FILE NO. 170203
AMENDED IN BOARD
6/13/2017
ORDINANCE N0.129-17
[Planning Code -Article 7 Reorganization; Technical and Other Amendments]
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to reorganize Article 7 and to update, correct,
clarify, and simplify Code language in other Planning Code Sections; requiring
Conditional Use authorization for Bars, and Liquor Stores on the first floor in the
Noriega, Irving, Taraval, and Judah Neighborhood Commernial Districts ("NCDs");
enacting permanent controls requiring Conditional Use authorization for Medical
Cannabis Dispensaries in the Noriega, Irving, Taraval, and Judah Neighborhood
Commercial Districts; require Conditional Use authorization for Personal Services on
the second floor in the Noriega, Irving, Taraval, and Judah Neighborhood Commercial
Districts; prohibit Kennels, Large Scale Urban Agriculture, Business Hours from 2 a.m.
to 6 a.m., and the demolition or merger of units on the second story and above in the
North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District; preserve the small storefronts, street
frontage and prohibit vehicular access on certain streets within the North Beach NCO
and SUD; create the definition of Special Food Manufacturing and amending the Eating
and Drinking Controls for the North Beach SUD; affirming the Planning Department's
determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; aml making findings of
consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code,
Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare
under Planning Code, Section 302.
NOTE:
Unchanged Code text and uncodified text are in plain Arial font.
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Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Francisco:
Section 1. Findings.
(a)
The Planning Department has determined that the actions contemplated in this
ordinance comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources
Code Sections 21000 et seq.). Said determination is on file with the Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors in File No. 170203 and is incorporated herein by reference. The Board affirms
this determination.
(b)
On February 2, 2017, the Planning Commission, in Resolution No. 19847,
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adopted findings that the actions contemplated in this ordinance are consistent, on balance,
with the City's General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. The
Board adopts these findings as its own. A copy of said Resolution is on file with the Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors in File No. 170203, and is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)
Pursuant to Planning Code Section 302, this Board finds that these Planning
Code amendments will serve the public necessity, convenience, and welfare for the reasons
set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 19847 and the Board incorporates such
reasons herein by reference.
Section 2. The Planning Code is hereby amended by revising Sections 102, 121.1,
121.2, 121.4, 121.7, 134, 145.1,145.2, 145.4, 155, 177, 178, 186.1, 201, 202, 202.1, 202.2,
202.3, 202.5, 204, 208, Tables 209.1, 209.2, 209.3, 210.1, 210.2, 210.3 and 210.4, Sections
231, 249.35A, 249.40A, 249.60, 249.64, 253.1, 253.3, 260, 263.11, 303, 303.1, 304. 306.3,
306.10, 307, 308, 308.1, 310, 312, and 607.1 and deleting Sections 316, 316.1, 316.2, 316.3,
316.4, 316.5, and 316.6, to read as follows:
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SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Code, certain words and terms used herein are defined as set
forth in this and the following sections. Additional definitions applicable to Article 7, Neighborhood
Commercial Districts, and to Article 9, },fission Bay Districts, are set forth in Section 790. Additional
definitions applicable to Signs are set forth in Section 602. Additional definitions applicable to
development impact fees and requirements that authorize the payment of in-lieu fees are set
forth in Section 401. Additional definitions applicable only to Article 8, Mixed Use Districts, are
set forth in Section 890. Additional definitions applicable only to the North Beach Neighborhood
Commercial District and the North Beach Special Use District are set {Orth in Sections 780. 3.
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Additional definitions applicable only to the Bernal Heights Special Use District are set forth in
Section 242. Additional definitions applicable only to Article 9, Mission Bay Districts, are set
forth in Section 996. All words used in the present tense shall include the future. All words in
the plural number shall include the singular number, and all words in the singular number shall
include the plural number, unless the natural construction of the wording indicates otherwise.
The word "shall" is mandatory and not directory. Whenever any of the following terms is used
it shall mean the corresponding officer, department, board or commission or its successor of
the City and County of San Francisco, State of California, herein referred to as the City:
Assessor, Board of Supervisors, Planning Department, Department of Public Works, Director
of Planning, Planning Commission, or Zoning Administrator. In each case, the term shall be
deemed to include an employee of any such officer or department of the City who is lawfully
authorized to perform any duty or exercise any power as a representative or agent of that
officer or department.
Accessory Use. A related minor Use that is either necessary to the operation or enjoyment of a lawful
Principal Use or Conditional Use, or appropriate, incidental. and subordinate to any such use, and is
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located on the same lot. Accessory Uses are regulated by Sections 204 through 204. 5 and Sections
703(d) and 803.2{k){C) ofthis Code.
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Amusement Game Arcade. A Retail Entertainment Arts and Recreation Use that provides eleven or
more amusement game devices such as video games, pinball machines, or other such similar
mechanical and electronic amusement devices, in a quantity which exceeds that specified in Section
103 6. 23 ofthe Police Code as an Ancillary Use. Mechanical amusement devices are further regulated
in Sections 1036 through 1036.24 ofthe Police Code.
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Arts Activities. A Retail AA A retail Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use that includes
performance, exhibition (except exhibition of films), rehearsal, production, post-production and
some schools of any of the following: Dance, music, dramatic art, film, video, graphic art,
painting, drawing, sculpture, small-scale glassworks, ceramics, textiles, woodworking,
photography, custom-made jewelry or apparel, and other visual, performance and sound arts
and craft. It shall exclude accredited Schools and Post:.Secondary Educational Institutions. It
shall include commercial arts and art-related business service uses including, but not limited
to, recording and editing services, small-scale film and video developing and printing; titling;
video and film libraries; special effects production; fashion and photo stylists; production, sale
and rental of theatrical wardrobes; and studio property production and rental companies. Arts
spaces shall include studios, workshops, archives and theaters, and other similar spaces
customarily used principally for arts activities, exclusive of a Movie Theater, Amusement
Enterprise, Adult Entertainment, and any other establishment where liquor is customarily
served during performances.
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Automotive Service Station. A Retail Automotive Use that provides motor fuels and
lubricating oils directly into motor vehicles and minor auto repairs (excluding engine repair,
rebuilding, or installation of power train components, reconditioning of badly worn or damaged
motor vehicles, collision service, or full body paint spraying) and services that remain
incidental to the principal sale of motor fuel. Repairs shall be conducted within no more than
three enclosed service bays in buildings having no openings, other than fixed windows or
exits required by law, located within J-0 40 feet of any R District. It may include other incidental
services for automobiles including, but not limited to, accessory towing, if the number of
towing vehicles does not exceed one, and all towed vehicles stored on the premises are
limited to those vehicles that are to be repaired on the premises. This use is subject to the
controls in Sections 187.1, 202.2(b), and 202.5.
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Conditional Use. Conditional Use allows the Planning Commission to consider uses or projects that
mav be necessary or desirable in a particular neighborhood, but which are not allowed as a matter of
right within a particular zoning district. Whether a use is conditional in a given district is indicated in
this Code. Sections o(this Code that govern Conditional Uses include, but are not limited to Sections
178, 179, 303, and 303.1.
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Eating and Drinking Use. A grouping of Retail Sales and Service Uses that provide food
and/or beverages for either on- or off-site food consumption including Bars, Restaurants, and
Limited-Restaurants, and Take out Food. Eating and Drinking Uses are subject to the
conditions in Section 202.2(a).
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Entertainment, General. A Retail Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use that provides
entertainment or leisure pursuits to the general public including dramatic and musical
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performances where alcohol is not served during performances, billiard halls, bowling alleys,
skating rinks, and mint-golf andgame arcades, when conducted within a completely enclosed
building, and which is adequately soundproofed or insulated so as to confine incidental noise
to the premises.
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EnterJainment, Arts and Recreatien, Non Commercial. A subcategory of Entertainment, Arts and
Recreation Uses that includes Open Recreation Area and Passive Outdoor Recreation.
Eniertainment, Arts and Recreatien, Retail. A subcategory of Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
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Uses that includes Arts Activities, General Entertainment, Livery Stabks, iWovie Theater, }/ighttime
Entertainment, Outdoor Entertainment, and Sports Stadium.
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use. A Use Category that includes Amusement Game
Arcade, Arts Activities, General Entertainment, Livery Stables, Movie Theater, Nighttime
Entertainment, Open Recreation Area, Outdoor Entertainment, Passive Outdoor Recreation
and Sports Stadiums. Adult Business is not included in this definition, except for the purposes
of Development Impact Fee Calculation as described in Article 1. Four.
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Grocery, General. A Retail Sales and Services Use that:
(a)
Offers a diverse variety of unrelated, non-complementary food and non-food
commodities, such as beverages, dairy, dry goods, fresh produce and other perishable items,
frozen foods, household products, and paper goods;
(b)
May provide beer, wine, and/or liquor sales for consumption off the premises
with a California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License type 20 (off-sale beer and wine) or
type 21 (off-sale general) that occupy less than 15% o[the Occupied Floor Area o[the establishment
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(including all areas devoted to the display and sale of alcoholic beverages) 'tFithin the accessory use
limits as set forth in Section 703. 2 (b)(l) (C) (vi);
(c)
May prepare Prepares minor amounts Qf &-ne food on site for immediate
consumption; and
(d)
(e)
Markets the majority of its merchandise at retail prices,:,:- and
703.2(b)(l)(C)(iii). Such businesses sShall operate with the specified conditions in Section
202.2(a)(1).
(f)
Such businesses Rrequire& Conditional Use authorization for conversion of a
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General Grocery use greater than 5,000 square feet, pursuant to Section 202.3 and 303a).
Grocery, Specialty. A Retail Sales and Services Use that:
(a)
Offers specialty food products such as baked goods, pasta, cheese, confections,
coffee, meat, seafood, produce, artisanal goods, and other specialty food products, and may
also offer additional food and non-food commodities related or complementary to the specialty
food products;
(b)
May provide beer, wine, and/or liquor sales for consumption off the premises
with a California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License type 20 (off-sale beer and wine)
type 21 (off-sale general) which occupy less than 15% ofthe Occupied Floor Area ofthe
establishment (including all areas devoted to the display and sale of alcoholic beverages) within the
accessory use limits as &et forth in Section 703.2(b)(l)(C)(vi);
(c)
May prepare Prepares minor amounts Qf &-ne food on site for immediate
consumption off-site with no seating permitted; and
(d)
Markets the majority of its merchandise at retail prices.
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(e)
}Jay provide Limited Restaurant services H'ithin the accessory use limits as set forth in
Section 703.2(b)(l)(C)(iii). Such businesses that provide food or drink per subsections (b) and (c)
above shall operate with the specified conditions in Section 202.2(a)(1).
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Hours of Operation. A commercial Use Characteristic limiting ±the permitted hours during
which any commercial establishment, not including automated teller machines, may be open
for business. Other restrictions on the hours of operation of Movie Theaters, Adult
Businesses, Nighttime Entertainment, General Entertainment, and Other Entertainment Uses, as
defined in this Section~ 102 and 890 ofthe Code, shall apply pursuant to provisions in Section
303ilzl{c)f.9, when such uses are permitted as cConditional ttUses. A Pharmacy may qualify
for the exception to operate on a 24-hour basis provided in this Section 202.2(a){2) Q[the
Code.
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Liquor Store. A Retail Sales and Service Use that sells beer, wine, or distilled spirits to a
customer in an open or closed container for consumption off the premises and that needs a
State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License type 20 (off-sale beer and wine)
or type 21 (off-sale general) This classification shall not include retail uses that
(g_-1-)
are both (la) classified as a General Grocery, a Specialty Grocery, or a
Restaurant-Limited, and (2.}J) have a gGross .fEloor a<l_rea devoted to alcoholic beverages that
is within the applicable accessory use limits for the use district in which it is located, and-or
have both (la) a Non-residential Use Size of greater than 10,000 gross square
feet and (2._b) a gross floor area devoted to alcoholic beverages that is within accessory use
limits as set forth in Section 204.:21 or Section 703(d) of this Code, depending on the zoning
district in which the use is located.
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For purposes of Planning Code Sections 249.5, 781.8, 781.9, 782, +8J;--and 784,
the retail uses explicitly exempted from this definition as set forth above shall only apply to
General Grocery and Specialty Grocery stores that exceed 5,000 square feet in size shall not:
(la)
sell any malt beverage with an alcohol content greater than 5. 7 percent
by volume; any wine with an alcohol content of greater than 15 percent by volume, except for
"dinner wines" that have been aged two years or more and maintained in a corked bottle; or
any distilled spirits in container sizes smaller than 600 milliliters;
(2..h)
devote more than 15 percent of the gross square footage of the
establishment to the display and sale of alcoholic beverages; and
(Je)
sell single servings of beer in container sizes 24 ounces or smaller.
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Mobile Food Facility. A Retail Saks andSer';ice Use as defined in Public Works Code Section
184.80. Any vehicle or pushcart used in conjunction with a commissary or other permanent food
facility upon which food is sold or distributed at retail prices. Mobile Food Facility does not include a
"Transporter" used to transport packaged food from a food facility or other approved source to the
consumer. A Mobile Food Facility does not include any use that sells goods, wares, or merchandise
other than food or drink intended for human consumption. For the purposes ofthe Planning Code, a
Mobile Food Facility that is a temporary Use is regulated as an intermittent activity, per Section 205.4;
a Mobile Food Facility that exceeds the limitations set forth in Section 205.4 is considered a
Restaurant or Limited Restaurant Use, as defined in this Section I 02, and is regulated as such by the
Use controls for the respective zoning district. Mobile Food Facilities shall comply with the good
neighbor policies set forth in Public Works Code Section 184.94 as well as Planning Code
Section 202.2(a)(J ).
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Principal (or Principally Permitted) Use. A Use permitted as of right in each established district
where listed for that class of district in Articles 2, 7, 8, or 9 and as regulated in this Code. Principally
permitted uses may be required to comply with the Operating Conditions ofSection 202.2.
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Residential Use. A Use Category consisting of uses that provide housing for San Francisco
residents, rather than visitors, including Dwelling Units, Group Housing, Residential Hotels,
and Senior Housing, Homeless Shelters. and for the purposes of Article 4 only any residential
components of Institutional Uses. Single Room Occupancy and Student Housing designations
are consider characteristics of certain Residential Uses.
Restaurant. A Retail Sales and Service use that serves prepared, ready-to-eat cooked foods
to customers for consumption on ~the premises and which has seating. It may have a
Take Out Food use a4.s a minor and incidental use. it may serve such foods to customers for off-site
consumption. It may provide on-site beer, wine, and/or liquor sales for drinking on the premises
(with ABC license types 41, 47, 49, 59, or 75); however, if it does so, it shall be required to
operate as a Bona Fide Eating Place. It is distinct and separate from a Limited-Restaurant.
Such businesses shall operate with the specified conditions in Section 202.2(a)(1 ).
It shall not be required to operate within an enclosed building so long as it is also a
Mobile Food Facility. Any associated outdoor seating and/or dining area is subject to
regulation as an Outdoor Activity Area as set forth elsewhere in this Code.
Restaurant, Limited. A Retail Sales and Service Use that serves ready-to-eat foods and/or
drinks to customers for consumption on or off the premises, that may or may not have seating.
It may include wholesaling, manufacturing, or processing of foods, goods, or commodities on
the premises as an a4_ccessory uUse as set forth in Sections 204.3 or 703.2(b)(l)(C)(v)
depending on the zoning district in which it is located. It includes, but is not limited to, specialty
foods provided by sandwich shops, coffee houses, pizzerias, ice cream shops, bakeries,
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delicatessens, and confectioneries meeting the above characteristics, but# is distinct from a
Specialty Grocery, Restaurant, and a Bar. It mtl)' also operate £tS a Take Out F'ood use. Within the
North Beach SUD, it is also distinct from Specialty Food Manufacturing, as defined in Section
780.3(b). It shall not provide on-site beer and/or wine sales for consumption on the premises,
but may provide off-site beer and/or wine sales for consumption off the premises with a
California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License type 20 (off-sale beer and wine), that
occupy less than 15% ofthe Occupied Floor Area of the establishment (including all areas devoted to
the display and sale of alcoholic beverages) ·within the accessory use limits £tS set forth in Section
703.2(b)(l)(C)(vi). Such businesses shall operate with the specified conditions in Section
202.2(a)m.
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Retail Sales and Service, General. A Retail Sales and Service Use that provides goods
and/or services to the general public and that is not listed as a separate Retail Sales and
Service Use in this Section of the Code. This use includes, but is not limited to the sale or provision
of the fOllowing goods and services:
(a)
Personal items such as tobacco and magazines;
(/z)
Selfservice laundromats and dry cleaning, where no portion of a building occupied by
such use shall have any opening other than fixed windows and exits required by law within 5 0 feet
of any R District;
(c)
Household goods and service (including paint, fixtures and hardware, but excluding
other building materials);
(d)
Variety merchandise, pet supply stores and pet grooming services:
(e)
Florists and plant stores,·
(/)
Apparel and accessories;
(g)
Antiques, art galleries, art supplies and framing service;
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(h)
Home furnishings, furniture and appliances
(i)
Books, stationery, greeting cards, o(fice supplies, copying service, music and sporting
goods,· and
{j)
Toys, gifts. and photographic goods and services.
