The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Bob’s Donuts, a Legacy Business, to merge two adjacent storefronts at 1720-1722 Polk Street. This modification exempts Bob’s Donuts from the previously stringent use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD). The ordinance addresses specific needs for local businesses, facilitating the relocation and expansion of Bob’s Donuts after its previous lease expired. The amendment is designed to maintain the character of the district while supporting the retention and growth of legacy businesses.
This ordinance ensures that a beloved local institution can continue to thrive in the Polk Street NCD, preserving the neighborhood's character and supporting its economic vitality by allowing flexible use sizes for legacy businesses.