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SEC. 711. NC-2 – SMALL-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. The NC-2 District is intended to serve as the City’s Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District. These districts are linear shopping streets which provide convenience goods and services to the surrounding neighborhoods as well as limited comparison shopping goods for a wider market. The range of comparison goods and services offered is varied and often includes specialty retail stores, restaurants, and neighborhood-serving offices. NC-2 Districts are commonly located along both collector and arterial streets which have transit routes. These districts range in size from two or three blocks to many blocks, although the commercial development in longer districts may be interspersed with housing or other land uses. Buildings typically range in height from two to four stories with occasional one-story commercial buildings. The small-scale district controls provide for mixed-use buildings which approximate or slightly exceed the standard development pattern. Rear yard requirements above the ground story and at residential levels preserve open space corridors of interior blocks.

Most new commercial development is permitted at the ground and second stories. Neighborhood-serving businesses are strongly encouraged. Parking and hotels are monitored at all stories. Limits on late-night activity, drive-up facilities, and other automobile uses protect the livability within and around the district, and promote continuous retail frontage. Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground floor. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted.

Table 711. SMALL-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT NC-2 ZONING CONTROL TABLE NC-2 Zoning Category § References Controls BUILDING STANDARDS NC-2 Zoning Category § References Controls BUILDING STANDARDS Massing and Setbacks Height and Bulk Limits. §§ 102, 105, 106, 250–252, 260, 261.1, 263.19, 270, 270.3 , 271. See also Height and Bulk District Maps Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT01-13 for more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per § 261.1. 5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground Floor Uses § 263.20 P(1) in some districts Rear Yard §§ 130, 134, 134(a) (e), 136 Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding level or Story of the building, and at the First Story if it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% of lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet Front Setback and Side Yard §§ 130, 131, 132, Generally not required; however, if the existing sidewalk does not meet the recommended width required by the Better Streets Plan, a front setback shall be provided so that, when combined with the existing sidewalk, the total distance from the curb to the building frontage meets or exceeds the required recommended width under the Better Streets Plan. This setback is required only up to 15 feet above street grade. See § 132(e). Street Frontage and Public Realm Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements § 138.1 Required Street Frontage Requirements § 145.1 Required; controls apply to above-grade parking setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses, ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-level spaces, transparency and fenestration, and gates, railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for historic buildings. Ground Floor Commercial § 145.4 Required on some streets, see § 145.4 for specific districts. Vehicular Access Restrictions § 155(r) Restricted on some streets, see § 155(r) for specific districts Miscellaneous Lot Size (Per Development) §§ 102, 121.1 P(2) Planned Unit Development § 304 C Awning, Canopy or Marquee § 136.1 P Signs §§ 262, 602-604, 607, 607.1, 608, 609 As permitted by § 607.1 General Advertising Signs §§ 262, 602, 604, 608, 609, 610, 611 NP Design Guidelines and Standards General Plan Commerce and Industry Element Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines, Citywide Design Standards, and any other applicable design guidelines that have been approved by the Planning Commission. Housing Choice-SF § 206.10 Form-based density, additional height, and other zoning modifications for eligible projects in the R-4 Height and Bulk District.

Zoning Category § References Controls RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES Zoning Category § References Controls RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES Development Standards Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling Unit] §§ 135, 136 100 square feet if private, or 133 square feet if common, or the amount of open space required in the nearest Residential District, whichever is less.

