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STANDARDS FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
San Francisco Planning Code · SF Planning Code § 7
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SEC. 7. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS. Any exterior change within the Dogpatch Historic District shall require a Certificate of Appropriateness, pursuant to the provisions of Article 10, when such work requires a City permit. The procedures, requirements, controls and standards of Article 10 of the Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Dogpatch Historic District. In addition, the following specific standards for review shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions set forth below and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to the Historic District shall prevail. (a) Character of the Historic District. The general standards for review of all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness are as set forth in Article 10. For purposes of review pursuant to said standards, the character of said Historic District shall mean the features of the Dogpatch Historic District referred to and described in Section 6 of this ordinance. For projects on buildings that have been previously compromised by incompatible alterations or additions, proposed exterior changes which bring these buildings closer to their original, historic appearance and make the buildings more in conformity with the character of the district are encouraged. (b) Residential - Alterations and New Construction. Exterior alterations or new additions to a contributory or non-contributory residential resource in the Dogpatch Historic District shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the resource or its environs. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials, features and spatial relationships that characterize the property. Any new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment, and must conform to the following provisions: 1. False Historicism.False historicism and the conjectural replication of historic styles and details is discouraged; if restoration is the selected alteration approach, historic documentation through original architectural plans, historic photographs, or physical investigation will be required. Where original plans or historic photographs are unavailable, close physical examination of the building and existing scar traces, along with a comparison to buildings of the same age and style in the neighborhood, may be sufficient to reveal evidence necessary to guide the restoration. 2. Materials.Horizontal rustic wood siding is the traditional cladding material in the district and its use is encouraged over other cladding materials, including wood shingles (except where appropriate). 3. Fenestration.Fenestration should be proportionate and in scale with traditional patterns within the district. Double-hung wood sash windows are encouraged over vinyl or metal sash windows. "Slider" windows of vinyl or aluminum construction are discouraged, especially on primary facades. True divided lites, rather than snap-in or faux muntins, are encouraged when divided lite wood windows are appropriate. 4. Style.New construction in a contemporary, yet compatible, idiom is encouraged. 5. Scale and Proportion.New construction must be compatible with the massing, size, scale and architectural details of residential resources found in the district. 6. Setbacks.New construction should conform to existing setback patterns found in the district. 7. Roofline.Gabled roof forms and raised parapets are encouraged on new construction. 8. Detailing.Detailing on new construction should relate to the simple, traditional vernacular forms found in the district.
(c) Industrial/Commercial - Alterations and New Construction. Exterior alterations or new additions to a contributory or non-contributory industrial/commercial resource in the Dogpatch Historic District shall not destroy historic materials that characterize the resource or its environs. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials, features and spatial relationships that characterize the property. Any new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment, and must conform to the following provisions: 1. Materials.The traditional cladding materials of industrial/commercial structures found in the district are brick, reinforced concrete, cinder block, and stucco; they are encouraged over other cladding materials. 2. Fenestration.Fenestration should be proportionate and in scale with traditional patterns within the district. Wood or metal sash windows are encouraged, while"slider" windows of vinyl or aluminum construction on either industrial or commercial buildings are discouraged. 