SEC. 249.52. TREASURE ISLAND/YERBA BUENA ISLAND SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
(a) Purpose and Boundaries. In order to give effect to the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Project as approved by the Board of Supervisors (File Nos. 110226 and 110291), there
shall be a Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Special Use District as designated on Sectional Map SU14 of the Zoning Maps of the City and County of San Francisco. The boundaries of
the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Special Use District include all areas of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island as shown on Sectional Map ZN14. Any property within the Special
Use District owned by the United States Department of Labor, United States Coast Guard, Federal Highway Administration or California Department of Transportation is hereby declared
to be in a P (Public Use) District unless reclassified in accordance with the provisions of this Code. The purpose of this Special Use District is to facilitate the City's long-term goal of
implementing the creation of a new City neighborhood on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, which will provide benefits to the City such as significant amounts of new affordable
housing, increased public access and open space, transportation improvements, extensive infrastructure improvements, and recreational and entertainment opportunities, while creating jobs
and a vibrant, sustainable community. This Special Use District shall supersede, in its entirety, all other provisions of this Planning Code that would otherwise be applicable to Treasure
Island and Yerba Buena Island except with respect to (1) Planning Code sections adopted by ballot proposition prior the effective date of the Ordinance adopting this Special Use District,
which consist of the sections of the Planning Code adopted or amended by Proposition M (1986) (Section 101.1 [General Plan Consistency and Implementation], Section 164, and Sections
320-325); Proposition K (1984) (Shadow Ban) (Section 295); Proposition G (2002) (General Advertising Signs Prohibited) (Sections 602.7 and 611); and Proposition G (2006) (Limitation
on Formula Retail in NC Districts) (Section 703.4); (2) any Planning Code sections adopted or amended in connection with this Special Use District, including Sections 105 (Zoning Map);
201 (Use Districts); 263.26 (Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Height and Bulk District) and 249.52 (Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Special Use District), and (3) any other section
of the Planning Code referenced herein (but only to the extent and for the purposes stated herein).
(b) Jurisdiction. Within this Special Use District, property subject to the public trust for commerce, navigation and fisheries and governed by the Treasure Island Conversion Act of
1997 (the "Tidelands Trust") is designated on Figures 1 and 2 as the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone. The Treasure Island Development Authority ("TIDA"), as public trust grantee under the
Treasure Island Conversion Act of 1997 ("Conversion Act"), has jurisdiction over any Vertical Development or uses in the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone and any other tidelands or
submerged lands within its jurisdiction pursuant to its authority under the Conversion Act, as well as Horizontal Development. The Planning Commission has jurisdiction over any Vertical
Development or use of property that is not subject to Tidelands Trust, designated on Figure 1 as outside the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone, and reserves review and approval rights over
certain Vertical Development of property subject to the Tidelands Trust as more specifically set forth in this Special Use District.
(c) Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone. The Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone shown on Figures 1 and 2 illustrates the areas of the Islands subject to the Tidelands Trust after completion of all
of the Tidelands Trust exchanges contemplated under the Treasure Island Public Trust Exchange Act (SB 543, as amended by SB 815 and SB 833, the "Exchange Act"), which is State
legislation authorizing an exchange of Public Trust lands between Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, consistent with the proposed development program. To the extent that property
not included in the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone would be subject to the Tidelands Trust prior to the applicable exchange implemented under the Exchange Act, the restrictions of the
Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone apply until the exchange is effected. To the extent property shown in the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone would not be subject to the Tidelands Trust prior to
the applicable exchange, the restrictions of the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone do not apply until the exchange is effected.
(d) Relationship to Design for Development. The Treasure Island + Yerba Buena Island Design for Development (“Design for Development”), adopted by the Planning Commission
(Motion No. 18330) and approved by the Board of Supervisors as part of this Special Use District, and as may be amended from time to time as provided herein, sets forth development and
use Standards and Guidelines applicable within this Special Use District. Said Design for Development is hereby incorporated by reference. Any term used in this Special Use District and
not otherwise defined shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Design for Development. TIDA shall have exclusive jurisdiction and approval rights over amendments to the Design for
Development that affect only horizontal development. Other than as specified above, the Planning Commission may initiate and adopt amendments to the Design for Development, or may
approve amendments to the Design for Development upon recommendation by TIDA or a written request or application from an owner or lessee of property (or their authorized agent)
within this Special Use District. Prior to taking any action to amend the Design for Development, the Planning Commission or Planning Director shall refer the matter to the TIDA Board
for review and the TIDA Board shall have 30 days to submit its recommendation to the Planning Commission, unless extended as set forth below. This referral to the TIDA Board shall not
be necessary in the following instances: (1) when TIDA is the party requesting the proposed amendments, or (2) when the TIDA Board concurs with the proposed amendments initiated by
an owner or lessee of property and recommends the amendments to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the proposed
amendments within 30 days of receipt of the TIDA Board’s recommendation or concurrence or, if the TIDA Board fails to submit a recommendation after the proposed amendments are
referred to the TIDA Board by the Planning Commission or Planning Director, within 30 days of the expiration of the TIDA Board’s 30-day review period..1 If there is no regular meeting
of the TIDA Board within such 30-day review period, then such period shall be extended until the next regular meeting of the TIDA Board; provided, however, that the TIDA Board’s
review period shall not exceed 60 days from the date the proposed amendments are referred by the Planning Commission or Planning Director. The Planning Commission may not approve
an amendment to the Design for Development if it finds that the amendment is inconsistent with this Special Use District, the General Plan, and the approved Development Agreement by
and between the City and County of San Francisco and Treasure Island Community Development, LLC relative to the development of Naval Station Treasure Island (File No. 110226) (the
“Development Agreement”).
(e) Development Controls. Development and uses of property within this Special Use District shall be regulated by the controls contained herein and in the Design for Development,
provided, however, that if there is any inconsistency between this Special Use District and the Design for Development, this Special Use District shall control.
(1) Zoning Designation. The applicable zoning designations shall be as set forth on Figure 1, consisting of the following zoning districts: Treasure Island Residential (TI-R), Treasure
Island Mixed Use (TI-MU), Treasure Island Open Space (TI-OS), and Treasure Island Public/Civic/Institutional (TI-PCI). The applicable zoning designation shall be as set forth on Figure
2, consisting of the following zoning districts: Yerba Buena Island Residential (YBI-R), Yerba Buena Island Mixed Use (YBI-MU), Yerba Buena Island Open Space (YBI-OS), and Yerba
Buena Island Public Services/Civic/Institutional (YBI-PCI), each as defined in the Design for Development. In addition, portions of this Special Use District shall be subject to a Tidelands
Trust Overlay Zone as set forth on Figures 1 and 2 and further defined in the Design for Development.
Figure 1: Treasure Island Zoning Designations.
