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SF clears path for hydrogen fueling stations (+ none exist yet)

San Francisco Land Use and Transportation Committee: Hydrogen fueling station permitting advanced 3-0 to the full Board. Driveway parking ordinance continued to January 26.
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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.

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