Retail Use. A Commercial Use that includes uses that involve the sale of goods, typically in
small quantities, or services directly to the ultimate consumer or end user including, but not
limited to, Retail Sales and Service Uses, Commercial some Entertainment, Arts and
Recreation Uses, and Retail Automotive Uses.
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Sales and Services, Non-Retail. A Commercial Use category that includes uUses that
involve the sale of goods or services to other businesses rather than the end user, or that
does not provide for direct sales to the consumer on site. Uses in this category include, but
are not limited to: Business Services, Catering, Laboratory, Life Science, Commercial Storage,
Design Professional, General O(fice, Laboratory, Li& Science, Non-Retail Professional Service,
General Office, Trade Office, Wholesale Sales, and Wholesale Storage, and Trade Office.
Sales and Services, Retail. A Commercial Use Gfategory that includes uUses that involve
the sale of goods, typically in small quantities, or services directly to the ultimate consumer or
end user with some space for retail service on site,_ excluding Retail Entertainment Arts and
Recreation, and Retail Automobile Uses and including, but not limited to: Adult Business,
Animal Hospital, Bar, Cat Boarding, Chair and Foot Massage, Fringe Financial Services, Tourist
Oriented Gift Store, General Grocery Sfor.e, Specialty Grocery Sfor.e, Gym, Hotel, Jewelry
Store, Kennel, Liquor Store, Massage Establishment, Chair andFoot1vfassage, A1obile Food
Facility, Mortuary (Columbarium), Motel, Non-Auto Sales, Pharmacy, Restaurant, Limited
Restaurant, General Retail Sales and Service, Financial Services, Fringe Financial Service,
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Limited Financial Services, Health Services, }.{otel, Personal Services, Instructional Services,
Personal Service, Retail Professional Services, Self-Storage, Take Out Food Facility, Tobacco
Paraphernalia Establishment StoFe, and Trade Shop.
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Service, Philanthropic Administrative. An Institutional Community uUse that provides
executive, management, administrative, and clerical services and support related to
philanthropic activities that serve non-profit institutions and organizations; such philanthropic
activities may include funding and support of educational, medical, environmental, cultural,
and social services institutions and organizations. Such uUses:
(a)
may not be located on the .fEirst sStory of buildings where the most recent prior
uUse was any uUse other than PResidential or eOffice; and
(b)
may be located in a single undivided space not physically separated from a
,,gesidential uUse; provided that-;-
any Residential Conversion above the .fEirst sStory, associated with, or
following commencement of such uUse, shall be considered a eConditional ttUse requiring
approval pursuant to Section 703.2(b)(l)(B); and
(2)
any loss ofDwelling Units described in Section 317 o,fthis Code shall require
apprO';al as provided in Section 317.
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Take Out Food. Retail Sales and Service Use without seating thatprovides ready to eat food to a high
volume af customef'S, who carry out the food for (}jfpremises consumption. It sells in disposable
·wrappers or containef'S ready to eat food, which ispreparedon thepremises andgcnerally intended
for immediate consumption off the premises.
It includes, but is not limited to, delicatessens, ice cream and cookie stores, and retail bakeries.
It does not include retail grocery stores with accessory take out food activity, as described in Section
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703.2(/J)(l)(C) afthis Code, or retail uses that sell prepackaged or bulk ready to eat foods with no on
site food preparation area, such as confectionery or produce stores.
It may provide off site beer, wine, and/or liquor sales for consumption off the premises (with
ABC license 20 or 21).
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Use Characteristic. A feature of a Use, related to its physical layout. location, design, access. or other
characteristics. Use Characteristics may be regulated independently ofa Use itself Residential Use
Characteristics include Single Room Occupancy and Student Housing. Commercial Use
Characteristics include Drive-up Facility. Formula Retail. Hours of Operation, Maritime Use. Open
Air Sales, Outdoor Activity, and Walk-Up Facility.
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Variance. An authorization to deviate from the strict application of certain Planning Code
requirements pursuant to Section 305 ofthis Code.
SEC.121.1. DEVELOPMENT OF LARGE LOTS, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS.
(a)
Purpose. In order to promote, protect, and maintain a scale of development
which is appropriate to each district and compatible with adjacent buildings, new construction
or significant enlargement of existing buildings on lots of the same size or larger than the
square footage stated in the table below shall be permitted only as cConditional uUses subject
to the provisions set forth in Sections 316 through 316. 8 of this Code.
District
,¥£. 1, iVG:P. 1
Broad-way
Castro Street
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Lot Size Limits
5,000 sq. ft.
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I-nner- Glement &tr-eet
Inner- Sunset
()uter- Gfement &tr-eet
Ypper- 1Gl-l-rner-e &tr-eet
lfflight Slreet
}ler-th Eeeeh
&er-emente Slreet
tfnien &tr-eet
-24th &tr-eet Atfissien
-24th &tr-eet }lee Vtil-l-ey
West P er-ftll A 1Jenue
Glen Per-k
17¥G -2, 1"'1/.£.~ -2, Qeeen ,4-ve.
}/.£. -5, ,VG~ -5, ,3,tfissien &tr-eet
&13.tftl, R@, J2e/sem &tr-eet
lkyies Geugh,
Ypper- -P.tftlr-ltet &tr-eet
P elk &tr-eet
Vtile1~eit1 Street
NG-$
NC-1 NCT-1
24th Street-Mission
24th Street-Noe Vallev
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10, 000 sq. ft.
Net ,4ppfieehfe
5, 000 sq. fr.
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Broadwav
Castro Street
Glen Park
Hai'2ht Street
llnner Clement Street
Inner Sunset
llrvim! Street
l!udah Street
Worierw Street
North Beach
Outer Clement Street
Sacramento Street
Taraval Street
Union Street
Uvver Fillmore Street
West Portal Avenue
NC-2 NCT-2
WC-3 NCT-3
Divisadero Street
Excelsior Outer Mission Street
Fillmore Street
H'olsom Street
Haves-Gou'2h
l!anantown
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10, 000 sq. ft.
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Mission Street
Ocean Avenue
Pacific Avenue
"Polk Street
Reeional Commercial District
ISoMa
Unner Market Street
Valencia Street
~
Not Al2]2licable
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Design Review Criteria. In addition to the criteria of Section 303(c) of this Code,
the City Planning Commission shall consider the extent to which the following criteria are met:
(1)
The mass and facade of the proposed structure are compatible with the
existing scale of the district.
(2)
The facade of the proposed structure is compatible with design features
of adjacent facades that contribute to the positive visual quality of the district.
SEC. 121.2. NON-RESIDENTIAL USE SIZE LIMITS IN (N01\TRESIDENTL4L),
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT
DISTRICTS.
(a)
In order to protect and maintain a scale of development appropriate to each
district, Non-Residential Uses of the same size or larger than the square footage stated in the
table below may be permitted only as cConditional uUses subject to theprmisions set forth in
Sections 316 through 316. 6 o.fthis Code. The use area shall be measured as the Gross Floor
Area for each individual Non-Residential Use.
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District
Use Size Limits
2, 000 sq. ft.
2, 500 sq. ft.
i
3, 000 sq. ft.
4, 000 sq. ft.
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El NCI' 1, Mission Street
Castro Street
North Beach
Paciflc Avenue
24th Street-Mission
24th Street-Noe Valley_
Haight Street
Inner Clement Street
Inner Sunset
Japantown
Outer Clement Street
Polk Street
Sacramento Street
Union Street
U12f2.er Fillmore Street
West Portal Avenue
NC-1, NCT-1
Broadway_
Haws-Gough
U[2[2er Market Street
Valencia Street
NC-2, NCT-2
NC-3, NCT-3
Divisadero Street
Folsom Street
Glen Park
Irving Street
Judah Street
Noriega Street
Ocean Avenue
So Ma
Taraval Street
Excelsior Outer Mission Street
Fillmore Street
Mission Street
NC-S
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6, 000 sq. ft.
2. 000 sq. ft.
2,500 sq. ft.
3, 000 sq. ft.
4, 000 sq. ft.
6, 000 sq. ft.
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Regional Com mercial District
10, 000 sq. fl.
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(b)
In order to protect and maintain a scale of development appropriate to each
,.,gesidential uUses whieh that exceed the square footage stated in the table
district, nNon:.
below shall no t be permitted, except in the following circumstances: that in the North Beach
I'leighborhood Commercial District this Subsection 121. 2(b) shall not apply to a J.1ovie Theater use as
defined in Sect ion 790. 64 and except that
ill
fln the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District, a Child Care
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Facility, Schoo l, Post-Secondary Educational Institution, Religious Institution, Social Service or
acility, Community Facility, or a Residential Care Facility as defined in Section 102 of
Philanthropic F,
this Code that is operated by a non-profit and is neighborhood-serving certain Large Institutions may
by Conditional Use Authorization exceed this Subsection 121 .2(b) as described in the Specific
Pro'.Jisions for Section 715. 21 with Conditional Use authorization.
(2)
In the Regional Commercial District, Schools and Childcare Facilities as defined
in Section 102 may exceed this Subsection 121.2(b) with Conditional Use authorization.
The us e area shall be measured as the gGross fEloor ad_rea for each individual nNon-
,.,gesidential u se.
District
Avenue
West Portal
North Beach
Castro Stree t
Regional Com
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SEC. 121.4. NON-RESIDENTIAL USE SIZE LIMITS IN (NON RESIDENTL4L), MIXED USE
DISTRICTS.
* * * *
In the Chinatown Visitor Retail District, the uUse s~ize limit shall not apply tog_
Restaurants as defined in Section 790.91.
SEC. 121.7. RESTRICTION OF LOT MERGERS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS AND ON
PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED STREETS.
In order to promote, protect, and maintain a fine-grain scale of development in
residential districts and on important pedestrian-oriented commercial streets which is
appropriate to each district, compatible with adjacent buildings; provide for a diverse
streetscape; ensure the maintenance and creation of multiple unique buildings and building
frontages rather than large single structures superficially treated; promote diversity and
multiplicity of land ownership and discourage consolidation of property under single
ownership, merger of lots is regulated as follows:
Street or District
Lot Frontage Limit
Hayes, from Franklin to Laguna
50 feet
RED and RED-MX
50 feet
Church Street, from Duboce to 16th Street
100 feet
Divisadero Street NCT except for the east
100 feet
and west blocks between Oak and Fell,
Fillmore Street NCT, Folsom Street NCT,
RCD, WMUG, WMUO, and SALi
Market, from Octavia to Noe
150 feet
Ocean Avenue in the Ocean Avenue NCT
See S~ubsection (e)
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Inner and Outer Clement NCDs
North Beach NCD and SUD, and Telegraph
Hill-North Beach Residential SUD*
NC-2 districts on Balboa Street between 2nd
Avenue and 8th Avenue, and between 32nd
Avenue and 38th Avenue
50 feet
25 feet*
50 feet
*For lots that do not have street frontage, the merger would not result in a lot with a width greater than
25 feet.
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SEC. 134. REAR YARDS, R, NC, C, SPD, M, MUG, WMUG, MUO, MUR, UMU, RED, RED-
MX, RSD, SbR, SLI AND SSO DISTRICTS.
* * * *
(a)
Basic Requirements. The basic rear yard requirements shall be as follows for
the districts indicated:
(1)
RH-1 (D), RH-1, RH-1 (S), RM-3, RM-4, RC-3, RC-4, NC Districts other
than the Pacific Avenue NC District, C, M, MUG, WMUG, MUO, MUR, UMU, RED, RED-
MX, SPD, RSD, SbR, SLI and SSO Districts. The minimum rear yard depth shall be equal to
25% of the total depth of the lot on which the building is situated, but in no case less than 15
feet. For buildings containing only SRO Units in the South of Market Mixed Use and Eastern
Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts, the minimum rear yard depth shall be equal to 25% of the
total depth of the lot on which the building is situated, but the required rear yard of SRO
buildings not exceeding a height of 65 feet shall be reduced in specific situations as described
in subsection (c) below.
* * * *
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(B)
NC-2, NCT-2, Ocean Avenue, Castro Street, Divisadero Street
NCT, Excelsior-Outer Mission Street, Inner Clement Street, Upper Fillmore Street, Judah
Street, Noriega Street, North Beach, Taraval Street, Union Street, Valencia Street, 24th
Street-Mission, Glen Park, Regional Commercial District and Folsom Street Districts. Rear
yards shall be provided at the second story, and at each succeeding story of the building, and
at the .fEirst eStory if it contains a dDwelling uUnit.
* * * *
(C)
RC-3, RC-4, NC-3, NCT-3, Broadway, Fillmore Street NCT,
Hayes-Gough NCT, Japantown, SoMa NCT, Mission Street NCT, Polk Street, Pacific
Avenue, C, M, SPD, RSD, SbR, SLI, SSO, MUR, MUG, MUO, and UMU Districts. Rear
yards shall be provided at the lowest story containing a Dwelling Unit, and at each succeeding
level or story of the building. In the Hayes-Gough NCT, lots fronting the east side of Octavia
Boulevard between Linden and Market Streets (Central Freeway Parcels L, M, N, R, S, T, U,
and V) are not required to provide rear yards at any level of the building, provided that the
project fully meets the usable open space requirement for Dwelling Units per Section 135 of
this Code, the exposure requirements of Section 140, and gives adequate architectural
consideration to the light and air needs of adjacent buildings given the constraints of the
project site.
(D)
Upper Market NCT and Upper Alarket1VCD. Rear yards shall be
provided at the grade level, and at each succeeding story of the building. For buildings in the
Upper Market NCT that do not contain ,.Residential uUses and that do not abut adjacent lots
with an existing pattern of rear yards or mid-block open space, the Zoning Administrator may
waive or reduce this rear yard requirement pursuant to the procedures of subsection (e).
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(E)
RED, RED-MX and WMUG Districts. Rear yards shall be
provided at the ground level for any building containing a dDwelling ttUnit, and at each
succeeding level or story of the building.
* * * *
SEC. 145.1. STREET FRONTAGES IN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL-
COMMERCIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND MIXED USE DISTRICTS.
* * * *
(c)
Controls. The following requirements shall generally apply, except for those
controls listed in subsections (1) Above Grade Parking Setback and (4) Ground Floor Ceiling
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Height, which only apply to a "development lot" as defined above.
In NC-S Districts, the applicable frontage shall be the primary facade(s) which contain
customer entrances to commercial spaces.
* * * *
(4)
Ground Floor Ceiling Height. Unless otherwise established elsewhere
in this Code:
(A)
8!LgGround floor nNon rResidential ttY11,ses in UMU Districts shall
have a minimum floor-to-floor height of 17 feet, as measured from grade. Ground floor
Residential Uses shall also be designed to meet the City's Ground Floor Residential Design
Guidelines.
(B)
Ground floor nNon-,.B_esidential uUses in all C-3, G-M, NCT, DTR,
Chinatown Mixed Use, RSD, SLR, SU, SPD, SSO, RED-MX, WMUG, MUG, MUR, WMUO
and MUO Districts shall have a minimum floor-to-floor height of 14 feet, as measured from
grade.
* * * *
SEC. 145.2. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AREAS IN NC DISTRICTS.
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The following provisions governing eOutdoor a4_ctivity a4_reas shall apply in NC
Districts.
In order to provide for limited commercial eOutdoor a4_ctivity a4_reas, which promote
active street life, but do not detract from the livability of surrounding uses, eOutdoor a4_ctivity
a4_reas, as defined in Section 790. 70 of this Code, in NC Districts shall be regulated below, except
in the Outer Clement Street Neighborhood Commercial District, wh~re eOutdoor a4_ctivity
a4_reas shall be a principal Principallypf_ermitted uUse if they existed prior to 1985. These
provisions shall not apply to those uUses excepted from the requirement for location in an
enclosed building, as set forth in Section 703.2(8) o.fthis Code.
(a)
An eOutdoor a4_ctivity a4_rea operated by a cCommercial uUse is permitted as a
pf_rincipal uUse if located outside a building and contiguous to the front property line of the lot
on which the cCommercial uUse is located.
In NC-S Districts, an eOutdoor a4_ctivity a4_rea is permitted as a pPrincipal uUse if
located within the boundaries of the property and in front of the primary facades which contain
customer entrances and if it does not obstruct pedestrian traffic flow between store entrances
and parking facilities.
(b) .
An eOutdoor a4_ctivity a4_rea which does not comply with the provisions of
Paragraph 1 of this S~ubsection@ is permitted as a cConditional uUse, subject to theprm;isions
set forth in Sections 316 through 316. 8 of this Code.