Figure 2: Yerba Buena Island Zoning Designations
(2) Uses. The uses listed in Figure 3 are permitted in this Special Use District as indicated by the following symbols in the respective column for each district: (i) P – permitted as a
Principal Use in this zoning designation; (ii) IC – subject to approval as an Island Conditional Use pursuant to the procedures set forth in subsection (h) below; (iii) blank – not permitted in
this zoning designation.
Figure 3: Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island Permitted Uses
TI-R
TI-MU
TI-OS
TI-PCI
P=Permitted Use;
IC= Island Conditional Use
Permit Required;
* and/or † = See Comments
Land Use
Zone
Residential
1. Dwelling Units
P
P
2. Group Housing*
P
P
*Within any residential
structures owned or controlled
by the Treasure Island
Homeless Development
Initiative or its successor.
3. Live/Work Units
P
P
4. Senior or Assisted
Living
P
P
5. Supportive Housing*
P
P
*Within any residential
structures owned or controlled
by the Treasure Island
Homeless Development
Initiative or its successor
Retail Sales and Services
6. Acupuncture,
Acupressure, or
Chiropractor
Establishment
IC*†
P
*Not to exceed 10,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
7. Animal Services,
Enclosed Building
IC
IC
8. Automobile Rental
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 2,500 SF,
including any exterior space
used for automobile storage,
per single tenant;
†Service counter limited to
ground floor only. Rental
vehicles may be stored in
multilevel structure. Above
ground structures, will be
governed by the standards and
guidelines for such structures
in T5 of the Treasure
Island/Yerba Buena Island
Design for Development
document.
9. Automobile Services
(Gas and Service
Stations and Wash)
IC†
IC
IC
†Limited to ground floor only
10. Bars
IC*†
IC
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
11. Beauty or
Cosmetology Salon
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 10,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
floor, with direct entries from
ground floor
12. Cafes,
Delicatessens, and
Bakeries
P†
P
IC
†Limited to location on the
first two floors, with direct
entries from ground floor
13. Farmer's Market
P
P
P
P
14. Financial Service
P
P
15. Financial Services
(Limited)
P
P
16. Full-service,
Counter-service and
Self-service Restaurants
P*
P
IC
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF
17. Grocery Store
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF for
any single tenant.
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
18. Health Club, Private
Resident Accessory Use
P
P
19. Home Occupation
P
P
20. Tourist Hotel
P
IC
21. Health Clubs,
Fitness Centers, Gyms
and Athletic Clubs
P
(IC*)†
P
IC*
P
*Island Conditional Use
Permit required if facility is
greater than 15,000 SF;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
22. Laundromat
P†
P
†Limited to ground floor only
23. Dry Cleaning
Facility
P
(IC*)†
P(IC*)
*Island Conditional Use
Permit required if dry cleaning
facility has an on-site plant;
†limited to ground floor only
24. Liquor Stores
IC
IC
25. Massage
Establishments
IC
IC
26. Offices,
Professional, Medical,
and Business
P*†
P
P
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
27. Pharmacy
IC*†
P
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
28. Medical Cannabis
Dispensary
IC†
†Not permitted within the
immediate proximity of
schools, childcare and similar
facilities
29. Radio Broadcasting
Facility
IC
30. Retail Sales and
Services, Local-Serving
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
31. Retail Sales and
Services, Visitor
Serving
P
IC
32. Retail, Restaurants,
Kiosks, Pushcarts, and
other uses*
P
P
*Uses accessory to and
supportive of recreation and
open space uses, consistent
with the Open Space Area
standards and guidelines set
forth in Chapter Y1 of the
Treasure Island/Yerba Buena
Island Design for Development
document
33. Walk-Up Facilities
P†
P
†Limited to ground floor only
Assembly and Entertainment
34. Amusement
Enterprises
P
35. Live Telecast and
Filming
P
36. Nighttime
Entertainment
P (IC*)
*Special permit required if
establishment operates after-
hours (2-6 am)
37. Recreation
Buildings, including
pool halls, skating,
indoor sports or
bowling facilities†
P
P (IC*)
†Not including Health Clubs,
Fitness Centers, Gyms and
Athletic Clubs covered under
"Retail Sales & Services";
*Not to exceed 20,000 SF for
any single tenant
38. Theaters (movie or
live performance)
P
IC*
*Not to exceed 20,000 SF for
any single tenant
Institutional, Educational and Arts Activities
39. Arts activities in
commercial,
community, or
live/work spaces
IC
P
IC
P
40. Child Care, Family
Facility
P
P
P
41. Child Care Center
P*†
P
P
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on ground
floor only
42. Community
Clubhouse,
Neighborhood Center,
Community Cultural
Center, or other
community resource not
publicly owned but
open for public use.
IC
P
IC
P
43. Institutional and
Educational Facilities,
15,000 SF or less
IC
P
IC
P
44. Institutional and
Educational Facilities,
more than 15,000 SF
P
P
45. Mortuary
IC
46. Museums,
Interpretive Centers and
Cultural Facilities
P
IC
P
47. Outpatient Medical
Clinics
P
48. Private Club
IC*
P†
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location only above
ground floor
49. Religious
Institutions
IC*
IC
IC
P
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant
50. Sailing and Water
Sport Educational
Activity
P
P
51. Small
residential/senior care
facility licensed by the
State
P*
P
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant
52. Social service/
philanthropic
enterprises
IC*
(P*†)
IC*
(P*†)
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant.
†Permitted use for TIHDI
53. Vocational/Job
Training Facility
IC*
(P*†)
IC*
(P*†)
IC*
IC*
(P*†)
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant.
