New Energy Reporting Requirements Likely For San Francisco Commercial Buildings
8/23/2010 - Kevin Rose, Lindsay Petrone
Mayor Gavin Newsom and Supervisor Bevan Dufty recently proposed an energy efficiency ordinance which would impact “nonresidential” buildings in San Francisco. While the City has already established high environmental performance standards for new construction, it has yet to do the same for existing buildings. According to the ordinance, building energy use accounts for 63% of the City’s carbon dioxide emissions. The ordinance purports to reduce citywide carbon dioxide emissions by more than 70,800 tons within the first five years after its adoption while also providing the private sector with a net present value exceeding $600 million dollars. Most significantly, the…
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This Week In San Francisco Land Use - August 13, 2010
8/13/2010 - Kevin Rose, John Kevlin
Real Estate Tax Appeal Deadline is September 15, 2010
Owners whose property values have declined as of January 1, 2010 are eligible to file a “decline in value” appeal with the San Francisco Assessment Appeals Board for the 2010-2011 tax year. If successful, the property tax bill would be retroactively reduced, and the taxpayer would receive a refund of any excess taxes that were paid. These appeals must be submitted or postmarked by September 15, 2010 and include the necessary filing fee. Please note that filing an appeal will not excuse the obligation to pay real estate taxes when due. …
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