The Role of the San Francisco Planning Commission

2. • In addition to his work as an orthodontist, William
Fay, DDS, previously served as the vice
president of the San Francisco Planning Commission,
a a commission that consists of seven appointed
members who help plan for the growth and
development of the city of San Francisco.
Members like William Fay, DDS, provide expert
knowledge on a variety of topics and strive to
achieve more efficient overall land use and better
transportation programs and policies.

3. • The San Francisco Planning Commission
holds regular meetings to discuss requests for
building modifications, changes to the
planning code, and other issues related to the
ongoing growth and development of the city.
Members of the public are also invited to
these meetings, and can address the
Commission on current issues relevant to the
public interest.

4. • Some areas the San Francisco Planning
Commission deals with include environmental
planning, which focuses on the potential
environmental impact of development projects,
and historic preservation, which deals with the
maintenance of buildings with significant
cultural value.