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Tag: Ordinances
Parking problems exist through out South City
Parking problems don’t seem to be isolated to just one neighborhood as we have heard many times on our Facebook page. As much talking as we’ve done, there doesn’t seem to be an easy fix to it either. This…
Should Planned Parenthood be allowed to open a clinic on Grand Avenue?
Should Planned Parenthood be allowed to open a clinic on Grand Avenue? A public hearing on this issue will be heard by our city Planning Commission as they review reports regarding the proposed Planned Parenthood clinic at 435 Grand Avenue…
No more bags: How are you handling the changes- your neighbors weigh in
This Monday April 22 we saw the San Mateo County wide ban on single use bags go into effect. It was interesting to watch so many folks walk out of the store with their groceries in hand, not in bags.…
Abortions on Grand Avenue?
Abortions on Grand Avenue? That is part of the concern being raised by pro-life Catholic groups who are rallying to pressure South San Francisco officials not to allow a Planned Parenthood on Grand Avenue. Over 100 pro-lifers turned up at…
When Drive Through is NOT a Drive Through – Red Light Short Cuts Illegal
It seems many are making use of a short cut through the Winston Shopping Center at the corner of Hickey and El Camino Real, right next to the drive thru Jack in the Box, partly to avoid the red light…
South San Francisco City Council Rejects Real Estate Inspection Ordinance
On January 16, the South San Francisco City Council unanimously rejected a proposed ordinance mandating private property inspections before the city would allow residents to sell their home. The city had been performing inspections for years without benefit of an…
WALMART and large format retail stores ordinance update
Update on the city council decision from Wednesday January 23, 2013 regarding large format retail stores; Council has voted to accept the extension of Ordinance 1462-2012 for 16 months. Thank you to Marie A for updating us last evening. More…
Residential Care Facilities; How do they impact property value?
Stanley Williams poses some good questions regarding residential care homes in our city. ‘How do residential care home impact our neighborhoods. Do they bring the value down? are they legal? are they regulated in any way? The house next…
Downtown Quality of Life Issues on Council Agenda January 23 2013
Cameras and smoking bans downtown are some of the ideas before council to help clean up the downtown area. Your thoughts? Here is the link to the city staff report regarding the possible smoking ban & camera surveillance in the…