Re:SF YIMBY Platform
by JoshTriplett on Wednesday August 17, 2016 @11:30PM
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> So "more zoning control" here means putting more control in the actual zoning regulations, as opposed to allowing anyone to try and stop the process via ballot measure or legal challenge.
The phrase "more zoning control" sounds like increasing the amount and complexity of zoning regulations, rather than, as you suggest, removing unwritten rules.
It sort of does increase the amount and complexity of the (explicit) regulations, though; it's forcing unwritten rules to be written down. (At which point we would then have control over keeping or removing them.)
"Make the re-zoning process more predictable" would maybe be a better slogan.
More homes means either building on new land or adding density to existing land. There isn't much "new" land available in SF, but knocking down existing buildings is still very risky. Even if your proposed development meets every existing zoning regulation, it can be shot down.
So "more zoning control" here means putting more control in the actual zoning regulations, as opposed to allowing anyone to try and stop the process via ballot measure or legal challenge.
Increasing supply (building more or denser housing) will naturally decrease prices, which is where the investment bit comes in.