In addition to the criteria of Section 303(c) of this Code, the Gity Planning Commission
shall find that:
(1)
The nature of the activity operated in the eOutdoor a4_ctivity a4_rea is
compatible with surrounding uses;
(2)
The operation and design of the eOutdoor e4_ctivity e4_rea does not
significantly disturb the privacy or affect the livability of adjoining or surrounding residences;
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(3)
The hHours of eOperation of the activity operated in the eOutdoor
e4_ctivity efi_rea are limited so that the activity does not disrupt the viability of surrounding uses.
SEC. 145.4. REQUIRED GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL USES.
* * * *
(b)
Applicability. The requirements of this Section apply to the following street
frontages.
(c)
* * * *
(24) Buchanan Street, between Post Street and Sutter Street; €lnd
(25) Post Street, between Fillmore Street and Laguna Street on the south side and
between Webster Street and Laguna Street on the north side;-; and
(26) Divisadero Street for the entirety ofthe Divisadero Street NCT District.
(27) The entirety of the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District and North Beach
Special Use District.
Definitions.
"Active commercial uses" shall include those uses specifically identified below in Table
145.4, and:
(1)
Shall not include Automotive uUses oriented to motor vehicles except for
e4_utomobile &Sale or FB.ental uses where curb-cuts, garage doors, or loading access are not
utilized or proposed, and such sales or rental activity is entirely within an enclosed building
and does not encroach on surrounding sidewalks or open spaces;
(2)
Shall include pfublic Facilities U5'C5' as defined in Section 102 and a Public
Uses as defined in Section 890.80, except for uutility ifnstallations; and
(3)
Shall not include Residential Care Facilities as defined in Sections 102,
790.50, 790.51, and 890.50
Table 145.4
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Reference for
Mixed Use
Use
Districts
890.4
Amusement Game Arcade
890.6
Animal Hospital
Automobile Sale or Rental (see
890.13
qualification, above)
102 f.1).{}, -2-2
Bar
Business Goods and Equipment Sales
890.23
and Repair Service
NIA
Chair and Foot Massaf!e
N/A
Child Care Facility
N/A
Community Facility
102 f.lJ.{}. J 4
Eating and Drinking Use
N/A
Entertainment, General
890.37
Entertainment, Other
NIA
Grocerv General
NIA
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890.39
Gift Store-Tourist Oriented
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Institutions, Other (see qualification,
890.50
above)
890.51
Jewelry Store
890.133
Medical Cannabis Dispensary
890.68
Neighborhood-Serving Business
Non-Auto Vehicle Sales or Rental (see
890.69
qualification, above)
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N/A
Public Facili(J!_ ,_1£eeil-ities
890.80
Public Use (see qualification, above)
N/A
Religious Institution
102 ~().91
Restaurant -
102 ~().9()
Restaurant, Limited
WA
'!Sales and Services General Retail
890.102
Sales and Services, Other Retail
890.104
Sales and Services, Retail
N/A
School
890.110
Service, Financial
N/A
Service, Health
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N/A
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890.112
Service, Limited Financial
890.114
Service, Medical
890.116
Service, Personal
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Service Retail Professional
WA
Social Service or Philanthrovic Facilitv
890.123
Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment
890.124
Trade Shop
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SEC. 155. GENERAL STANDARDS AS TO LOCATION AND ARRANGEMENT OF OFF-
STREET PARKING, FREIGHT LOADING AND SERVICE VEHICLE FACILITIES.
* * * *
(r)
Protected Pedestrian-, Cycling-, and Transit-Oriented Street Frontages. In
order to preserve the pedestrian character of certain downtown and neighborhood commercial
districts and to minimize delays to transit service, garage entries, driveways or other vehicular
access to off-street parking or loading (except for the creation of new publicly-accessible
sStreets and aAlleys) shall be regulated on development lots as follows on the following street
frontages:
(1)
Folsom Street, from Essex Street to the Embarcadero, not permitted
except as set forth in Section 827.
(2)
Not permitted:
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(CC) Buchanan Street from Post Street to Sutter Street-
(DD)
Grant Avenue between Columbus Avenue and Filbert Street,
(EE)
Green Street between Grant Avenue and Columbus/Stockton.,::
<FF)
All Alleys within the North Beach NCO and the Telegraph Hill-
North Beach Residential SUD.
* * * *
SEC. 177. LEGITIMIZATION OF CERTAIN MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS.
* * * *
(b)
Legitimization Program for Certain Massage Establishments. A Massage
Establishment shall be considered a :bfegal nonconforming use Non Conforming Use, as defined
in Section 180, or a FQermitted Conditional Use, and shall be authorized to continue to operate
without obtaining a Conditional Use authorization from the Planning Commission, as required
by Sections 102, 790.60, and 890.60 of this Code, if it meets all of the following requirements:
* * * *
(g)
Sunset. Unless readopted, this Section 177 shall sunset 18 months after its
effective date o[June 27, 2015. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to direct the Publisher to
delete Section 177 on or after December 27. 2016.
SEC. 178. CONDITIONAL USES.
* * * *
(c)
Enlargement, Alteration, or Intensification.
* * * *
(3)
Formula Retail. With regard to Formula Retail uses, a change of owner
or operator of a Formula Retail establishment is determined to be an intensification of use and
a new Conditional Use authorization shall be required if one or more of the following occurs:
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(A)
A Gghange of use category from one use to another, including but
not limited to a change from one ttY,Mse to another within the use category Retail Sales and
Service, and within the sub-categories of ttY,Mses set.forth, in the definition of General Retail Sales
and Service in Planning Code Sections 102 790.102 and Other Retail Sales and Service in Section
890.102 ofthis Code;
* * * *
SEC. 186.1. EXEMPTION OF NONCONFORMING USES IN NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
* * * *
(d)
Discontinuance. A nonconforming use that is discontinued for a period of three
years, or otherwise abandoned or changed to another use that is listed in Article 7 of this
Code as a principal or conditional use for the district in which the use is located shall not be
reestablished, except for in the following instances:
(1)
In the North Beach, Castro Street, and Haight Street Neighborhood
Commercial Districts the period of non-use for a nonconforming use to be deemed
discontinued shall be 18 months, except in the North Beach IVeighborhood Commercial District, the
period o.fnon use for a Restaurant use, as defined in Section 790. 91, to be deemed discontinued shall
be three years.
* * * *
SEC. 201. CLASSES OF USE DISTRICTS.
In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Code, the City is hereby
divided into the following classes of use districts:
* * * *
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Neighborhood Commercial Districts (NC)
~4lso see Article 7)
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General Neighborhood Commercial Districts
(Defined in Sec. 702{g)j1)_-:-J.)
NC-1
Neighborhood Commercial Cluster District (Defined in Sec. 710-:-1-)
NC-2
Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 711-:-1-)
NC-3
Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 712-:-1-)
NC-S
Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center District (Defined in Sec. 713-:-1-)
Named Neighborhood Commercial Districts
(Defined in Sec. 702{g)j1)_-:-J.)
Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 714-:-1-)
Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 715-:-1-)
Inner Clement Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 716-:-1-)
Outer Clement Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 717-:-1-)
Excelsior Outer Mission Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec.7204*1-j
Upper Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 718-:-1-)
Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 719-:-1-)
T
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~~+North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in 72244-J.)
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1: ::. ~~+Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 7 2342-:-1:-)
TT
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1 _.Sacramento Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 724.J-:-l)
'-"rr.""''
'u:.- :_ 0 _. Union Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 725J9-:-1-)
uv ·:!; ~--~h 24th Street - Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec.
72~#.-1-)
1n ~-~+:::West Portal Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 729J2-:-J-)
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i
n_n:; -~:Inner Sunset Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 730~)
:: ___
-··
v
.:~ :::. vv: Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 72Q.4-:-J.)
T ....
c'...~::-~Noriega Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 7310-:-1-)
''!'~ . .;;,- - 1 :;~-:::::Irving Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in 7 324-J.:-l-)
~..; '.
• :;~-·- _~ _u:..,;; !':: 17:.:;, Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec.
"Cr. ·_ • :;, _::+Judah Street Neighborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 734B±)
IJanantown Neifzhborhood Commercial District (Defined in Sec. 721)
Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts (NCT)
(Defined in Sec. 702 {_alC2l-d)
NCT-1
Neighborhood Commercial Transit Cluster District (Defined in Sec. 7 50~)
Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit District (Defined in Sec.
NCT-2
751.u.-J.)
NCT-3
Moderate Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit (Defined in Sec. 7 52.J.l..:..1.)
Named Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) Districts
(Defined in Sec. 702(g)QJ_--df
!Jf· ."_ -
1 ·c :;~ ::::: Hay_es- Gough NCT (Defined in Sec. 7 6146)
v:!
1 ·- -·v Valencia Street NCT (Defined in Sec. 76241-)
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7 __ ••• 241h Street -Mission NCT (Defined in Sec. 7634±-J.)
c:.,,. ... n ..,., };; Urm.er Market Street NCT (Defined in Sec. 7 64~)
:.: ~J -:: C::; .. ;;
; SoMa NCT (Defined in Sec. 7 53±o-d)
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SEC. 202. USES PERMITTED BY THIS CODE.
(a)
The use limitations of this Code shall be set forth in Articles 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9 for
the use districts of the City, as established by Section 201 of this Code and as shown on the
Zoning Map referred to in Section 105 of this Code, subject to the provisions of Section 105.
The uUses permitted under this Code shall consist of the following:
( 1)
Principal uUses, as defined in Section 102 ofthis Code; permitted as a.fright in
each established district where listedfar that class &}districts in Articles 2, 7, 8, tll'ld 9 as regulated
herein and elsewhere in this Code.
(2)
Conditional uUses, as defined in Section 102 ofthis Code; and permitted in
each established district ·when authorized by the Planning Commission under Section 303 &}this Code,
where listed for that class of districts in Articles 2, 7, 8, and 9 and as regulated herein and else·where in
this Code.
(3)
Accessory uUses. as defined in Section 102 oft his Code for such permitted
principal and conditional uses, as defined and regulated in Sections 20 4 through 204. 5, Section
703.2(1J)(I)(C), Section 803.3(1J)(l)(C), Section 903(a)(3), and Section 986 afthis Code. Any uUse
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qualified umier such sections as an ed_ccessory uUse shall be classified as a pErincipal Use or
eConditional uUse.
* * * *
SEC. 202.1. ZONING CONTROL TABLES.
* * * *
(d)
The uses and features listed in the Zoning Control Tables in Articles 2, 7, 8, and
9 are permitted in the Districts as indicated by the following symbols in the respective columns
for each district:
* * * *
R:
Required.
1st:
First Story and below.
2nd:
Second Story
3rd+
Third Story and above
* * * *
SEC. 202.2. LOCATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS.
* * * *
(e)
Institutional Uses. The Institutional Uses listed below shall be subject to the
corresponding conditions:
(1)
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries. Medical Cannabis Dispensaries are
required to meet all of the following conditions:
(A)
Medical Cannabis Dispensary shall apply for a permit from the
Department of Public Health pursuant to Section 3304 of the San Francisco Health Code prior
to submitting an application to the Planning Department.
(B)
The parcel containing the Medical Cannabis Dispensary shall not
be located less than 1,000 feet from a parcel containing the grounds of a use primarily serving
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persons under 18 years of age and which consists of the following: School, public or private,
or a Public Facility, Community Facility, or Private Community Facility that primarily serves
persons under 18 years of age; Smoking on the premises of a Medical Cannabis Dispensary
located within 1000 feet of a School, public or private, or a Public Facility, Community Facility,
or Private Community Facility that primarily serves persons under 18 years of age is not
permitted.
* * * *
(f)
Residential Uses. The Residential -uUses listed below shall be subject to the
corresponding conditions:
(1)
Senior Housing. In order to qualify as Senior Housing. as defined in Section
102 ofthis Code, a "dwelling specifically designed for and occupied by senior citizens, " the following
definitions shall apply and shall have the same meaning as the definitions in California Civil
Code Sections 51.2, 51.3, and 51.4, as amended from time to time. These definitions shall
apply as shall all of the other provisions of Civil Code Sections 51.2, 51.3, and 51.4. Any
Senior Housing development specifically designed for and occupied by senior citizens must also be
consistent with the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3631 and the Fair Employment and
Housing Act, California Government Code Sections 12900-12996.
* * * *
(C)
Definition. "Senior Citizen Housing Development" means a
residential development developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for
senior citizens that has at least 35 dDwelling -uUnits. Any sSenior eCitizen hHousing
dDevelopment that is required to obtain a public report under Section 11010 of the Business
and Professions Code and that submits its application for a public report after July 1, 2001,
shall be required to have been issued a public report as a &Senior eCitizen hHousing
dDevelopment under Section 11010.05 of the Business and Professions Code. No housing
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development constructed prior to January 1, 1985, shall fail to qualify as a sSenior eCitizen
hHousing dDevelopment because it was not originally developed or put to use or occupancy
by senior citizens.
(D)
Requirements. In order to qualify as Senior Housing a dwelling
speeifictdly designed.for and oeeupied by senior eitizens fer purposes o.fSeetien 209.1, the proposed
project must meet all of the following conditions:
* * * *
(ii)
Occupancy. Each proposed dDwelling uUnit must be
·initially put to use by senior citizens and shall be limited to the occupancy of senior citizens or
other qualifying residents under Civil Code Section 51.3 for the actual lifetime of the building,
regardless of whether the units will be owner-occupied or renter-occupied. The project must
meet all of the requirements of Civil Code Section 51.3 including, but not limited to, the
requirement that the covenants, conditions, and restrictions shall set forth limitations on
occupancy, residency, and use based on age. Any such limitation shall not be more exclusive
than to require that one person in residence in each dDwelling uUnit may be required to be a
senior citizen and that each other resident in the same dDwelling uUnit may be required to be
a qualified permanent resident as defined in Civil Code Section 51.3(b), a permitted health
care resident as defined in Civil Code Section 51.3(b), or a person under 55 years of age
whose occupancy is permitted under Civil Code Section 51.3 or Section 51.4(b). That
limitation may be less exclusive but shall at least require that the persons commencing any
occupancy of a dDwelling uUnit include a senior citizen who intends to reside in the unit as his
or her primary residence on a permanent basis. The application of the rules set forth in this
Section and in State law may result over time in less than all of the dDwellings being actually
occupied by a senior citizen.
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(iv)
Location. The proposed project must be within a % of a
mile from a NCD-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District) zoned area or higher,
including NCT and named nNeighborhood cCommercial districts, and must be located in an
area with adequate access to services, including but not limited to transit, shopping, and
medical facilities;
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(E)
Density. For the purpose of qualifying for and receiving additional
density at a density ratio or number of dDwelling uUnits not exceeding twice the number of
dDwelling uUnits otherwise permitted, the project sponsor shall enter into a contract with the
City acknowledging that the additional density received under Section 207(c)(3) 209.l(m) or (o)
is a form of assistance specified in California Government Code Sections 65915 et seq. for
purposes of Civil Code Section 1954.52(b) of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. All such
contracts must be reviewed and approved by the Mayor's Office of Housing and approved as
to form by the City Attorney. All contracts that involve 100~
affordable housing
projects in the residential portion shall be executed by the Director of the Mayor's Office of
Housing and Community Development (MOHCD). Any contract that involves less than 100%
percent affordable housing in the residential portion, may be executed by either the Director of
MOHCD the Afayor's Office o.fHousing or, after review and comment by the MOHCD }.!ayor's
Office ofHousing, the Director of Planning Director.
(g)
Other Uses. The uses listed below are subject to the corresponding controls:
(1)
Small Enterprise Workspace (S.E.W.). S.E.W.'s are subject to the
following conditions:
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(D)
S.E.W. projects shall provide a PDR Business Plan in accordance
with the requirements of Section 210.3C ofthis Code 219.l(c)(9).
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SEC. 202.3. LIMITATION ON CHANGE IN USE OR DEMOLITION OF GENERAL
GROCERY USE.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, a change in use or demolition of a
General Grocery 'US€-, as defined set forth in Section 102 and as further defined in Section 790.102,
which use exceeds 5,000 gross square feet shall require Conditional Use authorization
pursuant to Section 303 of this Code, which shall include the findings required by Section
303(1). This Section shall not authorize a change in use if the new uUse or uUses are
otherwise prohibited.
SEC. 202.5. CONVERSION OF AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATIONS.
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(f)
Demolition and Tank Removal.
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(2)
Notwithstanding S~ubsections (f)(1)(A) and (f)(1)(8) above, if a service
. station is owned by a lessee of the property and the property lease was signed prior to the
effective date of Ordinance 288-91, which lease permits or requires the lessee to remove the
service station from the property before or after the expiration or termination of the lease, and
the lease has expired or terminated or will do so within 60 days, the lessee may cease
operation of the service station as permitted or required in the lease. Nothing in this provision,
however, shall relieve the property owner from continued use of property as an Automotive
Service Station as defined by Sections 102 790.17 and 890.18 of this Code or the
requirements of S~ubsection (f)(1)(A) above.
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SEC. 204. ACCESSORY USES, GENERAL.
