S.F. upzoning plan heads to the Board of Supervisors. Here's what to know.

San Francisco’s upzoning plan is entering its final phase, with city supervisors preparing to propose amendments during a committee meeting on October 20. This plan allows for taller, denser buildings in northern and western neighborhoods, aiming to alleviate housing shortages. Supporters assert that increased density will lower housing costs, while critics warn of potential displacement of residents and businesses. Supervisor Myrna Melgar plans to introduce an amendment to exclude rent-controlled buildings with three or more units, with backing from the mayor's office. Additional amendments may require new buildings to include more family-friendly units and exempt historical structures from height increases.

District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan has proposed 11 changes, including removing inhabited housing from the plan. California mandates that San Francisco create conditions for building 82,000 housing units by 2031, a significant increase from previous goals. The board must ensure that any amendments retain the capacity for 36,000 new units to remain compliant with state regulations.