Modification of an Approved Project Screening Form (MOD)
For previously approved projects, a Project Sponsor may submit a Modification Screening Form (MOD) instead of a new application provided certain criteria are met. An approved project is one that has been approved by the Planning Commission or Department, and/or, the project sponsor has an issued Planning Approval Letter. This does not apply to active projects that are seeking to change the scope midway through the development review process.
All state-mandated review timelines are re-started at the submittal of a MOD screening form. Planning staff will review the application for completeness within 30 days of submittal.
Types of Project Modifications
Three types of project scopes may submit a modification screen form for previously approved projects. These include:
- No physical changes
These projects include modifications to an approved project that do not include any physical changes. This screening form will retain the same Project Record number as the previously approved version of the project. These changes do not require the submittal of a new Project Application (PRJ).
- Minor physical changes
These projects include physical changes to the approved project that fall under a specified threshold.
If a project was previously approved through a discretionary process, the total gross floor area of the modified project is within 20% of the total gross floor area of the approved project (this is the bonus project if using State Density Bonus). These changes require the submittal of a new Project Application (PRJ).
If a project was approved through a ministerial process, the total gross floor area of the modified project or total number of units is within 15% of the approved project.
- Major physical changes
These projects include physical changes to the approved project that fall under a specified threshold. Specifically, the modified project increases or decreases the total gross floor area, or changes to a use square footage of the approved project by more than 20%. These changes require the submittal of a new Project Application (PRJ).
Other proposed modified projects that classify major physical changes include:
• An approved discretionary project is resubmitted for review under a ministerial approval program (e.g. SB 423, AB 2011); or
• An approved ministerial project changes from one ministerial program to another.
How to Submit
Submit a completed PDF screening form and all required documents identified in these instructions to CPC.Intake@sfgov.org.
For questions, you can call the Planning counter at 628.652.7300 or email pic@sfgov.org where planners are able to assist you.
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