3. Roofline.Flat roof forms are encouraged on industrial and/or commercial structures; gabled roof forms may be appropriate for commercial structures that include residential upper floors. 4. Parapets.Raised parapets are typically found on industrial and/or commercial structures in the Dogpatch Historic District and are encouraged where appropriate. Parapets should be kept to a minimum height necessary to screen rooftop equipment, or to facilitate characteristic design features. 5. Design Features.The addition of bay windows, porches, balconies or other typically residential features to new or existing industrial/ commercial structures in the district are discouraged. These elements may be appropriate on commercial structures that include residential upper floors. 6. Style.New construction in a contemporary, yet compatible, idiom is encouraged. 7. Scale and Proportion.New construction must be compatible with the massing, size, scale and architectural details of industrial/commercial resources found in the Dogpatch Historic District. 8. Setbacks.New construction should conform to existing setback patterns found in the district. 9. Detailing.Detailing on new construction should relate to the simple, traditional vernacular forms found on industrial/commercial structures in the district. (d) Ordinary Maintenance and Repair. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required if the work consists of ordinary maintenance and repair, which is defined in Article 10 as any work the sole purpose and effect of which is to correct deterioration, decay or damage, including repair of damage caused by fire or other disaster. (e) Garages and Garage Doors. The addition of garages at the front elevation of residential buildings shall seek to minimize the physical and visual impacts on the significant architectural features of the existing building. The design of garages and garage doors should be unobtrusive and simple, with an emphasis on minimal size and dimensions of the structure as well as the door opening. Garage doors should be recessed from the garage structure to create an adequate shadow line, with wood being the preferable material. While remaining simple and unobtrusive, the design of the garage door may relate to the existing residence in material, detail and orientation. Retention of historic side-hinged garage doors is encouraged. (f) Masonry, Brickwork and Stonework. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required for painting previously unpainted masonry, brick or stone exterior surfaces, for cleaning such surfaces with abrasives and/or treatment of such surfaces with waterproofing chemicals. The painting of unpainted masonry, brickwork and stonework is discouraged. Sandblasting and certain chemical treatment detrimental to masonry will not be approved. (g) Demolition. Demolition of Contributory buildings shall be subject to the maximum controls allowed under Article 10 of the Planning Code. A demolition permit shall not be issued until all other required permits for new replacement construction have been approved. No application for a demolition permit shall be deemed complete until all building permits for the replacement structure, preferably located on the demolition site, have been approved. (h) Seismic Upgrade. Seismic upgrades shall seek to minimize the alteration of the significant architectural features of a structure. Proposed Unreinforced Masonry Building (UMB) upgrades should follow the "Architectural Design Guide for Exterior Treatments of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings during Seismic Retrofit," prepared by the American Institute of Architects. When enforcing the terms of this provision during seismic upgrade work, due consideration shall be given to approving modest alterations for seismic upgrade purposes when enforcing the terms of these provisions, for example, the replacement of relatively unobtrusive building elements such as a brick foundation on a wood frame building. (Added by Ord. 66-03, File No. 020972, App. 4/18/2003) SEC. 8. SIGNIFICANCE OF INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT. An architectural description, building history and evaluation of each parcel within the Historic District is documented on the State of California - Department of Parks and Recreation Primary Record (DPR 523A - descriptive) survey forms and Building, Structure, and Object Record (DPR 523B - evaluative) survey forms. These forms are part of the Dogpatch Historic Resource Survey which was endorsed by the Landmarks Board on October 17, 2001 (Resolution No. 545), and then by the Planning Commission on December 13, 2001 (Resolution No. 16300). These survey forms are hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth, and