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This Section 204 Subject to the limitations set forth in this Code, and especially as specified in
Sections 204.1 through 204.5, shall regulate Accessory Uses, as defined in Section 102. Any use
which does not qualifY as an Accessory Use shall be classified as a Principal or Conditional Use,
unless it qualifies as a temporary use under Sections 205 through 205.4 ofthis Code. related minor use
that is either (a) necessary to the operation or enjoyment a.fa lawful principal use or conditional use;
or (b) appropriate, incidental, and subordinate to any such use; and (c) in the case &}Internet Services
Exchange as defined in Section 102, ·which use does not exceed 25, 000 gross square feet of floor area
or use more than two megawatts &/back up power generators, shall be permitted as an accessory use
·when located on the same lot, provided, however, that in the Outer Clement }leighborhood Commercial
District the storage o.f materials for a commercial use shall be permitted as an accessory use if the
storage occurredprior to 1985, if it is within 200 feet &}the use to which it is accessory; if it is
accessible to the principal permitted use without the use &fa public side·walk or other public right of
-~·ay; and if the provision o,fstorage would not conflict with the provisions o.fSection 1 45.1 relating to
streetfrontage in N C Districts. In :PDR Districts, accessory uses to non Office uses (as defined in
Section 102) may occupy space that is non contiguous or on El different story as the principal use so
long as the accessory use is located in the smne building as the principal use and complies with all
other restrictions applicable to such accessory uses.
SEC. 208. DENSITY LIMITATIONS FOR GROUP HOUSING OR HOMELESS SHELTERS.
Except for Single Room Occupancy Units in the South of Market Mixed Use Districts,
the density limitations for Group Housing or Homeless Shelters, as described in Sections 102,
790.88(b) and (c) and 890.88(b) and (c) of this Code, shall be as follows:
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SEC. 209.1. RH (RESIDENTIAL, HOUSE) DISTRICTS.
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Table 209.1
ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR RH DISTRICTS
Pup to one
unit per lot. C
up to one unit
One
per 3,000
Residential Density, Dwelling Units
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lot.
lot area, with
no more than
three units
per lot.
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P up to two units per
lot, if the second unit
is 600 square feet or
less. C up to one
unit per 3,000
square feet of lot
area, with no more
than three units per
lot. C up to one unit
per 1,500 square
feet of lot area.
Pup to three units
per lot. C up to one
unit per 1,000
square feet of lot
area.
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Retail Sales and Service Uses~
Hotel
1\lehUe l4Jed 1%eility
§ 102
§ 102
§--1-m
NP
NP
NP
NP
P-W
P-W
c
NP
NP
NP
NP
c (4)
c (4)
P-W
P-W
P-W
c
Mortuary
§ 102
c illf6f
c illf6f c illf6f
illf6f illf6f
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
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*Not listed below.
(1) P for Limited Commercial Uses per§ 136.1(a) only; otherwise NP.
(2) C required for 15 or more children.
(3) C required for 7 or more persons.
(4) C for 5 or fewer guest rooms or suites of rooms; NP for 6 or more guest rooms.
(5) Use must he leeated en apareel that eontains a Hospital er a Pest Seeendary Edueatienal
lnstitutien, additienal eperating restrietiens apply.
ill f6} Must be located on a landmark site, and where the site is within a Height and Bulk
District of 40 feet or less, and where a columbarium use has lawfully and continuously
operated since the time of designation.
@Pf Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units may be permitted pursuant to Section
207(c)(4).
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Table 209.2
ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR RM DISTRICTS
Residential Uses
.
.
Residential
Density,
Dwelling
Units {llf8)
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Up to one unit Up to one unit Up to one unit
per 800 square per 600 square per 400 square
feet of lot area. feet of lot area. feet of lot area.
Up to one unit
per 200 square
feet of lot area.
P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise permitted as
a pE.rincipal uUse in the district and meeting all the requirements
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Homeless
Shelter
1§§ 102,
p
p
NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
****
Retail Sales
and Service § 102
NP
NP
Uses*
Hotel
§ 102
NP
NP
Mobile Food
§ 102
~
~
Facility
cm
Mortuary
§ 102
Cill.fef
f6f
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****
****
****
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*Not listed below.
p
NP
NP
~
Cill.fef
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(1) P for Limited Commercial Uses per§ 136.1(a) only, otherwise NP.
(2) C required for 15 or more children.
(3) C required for 7 or more persons.
NP
c
P-fR
c ill f6f
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(4) C for 5 or fewer guest rooms or suites of rooms; NP for 6 or more guest rooms.
(5) Use must be located on a parcel that contains a Hospital or a Post Secondary
Educational Institution, additional operating restrictions apply.
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4.
ill fej Must be located on a landmark site, and where the site is within a Height and
Bulk District of 40 feet or less, and where a columbarium use has lawfully and
continuously operated since the time of designation.
{Ql pt C required if the Group Housing is affiliated with and operated by a Hospital
or an Institutional Educational Use as defined in Section 102.
ill f8) Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units may be permitted pursuant to
Section 207(c)(4).
@l &)For purposes of this calculation, a Dwelling Unit in this district containing no
more than 500 square feet of net floor area and consisting of not more than one
habitable room in addition to a kitchen and a bathroom may be counted as equal to
three-quarters of a Dwelling Unit.
Table 209.3
ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
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Drive-up Facility
§ 102
NP
Formula Retail
§§ 102, 303.1
c
Maritime Use
Open Air Sales
§ 102
NP
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NP
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Outdoor Activity Area
§ 102
p (1)
Walk-up Facility
§ 102
p
Waterborne Commerce
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(4) C required if located on the second floor or above. NP abo-ve secondfloor.
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ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR C-2 DISTRICTS
Drive-up Facility
§ 102
Formula Retail
§§ 102, 303.1
Maritime Use
Open Air Sales
§ 102
Outdoor Activity Area
§ 102
Walk-up Facility
§ 102
Waterborne Commerce
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Table 210.2
ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR C-3 DISTRICTS
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p
p
p
NP
p
p
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Zoning Category
§References
PDR-1-B
PDR-1-D
PDR-1-G
PDR-2
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NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
****
Commercial Use Characteristics
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Drive-up Facility
§ 102
p
p
p
§§ 102,
Formula Retail
p (17)
p
p
303.1, 786
Maritime Use
§102
NP
NP
NP
Open Air Sales
§ 102
p
p
p
Outdoor Activity
§ 102
p
p
p
Area
Small Enterprise
§§ 102,
NP
p
p
Workspace
202.2(g)
Walk-up Facility
§ 102
p
p
p
WetePheme
§-MJ
NF
NF
NF
Gemmef'ee
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ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR M DISTRICTS
Drive-up
Facility
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p
p (17)
p
p
p
NP
p
.p.
c
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Formula Retail
Maritime Use
Open Air
Sales
Outdoor
Activity Area
Walk-up
Facility
Watef'heme
Gemmef'ee
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§§ 102,
p (2)
p (2)
303.1, 786
§ 102
E
E
§ 102
p
p
§ 102
p
p
§ 102
p
p
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SEC. 231. LIMITED CORNER COMMERCIAL USES IN RTO AND RM DISTRICTS.
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(b)
Location. Uses permitted under this section must be located:
(1)
completely within an RTO, RTO-M, RM-3, or RM-4 District;
(2)
on or below the ground floor; and
(3)
in RTO Districts, on a eCorner-lLot as defined by Seetien 102.15, with no
of the use extending more than 50 feet in depth from said corner, as illustrated in Figure 231.
[Figure 231 not included but not deleted]
102.15, with no part of the use extending more than 100 feet in depth from said corner.
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(c)
Permitted Uses. Any use is permitted which complies with the most restrictive
use limitations for the JEirst sStory and below of the nearest NCO. as set forth in Article 7. or
an NC-1 District, as set forth in Sections 710:-W through 710.95 of this Code.
(d).
Use Size. No more than 1,200 occupied square feet of Occupied Floor Area of
commercial area in a RTO District and no more than 2,500 occupied square feet of
eCommercial Use €lrC€l in a RM-3, RM-4 or RTO-M District shall be allowed per eCorner fL_ot,
except those lots which occupy more than one corner on a given block and which may provide
an additional 1,200 occupied square feet of Occupied Floor Area of eCommercial Use Bre€l per
additional corner, so long as the commercial space is distributed equitably throughout
appropriate parts of the parcel or project.
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SEC. 249. 35A. FULTON STREET GROCERY STORE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
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(d)
Controls. The following controls apply to projects meeting the criteria of
subsection (c) and to any subsequent alterations or changes of use in a building approved
under this Section.
* * * *
(4)
All subsequent changes of use shall require Conditional Use
authorization from the Planning Commission. The only nNon-rResidential uUses that may be
permitted in the space initially approved for a grocery store shall include Trade Shop (Pktnning
Code Section 790.12 4), Institutional Uses, excluding Medical Cannabis Dispensaries. Hospitals and
Philanthropic Administrative Services Other Institutions, Large (Pktnning Code Section 790. 50),
Other Institutions, Smell (Pktnning Code Section 790.51), end Public Use (Pktnning Code Section
790.80), except that 9ther General Retail Sales and Services,_ (Pktnning Code Section 790.102)
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Pharmacy, or Specialty Grocery uses may be permitted provided that no individual tenant
occupies more than 3,000 square feet of gGross fEloor a4_rea.
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SEC. 249. 40A. SOMA YOUTH AND FAMILY SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
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(c)
Controls.
For the entire Special Use District, all provisions of the Planning Code shall
continue to apply, except for the following:
(1)
The following uses shall require a Conditional Use authorization,
to Section 303, unless the underlying zoning is more restrictive:
(A)
Religious facilities, as defined in Sec. 890.50(d);
(B)
Bars, as defined in Sec. 102 790.22;
(C)
Liquor sStores, as defined in Sec. 102 790. 55;
(D)
Amusement arcades, as defined in Sec. 890.4;
(E)
Restaurants, as defined in Sec. 102 790.91;
(F)
Adult entertainment, as defined in Sec. 890.36;
(G)
Other entertainment, as defined in Sec. 890.37;
(H)
Movie theatres, as defined in Sec. 890.64;
(I)
Parking lots, as defined in Sections 890.7, 890.9, and 890.11; and
(J)
Parking garages, as defined in Sections 890.8, 890.10, and
890.12.
(2)
The Land Dedication alternative is available for any project of 55 feet or
more under the same terms and conditions as provided for in Section 419 et seq.
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(3)
In addition to the controls above, the following provisions shall apply to all
properties that are not tangent to the following streets: Howard Street, Harrison Street.
Folsom Street, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Streets: Any project subject to Section 415 et seq. in
excess of 45 feet in height within this Special Use District shall be subject to the Tier C
affordable housing requirements of Sections 419 et seq.
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SEC. 249.60. MISSION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
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(a)
Prohibition of New Liquor Stores. No new Liquor Store, es defined in Sections
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102 end 790.55 ofthis Code, shall be permitted in the SUD, except that an existing Liquor Store
may relocate pursuant to subsection (c) below.
(b)
Allowed Alcohol-related Uses. Certain uses which are not likely to generate
negative impacts on the surrounding area shall be allowed within the SUD as set forth below:
(1)
The following uses shall be eligible for liquor licenses transferred from
within the SUD as well as licenses transferred from outside the SUD:
(A)
Bona Fide Eating Places. A Restaurant Use, es defined in Section
790. 91 o.fthis Code, operating as a Bona Fide Eating Place, es defined in Section 790. I 42, shall
be permitted to serve alcoholic beverages in this SUD.
(B)
Non-Profit Theaters. A non-profit theater shall be permitted to
serve alcoholic beverages in this SUD. A "non-profit theater" shall mean a building or part of a
building intended to be used for the specific purposes of presenting any act, play, revue,
pantomime, scene, song, dance act, or song and dance act, conducted or participated in by
one or more persons, whether or not such person or persons are compensated for such
performance, and which is exempted from payment of income tax under Section 23701 d of
the California Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
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Code of the United States. A "non-profit theater" shall not include any dance hall, as defined
in Section 1022 of the &m Francisco Police Code, a billiard parlor, pool hall, bowling alley, or
a4_dult entertainment-b~usiness as defined in Section 790.36 ofthis Code.
(C)
Bowling Alleys and Mini-Golf Courses. A bowling alley or a
mini-golf course shall be permitted to serve alcoholic beverages along with any Restaurant
use which is functionally and/or physically integrated with such bowling alley or mini-golf
course. 9-ther- General Entertainment uses, as defined in Section 790.38, but excluding those uses
that require a Place of Entertainment permit, shall be permitted to serve alcoholic beverages
along with any Restaurant use which is functionally and/or physically integrated with such
9fhc.:p. General Entertainment use.
(D)
Single Screen Movie Theaters. A single screen mMovie ([heater
shall be permitted to serve alcoholic beverages, provided that (i) such use is defined as a movie
theater in Section 790.64 ofthis Code and contains only a single screen and auditorium, (ii) only
beer and wine are offered for consumption, and (iii) such beer and wine are: {aa)a. only
consumed on the premises and primarily in the main theater auditorium, fh-b)b. only sold and
consumed by ticketholders and only immediately before and during performances, and fee) c.
only offered in conjunction with the screening of films and not as an independent element of
the establishment that is unrelated to the viewing of films.
(2)
The following uses shall be eligible for liquor licenses transferred from
within the district:
(A)
General Groceries as defined in Section 790.102 (a) o.fthis Code or
Specialty Groceries, as defined in Section 790.102 (h) that are 5,000 square feet or smaller so
long as the percentage ofgross square footage de'.loted to alcohol sales is consistent with the limits set
forth in Section 703.2(h)(J)(C)(vi). Such use shall require a Conditional Use authorization and
shall be limited to a Type 20 Liquor License for Specialty Groceries and General Groceries,
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except that such use shall not sell a single beer or malt beverage in a container size of 24 oz.
or smaller, or sell any malt beverage with an alcohol content greater than 5.7% by volume; or
any wine in a container size less than 375 ml or with an alcohol content of greater than 15%
by volume, except for "dinner wines" that have been aged two years or more and maintained
in a corked bottle.
(B)
General Groceries es defined in Section 790. I 02 (a) of this Code or
Specialty Groceries, as defined in Section 790. I 02 (b) that are greater than 5,000 square feet.
Such use shell require e Conditionel Use euthoriEetion end shell be subject to the limitations set forth
in Section 790. 55 of this Code.
(C)
A new or relocated Bar, as defined in Section 790.22, shall be
considered pursuant to the underlying zoning, except that such authorization shall be as a
Conditional Use. A new Bar shall use a liquor license transferred from another Bar from within
the SUD.
* * * *
(d)
Good Neighbor Policies. The operating conditions established in Section 202.2
+m--:-5 of this Code shall apply to all liquor establishments in this SUD in order to maintain the
safety and cleanliness of the premises and vicinity. In addition, all new, relocated, or
expanded liquor establishments, and any liquor establishment with a license referred for
review to the Planning Department by the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage
Control, shall comply with the requirements set forth below. Liquor establishment shall have
the meaning set forth in subsection (c) above.
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SEC. 249.64. PARKMERCED SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
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(b)
Development Controls. Development in the Parkmerced Special Use District
shall be regulated by the controls contained in the Parkmerced Design Standards and
Guidelines, as adopted by the Planning Commission and periodically amended, except for
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those controls specifically enumerated in this Section. Where not explicitly superseded by
definitions established in the Parkmerced Design Standards and Guidelines, the definitions in
this Code shall apply. All procedures and requirements in Article 3 shall apply to development
in this Special Use District to the extent that they are not in conflict with this Special Use
District or the Development Agreement, approved by the Board of Supervisors in Ordinance
No. 89-11. The Planning Commission may amend the Parkmerced Design Standards and
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Guidelines upon initiation by the Planning Department or upon application by an owner of
property within Parkmerced (or his or her authorized agent) to the extent that such
amendments are consistent with this Special Use District, the General Plan, and the approved
Development Agreement.
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(2)
Uses.
(A)
Principally Permitted Uses. The following uses are principally
permitted:
(i)
Parkmerced Residential (PM-R). Residential dDwelling
uUnits; lL_ive/wWork uUnits, provided any such lL_ive/wWork uUnit is intended for small home
business; community gathering spaces such as community rooms and kitchens, business
centers, recreation facilities, and art facilities; and eChild eCare jEacilities not larger than
occupied square feet;
(ii)
Parkmerced Mixed Use - Social Heart (PM-MU1). All
uses permitted in PM-R; locally serving FRetail Sales and sServices uses not larger than 15,000
occupied square feet per business establishment; one full senice General gGrocery sStore not
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larger than 50,000 occupied square feet; and Business Service, Design pfrofessional, medical
and Non-Retail Professional Service Uses business ajjices, provided such professional, medical or
business ajjice Non-Retail uUse~ shall not exceed 10,000 occupied square feet per business if
located on the ground floor of any building;
(iii)
Parkmerced Mixed Use - Neighborhood Commons (PM-
MU2). All uses permitted in PM-R; locally serving rB.etail Sales and sServices Uses not larger
than 5,000 occupied square feet per business establishment; and Business Service, Design
pfrofessional, medical and Non-Retail Professional Service Uses business offices not larger than
5,000 occupied square feet per business, provided that such use does not occupy more than
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2,000 occupied square feet per business establishment on the ground floor;
(iv)
Parkmerced School (PM-S). Child eCare .fEacilities, pre-
schools and one elementary school; all uses permitted in PM-R provided at least 25,000
square feet of the above sSchool uses have been constructed or approved within the district.