†Permitted use for TIHDI
Parking
54. Bicycle Storage
P
P
P
P
55. Community
garages†
P
P
P
†Limited to the storage of
private passenger automobiles
belonging to Treasure Island
residents, visitors, and
workers, and meeting the
siting and design requirements,
car-share requirements, and
otherwise complying with the
provisions of Chapter Y6 of
the Treasure Island/Yerba
Buena Island Design for
Development document
56. Accessory Parking
Facilities†
P
P
P
†Off-street parking, either
surface or structured, that is
accessory to a permitted or
special use, subject to the
requirements of Chapter Y6 of
the Design for Development
document, in terms of location
and quantity
57. Parking accessory to
use of open space and
sports fields†
P
P
P
†Surface or structured
Manufacturing and Processing/Industrial/Laboratory Uses
58. Life Sciences†
IC
†Limited to administrative
office and research and
development facilities not
requiring any additional
regulatory approvals for
emissions or hazards not
otherwise required of general
office use
59. Laboratory†
IC
†Limited to administrative
office and research and
development facilities not
requiring any additional
regulatory approvals for
emissions or hazards not
otherwise required of general
office use
60. PDR (Production,
Distribution and Repair)
IC
61. Small scale food
manufacturing and
processing
P*
IC*
*Not to exceed 20,000 SF for
any single tenant
Civic, Public, Open Space, and Public Service Uses
62. Ambulance
IC
63. Civic Use
P
P
64. Community
Recycling Collection
Center
IC
IC
P
P
65. Composting
Facilities
P
P
66. Corporation Yard
P*
P*
*Not to exceed 2 acres in size
67. Fire/police Stations
P
P
P
68. Greenhouse or Plant
Nursery†
P*
P
P
†For propagation of plants for
landscaping, accessory to
urban farm or for educational
purposes;
*Permitted when attached to
food production or with retail
establishment
69. Hiking and Walking
Trails
P
P
P
P
70. Library
P*
P*
P
*Not to exceed 20,000 SF
71. Micro-Utilities
P
P
P
P
72. Open lots or
enclosed storage for
public service use
IC
P
73. Open space
Maintenance Facility†
P
IC
†For support of open space
program on Treasure Island
and Yerba Buena Island, and
compliant to the standards and
guidelines for each specific
open space area listed in
Chapter Y1 of the Design for
Development document
74. Playground
P*
P
P
P
*See Open Space Chapter Y1
of Design for Development
document for programming
and size standards
75. Public Parks
P*
P
P
P
*See Open Space Chapter Y1
of Design for Development
document for
programming and size
standards
76. Sports Fields
P
77. Stormwater and
Wastewater Treatment
Wetlands
P
P
78. Low Impact
Development for
Stormwater (e.g. Water
Garden, Bioswales,
Cisterns or Similar
Features)
P
P
P
P
79. Renewable Energy
Generation Facilities,
Building Integrated*
P
P
IC
P
* Including, but not limited to,
PV and wind power generation
80. Renewable Energy
Generation Facilities,
Distributed*
IC
IC
* Including, but not limited to,
PV and wind power generation
81. Wireless
Telecommunications
Services Facility†
P
P
P
P
†See Building Design Chapter
Y5 of the Design for
Development document for
placement standards
82. Transit Facilities
P
P
P
P
83. Urban Farm
P*
P
*Permitted when associated
with retail in Block B2
84. Wastewater
Treatment Plant and
related facilities
IC
IC
IC
P
Temporary Uses
85. Booths for
charitable, patriotic, or
welfare purposes
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
86. Exhibitions,
Festivals, Circuses,
Concerts, or
Neighborhood
Carnivals
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
87. Open-air sales of
agriculturally produced
seasonal decorations
including, but not
necessarily limited to,
Christmas trees and
Halloween pumpkins
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
88. Meeting Rooms and
Event Staging
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
89. Automobile and
truck parking and
loading accessory to an
authorized temporary
use
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
Interim Uses
90. Rental or sales
offices incidental to a
given new
development, provided
that it be located in the
development or a
temporary structure
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
91. Structures and uses
incidental to
environmental cleanup
and staging
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
92. Temporary
structures and uses
incidental to the
demolition,
deconstruction or
construction of a
structure, building,
infrastructure, group of
buildings, or open
space, including but not
limited to staging of
construction materials
and equipment
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
93. Storage
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
94. Automobile and
truck parking and
loading related to
construction activities
related to Horizontal
Development and
Vertical Development
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
YBI-R
YBI-
MU
YBI-OS
YBI-
PCI
P=Permitted Use;
IC= Island Conditional Use
Permit Required;
* and/or † = See Comments
Land Use
Zone
Residential
1. Dwelling Units
P
P
2. Group Housing*
P
P
*Within any residential
structures owned or controlled
by the Treasure Island
Homeless Development
Initiative or its successor.
3. Live/Work Units
P
P
4. Senior or Assisted
Living
P
P
5. Supportive
Housing*
P
P
*Within any residential
structures owned or controlled
by the Treasure Island
Homeless Development
Initiative or its successor
Retail Sales and Services
6. Acupuncture,
Acupressure, or
Chiropractor
Establishment
IC*†
P
*Not to exceed 10,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
7. Animal Services,
Enclosed Building
IC
IC
8. Automobile Rental
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 2,500 SF,
including any exterior space
used for automobile storage,
per single tenant;
†Service counter limited to
ground floor only. Rental
vehicles may be stored in
multilevel structure. Above
ground structures, will be
governed by the standards and
guidelines for such structures
in T5 of the Treasure
Island/Yerba Buena Island
Design for Development
document.
9. Automobile
Services (Gas and
Service Stations and
Wash)
IC†
IC
IC
†Limited to ground floor only
10. Bars
IC*†
IC
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
11. Beauty or
Cosmetology Salon
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 10,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
floor, with direct entries from
ground floor
12. Cafes,
Delicatessens, and
Bakeries
P†
P
IC
†Limited to location on the
first two floors, with direct
entries from ground floor
13. Farmer's Market
P
P
P
P
14. Financial Service
IC
P
15. Financial Services
(Limited)
IC
P
16. Full-service,
Counter-service and
Self-service
Restaurants
P*
P
IC
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF
17. Grocery Store
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF for
any single tenant.
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
18. Health Club,
Private Resident
Accessory Use
P
P
19. Home Occupation
P
P
20. Tourist Hotel
P
IC
21. Health Clubs,
Fitness Centers, Gyms
and Athletic Clubs
P (IC*)†
P
IC*
P
*Island Conditional Use
Permit required if facility is
greater than 15,000 SF;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
22. Laundromat
P†
P
†Limited to ground floor only
23. Dry Cleaning
Facility
P (IC*)†
P(IC*)
*Island Conditional Use
Permit required if dry cleaning
facility has an on-site plant;
†limited to ground floor only
24. Liquor Stores
IC
IC
25. Massage
Establishments
IC
IC
26. Offices,
Professional, Medical,
and Business
P*†
P
P
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
27. Pharmacy
IC*†
P
*Not to exceed 5,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
28. Medical Cannabis
Dispensary
IC†
†Not permitted within the
immediate proximity of
schools, childcare and similar
facilities
29. Radio
Broadcasting Facility
IC
30. Retail Sales and
Services, Local-
Serving
P*†
P
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on the first
two floors, with direct entries
from ground floor
31. Retail Sales and
Services, Visitor
Serving
P
IC
32. Retail,
Restaurants, Kiosks,
Pushcarts, and other
uses*
P
P
*Uses accessory to and
supportive of recreation and
open space uses, consistent
with the Open Space Area
standards and guidelines set
forth in Chapter T1 of the
Treasure Island/Yerba Buena
Island Design for
Development document
33. Walk-Up
Facilities
P†
P
†Limited to ground floor only
Assembly and Entertainment
34. Amusement
Enterprises
P
35. Live Telecast and
Filming
P
36. Nighttime
Entertainment
P (IC*)
*Special permit required if
establishment operates after-
hours (2-6 am)
37. Recreation
Buildings, including
pool halls, skating,
indoor sports or
bowling facilities†
P
P (IC*)
†Not including Health Clubs,
Fitness Centers, Gyms and
Athletic Clubs covered under
"Retail Sales & Services";
*Not to exceed 20,000 SF for
any single tenant
38. Theaters (movie
or live performance)
P
IC*
*Not to exceed 20,000 SF for
any single tenant
Institutional, Educational and Arts Activities
39. Arts activities in
commercial,
community, or
live/work spaces
IC
P
IC
P
40. Child Care,
Family Facility
P
P
P
41. Child Care Center
P*†
P
P
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location on ground
floor only
42. Community
Clubhouse,
Neighborhood Center,
Community Cultural
Center, or other
community resource
not publicly owned
but open for public
use.