Off-Street Parking Requirements §§ 145.1, 150, 151.1 , 153 - 156, 161, 166, 204.5 No car parking required. Maximum permitted per § 151.1 . Bike parking required per §155.2. If car parking is provided, car share spaces are required when a project has 50 units or more per §166. Dwelling Unit Mix § 207.7 Generally required for creation of 10 or more Dwelling Units. No less than 25% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units shall contain at least two Bedrooms, and no less than 10% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units shall contain at least three Bedrooms. Use Characteristics Intermediate Length Occupancy §§ 102; 202.10 P(12) Single Room Occupancy § 102 P Student Housing § 102 P Residential Uses Controls by Story 1st 2nd 3rd+ Residential Uses § 102 P P P Accessory Dwelling Unit §§ 102, 207.1, 207.2 P per Planning Code §§ 207.1 and 207.2. Dwelling Unit Density, General §§ 102, 207 1 unit per 800 square foot lot area, or the density permitted in the nearest R District, whichever is greater. Form-Based Density applies within the R-4 Height and Bulk District (§§ 263.19, 270(i)). Minimum Dwelling Unit Densities, if Applicable § 207.9 Varies depending on project location, but generally ranges between 50 and 100 dwelling units per acre. Maximum Dwelling Unit Size §§ 207.10, 317 P up to 4,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area or an equivalent Floor Area Ratio for any individual Dwelling Unit of 1.2:1. C for Dwelling Units that exceed the greater of those thresholds. Group Housing Density § 208 1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area, or the density permitted in the nearest R District, whichever is greater. Form-Based Density applies within the R-4 Height and Bulk District (§§ 263.19, 270(i)). Homeless Shelter Density §§ 102, 208 Density limits regulated by the Administrative Code Senior Housing Density §§ 102, 202.2(f), P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the district and meeting all the requirements of § 202.2(f)(1). C up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the district and meeting all requirements of § 202.2(f)(1), except for § 202.2(f)(1)(D)(iv), related to location. Form-Based Density applies within the R-4 Height and Bulk District (§§ 263.19, 270(i)). Loss of Dwelling Units: Conversion, Demolition, or Merger of Dwelling Units, including Residential Flats § 317 C

Zoning Category § References Controls NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES Zoning Category § References Controls NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES Development Standards Floor Area Ratio §§ 102, 123, 124 , 207.9 2.5 to 1 2 For Office Uses minimum intensities may apply pursuant to § 207.9. Use Size §§ 102, 121.2 P up to 4,000 square feet; C 4,001 square feet and above Off-Street Parking Requirements §§ 145.1, 150, 151.1 , 153 - 156, 161, 166, 204.5 No car parking. Maximum permitted per § 151.1 . Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car share spaces required when a project has 25 or more parking spaces per § 166. Off-Street Freight Loading §§ 150, 152, 153 - 155, 161, 204.5 None required if gross floor area is less than 10,000 square feet. Exceptions permitted per §§ 155 and 161. Commercial Use Characteristics Drive-up Facility § 102 NP Formula Retail §§ 102, 303.1 C Hours of Operation § 102 P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m. - 6 a.m. Maritime Use § 102 NP Open Air Sales §§ 102, 703(b) See § 703(b)

Outdoor Activity Area §§ 102, 145.2, 202.2 P if located in front or it complies with Section 202.2(a)(7); C if located elsewhere. Walk-up Facility § 102 P NON-RESIDENTIAL USES Controls by Story 1st 2nd 3rd+ Uses in Historic Buildings Historic Buildings § 202.11 In Historic Buildings, Uses listed below as NP are C and Uses listed below as C are P, except Cannabis Retail, Hotel, and certain Industrial Uses, as specified in § 202.11 (3). Agricultural Use Category Agriculture, Industrial §§ 102, 202.2(c) NP NP NP Agriculture, Large Scale Urban §§ 102, 202.2(c) C C C Agriculture, Neighborhood §§ 102, 202.2(c) P P P Automotive Use Category Automotive Uses* § 102 NP NP NP Automotive Repair § 102 C NP NP Automotive Service Station §§ 102, 202.2(b) C NP NP Electric Vehicle Charging Location §§102, 202.2(b), 202.13 C(14)1 C(14) C(14) Fleet Charging §102 C C C Gas Station §§ 102, 187.1, 202.2(b) C NP NP Parking Garage, Private § 102 C C C Parking Garage, Public § 102 C C C Parking Lot, Private §§ 102, 142, 156 C C C Parking Lot, Public §§ 102, 142, 156 C C C Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use Category Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Uses* § 102 NP NP NP Arts Activities § 102 P P P Entertainment, General § 102 P P NP Entertainment, Nighttime § 102 P NP NP Movie Theater §§ 102, 202.4 P P P Open Recreation Area § 102 C C C Passive Outdoor Recreation § 102 C C C Industrial Use Category Industrial Uses § 102, 202.2(d) NP NP NP Institutional Use Category Institutional Uses* § 102 P C C Child Care Facility § 102 P P P Community Facility § 102 P P P Hospital § 102 NP NP NP Medical Cannabis Dispensary §§ 102, 202.2(e) DR DR NP Public Facilities § 102 P P P Residential Care Facility § 102 P P P Social Service or Philanthropic Facility § 102 P P P Sales and Service Use Category Retail Sales and Service Uses* §§ 102, 202.2(a), 202.3 P P NP Adult Business § 102 NP NP NP Adult Sex Venue § 102 NP NP NP Animal Hospital § 102 P P NP Bar §§ 102, 202.2(a) P(9) NP NP Cannabis Retail §§ 102, 202.2(a) C C NP Flexible Retail §§ 102, 202.9 P NP NP Hotel § 102 C C C Kennel § 102 C NP NP Liquor Store § 102 P(9) NP NP Massage Establishment §§ 102, 204, 303(n), P(9) C(13) NP(13) Massage, Foot/Chair § 102 P(9) NP NP Mortuary § 102 NP NP NP Motel §§ 102, 202.2(a) NP NP NP Reproductive Health Clinic §§ 102, 202.5 P P P Restaurant §§ 102, 202.2(a) P P NP Restaurant, Limited §§ 102, 202.2(a) P P NP Services, Financial § 102 P(5) C(5) NP Services, Fringe Financial § 102 P(5)(6) NP NP Services, Limited Financial § 102 P(5) NP NP Services, Retail Professional § 102 P P P Storage, Self § 102 NP NP NP

Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment § 102 C NP NP Trade Shop § 102 P C NP Non-Retail Sales and Service* § 102 NP NP NP Design Professional § 102 P P NP Service, Non-Retail Professional § 102 C P NP Trade Office § 102 P P NP Utility and Infrastructure Use Category Utility and Infrastructure* § 102 C(7) C(7) C(7) Power Plant § 102 NP NP NP Public Utilities Yard § 102 NP NP NP

* Not listed below (1) Additional 5 feet for NC-2 parcels zoned 40' or 50' with an Active Use on the ground floor within the following areas: Balboa Street between 2nd Avenue and 8th Avenue, and between 32nd Avenue and 39th Avenue. (2) C for 10,000 square feet and above if located within the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District established under Section 249.97. (3) The controls for Historic Buildings modified by Section 202.11 do not apply in portions of the NC-1 District that are located both in the area bounded by Valencia, 13th, Harrison, and Cesar Chavez Streets and in the Calle 24 Special Use District, for the following Uses: Adult Business, Adult Sex Venue, Bar, Chair and Foot Massage, Cannabis Retail, Electric Vehicle Charging Location, Fleet Charging, Fringe Financial Service, Gym, Hotel, Laboratory, Life Science, Liquor Store, Massage Establishment, Nighttime Entertainment, Office, Private Community Facility, Restaurant, and Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment, and all Uses within the Industrial Use category other than Agricultural and Beverage Processing 1 and Light Manufacturing. (4) [Note deleted.] (5) CHESTNUT STREET FINANCIAL SERVICE SUBDISTRICT: C for properties on Chestnut Street zoned NC-2 from Broderick to Fillmore Streets as mapped on Sectional Map 2 SU. (6) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD): The FFSRUD and its one-quarter mile buffer includes, but is not limited to, properties within: the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District; the Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use District; the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District; and the North of Market Residential Special Use District; and includes Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial Districts within its boundaries. Controls: Fringe Financial Services are NP within any FFSRUD and its one-quarter mile buffer pursuant to Section 249.35. Outside any FFSRUD and its one-quarter mile buffer, Fringe Financial Services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 249.35(c)(3). (7) C if a Macro WTS Facility; P if a Micro WTS Facility. (8) P in the area comprising all of that portion of the City and County commencing at the point of the intersection of the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean and a straight-line extension of Lincoln Way, and proceeding easterly along Lincoln Way to 17th Avenue, and proceeding southerly along 17th Avenue to Judah Street, and proceeding westerly along Judah Street to 19th Avenue, and proceeding southerly along 19th Avenue to Sloat Boulevard, and proceeding westerly along Sloat Boulevard, and following a straight- line extension of Sloat Boulevard to the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean and proceeding northerly along said line to the point of commencement. (9) C in the area comprising all of that portion of the City and County commencing at the point of the intersection of the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean and a straight-line extension of Lincoln Way, and proceeding easterly along Lincoln Way to 17th Avenue, and proceeding southerly along 17th Avenue to Judah Street, and proceeding westerly along Judah Street to 19th Avenue, and proceeding southerly along 19th Avenue to Sloat Boulevard, and proceeding westerly along Sloat Boulevard, and following a straight- line extension of Sloat Boulevard to the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean and proceeding northerly along said line to the point of commencement. (10) [Note deleted.] (11) [Note deleted.] (12) NP for buildings with three or fewer Dwelling Units. C for buildings with 10 or more Dwelling Units. (13) P if accessory to a Hotel, Personal Service or Health Service, except C if accessory to a Hotel, Personal Service or Health Service within the boundaries described in note 9 to this Table. (14)1 P where existing use is any Automotive Use.

