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SEC. 968. OFF-STREET FREIGHT LOADING AND SERVICE VEHICLE SPACES. (a) Permit Required in MB-O, MC-CI, MB-H, and MB-CF Districts. Off-street freight loading spaces shall be provided in MB-O, MB-CI, MB-H and MB-CF Districts in the minimum quantities specified in the following table, except as otherwise provided in Sections 153(a)6 and 161 of this Code. The measurement of gross floor area shall be as defined in Section 102.9 and Section 953(b), except that non-accessory parking spaces and driveways and their incidental maneuvering areas shall not be counted. TABLE 968 OFF-STREET FREIGHT LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN MB-NC-S, MB-O, MB-CI, MB-H AND MB-CF DISTRICTS Use or Activity Gross Floor Area of Structure or Use (square feet) Number of Off-street Freight Loading Spaces Required Use or Activity Gross Floor Area of Structure or Use (square feet) Number of Off-street Freight Loading Spaces Required

Offices and Banks 0.1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area (to closest whole number per Section 153) Retail Stores, Restaurants, Bars and Drug Stores 0 - 10,000 10,001 - 30,000 30,001 - 50,000 over 50,000 1 space per 25,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area (to closest whole number per Section 153) Wholesaling, Manufacturing, and All Other Use Primarily Engaged in Handling Goods 0 - 10,000 10,001 - 50,000 over 50,000 0.21 spaces per 10,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area (to closest whole number per Section 153) Hotels, Apartments and all other uses not included above 0 - 100,000 100,001 - 200,000 200,001 - 500,000 over 500,000 3 plus 1 space for each additional 400,000 sq. ft.

(b) Amount Required in MB-NC-2 and MB-NC-3 Districts. In order to preserve the continuity of the retail frontage, no off-street freight loading spaces shall be required in the MB- NC-2 and MB-NC-3 Districts. However, if off-street parking facilities to serve a structure or use are provided on site the number of off-street freight loading spaces called for in Table 152 shall also be provided, unless the Zoning Administrator determines that, because of physical constraints, it is not feasible to do so. (c) Dimensions and Location. The minimum dimensions for required off-street freight loading and service vehicle spaces shall be as provided in Section 154 and the general standards for their location and arrangement shall be as provided in Subsection (h) and (k) through (p) of Section 155. (Added by Ord. 63-91, App. 2/27/91) SEC. 969. TOUR BUS LOADING SPACES IN THE MB-H DISTRICT. In the MB-H District, off-street tour bus loading spaces shall be provided for hotel uses in the minimum quantities as follows:

Number of Hotel Rooms Number of Off-Street Loading Spaces Required 0 - 200 201 - 350 351 - 500

(Added by Ord. 63-91, App. 2/27/91) PART VIII SIGNS SEC. 970. SIGNS: GENERAL PROVISIONS. (a) Purposes. These sections 970 through 973 are adopted in recognition of the important function of signs and of the need for their regulation in Mission Bay Use Districts under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City and County. In addition to those purposes of the City Planning Code stated in Section 101, it is the further purpose of these provisions to safeguard and enhance property values in residential, commercial and industrial areas; to protect public investment in and the character and dignity of public buildings, open spaces and thoroughfares; to protect the distinctive appearance of San Francisco which is produced by its unique geography, topography, street patterns, skyline and architectural features; to provide a physical environment which will promote the development of business; to encourage sound practices and lessen the objectionable effects of competition in the size and placement of signs; to minimize the impact of signs which are essential to the economic vitality of commercial districts on the livability of residential units in or adjacent commercial districts; to enhance the visual environment by relating the type, quality and size of signs to the scale and character of the districts in which they are located; to reduce hazards to motorists and pedestrians traveling on the public way; and thereby to promote the public health, safety and welfare. (b) Definitions. The definitions of terms contained in Section 602 of this Code shall apply to the same terms used in Section 971 through 973. (c) Exempted Signs. The exemptions contained in Section 603 shall apply to the requirements of Sections 971 through 973. (d) Permits Required. Sign permits shall be required as provided in Section 604. (Added by Ord. 63-91, App. 2/27/91; amended by Ord. 13-26, File No. 251099, App. 2/13/2026, Eff. 3/16/2026) AMENDMENT HISTORY Divisions (a) and (b) amended; Ord. 13-26, Eff. 3/16/2026.