IC
P
IC
43. Institutional and
Educational Facilities,
15,000 SF or less
IC
P
IC
P
44. Institutional and
Educational Facilities,
more than 15,000 SF
IC
IC
P
45. Mortuary
IC
46. Museums,
Interpretive Centers
and Cultural Facilities
P
IC
P
47. Outpatient
Medical Clinics
P
48. Private Club
IC*
P†
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant;
†limited to location only above
ground floor
49. Religious
Institutions
IC*
IC
IC
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant
50. Sailing and Water
Sport Educational
Activity
P
P
51. Small
residential/senior care
facility licensed by
the State
P*
P
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant
52. Social service/
philanthropic
enterprises
IC*
(P*†)
IC*
(P*†)
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant.
†Permitted use for TIHDI
53. Vocational/Job
Training Facility
IC*
(P*†)
IC*
(P*†)
IC*
IC*
(P*†)
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant.
†Permitted use for TIHDI
Parking
54. Bicycle Storage
P
P
P
P
55. Community
garages†
P
P
IC
†Limited to the storage of
private passenger automobiles
belonging to Treasure Island
residents, visitors, and
workers, and meeting the
siting and design requirements,
car-share requirements, and
otherwise complying with the
provisions of Chapter T6 of
the Treasure Island/Yerba
Buena Island Design for
Development document
56. Accessory
Parking Facilities†
P
P
P
†Off-street parking, either
surface or structured, that is
accessory to a permitted or
special use, subject to the
requirements of Chapter T6 of
the Design for Development
document, in terms of location
and quantity
57. Parking accessory
to use of open space
and sports fields†
P
P
P
P
†Surface or structured
Civic, Public, Open Space, and Public Service Uses
58. Ambulance
IC
59. Civic Use
P
P
60. Community
Recycling Collection
Center
IC*
IC
IC
IC
*Not to exceed 15,000 SF for
any single tenant.
61. Composting
Facilities
P
P
62. Corporation Yard
P*
P*
*Not to exceed 2 acres in size
63. Fire/police
Stations
P
P
P
64. Greenhouse or
Plant Nursery†
P*
P
P
†For propagation of plants for
landscaping, accessory to
urban farm or for educational
purposes;
*Permitted when attached to
food production or with retail
establishment
65. Hiking and
Walking Trails
P
P
P
P
66. Library
P*
P*
P
*Not to exceed 20,000 SF
67. Micro-Utilities
P
P
IC
P
68. Open lots or
enclosed storage for
public service use
IC
P
69. Open space
Maintenance Facility†
P
IC
†For support of open space
program on treasure Island and
Yerba Buena Island, and
compliant to the standards and
guidelines for each specific
open space area listed in
Chapter T1 of the Design for
Development document
70. Playground
P*
P
P
P
*See Open Space Chapter T1
of Design for Development
document for
programming and size
standards
71. Public Parks
P*
P
P
P
*See Open Space Chapter T1
of Design for Development
document for
programming and size
standards
72. Sports Fields
P
73. Stormwater and
Wastewater
Treatment Wetlands
P
P
74. Low Impact
Development for
Stormwater (e.g.
Water Garden,
Bioswales, Cisterns or
Similar Features)
P
P
P
P
75. Renewable
Energy Generation
Facilities, Building
Integrated*
P
P
IC
P
* Including, but not limited to,
PV and wind power generation
76. Renewable
Energy Generation
Facilities,
Distributed*
IC
IC
* Including, but not limited to,
PV and wind power generation
77. Wireless
Telecom-
munications Services
Facility†
P
P
P
P
†See Building Design Chapter
T5 of the Design for
Development document for
placement standards
78. Transit Facilities
P
P
P
P
79. Urban Farm
P*
P
*Permitted when associated
with retail in Block B2
80. Wastewater
Treatment Plant and
related facilities
IC
IC
IC
P
Temporary Uses
81. Booths for
charitable, patriotic,
or welfare purposes
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
82. Exhibitions,
Festivals, Circuses,
Concerts, or
Neighborhood
Carnivals
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
83. Open-air sales of
agriculturally
produced seasonal
decorations including,
but not necessarily
limited to, Christmas
trees and Halloween
pumpkins
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
84. Meeting Rooms
and Event Staging
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
85. Automobile and
truck parking and
loading accessory to
an authorized
temporary use
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(3)
Interim Uses
86. Rental or sales
offices incidental to a
given new
development,
provided that it be
located in the
development or a
temporary structure
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
87. Structures and
uses incidental to
environmental
cleanup and staging
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
88. Temporary
structures and uses
incidental to the
demolition,
deconstruction or
construction of a
structure, building,
infrastructure, group
of buildings, or open
space, including but
not limited to staging
of construction
materials and
equipment
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
89. Storage
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
90. Automobile and
truck parking and
loading related to
construction activities
related to Horizontal
Development and
Vertical Development
P*
P*
P*
P*
*Subject to authorization under
Section 249.52(e)(4)
(3) Temporary Uses. A temporary use may be authorized by the Executive Director of TIDA ("Executive Director") (for uses located within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone) or the
Planning Director (for uses located outside the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone) without a public hearing for a period not to exceed 90 days for any of the following uses: booths for
charitable, patriotic, or welfare purposes; exhibitions, festivals, circuses, concerts, or neighborhood carnivals; open-air sales of agriculturally produced seasonal decorations such as
Christmas trees and Halloween pumpkins; meeting rooms and event staging; and automobile and truck parking and loading associated with an authorized temporary use. An authorization
granted pursuant to this section shall not exempt the applicant from obtaining any other permit required by law. Additional time for such uses may be authorized only by action upon a new
application.
