San Francisco Planning Code § 169.2 Definitions

For purpose of Section 169, the following definitions shall apply. In addition, see the Planning Commission Standards for the Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM Program Standards), described in Section 169.6, for additional definitions of terms applicable to this Section 169.

Approval. Any required approval or determination on a Development Application that the Planning Commission, Planning Department or Zoning Administrator issues.

Development Application. As defined in Section 401.

Development Project. As defined in Section 401.

Transportation Demand Management, or TDM. Design features, incentives, and tools implemented by Development

Projects to reduce VMT, by helping residents, tenants, employees, and visitors choose sustainable travel options such as transit, bicycle riding, or walking.

Transportation Demand Management Plan, or TDM Plan. A Development Project’s plan describing compliance with the TDM Program.

Transportation Demand Management Program, or TDM Program. The San Francisco policy requiring Development Projects to incorporate TDM measures in their proposed projects, as set forth in Section 169.

Vehicle Miles Traveled, or VMT. A measure of the amount and distance that a Development Project causes people to drive, as set forth in more detail by the Planning Commission in the TDM Program Standards prepared pursuant to Section 169.6.

(Added by Ord. 34-17, File No. 160925, App. 2/17/2017, Eff. 3/19/2017)