Summary
A new pilot would let residents run small businesses like salons or coffee takeout from their homes in downtown and Mission Boulevard districts. Some commissioners love it as a startup incubator; others want it expanded citywide or question whether it fills vacant storefronts.
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Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Low cost to the city via quick checklist permits, but planning staff was cut 20% in recent layoffs.
✅Who benefits
Home-based entrepreneurs and residents wanting neighborhood services.
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