(4) Interim Uses. An interim use listed in this section may be authorized by the Executive Director (for uses located within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone) or Planning Director
(for uses located outside the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone) without a public hearing for a period not to exceed 5 years if the applicable Director finds that such use will not impede orderly
development within this Special Use District consistent with the Design for Development and Development Agreement; provided, however, that any interim use listed in this section that is
integral to development contemplated by the Development Agreement or any other disposition and development agreement with TIDA, as determined by the applicable Director, shall be
permitted without requiring such authorization. Interim uses within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone are subject to review by the Executive Director for compliance with the Tidelands
Trust and TIDA policies. Such interim uses include: rental or sales offices incidental to new development; structures and uses incidental to environmental clean-up, demolition and
construction pursuant to an approved Major Phase of Development; storage; automobile and truck parking and loading related to the construction activities related to Horizontal
Development and Vertical Development. An authorization granted pursuant to this section shall not exempt the applicant from obtaining any other permit required by law. Additional time
for such uses may be authorized only by action upon a new application.
(5) Non-Conforming Uses. TIDA shall provide for the reasonable continuance, modification and/or termination of uses and structures existing as of the date of adoption of the Special
Use District and Design for Development that do not comply with the Special Use District or the Design for Development, provided that such use or structure is generally compatible with
the development and uses authorized under the Special Use District and Design for Development. The Executive Director (for property located within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone), or
the Planning Director (for property not located within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone) may authorize additions, alterations, reconstruction, rehabilitation, reuse of vacant buildings or
changes in use of land or buildings for uses that do not conform to the Special Use District, subject to a determination that such authorization would not impede the orderly development of
the area subject to this Special Use District.
(6) Building Standards.
(A) Building Height. The applicable height limits for this Special Use District shall be as set forth on Sectional Map HT14 of the Zoning Maps of the City and County of San
Francisco. As more particularly described on Section Map HT14, underlying height zones range from 25 feet to 125 feet on Treasure Island and 35 feet to 75 feet on Yerba Buena Island.
"Flex Height Zones" have been established on Treasure Island to allow for the flexibility in locating tall buildings within the overall built form of the island, and range from 240 feet to 450
feet. The Flex Height Zones allow for a variety of building types to be built up to the indicated maximum height for their zone as long as they conform to the relevant applicable Standards
for Bulk, Massing and Tower Separation as described herein, and Figure 6, Bulk and Massing Controls Matrix. The location of tall buildings in relation to each other and to the lower
buildings is controlled by the building separation requirements set forth in subsection (e)(6)(B), Tower Separation, below. Height shall be measured and regulated as provided in the Design
for Development and not as provided in Article 2.5.
(B) Tower Separation.
(i) Portions of buildings taller than 125 feet located within a Flex Height Zone that are taller than the underlying height zone shall maintain a minimum distance of 115 feet clear
from any portion of another building taller than its underlying height zone. This distance is to be measured by a 115 feet circular offset from the inscribed building perimeter at its outermost
points on all levels above the underlying height zone, as shown on Figure 4. The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to buildings located on blocks C1, C2-B, C2-H and M1, as
identified on Figure 1.
Figure 4: Tower Separation
(ii) Buildings located within a Flex Height Zone that are located on blocks IC1, IC2, IC3 and IC4 and E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, E7 and E8, as identified on Figure 1, shall maintain a
clear corridor extending a minimum distance of 500 feet perpendicularly to any other building taller than 85 feet, as shown on Figure 5. The corridors shall be aligned orthogonally,
perpendicularly and parallel to the north-south avenues, and extend from the buildings' furthermost points regardless of orientation. The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to
buildings located on blocks B1, B2, B3 and M1, as identified on Figure 1.
Figure 5: Corridors
(C) Building Bulk. With respect to development on Treasure Island, the applicable bulk limitations shall be as set forth on Figure 6. With respect to development on Yerba Buena
Island, the following requirements shall apply: (i) buildings extending more than 35 feet above grade shall, above the third floor, step back a minimum distance of 10 feet horizontal for
every 10 feet vertical; (ii) buildings fronting on the downhill edge of a street or Drive Court where buildings on the uphill side are allowed shall have a maximum height of 25 feet, however
for no more than 50% of the width of a residential townhouse unit or lot, but in no instance more than 18-feet increments, the maximum height may be increased to 35 feet; (iii) the height
extension referenced in (ii) may not be joined to a similar extension or an adjoining unit or lot and must be configured in a manner that allows potential views from an adjacent uphill unit or
lot both over and through the subject unit or lot; (iv) buildings shall be no longer than 150 feet in length, and the maximum plan dimension of a building or structure shall be the greatest
plan dimension parallel to the long axis of the building at a given level; (v) the maximum apparent face or elevation length shall be 75 feet; (vi) Mid-rise Buildings on block 4Y (as
identified on Figure 1) shall be subject to additional bulk and massing requirements set forth in Section Y4.5.5 of the Design for Development; and (vii) on blocks 1Y, 2Y, 3Y and 4Y, a
minimum of 1 cross stairway running perpendicular to the topographical contours of the land and no closer than 150 feet from either end of the parcel (measured parallel to the
topographical contours) shall be required and integrated into the Island-wide pedestrian trail system.
Figure 6: Treasure Island Bulk and Massing
(D) Building Setbacks. The applicable building setback requirements for this Special Use District shall be as set forth on Figures 7 and 8.
Figure 7: Treasure Island Required Setbacks
Figure 8: Yerba Buena Island Required Setbacks
(7) Off-Street Automobile Parking. Off-street parking shall not be required for any use, and may be provided in quantities up to the maximum number of spaces specified in Figures
9 and 10. Compliance with the off-street parking standards specified in Figures 9 and 10 shall be determined in accordance with subsection (g)(4)(D)(iv) below, and further provided that no
application for Vertical Development that includes off-street automobile parking shall be accepted as complete unless TIDA has authorized submittal of the application and certified that the
proposed amount of parking complies with the Island-wide parking maximums.
Figure 9: Treasure Island Permitted Off-Street Parking
Use or Activity
Maximum Number of Off-Street Car Parking Spaces*
Residential
1 for each dwelling unit calculated on an aggregate basis for all dwelling units
constructed within the Development Plan Area, but in no event more than
8,000 residential accessory spaces within the combined Treasure Island and
Yerba Buena Island Development Plan Area.
Office/Commercial
1 for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area calculated on an aggregate
basis for all office/commercial uses (other than retail, hotel and marina) but in
no event more than 302 office/commercial accessory spaces within the
combined Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island Development Plan Area.
Retail
2 for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area calculated on an aggregate
basis for all retail uses, but in no event more than 414 retail accessory spaces
within the Treasure Island portion of Development Plan Area.
Hotel
0.4 for every hotel room calculated on an aggregate basis for all hotel uses on
Treasure Island, but in no event more than 180 hotel accessory spaces on
Treasure Island.