is [sic] on file at the Planning Department under Case No. 2002.0775L. It is important to note that street address numbers are subject to change, and that the most reliable, official method for identifying a property within the Historic District is to refer to it by its assigned Assessor Block and Lot number. Each building is assigned to either of the two following categories. Contributory.This category identifies buildings, which date from the Historic District's period of significance and retain their historic integrity. These structures are of the highest importance in maintaining the character of the Historic District. The category also includes buildings which date from the Historic District's period of significance, but have had their historic integrity compromised by inappropriate alterations. Appropriate restoration of such buildings is encouraged. The maximum suspension period allowable under Article 10 shall be imposed on applications for demolition of Contributory buildings. The following buildings are deemed Contributory to the Historic District: 2300 3rd St., 2310 3rd St., 2342 - 44 3rd St., 2476 - 78 3rd St., 2500 - 02 3rd St., 2518 - 20 3rd St., 2620 3rd St., 2624 - 26 3rd St., 2628 - 32 3rd St., 2636 - 38 3rd St., 707 18th St., 700 - 02 22nd St., 714 22nd St., 718 22nd St., 726 - 32 22nd St., 800 - 02 22nd St., 806 22nd St., 807 22nd St., 808 - 10 22nd St., 812 - 14 22nd St., 816 - 18 22nd St., 820 - 24 22nd St., 825 - 29 22nd St., 833 22nd St., 834 - 40 22nd St., 845 & 849 22nd St., 894 - 98 22nd St., 900 - 02 22nd St., 904 - 22 22nd St., 890 - 900 Minnesota St., 903 Minnesota St., 905 Minnesota St., 907 Minnesota St., 909 Minnesota St., 911 Minnesota St., 913 Minnesota St., 914 - 16 Minnesota St., 915 Minnesota St., 917 - 919 Minnesota St., 918 Minnesota St., 920 - 22 Minnesota St., 921 Minnesota St., 923 Minnesota St., 924 - 26 Minnesota St., 930 - 32 Minnesota St., 934 Minnesota St., 944 - 46 Minnesota St., 945 - 47 Minnesota St., 948 - 50 Minnesota St., 949 - 51 Minnesota St., 952 - 54 Minnesota St., 958 Minnesota St., 962 - 64 Minnesota St., 966 - 68 Minnesota St., 972 - 76 Minnesota St., 694 Tennessee St., 700 - 02 Tennessee St., 704 Tennessee St., 712 - 16 Tennessee St., 718 - 20 Tennessee St., 724 - 26 Tennessee St., 730 - 32 Tennessee St., 740 Tennessee St., 800 - 50 Tennessee St., 900 Tennessee St., 909 Tennessee St., 950 Tennessee St., 970 Tennessee St., 997 - 99 Tennessee St., 1002 Tennessee St., 1004 Tennessee St., 1008 Tennessee St., 1010 Tennessee St., 1011 Tennessee St., 1012 Tennessee St., 1014 Tennessee St., 1015 - 21 Tennessee St., 1016 - 18 Tennessee St., 1036 Tennessee St., 1042 Tennessee St., 1045 - 47 Tennessee St., 1049 - 51 Tennessee St., 1053 Tennessee St., 1059 - 1061 Tennessee St., 1060 Tennessee St., 1063 - 65 Tennessee St., 1067 Tennessee St., 1074 - 76 Tennessee St., 1077 - 79 Tennessee St., 1078 - 80 Tennessee St., 1100 Tennessee St., 1101 - 03 Tennessee St., 1104 - 06 Tennessee St., 1105 - 07 Tennessee St., 1108 - 10 Tennessee St., 1109 - 11 Tennessee St., 1112 - 14 Tennessee St., 1113 - 15 Tennessee St., 1116 - 18 Tennessee St., 1133 - 35 Tennessee St., 1139 Tennessee St., 1159 - 63 Tennessee St., 1195 Tennessee St., 1199 Tennessee St. Noncontributory.This category identifies buildings which postdate the Historic District's period of significance. Demolition permit applications for these buildings will be processed without reference to the suspension provisions of Article 10. Alterations to Noncontributory buildings would require Certificate of Appropriateness review in order to ensure that alterations and new construction would be compatible with the historic character of the District in terms of scale, massing, fenestration, materials and detail. The remaining buildings shall be deemed to be Noncontributory within the Historic District: 2514 3rd Street, 2604 - 08 3rd Street, 2642 - 46 3rd Street, 795 22nd St., 798 22nd St., 825 Minnesota St., 910 - 12 Minnesota St., 670 - 72 Tennessee St., 674 - 82 Tennessee St., 690 Tennessee St., 748 - 50 Tennessee St., 760 Tennessee St., 780 Tennessee St., 790 Tennessee St., 870 - 90 Tennessee St., 901 Tennessee St., 991 Tennessee St., 993 Tennessee St., 1001 Tennessee St., 1005 Tennessee St., 1006 Tennessee St., 1007 Tennessee St., 1009 Tennessee St., 1025 Tennessee St., 1069 Tennessee St., 1117 - 19 Tennessee St., 1120 - 22 Tennessee St., 1121 - 23 Tennessee St., 1124 - 28 Tennessee St., 1129 - 31 Tennessee St., 1167 - 69 Tennessee St., 1191 - 93 Tennessee St. (Added by Ord. 66-03, File No. 020972, App. 4/18/2003) SEC. 9. PAINT COLOR. Nothing in this legislation shall be construed to regulate paint colors within the District. (Added by Ord. 66-03, File No. 020972, App. 4/18/2003) SEC. 10. ADDITIONS.