C-3 DISTRICTS: DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL

SF Planning Code § 210.2

in effect

SEC. 210.2. C-3 DISTRICTS: DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL.

Downtown San Francisco, a center for City, regional, national, and international commerce, is composed of five separate districts, as follows: C-3-O District: Downtown Office. This District, playing a leading national role in finance, corporate headquarters and service industries, and serving as an employment center for the region, consists primarily of high-quality office development. The intensity of building development is the greatest in the City, resulting in a notable skyline symbolizing the area's strength and vitality. The District is served by City and regional transit reaching its central portions and by automobile parking at peripheral locations. Intensity and compactness permit face-to-face business contacts to be made conveniently by travel on foot. Office development is supported by some related retail and service uses within the area, with inappropriate uses excluded in order to conserve the supply of land in the core and its expansion areas for further development of major office buildings. C-3-O(SD) District: Downtown Office Special Development. This area south of Market Street and east of 3rd Street comprises the southern side of the core central business district, and is similar to and generally indistinguishable from the C-3-O District in terms of uses and character. The area is centered on the Transbay Transit Center. This District permits densities that exceed those in the C-3-O District and contains the tallest height limits in the City, reflecting its unparalleled public transportation access and geographically central position in the downtown. C-3-R District: Downtown Retail. This District is a regional center for comparison shopper retailing and direct consumer services. It covers a compact area with a distinctive urban character, consists of uses with cumulative customer attraction and compatibility, and is easily traversed by foot. Like the adjacent Downtown Office District, this District is well-served by City and regional transit, with automobile parking best located at its periphery. Within the District, continuity of retail and consumer service uses is emphasized, with encouragement of pedestrian interest and amenities and minimization of conflicts between shoppers and motor vehicles. A further merging of this District with adjacent, related Districts is anticipated, partially through development of buildings which combine retailing with other functions. C-3-G District: Downtown General Commercial. This District covers the western portions of downtown and is composed of a variety of uses: Retail, offices, hotels, entertainment, clubs and institutions, and high-density residential. Many of these uses have a Citywide or regional function, although the intensity of development is lower here than in the downtown core area. As in the case of other downtown districts, no off-street parking is required for individual commercial buildings. In the vicinity of Market Street, the configuration of this District reflects easy accessibility by rapid transit. C-3-S District: Downtown Support. This District encompasses Yerba Buena Gardens, which includes San Francisco's Convention Center, hotels, museums and cultural facilities, housing, retail, and offices arranged around public gardens and plazas. The District continues to accommodate important supporting functions such as wholesaling, printing, building services, and secondary office space. It also contains unique housing resources. The District is within walking distance of rapid transit on Market Street, and is served by transit lines on Third, Fourth, Mission and Folsom streets. Table 210.2 ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR C-3 DISTRICTS Zoning Category § References C-3-O C-3-O(SD) C-3-R C-3-G C-3-S Table 210.2 ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR C-3 DISTRICTS Zoning Category § References C-3-O C-3-O(SD) C-3-R C-3-G C-3-S BUILDING STANDARDS Massing and Setbacks Height and Bulk Limits §§ 102, 105, 106, 250-252, 260 , 263.19, 261, 270, 270.3, 271 Varies. See also Height and Bulk District Maps. Setbacks and Streetwall Articulation § 132.1 Various upper floor setback requirements based on building location, height and street width. Building setbacks may be required facing streets of 80' or less in width and on Market Street. Basic Floor Area Ratio (2) §§ 102, 123, 124 , 207.9 9.0 to 1 6.0 to 1 6.0 to 1 6.0 to 1 5.0 to 1 Front, Rear, and Side Setbacks §§ 130, 132, 133, 134 See Residential Standards below. Sun Access Planes § 146 Buildings located on