Pursuant to this zoning designation, child care facilities, pre-schools and elementary school
uses shall provide direct access to adjacent, dedicated public open spaces;
(v)
Parkmerced Community/Fitness (PM-CF). Recreation
facilities, spas, physical fitness facilities and other health and wellness related uses;
community gathering spaces such as community rooms and kitchens, business centers,
recreation facilities and art facilities; and retail intended to support community/fitness
activities, provided such use does not exceed 1,000 occupied square feet per business
establishment; and
(vi)
Parkmerced Open Space (PM-OS). Publicly-accessible
open space and other open space amenities as specifically established in the Parkmerced
Design Standards and Guidelines, including: neighborhood commons; parks and passive
open space; plazas; recreational space including playgrounds and sports fields; Large-Scale
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Urban Agriculture or Neighborhood Agriculture~; one rRestaurant or Limited Restaurant not
exceeding 3,500 occupied square feet on Block 23 (as designated in the Parkmerced Design
Standards and Guidelines); farmer's markets; and farm support uses and food sales
accessory to on-site agriculture. Up to three retail kiosks are permitted on each of Juan
Bautista Circle and the land designated as a farm on Block 23 (each as designated and
described in Parkmerced Design Standards and Guidelines), provided each such kiosk does
not exceed 200 square feet. Up to four retail kiosks not exceeding 500 square feet each and
an aggregate total of 1,000 square feet, along with a retail bicycle shop not exceeding 3,200
square feet are permitted on Block 17 (as designated in the Parkmerced Design Standards
and Guidelines and also referred to as the "Transit Plaza").
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(C)
Prohibited Uses. The following uses shall be prohibited within this
Special Use District: dDrive-I!J2 through, Facilityfacilities; aA_dult Business entertainment; and
gGeneral aA_dvertising Sign. Notwithstanding Sections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(B) above, any
rResidential uUse that could pose a nuisance to surrounding rResidential uUses shall be
prohibited.
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(5)
Off-Street Automobile Parking. There is no minimum off-street parking
requirement for any use in this Special Use District. Upon completion of the Parkmerced
Project, the number of off-street parking spaces within this Special Use District shall not
exceed: one parking space per residential dDwelling uUnit; one parking space per 500 square
feet of occupied General gGrocery stere use; one parking space per 1,000 square feet of
occupied sSchool,fitness or eCommunity Facility center use; and one parking space per 750
square feet of occupied space for all other nNon-rResidential uUses. Because the Project will
be built in phases, any off-street parking constructed that would cause the cumulative off-
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street parking in the Special Use District to exceed these ratios may not be used for parking
and shall be physically cordoned off to preclude parking use of such spaces (including
prohibition of the commercial or public rental of such spaces on a daily, weekly, monthly or
annual basis) until such time as sufficient additional development is completed to bring the
overall parking ratios in conformance with the applicable ratio. At Project completion, the ratio
for off-street parking constructed shall not exceed the above ratios or the following total
amounts, whichever is less: 8,900 residential spaces; and 550 non-residential spaces.
(6)
Usable Open Space Requirements for Dwelling Units. Usable open
space meeting the standards of Section 135 of this Code shall be provided for each dDwelling
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uUnit in the following ratios: 36 square feet if private or 48 square feet if common. In no event
shall any space in a public right-of-way, publicly-accessible "paseo" (as defined in the
Parkmerced Design Standards and Guidelines), or public open space required by the
Development Agreement, including Juan Bautista Circle, the Transit Plaza, the Farm, the
Sports Fields, Belvedere Gardens, the Neighborhood Commons or the Community Gardens
(each as more specifically defined in the Parkmerced Design Standards and Guidelines), be
counted in satisfaction of the requirements of this subsection {/2).@.
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(d)
Project Review and Approval.
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(8)
Demolition of Dwelling Units. No mandatory discretionary review or
Conditional Use authorization pursuant to Section 317 shall be required for the demolition of
any residential dDwelling uUnit within the Parkmerced Special Use District.
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SEC. 253.1. REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE
BROADWAY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
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(a)
In the 65-A-1 Height and Bulk District, as designated on Sectional Map HT-OJ -1-H
of the Zoning Map, any new or expanding building or structure exceeding 40 feet in height
shall be permitted as a eConditional ttUse only upon approval by the Gity Planning
Commission according to theprovisions in Sections 316 through 316.8 &jthis Code. The height of
the building or structure so approved by the Gity Planning Commission shall not exceed 65
feet.
(b)
In authorizing any such proposal for a building or structure exceeding 40 feet in
height, the City Planning Commission shall find,_ that in addition to the criteria of Section
303(c), that the proposal is consistent with the expressed purposes of this Code, of the
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Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District, and of the height and bulk districts, set forth in
Sections 101, 714:-4-, and 251 of this Code hefftifand that the following criteria area are met:
(1)
The height of the new or expanding development will be compatible with
the individual neighborhood character and the height and scale of the adjacent buildings.
(2)
'Nhen the height of the nmv or expanding development exceeds twice the
existing height of adjacent buildings, transitions i.vill be provided between the taller and shorter
buildings.
~ The height and bulk of the new or expanding development will be
designed to allow maximum sun access to nearby parks, plazas, and major pedestrian
corridors.
SEC. 253.3. REVIEW OF PROPOSED BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ABOVE 26 FEET
NOT EXCEEDING 40 FEET IN THE NC-S/LAKESHORE PLAZA SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
(a)
In the 26-40-X Height and Bulk District, as designated on Sectional Map HT13H
of the Zoning Map, any new or expanding building or structure exceeding 26 feet in height
shall be permitted as a eConditional ttUse only upon approval by the Gity Planning
Commission according to the provisions in Section 316 through 316.8 o.fthis Code. The height of
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any building or structure so approved by the G#y Planning Commission shall not exceed 40
feet.
(b)
In authorizing any such proposal for a building or structure exceeding 26 feet in
height, the Gity-Planning Commission shall find that, in addition to the criteria of Section
303(c), the proposal is consistent with the expressed purposes of this Code, the NC-S District,
the Lakeshore Plaza Special Use District, and the height and bulk districts as set forth
respectively in Sections 101, 713:-4-, 780:-4- and 251 o(this Code heFeef.
SEC. 260. HEIGHT LIMITS: MEASUREMENT.
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(b)
Exemptions. In addition to other height exceptions permitted by this Code, the
features listed in this S~ubsection @shall be exempt from the height limits established by this
Code, in an amount up to but not exceeding that which is specified.
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(2)
The following features shall be exempt, without regard to their horizontal
area, provided the limitations indicated for each are observed:
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(P)
Enclosed recreational facilities up to a height of 10 feet above the
otherwise applicable height limit when located within a 65-U Height and Bulk District and
either an MUO or SSO District, and only then when authorized by the Planning Commission
as a eConditional uUse pursuant to Sections 303 and 316 of this Code, provided that the
project is designed in such a way as to reduce the apparent mass of the structure above a
base 50 foot building height.
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SEC. 263.11. SPECIAL HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS: SOUTH OF MARKET RSD 40-X/85-8
HEIGHT DISTRICT.
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(a)
General. In the 40-X/85-B Height and Bulk District, as designated on Sectional
Map No. HTOJ -1-H of the Zoning Map, located within the boundaries of the South of Market
RSD District, height exceptions above the 40-foot base height to a maximum of 85 feet may
be approved in accordance with the eConditional -uUse procedures and criteria provided in
Section& 303 and 316 of this Code, and the criteria and conditions set forth below.
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SEC. 303. CONDITIONAL USES.
(a)
General. The Planning Commission shall hear and make determinations
regarding applications for the authorization of eConditional -uUses in the specific situations in
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which such authorization is provided for elsewhere in this Code. The procedures for
eConditional -uUses shall be as specified in this Section and in Sections 306 through 306.6,
except that Planned Unit Developments shall in addition be subject to Section 304, Hospitals
medical institutions and pPost-s~econdary e&ducational flnstitutions shall in addition be subject
to the i[nstitutional mMaster pf Ian requirements of Section 304.5:.J and conditional use end
Planned Unit Development applicationsfiledpursuant to Article 7, or otherwise required by this Code
for uses or features in Neighhorhood Commercial Districts, and conditional use applications within
South of}Jarket Districts, shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Sections 316 through 316. 8 of'
this Code, in lieu of those provided for in Sections 306. 2 and 306. 3 of this Code, vdth respect to
sehcduling and notice ofheffl"ings, and in addition to those pro-;idetfjor in Sections 306. 4 and 306. 5 of
this Code, with respect to conduct ofheffl"ings and reconsideration.
(b)
Initiation. A cConditional -uUse action may be initiated by application of the
owner, or authorized agent for the owner, of the property for which the eConditional -uUse is
sought. For a eConditional -uUse application to relocate a gGeneral a4dvertising s.Sign under
subsection (I) below, application shall be made by a gGeneral a4_dvertising &~ign company tha
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has filed a Relocation Agreement application and all required information with the Planning
Department pursuant to Section 2.21 of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
(c)
Determination. After its hearing on the application, or upon the
recommendation of the Director of Planning ifthe application isfiledpltl"Suant to &ctions 316
through 316.8 efthis Code and that no hearing is required, the Planning Commission shall
approve the application and authorize a eConditional ttUse if the facts presented are such to
establish that:
(d)
Conditions. When considering an application for a eConditional ttUse as
provided herein with respect to applications for development of "dwellings" as defined in
Chapter 87 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, the Commission shall comply with that
Chapter which requires, among other things, that the Commission not base any decision
regarding the development of "dwellings" in which "protected class" members are likely to
reside on information which may be discriminatory to any member of a "protected class" (as
all such terms are defined in Chapter 87 of the SanFrtlncisco Administrative Code). In
when authorizing a eQonditional ttUse as provided herein, the Planning Commission, or the
Board of Supervisors on appeal, shall prescribe such additional conditions, beyond those
specified in this Code, as are in its opinion necessary to secure the objectives of the Code.
Once any portion of the eConditional ttUse authorization is utilized, all such conditions
pertaining to such authorization shall become immediately operative. The violation of any
condition so imposed shall constitute a violation of this Code and may constitute grounds for
revocation of the eConditional ttUse authorization. Such conditions may include time limits for
exercise of the eConditional ttUse authorization; otherwise, any exercise of such authorization
must commence within a reasonable time.
(e)
Modification of Conditions. Authorization of a change in any condition
previously imposed in the authorization of a eConditional ttUse shall be subject to the same
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procedures as a new eConditional uUse. Such procedures shall also apply to applications for
modification or waiver of conditions set forth in prior stipulations and covenants relative
thereto continued in effect by the provisions of Section 174 of this Code.
(f)
Conditional Use Abatement. The Planning Commission may consider the
possible revocation of a eConditional uUse or the possible modification of or placement of
additional conditions on a eConditional uUse when the Planning Commission determines,
based upon substantial evidence, that the applicant for the eConditional uUse had submitted
false or misleading information in the application process that could have reasonably had a
substantial effect upon the decision of the Commission or the eConditional uUse is not in
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compliance with a condition of approval, is in violation of law if the violation is within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, or operates in such a manner as to
create hazardous, noxious or offensive conditions enumerated in Section 202(c) if the
violation is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and these
circumstances have not been abated through administrative action of the Director, the Zoning
Administrator or other City authority. Such consideration shall be the subject of a public
hearing before the Planning Commission but no fee shall be required of the applicant or the
subject eConditional uUse operator.
(1)
Public Hearing. The Director of Planning or the Planning Commission
may seek schedule a public hearing on eConditional uUse abatement when the Director or
Commission has obtained or received (A) substantial evidence submitted within one year of
the effective date of the Conditional Use authorization that the applicant for the eConditional
uUse had submitted false or misleading information in the application process that could have
reasonably had a substantial effect upon the decision of the Commission or !fil substantial
evidence, submitted or received at any time while the Conditional Use authorization is
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effective, of a violation of conditions of approval, a violation of law, or operation which creates
hazardous, noxious or offensive conditions enumerated in Section 202(c).
(2)
Notification. The notice for the public hearing on a eConditional uUse
. abatement shall be subject to the notification procedure described in Sections 306.3 and
306.8 except that notice to the property owner and the operator of the subject establishment
or use shall be mailed by regular and certified mail.
(3)
Consideration. In considering a eConditional uUse revocation, the
Commission shall consider whether and how the false or misleading information submitted by
the applicant could have reasonably had a substantial effect upon the decision of the
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Commission, or the Board of Supervisors on appeal, to authorize the eConditional uUse,
substantial evidence of how any required condition has been violated or not implemented or
how the eConditional uUse is in violation of the law if the violation is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Planning Commission or operates in such a manner as to create hazardous,
noxious or offensive conditions enumerated in Section 202(c) if the violation is within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. As an alternative to revocation, the
Commission may consider how the use can be required to meet the law or the conditions of
approval, how the hazardous, noxious or offensive conditions can be abated, or how the
criteria of Section 303(c) can be met by modifying existing conditions or by adding new
conditions which could remedy a violation.
(4)
Appeals. A decision by the Planning Commission to revoke a
eConditional uUse, to modify conditions or to place additional conditions on a eConditional
uUse or a decision by the Planning Commission refusing to revoke or amend a eConditional
uUse, may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors within 30 days after the date of action by
the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Section 308.1 (b ). The Board of
Supervisors may disapprove the action of the Planning Commission in an abatement matter
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by the same vote necessary to overturn the Commission's approval or denial of a cConditional
uUse. The Planning Commission's action on a cConditional uUse abatement issue shall take
effect when the appeal period is over or, upon appeal, when there is final action on the
appeal.
(5)
Reconsideration. The decision by the Planning Commission with regards
respect to a cConditional uUse abatement issue or by the Board of Supervisors on appeal shall
be final and not subject to reconsideration within a period of one year from the effective date
of final action upon the earlier abatement proceeding, unless the Director of Planning
determines that:
(A)
There is substantial new evidence of a new cConditional uUse
abatement issue that is significantly different than the issue previously considered by the
Planning Commission; or
(B)
There is substantial new evidence about the same cConditional
uUse abatement issue considered in the earlier abatement proceeding, this new evidence
not or could not be reasonably available at the time of the earlier abatement proceeding, and
that new evidence indicates that the Commission's decision in the earlier proceeding has not
been implemented within a reasonable time or raises significant new issues not previously
considered by the Planning Commission. The decision of the Director of Planning regarding
the sufficiency and adequacy of evidence to allow the reconsideration of a cConditional uUse
abatement issue within a period of one year from the effective date of final action on the
earlier abatement proceeding shall be final.
* * * *
0)
Change in Use or Demolition of Movie Theater Uses.
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With respect to a change in use or demolition of a Movie Theater use
pursuant to Section 202.4 as dc;fincdin Sections 102, 703.2(b)(l)(B)(ii), 803.2(b)(J)(B)(iii) or
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803.3(b)(l)(B)(ii), in addition to the criteria set forth in S~ubsections (c) and (d) above, the
Commission shall make the following findings:
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(A)
Preservation of a Movie Theater use is no longer economically
viable and cannot effect a reasonable economic return to the property owner. For purposes of
defining "reasonable economic return," the Planning Commission shall be guided by the
criteria for Fair Return on Investment set forth in Section 102; end
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fB)
The change in use or demolition of the Movie Theater use will not
undermine the economic diversity and vitality of the surrounding District; and
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The resulting project will preserve the architectural integrity of
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important historic features of the movie theater use affected.
(k)
Relocation of Existing General Advertising Signs pursuant to a General
Advertising Sign Company Relocation Agreement.
(1)
Before the Planning Commission may consider an application for a
eConditional uUse to relocate an existing lawfully permitted gGeneral eA_dvertising sSign as
authorized by Section 611 of this Code, the applicant sign company must have:
* * * *
(2)
The Department, in its discretion, may review in a single eConditional
uUse application all signs proposed for relocation by a gGeneral eA_dvertising Sign company or
may require that one or more of the signs proposed for relocation be considered in a separate
application or applications. Prior to the Commission's public hearing on the application, the
Department shall have verified the completeness and accuracy of the gGeneral eA_dvertising
sSign company's sign inventory.
* * * *
(4)
In addition to applicable criteria set forth in subsection (c) above, the
Planning Commission shall consider the size and visibility of the signs proposed to be located
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as well as the following factors in determining whether to approve or disapprove a proposed
relocation:
* * * *
(B)
The factors set forth in this S~ubsection .(kl..W(B) shall weigh
against the Commission's approval of the proposed relocation:
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(iv)
The proposed relocation site is within, adjacent to, or visible
from a zoning district where gGeneral e4_dvertising sSigns are prohibited.
