Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in South San Francisco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning with medium priority
Storefront retail cannabis regulations
The city currently allows only delivery-only cannabis retail. Council direction from the study session: two storefronts to start, east of Highway 101, a lottery after staff pre-screening, preference for existing local operators, and a 2-3% tax rate instead of 5%. An ordinance could come back in 2027.
Beekeeping allowed in all zoning districts
New rules would let residents and even businesses keep beehives citywide, not just in residential zones, with hive limits raised to six on large lots. Safeguards include flyway barriers, screening, rear-yard placement in residential districts, and required pollinator-friendly plantings to protect native bees.
Hookah lounge CUP at 1429 San Mateo Avenue
The city's only legal hookah lounge got the green light in an industrial-area restaurant, with strict conditions: non-nicotine, non-tobacco products only, 21-and-over access, and six- and twelve-month compliance reviews. Commissioners wrestled with how self-regulated age checks will be enforced and adjusted event hours to protect industrial-area parking.