Marina
0.6 for every slip constructed within the Development Plan Area calculated on
an aggregate basis, but in no event more than 236 Marina accessory spaces
within the Treasure Island portion of Development Plan Area.
Figure 10: Yerba Buena Island Off-Street Parking
Use or Activity
Maximum Number of Off-Street Car Parking Spaces*
Residential
1 for each dwelling unit calculated on an aggregate basis for all dwelling units
constructed within the Development Plan Area, but in no event more than
8,000 residential accessory spaces within the combined Treasure Island and
Yerba Buena Island Development Plan Area
Office/Commercial
1 for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area calculated on an aggregate
basis for all office/commercial uses (other than retail, hotel and marina) but in
no event more than 302 office/commercial accessory spaces within the
combined Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island Development Plan Area
Retail
Retail 2 for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area calculated on an
aggregate basis for all retail uses
Hotel
0.8 for every hotel room calculated on an aggregate basis for all hotel uses on
Yerba Buena Island, but in no event more than 40 hotel accessory spaces on
Yerba Buena Island.
(f) Review and Approval of Horizontal Development. TIDA shall have exclusive jurisdiction over Horizontal Development in this Special Use District subject to all applicable permit
requirements of other City agencies. Horizontal Development shall be subject to and regulated by the Design Review and Document Approval Procedure attached as an exhibit to the
Disposition and Development Agreement, as such procedures may be amended from time to time.
(g) Review and Approval of Vertical Development.
(1) Purpose. The Vertical Development design review process for Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island is intended to ensure that new private buildings within Treasure Island and
Yerba Buena Island are designed to complement the aesthetic of the development, exhibit high quality architectural design and promote the purpose of this Special Use District.
(2) Applicability. Vertical Development within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone, or on other tidelands and submerged lands within its jurisdiction pursuant to its authority under the
Conversion Act, is within TIDA jurisdiction and shall be subject to the procedures set forth in subsection (g)(5). Vertical Development outside of the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone is
within Planning Department jurisdiction and shall be subject to the procedures set forth in subsection (g)(4).
(3) Applications.
(A) Required Applications. The construction, major alterations, or additions to Vertical Development within this Special Use District shall require approval of Schematic Design
Documents and building permits. The definition of major alterations and additions to Vertical Development is set forth in the Design for Development. If the proposed project is located
within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone, the application shall be submitted to and reviewed by TIDA. If the proposed project is located outside the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone, the
application shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Planning Department. For purposes of this section, "Schematic Design Documents" shall mean documents containing a schematic
design level of detail for a specific Vertical Development improvement. Each such application for approval may be filed by the owner, lessee or authorized agent of the owner or lessee of
the property for which the Vertical Development approval is sought.
(B) Contents. Each application shall contain the documents and materials necessary to determine consistency with this Special Use District and the Design for Development. If a
Major Modification (as defined in subsection (g)(4)(D) below) is sought in accordance with the allowances of this Section, the application also shall contain a written description for each
modification sought that describes how the proposed project meets the full intent of this Special Use District and the Design for Development.
(C) Completeness. TIDA or Planning Department staff, as applicable, shall review the application for completeness and advise the applicant in writing of any deficiencies within 30
days after receipt of the application or, if applicable, within 15 days after receipt of any supplemental information requested pursuant to this Section. If staff does not so advise the applicant,
the application shall be deemed complete.
(D) Pre-Submission Conference. Not less than 30 days prior to submitting a Schematic Design Document application, the applicant shall submit to TIDA and the Planning
Department, preliminary maps, plans and design sketches for the proposed Vertical Development and a statement describing compliance with the applicable land use restrictions and
limitations set forth in the applicable Vertical Disposition and Development Agreement. Within 20 days, staff shall review submitted materials and advise the applicant whether the
materials would be considered a complete application. TIDA's review of the pre-submittal materials shall also include a review for compliance with the applicable Vertical Disposition and
Development Agreement as required for TIDA's submittal of its letter of authorization required as part of the application submittal materials. If requested by the applicant and not less than
15 days prior to submitting a Schematic Design Document application, the applicant and TIDA or Planning Department staff, as applicable, shall hold at least one pre-submission meeting
regarding the project at a mutually agreeable time.
(4) Schematic Design Document Applications under Planning Commission Jurisdiction.
(A) Staff Review. Each application for Schematic Design Document approval under Planning Commission jurisdiction shall be subject to an administrative review process by the
Planning Department. Prior to consideration for project approval, and not more than 60 days (for applications pertaining to structures 70 feet or fewer in height) or 80 days (for applications
pertaining to structures over 70 feet in height) after such application is complete or deemed complete, staff shall review the application to determine whether it complies with this Special
Use District and the Design for Development. Staff shall issue a staff report to the Planning Director or Planning Commission, as appropriate, including a recommendation regarding any
modifications sought. Such staff report shall be delivered to the applicant not less than 10 days prior to Planning Director or Planning Commission action on the application, and shall be
kept on file for public review.
(B) TIDA Consultation. Upon receipt of a complete application, a copy of such application shall be submitted to TIDA. Should TIDA wish to provide further comments beyond
those provided at the pre-submittal stage, it shall submit its comments to the Planning Department no later than 30 days following receipt of the application. Planning Department staff shall
consider TIDA comments in drafting its staff report.
(C) Planning Director Approval. Except for projects seeking one or more Major Modifications, the Planning Director shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a project's
Schematic Design Documents, including any Minor Modifications sought, without a hearing based on its compliance with this Special Use District and the Standards set forth in the Design
for Development. If the project is consistent with the quantitative Standards set forth in this Special Use District and the Design for Development, the Planning Director's discretion to
approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the project shall be limited to the project's consistency with the qualitative Standards and Guidelines of the Design for Development and the
General Plan. The Planning Director may not impose any condition of approval that conflicts with the Development Requirements (as such term is defined in the Development Agreement).
Upon approval, the Planning Director shall assign to each approved assessor's block and/or lot the applicable zoning designation and height and bulk classification. The Planning Director
shall, promptly, mail notice of his or her determination to the applicant, TIDA, and owners of real property within 300 feet of all exterior boundaries of the project area, using for this
purpose the names and addresses as shown on the citywide assessment roll in the Office of the Tax Collector, and any other person who has requested notice.
(D) Modifications to Standards. Modification of the Standards set forth in this Special Use District and contained in the Design for Development may be approved on a project-by-
project basis as follows:
(i) No Modifications. No modifications or variances are permitted for the following Standards in this Special Use District: district-wide maximum off-street auto parking ratios,
and height limits.
