OUR MISSION:

The SF Planning Department, under the direction of the Planning Commission, shapes the future of San Francisco and the region by: generating an extraordinary vision for the General Plan and in neighborhood plans; fostering exemplary design through planning controls; improving our surroundings through environmental analysis; preserving our unique heritage; encouraging a broad range of housing and a diverse job base; and enforcing the Planning Code.

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OUR VISION:

Making San Francisco the world’s most livable urban place – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally.

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OUR VALUES:

Collaboration 

We collaborate with the people of San Francisco.

Open Dialogue

We facilitate ongoing dialogue that is open and responsive.

Efficiency

We are efficient and timely.

Inclusive

We provide clear communication that is accessible to all members of our diverse population.

Education

We educate our community about our work and we learn from our communities about their neighborhoods and their vision.

Visionary

We are visionary in our plans and practical in their implementation.

Fairness

We provide a fair, objective and equitable process.

Trust

We build trust.

Passion

We are passionate about our work.

Respect

We treat our stakeholders with professional courtesy and respect.

Consistency

We are consistent in our application of policy.

Innovation

We are innovative in setting new planning standards, and guiding change that embraces our extraordinary setting, unique heritage, vibrant communities and the aspirations of our diverse population.

Employee Satisfaction

We are a great place to work – cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional satisfaction and creativity.