(6)
The Planning Commission may adopt additional criteria for relocation of
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Code.
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(I)
Change in Use or Demolition of General Grocery Store Uses.
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With respect to a change in use or demolition of General Grocery 8fep.e
use as defined in Sections 102, 703.2(b)(l)(B)(iii), 803.2(b)(l)(B)(iv) or 803.3 (b)(l)(B)(iii) ofthis
Gode which use exceeds 5,000 gross square feet pursuant to Section 202.3 ofthis Code, in
addition to the criteria set forth in S~ubsections (c) and (d) above, the Commission shall make
the following findings:
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Preservation of a General Grocery 8fep.e use is no longer
economically viable and cannot effect a reasonable economic return to the property owner.
The Commission may disregard the above finding if it finds that the change in use or
replacement structure in the case of demolition will contain a gGeneral gGrocery stere that is
a sufficient size to serve the shopping needs of nearby residents and offers comparable
services to the former gGeneral gGrocery store. For purposes of defining "reasonable
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economic return," the Planning Commission shall be guided by the criteria for Fair Return on
Investment set forth in Section 102; and
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The change in use or demolition of the General Grocery SFere use
. will not undermine the economic diversity and vitality of the surrounding neighborhood.
* * * *
(n)
Massage Establishments.
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With respect to Massage Establishments that are subject to Conditional
Use authorization, as defined in Sectiens 1 ()2, 790. 60, and 890. 60 r>fthis Cede, in addition to the
criteria set forth in S~ubsection (c) above, the Commission shall make the following findings:
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Whether the applicant has obtained, and maintains in good
standing, a permit for a Massage Establishment from the Department of Public Health
pursuant to Section 29.10 of the Sttn Francisce Health Code;
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Whether the use's fagade is transparent and open to the public.
Permanent transparency and openness are preferable. Elements that lend openness and
transparency to a fagade include:
active street frontage of at least 25 feet in length where
percent of that length is devoted to entrances to commercially used space or windows at the
pedestrian eye-level;
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{ii)
windows that use clear, untinted glass, except for
decorative or architectural accent;
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any decorative railings or decorative grille work, other than
wire mesh, which is placed in front of or behind such windows, should be at least 75% percent
open to perpendicular view and no more than six feet in height above grade;
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fb)
Whether the use includes pedestrian-oriented lighting. Well lit
establishments where lighting is installed and maintained along all public rights-of-way
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adjacent to the building with the massage use during the post-sunset hours of the massage
use are encouraged:
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{I)}
Whether the use is reasonably oriented to facilitate public access.
Barriers that make entrance to the use more difficult than to an average service-provider in
the area are to be strongly discouraged. These include (but are not limited to) foyers equipped
with double doors that can be opened only from the inside and security cameras.
* * * *
(p)
Adult Business, Nighttime Entertainment, General Entertainmenti, and Other
Entertainment Uses.
(1)
With respect to Conditional Use authorization applications for Adult
Business Business, Nighttime Entertainment. General Entertainment and Other Entertainment
uses, such use or feature shall:
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(2)
Notwithstanding the above, the Planning Commission may authorize a
eConditional uUse which does not satisfy the criteria set forth in (p)(1)(B) and/or (p)(1)(C)
above, if facts presented are such to establish that the use will be operated in such a way as
to minimize disruption to residences in and around the district with respect to noise and crowd
control.
(3)
The action of the Planning Commission approving a eConditional uUse
does not take effect until the appeal period is over or while the approval is under appeal.
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(r)
Development of Large Lots in RTO and RTO-M Districts. In order to
promote, protect, and maintain a scale of development that is appropriate to each district and
compatible with adjacent buildings, new construction or significant enlargement of existing
buildings on lots of the same size or larger than the square footage stated in Table 209.4
under Large Project Review shall be permitted only as eConditional uUses subject to the
provisions set forth in this Section of this Code.
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SEC. 303.1. FORMULA RETAIL USES.
(a)
Findings.
* * * *
(9)
Neighborhood Commercial Districts are intended to preserve the unique
qualities of a district while also serving the daily needs of residents living in the immediate
neighborhood; however,_ community members have reported loss of daily needs uses due to
inundation of formula retailers that target larger citywide or regional audiences. The City
strives to ensure that goods and services that residents require for daily living are available
within walking distance and at an affordable price. Establishments that serve daily needs and
JEormula rB.etail establishments are neither mutually exclusive nor completely overlapping.
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(c)
Retail Sales or Service Activity or Retail Sales or Service
Establishment." For the purposes of this Section 303.1, a retail sales or service activity or
retail sales or service establishment shall include the following uses whether functioning as a
principal or accessory use, as defined in Articles 1, 2, 7, and 8 of this Code:
(1)
For Districts within Article 8 of this Code, the following uses as defined in
Section 890, or in Section 102 as noted:
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;;; Bar §JQ4;
;;; Drive-up Facility§§ 102. 890.30;
;;; Eating and Drinking Use §JQ4;
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;;; Sales and Service, Other Retail § 890.102 and Retail Sales and Service,
General,·
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;;; Restaurant § 102;
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;;; Limited-Restaurant § 102;
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;;; Service, Financial §§ 102. 890.11 O;
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;;; Service, Limited Financial, except single automated teller machines at
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the street front that meet the Commission's adopted Performance-Based Design Guidelines
and automated teller machines located within another use that are not visible from the street §_
102;
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= Service, Fringe Financial §§ 102. 890.113;
=Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment§§ 102, 890.123;
= Massage Establishment §§ 102. 890.60; a00
= Service, Personal §§ 102. 890.116.;-
;;; Service, Instructional§ 102:--tmd
;;; General Grocerv § 102:
;;; Specialty Grocerv § 102;
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;;; Pharmacy § 102:
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;;; Jewelrv Store§§ 102. 890.51:
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;;; Tourist Oriented Gift Store§§ 102. 890.39: and
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;;; Non-Auto Vehicle Sales or Rental §§ 102. 890.69.
(2)
For Districts located within Articles 2 and 7 of this Code, the follov.'ing
uses as defined in Section 102:
Retail Sales and Services Uses except for: /\dult Business, Animal
Hospital, Hotel, Kennel, Mortuary (Columbarium), Health Services, Motel, Retail
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Professional Services, Self Storage, Trade Shop, and Limited Financial that are single
automated teller machines at the street front that meet the Commission's adopted
Performance Based Design Guidelines and automated teller machines located '.vithin
another use that are not visible from the street;
Movie Theater; and
Amusement Game Arcade.
(d)
Conditional Use Criteria. With regard to a eConditional uUse authorization
application for a Formula Retail use, the Planning Commission shall consider, in addition to
the criteria set forth in Section 303, the criteria below and the Performance-Based Design
Guidelines adopted by the Planning Commission to implement the criteria below.
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(e)
Conditional Use Authorization Required. A Conditional Use Authorization
shall be required for a Formula Retail use in the following zoning districts unless explicitly
exempted:
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All Neighborhood Commercial Districts in Article 7;
(2)
All Mixed Use-General Districts in Section 840;
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(3)
All Urban Mixed Use Districts in Section 843;
(4)
All Residential-Commercial Districts as defined in Section 209.3~;
(5)
Japantown Special Use District as defined in Section 2 49. 31;
-(6)-ill Chinatown Community Business District as defined in Section 810:-J.;
Pf@_ Chinatown Residential/Neighborhood Commercial District as defined in
{8) {1l Western SoMa Planning Area Special Use District as defined in 823;
(9)
Residential Transit Oriented Districts as defined in 206. 4 and 206. 5;
{#)) @ Limited Commercial Conforming Use/Non Conforming Use~ in RH, RM Rill
RHRMRTO and RED Districts, as permitted by Sections 186, 186.3. and 231;
f1-1t {21 Third Street Formula Retail Restricted Use District, as defined in Section
786;
fl-2} {lJ)l The C-3-G District with frontage on Market Street, between 6th Street
and the intersection of Market Street, 12th Street and Franklin Street.
* * * *
(g)
Neighborhood Notification and Design Review. Any application for a Formula
Retail use as defined in this section shall be subject to the notification and review procedures
of S~ubsections 312( d) and ( e) of this Code. A cConditional ttUse hearing on an application for
a Formula Retail use may not be held less than 30 calendar days after the date of mailed
notice.
* * * *
0)
Change of Use. Changes of Formula Retail establishments are generally
described below, except that a change of a Formula Retail use that is also a nonconforming
use pursuant to Section 182 is prohibited. In all other instances, changes of Formula Retail
establishments from one use category to another, including a change from one use to another
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within the sub-categories of uses set forth in the definition o[Retail Sales and Services in Planning
Gede Section -790:-102 and in Section 890.102 for Mixed Use Districts, require a new Conditional
Use authorization as a new Formula Retail use. Changes of Formula Retail owner or operator
within the same use category that are determined to be an enlargement or intensification of
use pursuant to S~ubsection 178(c) are required to obtain Conditional Use authorization and
shall meet the Commission's adopted Performance-Based Design Guidelines for Formula
Retail. In cases determined not to be an enlargement or intensification of use, the
Performance-Based Design Guidelines for Formula Retail may be applied and approved
administratively by the Planning Department, unless the applicant requests a Conditional Use
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Hh_earing at the Planning Commission. The applicant shall also pay an administrative fee to
compensate Planning Department and City staff for its time reviewing the project under this
S~ubsection (Jl, as set forth in Section 360 of this Code.
(k)
Accessory Uses. Conditional uUse authorization shall be required for all
e4_ccessory uUses within those use categories subject to Formula Retail controls as defined in
this Section 303.1, except for the following:
(1)
Single automated teller machines falling within the definition of Limited
Financial Services that are located at the street front that meet the Commission's adopted
Performance-Based Design Guidelines for automated teller machines;
(2)
Automated teller machines located within another use that are not visible
from the street;
(3)
Vending machines that do not exceed 15 feet of street frontage or occupy
more than 200 square feet of area facing a public right of way.
SEC. 304. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS.
In districts other than C-3, the Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts, the DTR
Districts, the North Beach Special Use District. or the South of Market Mixed Use Districts, the
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Planning Commission may authorize as conditional uses, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 303, Planned Unit Developments subject to the further requirements and procedures
of this Section. After review of any proposed development, the Planning Commission may
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authorize such development as submitted or may modify, alter, adjust or amend the plan
before authorization, and in authorizing it may prescribe other conditions as provided in
Section 303(d). The development as authorized shall be subject to all conditions so imposed
and shall be excepted from other provisions of this Code only to the extent specified in the
authorization.
SEC. 306.3. NOTICE OF HEARINGS.
(a)
Except as indicated in 8§'.ubsection (b) below, and except G1Sprovided in Sections
316. 3 and 316. 4 afthis Code for conditionttl use applications ·where such ttuthoriztttion is required
pursuant to zoning ctttegories .10, .11, . 21, . 2 4 througlz . 2 7, . 38 through . 90 ttnd . 95 af&ctions 710
t,'1.rough 729 for each Neighborhood Commercittl District, notice of the time, place and purpose of
the hearing on action for an amendment to the Planning Code or General Plan, eConditional
uUse or a tt_fariance shall be given by the Zoning Administrator as follows:
(1)
(2)
By mail to the applicant or other person or agency initiating the action;
By mail, except in the case of proposed amendments to change the text
of the Code, not less than M 20 days prior to the date of the hearing to the owners of all real
property within the area that is the subject of the action and within 300 feet of all exterior
boundaries of such area, using for this purpose the names and addresses of the owners as
shown on the latest citywide assessment roll in the Office of the Tax Collector. Failure to send
notice by mail to any such property owner where the address of such owner is not shown on
,such assessment roll shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection with such action;
(3)
By publication, except in +i.,fariance cases, at least once in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City not less than 20 days prior to the date of the hearing;
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(b)
(4)
Such other notice as the Zoning Administrator shall deem appropriate.
In the following situations, notice of hearings shall be given as indicated.
(1)
In the case of '1>11'.'."ariance applications involving a less than 10% percent
deviation as described in Section 305(c), the Zoning Administrator need give only such notice
as the Zoning Administrator deems appropriate in cases in which a hearing is actually held.
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(c)
In addition to any other information required by the Planning Department, the
Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission, any notice required by this Section of an
application for a cConditional uUse permit authorization or '1>11'.'."ariance which proposes a
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cCommercial uUse for the subject property shall disclose the name under which business will
be, or is expected to be, conducted at the subject property, as disclosed in the permit
application pursuant to Section 306.1 (c), if the business name is known at the time notice is
given. If the business name becomes known to the applicant during the notice period, the
applicant promptly shall amend the notice to disclose such business name and the
Department shall disseminate all the various required hearing notices again with the disclosed
name and allow the prescribed time between the date of the notice and the date of the
hearing.
SEC. 306.10. MULTIPLE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT FOR NOTICES.
(a)
Applicability. In addition to the notice requirements set forth elsewhere in this
Code, the requirements of this section shall apply to the mailed notices that are required by
the following sections of the Planning Code: Sections 202.5(e)(3) 228. 4(c), 304.5(d), 306.3,
306.7(g), 306.9(c), 309(c) through 309(h), 311, 312, 313.4(b), 314.4(a), 316.3(d), 330.7, and
any other section of the Planning Code that requires a notice to be mailed or personally
served to property owners or occupants adjacent to or near a property for which Planning
Department development approval is sought.
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SEC. 307. OTHER POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR. In
addition to those specified in Sections 302 through 306, and Sections 316 through 316.6 of this
Code, the Zoning Administrator shall have the following powers and duties in administration
and enforcement of this Code. The duties described in this Section shall be performed under
the general supervision of the Director of Planning, who shall be kept informed of the actions
of the Zoning Administrator.
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(g)
Exceptions from Certain Specific Code Standards through Administrative
Review in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts and the South of Market Mixed Use
Districts. The Zoning Administrator may allow complete or partial relief from rear yard, open
space and wind and shadow standards as authorized in the applicable sections of this Code,
when modification of the standard would result in a project better fulfilling the criteria set forth
in the applicable section. The procedures and fee for such review shall be the same as those
which are applicable to :v_[ariances, as set forth in Sections 306.1 through 306.5 and 308.2.
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SEC. 308. APPEALS.
In the case of any amendment, cConditional uUse or :v_[ariance action described in
Sections 302 through 305 and Sections 316 through 316. 6 of this Code, and in the case of any
order, requirement, decision or other determination (other than a :v_[ariance) made by the
Zoning Administrator, the procedures for appeals shall be as described in Sections 308
through 308.2.
SEC. 308.1. APPEALS: AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING CODE AND CONDITIONAL
USES.
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(a)
Right of Appeal. The action of the Planning Commission, in disapproving in
whole or in part an amendment to the Planning Code initiated by application as described in
Section 302 and Sections 306 through 306.5, or in approving or disapproving in whole or in
part an application for eConditional uUse authorization as described in Sections 303 and 304,
end Sections 306 through 306.5, andSectiens 316 threugh 316.6 of this Code, shall be subject to
appeal to the Board of Supervisors in accordance with this Section. An action of the
Commission so appealed from shall not become effective unless and until approved by the
Board of Supervisors in accordance with this Section.
(b)
Notice of Appeal. Any appeal under this Section shall be taken by filing written
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notice of appeal with the Board of Supervisors within 30 days after the date of action by the
Planning Commission. The notice of appeal shall be subscribed by either (i) the owners of at
least 20% percent of the property affected by the proposed amendment or eConditional uUse
or (ii) five members of the Board of Supervisors. The signature on the appeal of members of
the Board shall not be deemed to be any indication of their position on the merits of the
appeal but rather shall indicate only that they believe there is sufficient public interest and
concern in the matter to warrant a hearing by the Board of Supervisors. For the purposes of
this Section, the property affected shall be calculated as follows:
(1)
When a proposed amendment or eConditional uUse has been
disapproved by the Planning Commission, the property affected shall be deemed to be all
property within the area that is the subject of the application for amendment or eConditional
uUse, and within 300 feet of all exterior boundaries of the property that is the subject of the
application;
(2)
When a proposed eConditional uUse has been approved by the Planning
Commission, the property affected shall be deemed to be all property within 300 feet of all
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exterior boundaries of the property for which the eConditional uUse has been approved by the
Planning Commission, excluding the property for which the approval has been given;
(3)
In either of the above cases, when any property is owned by the City and
County of San Francisco, the United States Government or the State of California, or any
department or agency thereof, or by any special district, and is located within 300 feet of the
area that is the subject of the application for amendment or eConditional uUse, such property
shall be excluded in determining the property affected unless such owner shall itself be a
subscriber of the notice of appeal; and
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(4)
Wherever a property is held in joint owner-ship, the signatures of joint
owners shall be calculated as representing affected property in direct proportion to the
of the total ownership of that property attributable to the joint owner or owners subscribing to
the notice of appeal. For the purposes of this calculation, the term "joint ownership" shall
include joint tenancies, interests in common, community property, partnerships, stock
cooperatives, condominiums, community apartments and planned unit developments. Where
each owner has exclusive rights to a portion of the property, the proportion of the total
ownership attributable to that owner shall be calculated in terms of a ratio of the floor area and
land area in which that owner has exclusive, joint and common rights to the total floor area
and land area of that property. Under these calculations, the land area of an affected property
in joint ownership shall be given the same weight as the land area of an affected property not
in joint ownership, in determining whether 20% percent of the property affected is represented
by signatures to the notice of appeal.