(ii) Major Modifications. A Major Modification shall be (i) any deviation of more than 10% from any quantitative Standard in this Special Use District or the Design for
Development or (ii) any modification of the maximum building floor plates. A major modification may be approved only by the Planning Commission at a public hearing, and the Planning
Commission’s review at such hearing shall be limited to the Major Modification. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section 249.52, the Planning Director may refer a proposed
modification, even if not otherwise classified as a Major Modification, to the Planning Commission as a Major Modification if the Planning Director determines that the proposed
modification does not meet the intent of the Standards set forth in the Design for Development. The Planning Commission may not impose conditions of approval that conflict with the
Development Requirements (as such term is defined in the Development Agreement).
(iii) Minor Modifications.
a. Any modification to the building standards of this Special Use District and contained in the Design for Development not considered a Major Modification pursuant to
subsection (ii) above shall be deemed to be a Minor Modification. Except as permitted in accordance with subsection (ii) above, a Minor Modification is not subject to review by the
Planning Commission.
b. In addition to the Minor Modifications of 10% or less from any quantitative Standard in this SUD or the Design for Development, the Planning Director may also grant a
deviation from the building standards in this SUD or the Design for Development to the extent necessary to reconcile any inconsistency between the provisions of the SUD, the Design for
Development, the Development Agreement or any attachment thereto (including but not limited to the Infrastructure Plan referenced in the Development Agreement), or to comply with the
requirements or specifications imposed by any agency with jurisdiction over all or a portion of the Project, in a manner that advances the intent of the SUD, Design for Development, or the
Development Agreement (including the agreements and plans referenced in the Development Agreement that the parties must comply with), or is minor or incidental.
c. The Planning Director may grant any other deviations from the building standards in this SUD or the Design for Development to the extent necessary to address Changing
Building Technologies or Unforeseen Site Circumstances, as defined herein, or, at the Director’s election, may request Planning Commission review of any such request for a deviation,
provided the Director or the Planning Commission (as applicable) in granting such deviation, makes findings that the granting of such deviation:
1. is necessary or desirable to avoid a hardship of complying with the text of this SUD and/or the Design for Development because of an Unforeseen Site Circumstance or to
Changing Building Technologies; and
2. the deviation will not result in a building of greater total gross floor area than would be permitted if the minor deviations were not otherwise granted and is generally
consistent with urban form anticipated by the SUD and the Design for Development; and
3. will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or materially injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity; and
4. such deviation will be consistent with the General Plan and in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the SUD and the Design for Development.
d. For the purposes of this SUD and the Design for Development, “Changing Building Technologies” shall mean new generally prevailing and market standard building and
engineering technologies, features, means, methods or materials (collectively, “Technologies”).
e. For purposes of this SUD and the Design for Development, “Unforeseen Site Circumstances” shall mean unanticipated circumstances related to site conditions, such as
topography, grading, geological features, final infrastructure configurations, or soil conditions.
(iv) Off-Street Parking. A project that exceeds applicable parking ratios on a project-level basis shall not be considered a Major Modification, Minor Modification or otherwise
inconsistent with the Special Use District or the Design for Development, subject to the further limitations of this Section (iv). Except as further provided herein, no new off-street parking
may be approved by Planning or TIDA at the following increments of development that would cause the aggregate parking ratio in the Special Use District to cumulatively exceed the
applicable ratios, including both built and entitled but-not-yet-built Vertical Development: every 2,000 net new housing units and every 100,000 gross square feet of non-residential uses in
new or rehabilitated buildings (each residential and non-residential threshold, a "Development Increment"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, for the first two Development Increments, a
deviation of up to 10% shall be permitted and not be considered a Major Modification, Minor Modification or otherwise inconsistent with the Special Use District or the Design for
Development. No exceedance of the parking ratios applicable to any Development Increment after the first two residential and non-residential Development Increments shall be permitted.
The Development Increments shall commence as of the effective date of this ordinance and shall not include interim or temporary uses as defined in this Special Use District.
(E) Public Hearing for Large Projects. Prior to decision by the Director of Planning pursuant to Subsection (g)(4)(C) above, each project subject to the below criteria shall be
presented at a regularly scheduled hearing of the Planning Commission. Such hearing shall be calendared within 30 days after the application is complete or deemed complete. If a public
hearing is required under subsection (g)(4)(D) and this subsection (g)(4)(E), the Planning Commission shall jointly calendar and hear both items, to take action on the Major Modification
and to provide comment only on the project design. The Director of Planning shall consider all comments from the public and the Planning Commission in making his or her decision to
approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the project design. Criteria necessitating public hearing are as follows:
(i) The project includes the construction of a new building greater than 70 feet in height, or includes a vertical addition to an existing building resulting in a total building height
greater than 70 feet; or
(ii) The project involves a net addition or new construction of more than 25,000 gross square feet of commercial space.
(F) Notice of Hearings. Notice of hearings required by subsections (D) and (E) shall be provided as follows: (i) by mail not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to the
project applicant, owners of real property within 300 feet of all exterior boundaries of the project that is the subject of the application, using for this purpose the names and addresses as
shown on the citywide assessment roll in the Office of the Tax Collector, and any person who has requested such notice; and (ii) by posting on the subject property at least 10 days prior to
the date of the hearing.
(5) Schematic Design Document Applications Under TIDA Jurisdiction.
(A) TIDA Design Review. Each application for Schematic Design Document approval under TIDA jurisdiction shall be subject to an administrative review process by TIDA staff.
Not more than 60 days (for applications pertaining to structures 70 feet or fewer in height) or 80 days (for applications pertaining to structures over 70 feet in height) after such application is
complete or deemed complete, staff shall review the application to determine that it complies with this Special Use District and the Design for Development and shall issue a staff report to
the TIDA Board, including a recommendation for any modifications sought. If the application would be subject to Planning Commission action as a Major Modification under subsection
(g)(4)(D) or Planning Commission review as a large project under subsection (g)(4)(E) if the project were located outside the Tidelands Trust Overlay, the TIDA staff report shall also be
delivered to the Planning Department.
(B) Planning Commission Election. For any application for which the Planning Department receives the TIDA staff report pursuant to subsection (g)(5)(A), within 30 days of
receipt of the report, the Planning Commission may, by majority vote, elect to hold a hearing on a Schematic Design Documents application, which hearing shall be held within 30 days of
such election. The Planning Commission's review shall be limited to the consistency of the building design with this Special Use District and the Design for Development, and on that basis
alone, the Planning Commission shall submit its recommendation to the TIDA Board.