certain streets are required to provide sun access planes per § 146. Street Frontage and Public Realm Privately Owned Public Open Space § 138 Required with the constructing of a new building or an addition of gross floor area equal to 20% or more of an existing building. Ratio of POPOS is 1:50 feet for all districts except C-3-R which is 1:100. Downtown Streetscape Plan § 138.1 Required. Sidewalk paving, as set for in the Downtown Streetscape Plan is required with any new construction; or the addition of floor area equal to 20% or more of an existing building. Street Frontage Requirements § 145.1 Required as specified in § 145.1. Street Frontage, Required Ground Floor Commercial § 145.4 As specified in § 145.4, certain streets and districts are required to have "active commercial uses." Street Frontage, Parking and Loading Access Restrictions § 155(r) As specified in § 155(r) certain streets and districts have additional restrictions on vehicular access in addition to general standards. In C-3 Districts curb cuts are restricted on Transit Preferential, Neighborhood Commercial Streets or official City bicycle routes or bicycle lanes. Artworks and Recognition of Artists and Architects § 429 Art works and recognition of artists and architects are required for new buildings and for additions of floor area in excess of 25,000 square feet to an existing building, per § 429. Miscellaneous Large Project Review § 309 As required by § 309. Planned Unit Development § 304 NP NP NP NP NP Awnings, Canopy or Marquee § 136 P P P P P Signs § 607 As permitted by § 607. 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. RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES Development Standards Usable Open Space for Dwelling Units and Group Housing §§ 135, 136 At least 36 square feet if private, and 48 square feet per Dwelling Unit if common; Group Housing requirement is per bedroom and 1/3 the amount required for a Dwelling Unit. See exceptions for Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects in Section 210.5. Residential Parking Requirements §§ 150, 151.1, 161 None required. P up to one car for each two Dwelling Units; C up to three cars for each four Dwelling Units. NP above. Rear Yard Setback §§ 130, 134 Lot coverage is limited to 80% at all levels containing Residential Uses, except that on levels that include only lobbies and circulation areas and on levels in which all residential uses, including circulation areas, are within 40 horizontal feet from a property line fronting a street or alley, up to 100% lot coverage may occur. The unbuilt portion of the lot shall be open to the sky except for those obstructions permitted in yards pursuant to subsections (1) through (23) of Section 136(c). Where the adjacent properties have an existing rear yard, the unbuilt area of the new project shall be designed to adjoin that rear yard. See exceptions for Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects in Section 210.5. Exceptions are permitted by § 309. Residential Conversion, Demolition, or Merger of Dwelling Units, including Residential Flats § 317 C 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(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) P(8) Single Room Occupancy § 102 P P P P P Student Housing § 102 P P P P P Residential Uses Dwelling Unit Density, General (7) § 207 Form-Based Density 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. Senior Housing Density §§ 102, 202.2(f) , 207 Form-Based Density Group Housing Density § 208 Form-Based Density Homeless Shelter §§ 102, 208 P P P P P NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES Development Standards Off-Street Parking §§ 150, 151.1, 161 None Required. Maximums set in Planning Code § 151.1 Use Size Limits §§ 121.6; 121.5 C required for single retail use over 90,000 gross square feet. Single Retail Uses in excess of 120,000 gross square feet that sell groceries; contain more than 20,000 Stockkeeping Units (SKUs); and devote more than 5% of its total sales floor area to the sale of non-taxable merchandise are NP. Division of large use sizes per § 121.5. Ground Floor Ceiling Height § 145.1(c)(4) Required minimum floor-to-floor height of 14 feet, as measured from grade. Commercial Use Characteristics Drive-up Facility § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Formula Retail §§ 102, 303.1 P P P P P Maritime Use § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Open Air Sales § 102 P P P P P Outdoor Activity Area § 102 P P P P P Walk-up Facility § 102 P P P P P Non-Residential Uses Uses in Historic Buildings Historic Buildings §§ 202.11 In Historic Buildings, all Uses are P, except Cannabis Retail, Hotel, and certain Industrial Uses, as specified in § 202.11. Agricultural Use Category Agricultural Uses* §§ 102, 202.2(c) P P P P P Greenhouse §§ 102, 202.2(c) NP NP NP NP P Automotive Use Category Automotive Repair § 102 NP NP NP NP P Automotive Sale/Rental § 102 P (4) P (4) P (4) P (3) P (3) Automotive Service Station §§ 102, 202.2(b) NP NP NP P P Automotive Wash §§ 102, 202.2(b) NP NP NP C C Electric Vehicle Charging Location §§ 102, 202.2(b), 202.13 C C C C C Fleet Charging § 102 C C C C C Gas Station §§ 102, 187.1, 202.2(b) NP NP NP C C Parking Garage, Private § 102 C C C C C Parking Garage, Public § 102 C C C C C Parking Lot, Private § 102, 142, 156 NP (9) NP (9) NP (9) NP (9) NP (9) Parking Lot, Public § 102, 142, 156 NP (9) NP (9) NP (9) NP (9) NP (9) Service, Motor Vehicle Tow § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Service, Parcel Delivery §§ 102 , 303(cc) C C C C C Services, Ambulance § 102 NP NP NP C P Vehicle Storage Garage § 102 NP NP NP C P Vehicle Storage Lot § 102, 142 NP NP NP NP C Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use Category Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Uses* § 102 P P P P P Entertainment, Outdoor § 102 P P P P P Livery Stable § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Open Recreation Area § 102 P P P P P Sports Stadium § 102 NP NP NP NP C Industrial Use Category Industrial Uses* § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Manufacturing, Light § 102 P P P P P Institutional Use Category Institutional Uses* §§ 102, 202.2(e) P P P P P Hospital § 102 C C C C C Residential Care Facility § 102 P P P P P Trade School § 102 P P P P P Sales and Service Category Retail Sales and Service Uses* §§ 102, 202.2(a) P P P P P Hotel § 102 C C C (12) C C Kennel § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Massage Establishment §§ 102, 204 P (10)1 P (10) P (10) P (10) P (10) Mortuary § 102 NP NP NP C C Motel §§ 102, 202.2(a) NP NP NP C C Storage, Self § 102 NP NP C C P Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment § 102 C C C C (11) C Non-Retail Sales and Service* § 102 P (1) P (1) P (1) P (1) P (1) Catering § 102 P P P P P Design Professional § 102 P P P (1) P P Laboratory § 102 P P P P P Life Science § 102 P P P P P Storage, Commercial § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Storage, Wholesale § 102 NP NP NP NP P Wholesale Sales § 102 P P P P P Utility and Infrastructure Use Category Utility and Infrastructure* § 102 NP NP NP NP NP Internet Service Exchange § 102 C C C C C Public Transportation Facility § 102 C C C C C Utility Installation § 102 C C C P P Wireless Telecommunications Services Facility § 102 P (5) P (5) P (5) P (5) P (5) * Not listed below. (1) C required on the ground floor after December 31, 2030. (2) For Office Uses in all C-3 Districts minimum intensities may apply pursuant to § 207.9. (3) C required if operated on an open lot. (4) Required to be in an enclosed building, NP if operated on open lot. (5) C required if taller than 25 feet above roof, grade, or height limit depending on site or if within 1000 feet of an R District and includes a parabolic antenna with a diameter in excess of 3 meters or a composite diameter of antennae in excess of 6 meters. See definition in Section 102 for more information. (6) [Reserved.] (7) Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units may be permitted pursuant to Sections 207.1 and 207.2. (8) NP for buildings with three or fewer Dwelling Units; C for buildings with 10 or more Dwelling Units. P for Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects pursuant to Section 210.5, regardless of building size. (9) Pursuant to Section 156(f), temporary parking lots may be approved as Conditional Uses, except in the C-3-O(SD) District, pursuant to the provisions of Section 303 for a period not to exceed five years from the date of approval. No new parking lots may be approved in the C-3-O(SD) District, however Conditional Use approval for a two-year extension of existing parking lots in the C-3-O(SD) District may be approved pursuant to Section 156(f) provided that they meet the requirements of subsection 156(h). (10)1 C on the 2nd floor and above, except that a Massage Establishment located on the 2nd floor or above accessory to a Hotel, Personal Service or Health Service is P. (11) TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE NORTH OF MARKET RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT – A special definition of “Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments” set forth in Section 102 applies to parcels in the North of Market Residential Special Use District (Sec. 249.5). Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments are not permitted in the North of Market Residential Special Use District. Additionally, a legal non-conforming Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment in the North of Market Residential Special Use District is deemed abandoned after 180 days of non-use. (12) A total of up to 51 Tourist Hotel rooms are Principally Permitted on Block 0287 Lot 020, subject to the provisions of Ordinance No. 44-25, in Board File No. 250069. (Amended as Sec. 210.3 by Ord. 414-85, App. 9/17/85; Ord. 63-11, File No. 101053, App. 4/7/2011, Eff. 5/7/2011; Ord. 182-12 , File No. 120665, App. 8/8/2012, Eff. 9/7/2012; redesignated and amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; amended by Ord. 162-15 , File No. 150805, App. 9/18/2015, Eff. 10/18/2015; Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; Ord. 23-16 , File No. 150494, App. 3/4/2016, Eff. 4/3/2016; Ord. 33-16 , File No. 160115, App. 3/11/2016, Eff. 4/10/2016; 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. 189-17, File No. 170693, App. 9/15/2017, Eff. 10/15/2017; Ord. 277-18, File No. 180914, App. 11/20/2018, Eff. 12/21/2018; Ord. 23-19, File No. 180916, App. 2/15/2019, Eff. 3/18/2019; Ord. 116-19, File No. 181156, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019; Ord. 78-20, File No. 191075, App. 5/22/2020, Eff. 6/22/2020; 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. 190-22, File No. 220036, App. 9/16/2022, Eff. 10/17/2022; Ord. 264-22, File No. 220811, App. 12/22/2022, Eff. 1/22/2023; Ord. 122-23, File No. 230371, App. 7/5/2023, Eff. 8/5/2023; Ord. 159-23, File No. 230732, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 47-24, File No. 231223, App. 3/15/2024, Eff. 4/15/2024; Ord. 54-24, File No. 240169, App. 3/22/2024, Eff. 4/22/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024; Ord. 62-24, File No. 230310, App. 3/28/2024, Eff. 4/28/2024; Ord. 70-24, File No. 231225, App. 4/5/2024, Eff. 5/6/2024; Ord. 113-24, File No. 240193, App. 6/13/2024, Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024; Ord. 44-25, File No. 250069, App. 4/3/2025, Eff. 5/4/2025; Ord. 124-25, File No. 250542, App. 8/1/2025, Eff. 9/1/2025; 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. 37-26, File No. 250886, App. 3/11/2026, Eff. 4/11/2026) (Former Sec. 210.2 amended by Ord. 136-68, App. 5/29/68; redesignated as Sec. 210.1 and amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015) AMENDMENT HISTORY C-3-G, C-3-S Districts amended; Ord. 63-11, Eff. 5/7/2011. C-3-O(SD) District added; Ord. 182-12 , Eff. 9/7/2012. Former Sec. 210.3 redesignated as Sec. 210.2; Table 210.2 added; Ord. 22-15, Eff. 3/22/2015. Note (7) added; Ord. 162-15 , Eff. 10/18/2015. Introductory material and Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 23-16 , Eff. 4/3/2016. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 33-16 , Eff. 4/10/2016. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 129-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 189-17, Eff. 10/15/2017. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 277-18, Eff. 12/21/2018. Introductory material and Table Notes (1), (2), (3), (5), and (6) amended; Ord. 23-19, Eff. 3/18/2019. Note (7) amended; Ord. 116-19, Eff. 7/29/2019. Table 210.2 amended; Note (8) added; Ord. 78-20, Eff. 6/22/2020. Table 210.2 and Note (8) amended; Note (9) added; Ord. 136-21, Eff. 9/4/2021. Table 210.2 amended; Note (10)1 added; Ord. 233-21 , Eff. 1/22/2022. Table 210.2 and Note (10)1 amended; Ord. 37-22 , Eff. 4/14/2022. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 190-22 , Eff. 10/17/2022. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 264-22 , Eff. 1/22/2023. Table 210.2 and Note (8) amended; Notes (2) and (6) deleted; Ord. 122-23 , Eff. 8/5/2023, and Ord. 159-23 , Eff. 8/28/2023. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 47-24 , Eff. 4/15/2024; and Ord. 54-24 , Retro. 3/30/2024. Note (7) amended; Ord. 62-24 , Eff. 4/28/2024. Table 210.2 amended; Note (10) designated; Note (11) added; Ord. 70-24 , Eff. 5/6/2024. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 113-24 , Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024. Table 210.2 amended; Note (12) added; Ord. 44-25 , Eff. 5/4/2025. Note (1) amended; Ord. 124- 25 , Eff. 9/1/2025. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 173-25, Eff. 10/6/2025. Table 210.2 amended; Note (2) added; Ord. 245-25 , Eff. 1/12/2026. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 37-26 , Eff. 4/11/2026. CODIFICATION NOTE 1. Note “(10)” is referenced as “(9)” in Ord. 233-21 and Ord. 37-22. The note was redesignated by the codifier because a note designated as “(9)” previously had been added to this section by Ord. 136-21. The note was officially designated as “(10)” by Ord. 70-24.

SEC. 210.3. PDR DISTRICTS.