(Added by Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; amended by Ord. 445-87, App. 11/12/87; Ord. 155-88, App. 4/7/88; Ord. 412-88, App. 9/10/88; Ord. 87-00, File No. 991963, App. 5/19/2000; Ord. 260-00, File No. 001424, App. 11/17/2000; Ord. 275-05, File No. 051250, App. 11/30/2005; Ord. 289-06, File No. 050176, App. 11/20/2006; Ord. 269-07, File No. 070671, App. 11/26/2007; Ord. 75-08, File No. 071531, App. 5/9/2008; Ord. 244-08, File No. 080567, App. 10/30/2008; Ord. 245-08, File No. 080696; Ord. 321-08, File No. 081100, App. 12/19/2008; Ord. 61-09, File No. 090181, App. 4/17/2009; Ord. 51-09, File No. 081620, App. 4/2/2009; Ord. 66-11, File No. 101537, App. 4/20/2011, Eff. 5/20/2011; Ord. 140-11, File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; Ord. 75-12 , File No. 120084, App. 4/23/2012, Eff. 5/23/2012; Ord. 92-12 , File No. 111247, App. 5/21/2012, Eff. 6/20/2012; Ord. 56-13 , File No. 130062, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; Ord. 287-13 , File No. 130041, App. 12/26/2013, Eff. 1/25/2014; Ord. 227-14 , File No. 120796, App. 11/13/2014, Eff. 12/13/2014; Ord. 235-14 , File No. 140844, App. 11/26/2014, Eff. 12/26/2014; Ord. 14-15 , File No. 141210, App. 2/13/2015, Eff. 3/15/2015; Ord. 20-15 , File No. 110548, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; redesignated and amended by Ord. 30-15 , File No. 140954, App. 3/26/2015, Eff. 4/25/2015; amended by Ord. 127-15 , File No. 150082, App. 7/17/2015, Eff. 8/16/2015; Ord. 33-16 , File No. 160115, App. 3/11/2016, Eff. 4/10/2016; Ord. 162-16 , File No. 160657, App. 8/4/2016, Eff. 9/3/2016; Ord. 166-16 , File No. 160477, App. 8/11/2016, Eff. 9/10/2016; Ord. 129-17, File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017; Ord. 130-17, File No. 170204, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017; Ord. 189-17, File No. 170693, App. 9/15/2017, Eff. 10/15/2017; Ord. 229-17, File No. 171041, App. 12/6/2017, Eff. 1/5/2018; Ord. 199-18, File No. 180482, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. 202-18, File No. 180557, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. 277-18, File No. 180914, App. 11/20/2018, Eff. 12/21/2018; Ord. 285-18, File No. 180806, App. 12/7/2018, Eff. 1/7/2019; Ord. 303-18, File No. 180915, App. 12/21/2018, Eff. 1/21/2019; Ord. 311-18, File No. 181028, App. 12/21/2018, Eff. 1/21/2019; Ord. 116-19, File No. 181156, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019; Ord. 182-19, File No. 190248, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019; Ord. 63-20, File No. 200077, App. 4/24/2020, Eff. 5/25/2020; Ord. 78-20, File No. 191075, App. 5/22/2020, Eff. 6/22/2020; Proposition H, 11/3/2020, Eff. 12/18/2020; Ord. 136-21, File No. 210674, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021; Ord. 233-21, File No. 210381, App. 12/22/2021, Eff. 1/22/2022; Ord. 37-22, File No. 211263, App. 3/14/2022, Eff. 4/14/2022; Ord. 75-22, File No. 220264, App. 5/13/2022, Eff. 6/13/2022; Ord. 190-22, File No. 220036, App. 9/16/2022, Eff. 10/17/2022; Ord. 248- 23, File No. 230446, App. 12/14/2023, Eff. 1/14/2024; Ord. 249-23, File No. 230701, App. 12/14/2023, Eff. 1/14/2024; Ord. 33-24, File No. 231144, App. 2/21/2024, Eff. 3/23/2024; Ord. 62-24, File No. 230310, App. 3/28/2024, Eff. 4/28/2024; Ord. 173-25, File No. 250634, App. 9/5/2025, Eff. 10/6/2025; Ord. 245-25, File No. 250701, App. 12/12/2025, Eff. 1/12/2026, Oper. 1/12/2026; Ord. 1-26, File No. 250385, App. 1/8/2026, Eff. 2/8/2026; Ord. 13-26, File No. 251099, App. 2/13/2026, Eff. 3/16/2026; Ord. 37-26, File No. 250886, App. 3/11/2026, Eff. 4/11/2026) AMENDMENT HISTORY Zoning Control Table: 711.69C and 711.69D added; Ord. 66-11 , Eff. 5/20/2011. Zoning Control Table: 711.10 and 711.17 amended; Specific Provisions: 711.65 deleted; Ord. 140-11, Eff. 8/4/2011. Zoning Control Table: 711.43 and 711.44 amended, former categories 711.42, 711.67, and 711.69A deleted; Specific Provisions: 711.43 and 711.44 amended; Ord. 75-12 , Eff. 5/23/2012. Zoning Control Table: 711.10 amended; Ord. 92-12 , Eff. 6/20/2012. Zoning Control Table: 711.13, 711.54, and 711.69B amended; Specific Provisions: 711.54 added; Ord. 56-13 , Eff. 4/27/2013. Zoning Control Table: former categories 711.38 and 711.39 redesignated as 711.36 and 711.37 and amended; Ord. 287-13 , Eff. 1/25/2014. Zoning Control Table: 711.69B amended; Specific Provisions: 711.68 amended; Ord. 227-14 , Eff. 12/13/2014. Zoning Control Table: 711.26 amended; Specific Provisions: 711.54 amended; Ord. 235-14 , Eff. 12/26/2014. Zoning Control Table: 711.92b added; Ord. 14-15 , Eff. 3/15/2015. Zoning Control Table: 711.14, 711.15, 711.16, 711.17, and 711.30 amended; Ord. 20-15 , Eff. 3/22/2015. Section redesignated (formerly Sec. 711.1); Zoning Control Table: 711.54, 711.91, and 711.92 amended; Ord. 30-15 , Eff. 4/25/2015. Zoning Control Table: 711.69B amended; Ord. 127-15 , Eff. 8/16/2015. Zoning Control Table: former categories 711.36 and 711.37 deleted, 711.96 and 711.97 added; Ord. 33-16 , Eff. 4/10/2016. Introductory material amended; Zoning Control Table: 711.91 amended; Specific Provisions: 711.91 added; Ord. 162-16 , Eff. 9/3/2016. Zoning Control Table: 711.33A added ; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. New Zoning Control Table and notes added; Ord. 129-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Previous Zoning Control Table and Specific Provisions deleted; Ord. 130-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (2) deleted; Ord. 189-17, Eff. 10/15/2017. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 229-17, Eff. 1/5/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Notes (8) and (9) added; Ord. 199-18, Eff. 9/10/2018. Zoning Control Table and Note (6) amended; Ord. 202-18, Eff. 9/10/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 277-18, Eff. 12/21/2018. Zoning Control Table and Notes (8) and (9) amended; Notes (10) and (11) added; Ord. 285-18, Eff. 1/7/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (3) deleted; Ord. 303-18, Eff. 1/21/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 311- 18, Eff. 1/21/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 116-19, Eff. 7/29/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 182-19, Eff. 9/9/2019. Zoning Control Table and Note (6) amended; Ord. 63-20, Eff. 5/25/2020. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (12) added; Ord. 78-20, Eff. 6/22/2020. Introductory material and Zoning Control Table amended; Note (11) deleted; Proposition H, 11/3/2020, Eff. 12/18/2020. Zoning Control Table and Note (12) amended; Ord. 136-21, Eff. 9/4/2021. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (13) added; Ord. 233-21, Eff. 1/22/2022. Zoning Control Table and Note (13) amended; Ord. 37-22, Eff. 4/14/2022. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 75-22, Eff. 6/13/2022. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (14)1 added; Ord. 190-22 , Eff. 10/17/2022. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (2) added; Ord. 248-23 , Eff. 1/14/2024. Zoning Control Table and Notes (4) and (5) amended; Note (10) deleted; Ord. 249-23 , Eff. 1/14/2024. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 33-24 , Eff. 3/23/2024. Undesignated introductory material and Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 62-24 , Eff. 4/28/2024. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 173-25; Eff. 10/6/2025. Undesignated introductory material, Zoning Control Table, and Note (13) amended; Ord. 245-25 , Eff. 1/12/2026. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 1-26 , Eff. 2/8/2026. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (4) deleted; Ord. 13-26 , Eff. 3/16/2026. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (3) added; Ord. 37-26 , Eff. 4/11/2026.