(C) Review by TIDA Board. The TIDA Board shall calendar the application as follows: (i) for any application for which the Planning Department does not receive the TIDA staff
report pursuant to subsection (g)(5)(A), the TIDA Board shall calendar the application for its next regularly scheduled hearing after receipt of the staff report for which an agenda has not
been finalized; (ii) for any application for which the Planning Department receives the TIDA staff report pursuant to subsection (g)(5)(A), if upon the expiration of the Planning
Commission's 30 day election period, the Planning Commission has not elected to hold a hearing on the Schematic Design Documents application, the TIDA Board shall calendar the
application for its next regularly scheduled meeting for which an agenda has not been finalized; or (iii) if, prior to the expiration of the Planning Commission's 30 day election period, the
Planning Commission has elected to hold a hearing on the Schematic Design Documents application, the TIDA Board shall calendar the application for its next regularly scheduled meeting
for which an agenda has not been finalized after the date that the Planning Commission takes action on the application at its public hearing. If the project is consistent with the quantitative
Standards set forth in this Special Use District and the Design for Development, the TIDA Board's discretion to approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the project shall be limited to
the project's consistency with the qualitative Standards and Guidelines set forth in the Design for Development. The TIDA Board may not impose any condition of approval that conflicts
with the Development Requirements (as such term is defined in the Development Agreement). If the TIDA Board objects to or seeks to substantially modify design recommendations that
have been approved by the Planning Commission as set forth in Section (g)(5)(B), TIDA shall provide notice of such decision to the Planning Commission, and TIDA shall have the right to
appeal the design recommendations to the Board of Supervisors pursuant to the procedures for appeal set forth in subsection (i) below.
(D) Review of Historic Resources. Any review under this section of Schematic Design Documents for a historic resource identified in the Design for Development shall be subject
to the additional review requirements set forth therein.
(6) Building Permit Approval. Each building permit application submitted to the Department of Building Inspection shall be forwarded to the Planning Department if the application
pertains to property located outside of the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone or TIDA if the application pertains to property located within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone. Staff of the
applicable agency shall review the building permit application for consistency with the authorizations granted pursuant to this Section. No building permit may be issued for work within
this Special Use District unless Planning Department or TIDA staff, as applicable, determines such permit is consistent with the approved Schematic Design Documents and the Standards
set forth in the Design for Development.
(7) Discretionary Review. No requests for discretionary review shall be accepted by the Planning Department or TIDA or heard by the Planning Commission or TIDA Board for
projects subject to this Section.
(h) Island Conditional Use Permits. For Island Conditional Uses within the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone, upon written request by the property owner or lessee (or his or her
designated agent), the Executive Director may approve an Island Conditional Use permit without a hearing if he or she finds that, at the size and intensity contemplated: (i) the proposed
use will make a positive contribution to the character of the Special Use District; (ii) the proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood or community; and (iii) the proposed use is
compliant with the Tidelands Trust as more particularly described in Section T3.4.2 of the Design for Development; provided, however, that the Executive Director, in his or her discretion,
may refer the matter to the TIDA Board for decision at a public hearing. TIDA may adopt procedures for reviewing and acting on Island Conditional Use permits. Island Conditional Uses
outside the Tidelands Trust Overlay Zone shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission in the same manner as set forth in Sections 303 et seq. for conditional uses,
except that the Planning Commission shall not use the criteria set forth in Sections 303 et seq. and instead shall approve or conditionally approve the Island Conditional Use if it finds that,
at the size and intensity contemplated: (i) the proposed use will make a positive contribution to the character of the Special Use District; and (ii) the proposed use is compatible with the
neighborhood or community.
(i) Appeal and Decision on Appeal.
(A) Planning. A decision of the Planning Director or the Planning Commission under this Special Use District, other than a decision with respect to an Island Conditional Use, may be
appealed to the Board of Appeals within 10 days after the date of the decision by filing a written notice of appeal with that body. Such notice must set forth how the Planning Director or the
Planning Commission, as applicable, erred in granting, conditioning, or denying an application under this Section. Upon the hearing of an appeal, the Board of Appeals may, subject to the
same limitations as are placed on the Planning Commission or Planning Director by Charter or by this Special Use District, approve, disapprove or modify the appealed decision. If the
determination of the Board of Appeals differs from that of the Planning Director or Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals shall state its reasons in writing. A decision of the Planning
Commission with respect to an Island Conditional Use may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors in the same manner as set forth in Section 308.1, except that the decision also may be
appealed independently by the applicant or TIDA without complying with the property owner subscription requirements of Section 308.1.
(B) TIDA. If the TIDA Board objects to or seeks to substantially modify a design recommendation or determination taken by the Planning Commission under subsection (g)(5)(B)
above, it shall take action to file an appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation or determination to the Board of Supervisors, which shall be evidenced by filing a written notice of
appeal with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall hear the appeal within 30 days of TIDA's determination to appeal. The Board of Supervisors' review of
the Planning Commission decision shall be limited to the design issues that are the subject of the appeal. The Board of Supervisors may disapprove the decision of the Planning
Commission by a majority vote, and may not impose any condition of project approval that conflicts with the Development Requirements (as such term is defined in the Development
Agreement) or is inconsistent with TIDA's authority as trustee under the Conversion Act.
(j) Fees. Each of the Planning Director and the Executive Director shall require an applicant or permittee to pay a fee in an amount sufficient to recover actual time and materials costs
that the Planning Department and TIDA incurs in reviewing and processing any application under this Section. The applicable Director also may charge for any time and materials costs that
other agencies, boards, commissions, or departments of the City, including the City Attorney's Office, incur in connection with the processing or administration of a particular application,
action, or procedure if such costs are not separately assessed in accordance with the Development Agreement. Whenever such fees are or will be charged, the applicable Director, upon
request of the applicant or permittee, shall provide in writing the basis for the fees or an estimate of the fees to be charged.
(Added by Ord. 98-11, File No. 110229, App. 6/15/2011, Eff. 7/15/2011; amended by Ord. 56-13 , File No. 130062, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; Ord. 166-16 , File No. 160477,
App. 8/11/2016, Eff. 9/10/2016; Ord. 202-18, File No. 180557, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. 63-20, File No. 200077, App. 4/24/2020, Eff. 5/25/2020; Ord. 94-24, File No. 240199, App. 5/10/2024, Eff. 6/10/2024)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Division (e)(6)(A) amended; Ord. 56-13 , Eff. 4/27/2013. Divisions (a) and (g)(4)(E) amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015. Division (e)(2) Fig. 3 amended; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. Division (e)(2) and Fig. 3 amended; division (g)(4)(E)
amended; Ord. 202-18, Eff. 9/10/2018. Division (e)(2) amended; Ord. 63-20, Eff. 5/25/2020. Divisions (d), (e)(6)(C), and (g)(4)(D)(ii) amended; division (g)(4)(D)(iii) redesignated as (g)(4)(D)(iii)- (iii)a.; divisions (g)(4)(D)(iii)b.-(iii)e. added;
Figure 6 repealed and replaced; Ord. 94-24, Eff. 6/10/2024.
CODIFICATION NOTE
1. So in Ord. 94-24.