California law turned a four-story site into a 25-story tower. S.F. is scrambling to catch up

Land use issues in San Francisco continue to evolve, and the recent San Francisco Chronicle coverage highlights why informed legal strategy matters.

Emily Brough, a shareholder at Z &F, was quoted discussing the legal framework governing the proposed 25-story redevelopment of the Marina Safeway site:

“Generally, state law prevails, unless there’s some specific health and safety reason for why it shouldn’t be built. Otherwise, they’re going to have the right to do it.”

This reflects the work our team does every day, helping clients interpret the relationship between state housing mandates and local zoning controls.

San Francisco’s development landscape remains complex. If your project demands clarity, strategy, and advocacy, we can help.

Read the Chronicle article here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/sf-safeway-tower-zoning-law-21230940.php