CODIFICATION NOTES 1. Note “(14)” is referenced as “(13)” in Ord. 190-22. The note was redesignated by the codifier because a note designated as “(13)” previously had been added to this section by Ord. 233-21. 2. So in Ord. 245-25. **Editor’s Note: Ordinance 186-17, effective October 15, 2017, requires that “No more than three MCDs shall be permitted at any given time within the boundaries of Supervisorial District 11.” SEC. 712. NC-3 – MODERATE-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. NC-3 Districts are intended in most cases to offer a wide variety of comparison and specialty goods and services to a population greater than the immediate neighborhood, additionally providing convenience goods and services to the surrounding neighborhoods. NC-3 Districts are linear districts located along heavily trafficked thoroughfares which also serve as major transit routes. NC-3 Districts include some of the longest linear commercial streets in the City, some of which have continuous retail development for many blocks. Large-scale lots and buildings and wide streets distinguish the districts from smaller-scaled commercial streets, although the districts may include small as well as moderately scaled lots. Buildings typically range in height from two to four stories with occasional taller structures. NC-3 building standards permit moderately large commercial uses and buildings. Rear yards are protected at residential levels. A diversified commercial environment is encouraged for the NC-3 District, and a wide variety of uses are permitted with special emphasis on neighborhood-serving businesses. Eating and drinking, entertainment, financial service and certain auto uses generally are permitted with certain limitations at the first and second stories. Other retail businesses, personal services and offices are permitted at all stories of new buildings. Limited storage and administrative service activities are permitted with some restrictions. Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the second story. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted.