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SEC. 310. ZONING PROCEDURES NOT TO APPLY TO ARTICLE 10.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, the procedures set forth in this Article
3 (Sections 301 through 309 and Sections 316 through 316.6 of this Code) shall not apply to
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Article 10, Preservation of Historical, Architectural and Aesthetic Landmarks; the procedures
applicable to Article 10 are included therein.
SEC. 312. PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR ALL NC, AND EASTERN
NEIGHBORHOODS MIXED USE DISTRICTS.
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(b)
Applicability. Except as indicated herein, all building permit applications for
7 , demolition, new construction, the removal of an authorized or unauthorized Fesidential ~~~
uUnit, changes in use to a}Eormula FEetail use as defined in Section 303.1 of this Code or
alterations which expand the exterior dimensions of a building shall be subject to the
notification and review procedures required byS~ubsection 312(d). Subsection 312(f)
regarding demolition permits and approval of replacement structures shall apply to all NC, and
Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts. For the purposes of this Section, addition to a
building of the features listed in Section 136(c)(1) through 136(c)(24) and 136(c)(26) shall not
be subject to notification under this Section.
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Changes of Use. In NC Districts, all building permit applications for a change of
use to or the establishment of an Adult Business, a_Bar tJS defined in Sections 102 and 790.22, Child-
Care Facility, General Entertainment, Group Housing, Limited Restaurant, a Liquor Store.1....tJS defined
in Sections l 02 and 790. 55, Other Large Institutions tJS defined in Section 790. 50, Otha Snwll
Institutions tJS defined in Section 790.51, a LimitedResttJurant tJS defined in Sections l 02 and 790.90, a
Restaurant as defined in Sections l 02 and 790.91, a-Massage Establishment as defined in Sections
102 and 790.60, Nighttime Entertainment, an Outdoor Activity Area tJS defined in Section 790. 70, an
Adult or Otlwr Entet'tainment use tJS defined in Sections 790. 36 m1d 790. 38, a Fringe Financial Service
use tJS defined in Sections 102 and 790.111, Post-Secondary Educational Institution, Private
Community Facility, Public Community Facility, Religious Institution, Residential Care Facility,
School, Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments as dt7ji-ned in Sections J 02 and 790.123, or Trade
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School Group Housing as defined in Sections 102 and 790.88(b) shall be subject to the provisions
of S~ubsection 312(d); provided, however, that a change of use from a Restaurant to a
Limited-Restaurant shall not be subject to the provisions of S~ubsection 312(d). In all RED and
Eastern Z'leighborhoods },,/ixed Use Districts all buUdingpermit applications for a change ofusefrom
CH'!-)' one land use category to another /.and use category shall be subject to the provisions of Subsection
312(d). In addition, any accessory massage use in the Ocean Avenue Neighborhood
Commercial Transit District shall be subject to the provisions of S~ubsection 312(d).
In all RED and Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts all building permit applications for
a change of use from anv one land use category to another land use category shall be subject to the
provisions ofsubsection 312(d). For the purposes of this S~ubsection {£1, "land use category"
shall mean those categories used to organize the individual land uses which appear in the us
tables in Article 8, immediately preceding a group of individual land uses, and include the
following: Residential Use, Institutional Use, Retail Sales and Service Use, assembly,
Recreation and Entertainment Use, Office Use, motor vehicle services use, Industrial home
and business service Use, or other use.
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(g)
Wireless Telecommunications Services Facility as Accessory Use,
Notification and Review Required. Building permit applications for new construction of a
wWireless tielecommunications s~ervices fEacility as an aA_ccessory uUse under Article 7 or 8
of the Planning Code in all NC, RED, or Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts shall be
subject to the notification and review procedures required by this Section.
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SEC. 316. PROCEDURES l"OR CONDITUJNAL USEAUTHOR!ZATI-ONINNEI~HJJORHOOD
COMMERCL4L, EASTERiV NEIGHBORHOODS AIIXED USE DISTRICTS, AND SOUTH OF
AIARKETMIXED USEDISTRICTS.
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In addition to theprovisions o.fSections 306.1, 306. 4, and306.5 ofthis Code, thefoUo-wing
procedures set forth in this and the following sections shall go·;;ern applications for Conditional Use
authorization ·where thJs authorization is requiredpursuant to Sections 178, 179, 181 (/) or (g),
260(b)(2)(P) or 263.11 afthis Code; zoning categories .JO, .11, .21, .24 through .27, .38 through .90,
and. 95 a/Sections 710 through, 729 afthis Code for each Neighborhood Commercial District; Sections
813 through 8J8 for the South o.f1\farket },fixed Use Districts; Section 840 through 843 for the Eastern
Neighborhoods }rfixed Use Districts; or Section 823for the Western So}.fa Special Use District. The
criteria for determinations on such applications are set forth in Section 303(c) of this Code. Additional
criteria for determinations on applications pursuant to zoning categories . I 0, . J l, and . 2J a/Article 7
are set forth in the Section o.fthis Code containing the control. Additional criteria for determinations
on certain applications ·within }rfixed Use Districts are set forth in Sections 263.1 J and 803. 5 through,
803. 9 afthis Code. Additional criteria for determination on certain applications ·within the Western
So}.fa Special Use District are set forth in Section 823 afthis Code.
SEC. 316.1. APPLICATIOIVSAIVDFIUNGFEES.
The provisions set forth in Section 306.1 o.fthis Code shall govern with respect to applications
andfiling fees.
SEC. 316.2. ZO.,WIVGADAILWSTRATOR REVIEW; SCHEDULI1VG OF HEARING, A1VD
RECOAIMK7VDATiaV.
The Zoning Administrator shall revfow and schedule applications for conditional blSe
authorization for Planning Commission r~vie·w at a public hearing.
(a)
Review. After an application for conditional use isfiled at the Department, the Zoning
Administrator shall re>JieHi' the application and determine ifthe facts presented establish that the
proposed use or feature is in conformity with the criteria set forth in Section 303(c) and any other
applicable provision of this Code.
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(b)
Scheduling ofDetemiination. After revie·wing an application, the Zoning Administrator
shall set a time andplace for Planning Commission determination at a public hearing.
(c)
Report and Recommendation. The Zoning Administrator shall make necessffl'y
investigations and studies and submitproposedfindings to the Planning Director. The report and
recommendation o.fthe Planning Director vr'ill be submitted to the Planning Commission at a public
hearing.
SEC. 316.3. NOTICE OF TIAfE, PL4CE, AND PUKPOSE OF THE HEARING.
After re·;?iew ofw'l application subject to these procedures and scheduling of the matter for
Planning Commission determination, the Zoning Administrator shallprovidc notice ofthe time, place,
andpurpose o.fthe hearing, as follo·r';s:
(a)
By mail to the applicant or other person or agency initiating the action;
(b)
Byposting on the subjectproperty at least 20 days prior to tlte date that the matter is
scheduled for determination by the Planning Commission;
(c)
By publication at least once in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation in the City not less
than 20 deys prior to the scheduled date of the appearance of the item on the Planning Commission
calendar at a public hearing;
(d)
By mail at least 20 days prior to the date that the matter is scheduled for determination
by the City Planning Commission to property owners vr'ithin 300 feet o.fthe property that is the subject
o.f the action using the names and addresses of owner~ as sh mm on the latest city'H'ide Assessment Roll
in the &fjice of the Tax Collector, as well as groups or individuals requesting such notice in ·writing.
Failure to send notice by mail to any such property owner ·where the address of such ort·ner is
not shorm on such assessment roll shall not invalidate any proceedings in connection ·with such action;
(e)
Such other notice as the Zoning Administrator shall deem appropriate.
SEC. 316.4. CONDUCTOFPUBLICHEARL\TGSANDDETERMINATI-ON.
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TheprO';isions set forth in Section 306. 4 o.fthis Code with respect to conduct ofhe€1rings sh€1ll
gm;ern ·whenever €1 public hearing is required.
SEC. 316.5. RECOI\TSIDERATI-ON.
The provisions set forth in Section 306. 5 o.fthis Code shflll gmern ·with respect to
reconsideration ofconditional use applications which ha-.,;e been disappro-ved.
SEC. 316.6. APPEAL.
Ajinfll determinfltion by the Pfonning Commission on fin application for condition€1l use
€1uthori0fltion may be appe€1led to the Board of Supervisors purnuflnt to the prmisions of Section 3 08.1
o.fthis Code.
SEC. 607.1. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS.
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(c)
Identifying Signs. Identifying Signs, as defined in Section 602, shall be
permitted in all Neighborhood Commercial and Residential-Commercial Districts subject to the
limits set forth below.
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(2)
One Sign identifying a shopping center or shopping mall shall be
permitted subject to the conditions in subsection (c)(1), but shall not exceed 30 square feet in
area. Any Sign identifying a permitted Commercial uUse listed in wning rntegories. 40 through. 70
in Section 703.2 (a) in an NC District shall be considered a Business Sign and subject to
Section 607.1 (f) of this Code. Such Signs may be Nonilluminated, Indirectly Illuminated, or
Directly Illuminated during the hours of operation of the businesses in the shopping center or
shopping mall.
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Section 3. The Planning Code is hereby amended by revising Sections 701.1, 702,
702.1, 702.2, 702.3, 702.4, 703, 703.2, 703.4, 703.9, 720, 721, 722, 726, 727, 731, 732, 733,
734, 735, 736, 737, 738, 743, 744, 746, 747, 780.1, 780.2, 780.3, 781.1, 781.4, 781.5, 781.6,
781.7, 781.9, 784, 787, 788, 801.2, 803.3, 803.8, 803.9, and 825, adding Sections 750, 751,
752, 761, 762, 763, 764, and new Zoning Control Tables 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716,
717, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732, 733, 734,
736, 737, 738, 739, 740, 741, 742, 743. 744, 745, 746, 747, 748, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757,
758, 759, 760, and deleting Section 733A to read as follows:
SEC. 701.1. PURPOSE OF ARTICLE 7.
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This Article is intended to provide a comprehensive and flexible zoning system for
Neighborhood Commercial Districts which is consistent with the objectives and policies set
forth in the San Francisco }da:ster General Plan. More specifically, the purposes of this Article
are:
(a)
To provide in one article a complete listing of or cross-reference to all of the
zoning categories, definitions, control provisions, and review procedures which are applicable
to properties or uses in Neighborhood Commercial Districts.
(b)
To establish a zoning system which will accommodate all classes of
Neighborhood Commercial Districts including general districts for citywide area groupings and
individual districts which are tailored to the unique characteristics of specific areas.
(c)
To provide zoning control categories which embrace the full range of land use
issues in all Neighborhood Commercial Districts, in order that controls can be applied
individually to each district class to address particular land use concerns in that district.
SEC. 702. CLASSES OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
The following classes of districts are established for Neighborhood Commercial
Districts.
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SEC. 702.1. 1VEJGHBORHOOD COAIAIERCL4L USE DISTRICTS.
(a)
Neighborhood Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts. The
following Neighborhood Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Transit dDistricts, listed in
Section 201 o[this Code, are established for the purpose of implementing the Commerce and
Industry element and other elements of the General Plan, according to the objective and
policies stated therein. Description and Purpose Statements outline the main functions of
each Neighborhood Commercial (Nb) and Neighborhood Commercial Transit District in the
Zoning Plan for San Francisco, supplementing the statements of purpose contained in '-JC,.~LIV
101 ofthisCode.
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The description and purpose statements and land use controls applicable to each of
the general and individual area districts are set forth in this Code for each district class. The
boundaries of the various Neighborhood Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Transit
Districts are shown on the Zoning Map referred to in Sections 105 and 106 of this Code,
subject to the provisions of that Section.
Neig!tborluHJti Cmnme-FCial GenemlArea Distriets
1Vametl Neighbol'hootl Commercial Districts
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Number
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(b)
The following districts ere }feighborhood Commerciel Trensit (NCT) Districts,
including both gcnerel &ee districts end individuel &ee districts identified by street or eree neme.
These districts ere e subset e.fthe }feighborhood Commerciel (NC) Districts.
SectifJn
I\Teigltb6rh66d CtJmnwrcial Transit Districts
Number
}famed Neighborhood Commerciel Trensit (NCT) Districts
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(1)
Neighborhood Commercial Districts. Neighborhood Commercial Districts are
low to high density mixed-use neighborhoods of varying scale established around historical
neighborhood commercial centers. The Neighborhood Commercial Districts are intended to support
neighborhood-serving uses on the lower floors and housing above. These Districts tend to be linear
commercial corridors, but may also include small clusters of commercial activity in Residential
Districts. Housing density is limited by the area of the lot and minimum parking ratios are
typically required for Residential Uses and commercial uses greater than 5,000 square feet;
however some Neighborhood Commercial Districts have no minimum parking requirements.
Individually named Neighborhood Commercial Districts are intended to a«ew provide for more
targeted residential and commercial controls to fit the needs oftheir respective neighborhoods.
(2)
Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts. NG+ Neighborhood Commercial
Transit Districts are transit-oriented moderate- to high-density mixed-use neighborhoods of
varying scale concentrated near transit services. The NG+ Neighborhood Commercial Transit
Districts are mixed use districts that support neighborhood-serving commercial uses on lower
floors and housing above. These districts are well-served by public transit and aim to
maximize residential and commercial opportunities on or near major transit services. The
district's form can be either linear along transit-priority corridors, concentric around transit
stations, or broader areas where transit services criss-cross the neighborhood. Housing
density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope of buildings,
including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards for Pl{esidential -uUses,
including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. Residential parking is not
required and generally limited. Commercial establishments are discouraged or 'prohibited from
building accessory off-street parking in order to preserve the pedestrian-oriented character of
the district and prevent attracting auto traffic. There are prohibitions on access (i.e. driveways,
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garage entries) to off-street parking and loading on critical stretches of commercial and transit
streets to preserve and enhance the pedestrian-oriented character and transit function.
SEC. 702.2. NEIGHBORHOOD COAl1'1ERCL4L SPECL4L USE DISTRICTS.
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Neighborhood Commercial Special Use Districts. In addition to the }/eighborhood
Commercial Use Districts established by Section 702.1 o-fthis Code, certain Neighborhood
Commercial Special Use Districts. as listed in Section 201 o(this Code, are established for the
purpose of controlling changes in use and new development within sensitive neighborhood
areas.
The purposes and provisions set forth in Section 7804 of this Code shall apply within
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these districts. The boundaries of the districts are as shown on the Zoning Map as referred to
in Sections 105 and 106 of this Code, subject to the provisions of that Section.
1-"'leighb0Fl1ood Commt!l'cial Special Use Districts
Section Numbel'
SEC. 702.3. NEI~HBORHOOD COMMERCL4L RESTRICTED USE SUBDISTRICTS.
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted Use Subdistricts. In addition to the
}leighborhood Commercial Use Districts established by Section 702.1 ofthis Code, certain
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted Special Use Subdistricts Districts listed in Section 201 of
this Code are established for the purpose of controlling the expansion of certain kinds of uses
that which if uncontrolled may adversely affect the character of certain Neighborhood
Commercial Districts.
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The purposes and provisions set forth in Sections 781.1 through 781.10, Section 784,
and Sections 249.35 through 249.99 of this Code shall apply respectively within these
districts. The boundaries of the districts are as shown on the Zoning Map as referred to in
. 4
Section 105 of this Code, subject to the provisions of that Section.
Section
Neighborhood Commercial Restricted Use Subdistricts
Number
SEC. 702.4. SPECL4L USED!STRJCTS.
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Other Special Use Districts. In addition to the ,Veighborhood Commercial Use Districts
and }'/eighborhood Commercial Special Use Districts established by Sections 702.1 and 702. 2 o.f this
Gede, cCertain special use districts established in Section 201 of this Code are located within
certain Neighborhood Commercial District boundaries. The designations, locations, and
boundaries of the special use districts are as pro-vided below.
SpeciB1 Use Distl'icts
Section Number
SEC. 703. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS.
The }/eighborhood Commercial District zoning control categories consist o.f building standards
listed in Section 703.1 ~{this Code andpermitted uses listed in Section 703.2 of this Code. The controls
are either stated; or summarized and cross referenced to the sections in other articles o.f this Code
containing the requirements, in Sections 710.1 through 729. 95 of this Code, for each o.f the district
classes listed in Section 702.1, or referenced in Section 799 o.fthis Code.
