZLU MEETING DATE; February 16, 2021 (via Zoom) 1. ONGOING PROJECT UPDATES a. 2424 POLK (at Filbert) -- Cannabis Retail The Conditional Use