Table 712. MODERATE-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT NC-3 ZONING CONTROL TABLE NC-3 Zoning Category § References Controls BUILDING STANDARDS NC-3 Zoning Category § References Controls BUILDING STANDARDS Massing and Setbacks Height and Bulk Limits §§ 102, 105, 106, 250–252, 260, 261.1, 263.19, 270, 270.3 , 271. See also Height and Bulk District Maps Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT01-04, HT07, HT08, HT10, and HT11 for more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per § 261.1. 5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground Floor Uses § 263.20 P(1) in some districts Rear Yard §§ 130, 134, 134(a) (e), 136 Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling Unit, and at each succeeding level or Story of the Building: 25% of lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet. (6) Front Setback and Side Yard §§ 130, 131, 132, Generally not required; however, if the existing sidewalk does not meet the recommended width required by the Better Streets Plan, a front setback shall be provided so that, when combined with the existing sidewalk, the total distance from the curb to the building frontage meets or exceeds the required recommended width under the Better Streets Plan. This setback is required only up to 15 feet above street grade. See § 132(e). Street Frontage and Public Realm Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements § 138.1 Required Street Frontage Requirements § 145.1 Required; controls apply to above-grade parking setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses, ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-level spaces, transparency and fenestration, and gates, railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for historic buildings. Ground Floor Commercial § 145.4 Required on some streets, see § 145.4 for specific districts. Vehicular Access Restrictions § 155(r) Restricted on some streets, see § 155(r) for specific districts Miscellaneous Lot Size (Per Development) §§ 102, 121.1 P(14) Planned Unit Development § 304 C Awning §§ 102, 136 P Canopy or Marquee §§ 102, 136 P Signs §§ 262, 602-604, 607, 608, 609 As permitted by § 607.1 General Advertising Signs §§ 262, 602, 604, 608, 609, 610, 611 NP