These Districts provide space for a wide variety of PDR (production, distribution and repair) and other non-residential activities in districts where these uses are free from inherent economic and operational competition and conflicts with housing, large office developments, and large-scale retail, which are not permitted in these Districts. Other uses that share operational characteristics with PDR uses are permitted in these Districts, as they require large flexible spaces and prefer separation from intensive housing districts. PDR-zoned land is also an important reservoir of space in San Francisco for new and evolving industry and activity types that cannot be foreseen today and cannot practically function or compete for space in a typical downtown office or neighborhood commercial environment. Business and activities allowed in PDR Districts generally share a need for flexible operating space that features large open interior spaces, high ceilings, freight loading docks and elevators, floors capable of bearing heavy loads, and large (often uncovered exterior) storage areas. These uses are often not ideally compatible with housing for operational reasons, including the need for significant trucking and delivery activities, 24-hour operation, and emission of noise, odors and vibrations. Importantly, PDR uses are limited in the amount of rent they can afford relative to office, retail, and residential uses, yet are important sectors of the City's economy. PDR-1-B District: Light Industrial Buffer. The intent of this District is to create a buffer area between residential neighborhoods and light industrial areas, primarily in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood. Thus, this District prohibits residential uses and limits Office, Retail, and Institutional uses. Generally, all other uses are permitted. This zone allows for less intensive production, distribution, and repair activities that will not compromise the quality of life of nearby residents. These uses generate less external noise, odors, and vibrations and engage in fewer trucking activities than those permitted in PDR-2 Districts. Uses in this District are generally conducted completely within enclosed structures. Small-scale Retail and Office uses are permitted, as are other activities that may serve well to buffer existing residential neighborhoods from areas of concentrated industrial operations. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan. PDR-1-D District: Design. The intention of this District is to retain and encourage less-intensive production, distribution, and repair businesses, especially the existing clusters of design- related businesses. Thus, this District prohibits Residential and Office uses, and limits Retail and Institutional uses. Additionally, this District prohibits heavy industrial uses, which generate external noise, odors, and vibrations and engage in frequent trucking activities. Generally, all other uses are permitted. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan. PDR-1-G District: General. The intention of this District is to retain and encourage existing production, distribution, and repair activities and promote new business formation. Thus, this District prohibits Residential and Office uses, and limits Retail and Institutional uses. Additionally, this District allows for more intensive production, distribution, and repair activities than PDR-1-B and PDR-1-D but less intensive than PDR-2. Generally, all other uses are permitted. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan. PDR-2 District: Core Production, Distribution, and Repair. The intent of this District is to encourage the introduction, intensification, and protection of a wide range of light and contemporary industrial activities. Thus, this District prohibits new housing, large office developments, large-scale retail, and the heaviest of industrial uses, such as incinerators. Generally, all other uses are permitted. The conservation of existing flexible industrial buildings is also encouraged. This District permits certain non-industrial, non-residential uses, including small- scale Retail and Office, Entertainment, certain institutions, and similar uses that would not create conflicts with the primary industrial uses or are compatible with the operational characteristics of businesses in the area. Light industrial uses in this District may be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, partly within enclosed structures, or some functions may occur entirely in open areas. These uses may require trucking activity multiple times per day, including trucks with up to 18 wheels or more, and occurring at any time of the day or night. As part of their daily operations, PDR activities in these areas may emit noises, vibrations, odors, and other emissions, as permitted by law. Within the requirements of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, and within the stipulation of this Code, which may impose additional use size maximums and minimum distance requirements on certain activities, raw materials used for production, manufacturing, repair, storage, research, and distribution may be stored on site and may include chemical, biological, and other hazardous, explosive, or flammable materials. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan. Table 210.3 ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR PDR DISTRICTS Zoning Category § References PDR-1-B PDR-1-D PDR-1-G PDR-2 Zoning Category § References PDR-1-B PDR-1-D PDR-1-G PDR-2 BUILDING STANDARDS Massing and Setbacks Height and Bulk Limits §§ 102, 105, 106, 132.1, 250-252, 260, 270, 271 Varies. See Height and Bulk Map. Floor Area Ratio §§ 102, 123, 124 3.0 to 1 in a 40, 45, or 48-foot height district; 4.0 to 1 in a 50, 55, or 58-foot height district; 5.0 to 1 in a 65 or 68-foot height district; 6.0 in an 80 or 85-foot height district; or 7.5 to 1 in a height district over 85 feet. Front, Rear, and Side Setbacks §§ 130, 132, 133, 134 Not Required. Street Frontage and Public Realm Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements (Street Trees) § 138.1 Required. Ground Floor Standards § 145.5 Ground floor spaces with a minimum of 17 feet floor-to-floor. Street Frontage, Required Ground Floor Commercial § 145.4 As specified in § 145.4, certain streets and districts are required to have "active commercial uses." Street Frontage, Parking and Loading Access Restrictions § 155(r) As specified in § 155(r). Artworks and Recognition of Artists and Architects § 429 Not Required. Miscellaneous Large Lot Subdivision § 121.9 Subdividing, re-subdividing, or performing a lot line adjustment to a parcel that is equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet, into one or more smaller parcels requires C. Large Project Review N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Planned Unit Development* * Residential Uses are not permitted. § 304 C C C C Awnings, Canopy or Marquee §§ 136, 136.1 P P P P Signs § 607 As permitted by Section § 607.

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