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I don't live in SF but it looks like the planning commission is appointed by the mayor.

• Kalium 8y ago
  SF has a lot of bodies with veto powers over any building project (like neighborhood councils) and there's a lot of legal levers to pull. There's a lot more to it than just the city's planning commission.
  • diogenescynic 8y ago
    We need to reform that. There are too many ways for NIMBYs to throw obstacles in front of new development, which hurts everyone, and helps mostly the rich who already own property.
    • Kalium 8y ago
      We do! Unfortunately, reforming it is actually surprisingly difficult because NIMBYism is pretty popular.
  • DrScump 8y ago
    What is the legal foundation of these "veto powers" to which you refer?
    • Kalium 8y ago
      They're structured as approvals required for construction to begin.
      • DrScump 8y ago
        But what "bodies" have such power besides the City Council? (Planning Commissions generally can make recommendations but the ultimate power lies in a City Council)