SF clears path for hydrogen fueling stations (+ none exist yet)
The committee recommended a new hydrogen fueling station permitting ordinance to the full Board and continued the driveway parking ordinance to January 26 at the mayor's request.
San Fransisco
Land Use and Transportation Committee Meeting
January 12, 2026
TL;DR
- Committee recommended a new permitting process for hydrogen fueling stations to the full Board (3–0).
- The ordinance implements California SB 1418, a 2024 state law requiring streamlined hydrogen station permitting.
- The driveway parking ordinance was continued to January 26 at the mayor's request, who is still working on amendments.
- Public commenters opposed the driveway ordinance, citing flooding, tree loss, and developer loopholes.