SEC. 703.2. USES PERMITTED 11\T1VEIGHBORHOOD COAl.MERCL4L DISTRICTS.
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(a)
Zoning Control Tables. Each Zoning District in Article 7 has a corresponding Zoning
Control Table that details the basic development standards and Use controls (or the respective district.
Zoning Control Tables are explained in Section 202.1 ofthis Code. Any and all uses Permitted or
Conditionally permitted uses and Uses that are not permitted in the zoning districts described in
this Section are detailed in the corresponding Zoning Control Tables.
A use is the specific purpose for which a property or building is used, occupied, maintained, or
leased. Whether or not a use is permitted in a specific district is set forth or summarized and cross
referenced in Article 7 f>f th:is Code for each district class.
(a)
Use Categories. The uses, functions, or actfvities, which are permitted in each
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}leighborhood Commercial District class include those listed below by zoning control category and
number and cross referenced to the Code Section containing the definition.
Zening Control Categories f<Jr Uses
Outdoor ActiYity Area
Drive Up Facility
W-0lk Up Facility·
Hours of'Operation
Residential Corwersion
Residential Demolition
Residential Division
Residential 1\1er$r
Other Retail Sales and Services
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Definition
§ 790.70
§ 790.30
§ 790.140
§ 790.48
§ 207.8
§ 790.102
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Ber-
§ 790.22
-:-#
Limited Resteurant
§ 790.90
:44
Resteurant
§ 790.91
-:-#-
Liquor Store
§ 790.55
-:46
}.!ovie Theater
§ 790.64
-:+!-
Adult Entertainment
§ 790.36
:48
Other Entertainment
§ 790.38
-:49
F'inancial Scr"'.lice
§ 790.110
;-;){)
Limited Financial Scr"'.lice
§ 790.112
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A1edical Service
§ 790.114
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Personal Service
§ 790.116
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BHSiness or Professional Ser.lice
§ 790.108
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}Jessagc Esteblishment
§ 790.60
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Tourist Hotel
§ 790.46
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Automobile Parking
§ 790.8
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Automotive Gas Stetion
§ 790.14
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Automotive Service Stetion
§ 790.17
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Automotive Repair
§ 790.15
:4f}
Automotive Wash
§ 790.18
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Community Residential Parldng
§ 790.10
(b)
Use Limitatiens. The uses permitted in Neighborhood Commercial Districts are either
principal, conditional, accessory, or temporary uses as stated in this Section, and include those uses set
forth or summarized and cross referenced in the zoning control categories as listed in this Code for
each district class.
Permitted Uses. Uses in Enclosed Buildings. All permitted uses shall be
conducted within an enclosed building in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, unless
otherwise specifically allowed in this Code. Exceptions from this requirement are: uses which,
when located outside of a building, qualify as an Outdoor Activity Area or Open Air Sales, as
defined in Sections 102 and 790. 70 of th-is Code; accessory off-street parking and loading!. and
other uses listed below which function primarily as open-air uses, or which may be
appropriate if located on an open lot, outside a building, or within a partially enclosed building,
subject to other limitations of this Article 7 and other sections of this Code.
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Automobile Parldng Public and Private Parking Lots
Automoti',•e Gas Station
Automotive Service Station
Automotive Wash
Automobile Sale or Rental
Other lnstitutionsal Uses. Large (selected)
Public Yse Facilities (selected)
Community Residential Parking Open Recreation Area
Outdoor Recreation Area
Neighborhood and Large Scale Urban Agriculture
Utility and Jnfi'astructure Uses (selected)
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(c)
Multiple Uses in One Structure. If there are two or more uses in a structure and
none is classified belew under Section 703(d) below 703.2(b)(l)(C) o.fthis Code as an ad_ccessory
Use, then each of these uses will be considered separately as independent pfrincipal,
eConditional or temporary uses.
~4)
Principul Uses. Principal uses are permitted as of right in a
}leighborlwod Commercial District, when so indicated in this Code for each district class.
(B)
Conditionul Uses. Conditional uses are permitted in a l'leighborhood
Commercial District when authoriced by the Planning Commission; whether a use is conditional in a
given district is indicated in this Code. Conditional uses are subject to the provisions set forth in
Sections I 78, 179, 303, and 316 through 316. 6 of this Code.
(i)
An establishment which sells beer or ·wine with motor vehicle fuel
is a conditional use, and shall be governed by Section 229.
(ii)
}lotwithstanding any other provision o.f this Article, a change in
use or demolition ofa movie theater use, as set forth in Section 790. 64, shall require conditional use
authorization. This Subsection shall not authorize a change in use if the new use or uses are otherwise
prohibited.
(: .. 1
lll;
Notwithstanding any other pro•·ision o.fthis Article, a change in
use or demolition a.fa gener~l grocery store use, as defined in Section 790. I 02(8), which use exceeds
5, 000 gross square feet shall require conditional use authorization. This Subsection shflll not fluthorize
a change in use if the new use or uses are othern·isc prohibited
(iv)
Large Seale Urban Agriculture, as defined in Section 102. 35(b),
shall require conditional use authori2fltion.
{G} Accessory Uses. Except as prohibited in Section 728 and s~ubject to the
limitations set forth below and in Sections 204.1 (Accessory Uses for Dwelling Units in R and
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NC Districts), 204.4 (Dwelling Units Accessory to Other Uses), and 204.5 (Parking and
Loading as Accessory Uses) of this Code, Accessory Uses as defined in Section 102 a related
minor b/Se ·which is either necessary to the operation or enjoyment ofa lawfulprincipal blSe or
conditional use, or is appropriate, incidental and subordinate to any such use, shall be permitted as
an accessory use when located on the same lot. Any use which that does not qualify as an
a4_ccessory uUse shall be classified as a pfrincipal or cConditional use, unless it qualifies as a
temporary use under Sections 205 through 205.4 of this Code.
No use will be considered accessory to a permitted pfrincipal or eConditional use which
that involves or requires any of the following:
ill
fi) The use of more than 1/3 of the total floor area occupied by such use
and the pErincipal or eConditional use to which it is accessory, except in the case of accessory
off-street parking and loading and as specified in subsection (d)Ql~ below as accessory
wholesaling, manufacturing or processing of foods, goods, or commodities;
{iii Any Bar or Restaurant, or any other retail establishment which serves
liquor for consumption on-site; however, this shall not prohibit take-out food activity which operates
in con;unction with a Limited Restaurant, Restaurant, General Grocery, and Specialty Grocery,·
(iii) Any Take Out Food use, as defined in Section 790.122, except for a Take Out F'ood use
·which occupies 1/3 o.fthe totaljloor area or up to 500 s/fwhiche'e'er is more restrictive in a general
grocery or specialty grocery store. This Take Out Food blSe includes the area devoted to food
preparation and service and excludes storage and ·waiting areas;
(iv)
Any Take Out Food use, as defined in Section 790.122, except for a Take
Out F'ood use operating as a minor and incidental use vvift"iin a Restaurant or Limited Restaurant use;
m
The wholesaling, manufacturing or processing of foods, goods, or
commodities on the premises of an establishment which that does not also use or provide for
retail sale of such foods, goods or commodities at the same location where such wholesaling,
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manufacturing or processing takes place; except. however. in the North Beach Special Use District
where such activities are limited to 15% o[the total floor area occupied by the Principal or
Conditional Use to which it is accessory unless the Principal or Conditional Use is Specialty Foods
Manufacturing as defined in Section 780. 3.
fWf
Any retail +Liquor Store selcs, es defined in Section 790.55, except for
beer, wine, end/or liquor selcs for the consumption r>jfthe premises ·with e Stete o.f CcdifOrnie Akoholic
Beverege Control ("ABC') BoerdLicense type 20 (ojf-selc beer end wine) or type 21 (offsele generel)
which occupy less then 15% ofthe gross SfJUere footage r>fthe establishment (including all areas
dc·voted to the dispkty and sele ofekoholic beverages) in a Generel Grocery or Specialty Grocery, or
1 0
Limited Resteurent use ~4BC license type 20 only).
fWi)-
Medical Cannabis Dispensaries es defined in 790.141.
The foregoing rules shell notprohibit tekc out food ectivity ·which operetes in cmyunction ·with
a Limited Resteurant or e Resteurent. A Limited Resteurent or e Resteurent, by definition, includes
telw out food es en eccessory end necesserypart of its operetion.
fWii)-
Any-ether- General e&ntertainment or Nighttime Entertainment use, as
defined in Section 790. 38, except for one that involves a Limited Live Performance Permit as set
forth in Police Code Section 1060et seq.
(7)
Within the North Beach SUD and NCD a Limited Restaurant.
(D)
Tempornry Uses. Tcmporery uses are permitted uses, subject to the
2 0
prmisions set forth in Section 205 of this Code.
(~ix)
A },/cdicel Health Service use as an Accessory Use in the Sacramento
Street Neighborhood Commercial District requires a Conditional Use authorization on the
ground story and is permitted above the ground story pursuant to Section 724 of this Code.
{fl {2f Uses Not Permitted Yses.
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~4)
Uses which are not specifically listed in this Article ere notpermitted
unless they quelify as a nonconforming use pursuant to Sections 180 through 186.1 o.fthis Code or are
determined by the Zoning Administrator to be pennitted uses in accordance with Section 307(a) of this
~
ill
No use, even though listed as a pfermitted uUse, shall be
permitted in a Neighborhood Commercial District which, by reason of its nature or manner of
operation, creates conditions that are hazardous, noxious, or offensive through the emission
of odor, fumes, smoke, cinders, dust, gas, vibration, glare, refuse, water-carried waste, or
excessive noise.
The establishment of a use that sells alcoholic beverages, other
than beer and wine, concurrent with motor vehicle fuel is prohibited, and shall be governed by
Section 202.2(k) :2-2-9. Except in the SoMa NCT, where these uses are permitted ed_ccessory
uUses.
(j)
Conflicting Controls. All uses, buildings and features in Neighborhood Commercial
Districts shall comply with all controls set forth for the district in which they are located Where
different controls conflict or overlap within the same District, the use, building or feature shall abide
by the most restrictive of all controls. For example, in an NC-2 District, a Dwelling Unit on the second
story is proposed for conversion to a Personal Service use. Residential Conversions at the Second Story
in an NC-2 District require Conditional Use authorization under Table 711, while Personal Services at
the Second Story in an NC-2 District are permitted as Principal Uses under Table 711. Following the
most restrictive control, the applicant must obtain Conditional Use authorization and all other
necessary permits in order to legally convert the Dwelling Unit to a Personal Service use.
SEC. 703.4. CONDITIONAL USE AUTHORIZATION FOR FORMULA RETAIL USES.
(a)
This Oi'dinance Section 703.4 shall be known as the Small Business Protection
Act.
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(b)
Notwithsfflnding Section 703.3('3) and eExcept for those zoning districts where
Formula Retail uses are not permitted as set forth in Section 303.1 (f), establishment of a
JEormula ,,Retail use, as defined in Section 303.1, in any Neighborhood Commercial District,
as identified in Article 7, shall require eConditional uUse authorization pursuant to the criteria
of Sections 303(c) and 303.1 and be subject to the terms of Sections 303.1 (g) and (h).
(c)
Nothing herein shall preclude the Board of Supervisors from adopting more
restrictive provisions for eConditional uUse authorization of jEormula FRetail use or prohibiting
jEormula FRetail use in any Neighborhood Commercial District.
SEC. 703.9. PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS WITHIN THE FOLSOM STREET
NCT AND RCD DISTRICTS.
The following controls are intended to support the economic viability of buildings of
historic importance within the Folsom NCT and RCD Districts.
(a)
This subsection {gl applies only to buildings that are a designated landmark
building per Article 10 of the Planning Code, buildings designated as Category I-IV pursuant
to Article 11 of this Code and located within the Extended Preservation District, or a building
listed in or determined individually eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or the
California Register of Historical Resources by the State Office of Historic Preservation.
(b)
Non-Retail Professional Services, Retail Professional Services. Philanthropic
Administrative Services, Financial Services, Fringe Financial Services, Gyms, Limited Financial
Services, Health Services, Personal Services and Instructional Services, as defined in Section 102, All
€>jjice uses, as defined in Planning Code Section 790.69, are permitted as of right, provided that
prior to the issuance of any necessary permits, the Zoning Administrator, with the advice of
the Historic Preservation Commission, determines that allowing the use will enhance the
feasibility of preserving the building.
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(c)
The Historic Preservation Commission shall review the proposed project for
compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, (36 C.F.R. § 67.7 (2001)) and any
applicable provisions of the Planning Code.
SEC. 710. NC-1- NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CLUSTER DISTRICT.
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Table 710. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CLUSTER DISTRICT NC-1
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102. 105.
106, 250-252.
260, 261.1,
270, 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Maps
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
§ 263.20
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
§§ 130. 134,
134(a)(e), 136
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
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§ 155{r)
Controls
Varies, but generally 40-X See Height and Bulk Map
Sheets HT02-08. HT10-13 for more information.
Height sculpting required on Alleys per §261.1.
P(I) in some districts
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding level
or Story: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less than 15
feet
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-level
spaces, transparency and fenestration, and gates,
railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Required on some streets, see§ 145.4 for specific
districts.
Restricted on some streets. see §155{r) for specific
districts
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Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning
Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unit?
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Density
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§§ 102. 121. 1
P up to 4. 999 square feet; C 5, 000 square feet and
above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607. 1
604,
607, 607.1.
608, 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604,
608. 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§ 135, 136
§§ 145.1. 150,
151. 153- 156,
159- 161. 166,
204.5
§§ 102. 207
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
100 square feet per unit if private. or 13 3 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §I 61. Bike parking required per §155.2 !fear
parking is provided, car share spaces are required
when a ro·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
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Senior HousingDensitJ!.
§_§_j_Q2_
P Uf2 to twice the number of_dwelling units otherwise
202.2(j)_, 207
f2_ermitted as a Princi(2al Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of_§. 202.2(j)_O l. C Uf2 to
twice the number of_dwelling units otherwise
f2_ermitted as a Princi(2al Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of_Section § 202.2(j)_O 1.
excef2_t [pr § 202.2(j)_O 1CDl{M. related to location.
Grouf2_ HousingDensitJ!.
§208
I bedroom12.er 275square -fsyot lot area, or the densitJ!.
f2_ermitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is gr.eater.
AccesSOQ'. Dwelling Unit DensitJ!.
§..§.1J)L
P within the existing building envelof2_e. I ADU
207CclC41
allowed in buildings with 4 or f§wer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs m(JJ!_ not eliminate or reduce gr.ound-stoQ'. retail
or commercials ace.
DensitJ!. limits regulated by_ the Administrative Code
Residential Conversion
§317
Q
NP
NP
Residential Demolition and Merger
§317
Q
Q
Q
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123,
1.8 to I
Use Size
§ 102
P Uf2 to 2,999 square (§et; C 3,000 square (§et and
above
Off Street Parking Requirements
§§ 145. I, I 50,
No car f2_arking required if_ Occuf2_ied Floor Area is
151, 153 - 156,
less than 5, 000 square &et. See chart in §I 5 I -fsyr uses
159- 161, 166,
over 5,000 square (§et. See §161 -fsyr car 12.arking
204.5
waiver. Bike f2_arking required 12.er Section I 55.2. Car
share Sf2_aces required when a f2_rotect has 25 or more
J2arking SJ2.aCeS "{]_er §I 66.
Off:Street Freight Loading
§§ 150, 152,
None required if_gr_oss fl.oar area is less than 10,000
153 - 155, 161,
sq_uare (§et. Excef2_tions eermitted f2_er §I 6 I.
204.5
Formula Retail
§§I 02, 303. I
Hours of_Of2_eration
§102
P 6 a.m. -II (2.m.; C II "[2_.m. -2 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
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Open Air Sales
§§102, 703Cbl
See £703@
Outdoor Activiry Area
§102, 145.2
P if_located in front o[_building; C i[_located
elsewhere
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§__§JJll,_
E.
E.
E.
202.2 c
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§__§JJll,_
Q
Q
Q
202.2 c
Greenhouse
§.§lfil,_
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Uses*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
NP
NP
ParkingLot. Private
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Public
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§§102, 202.4
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Oeen Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E.
Q
NP
Child Care Faciliry
§102
E.
PCJ)
PCJ)
Hoseital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensa[J!.
§.§lfil,_
NPC4l
NP
NP
202.2M
Philanthroeic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Q
§102
E.
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Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hosrzital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Gym
§102
E
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
NP
NP
NP
Kennel
§102
NP
NP
NP
Lig_uor Store .
§102
E
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§l!J.2.
NP
NP
NP
202.2ca2
Services, Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Health
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Instructional
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Retail Pro&ssional
§102
E
NP
NP
Storage, Se!(
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para{2hernalia St9fe
§102
{,;_
NP
NP
Establishment
TradeShof2.
§102
E
NP
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
NP
NP
NP
E
NP
NP
UtilitJ!. and In[!astructure*
§102
CC62
CC6)
CC62
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
0 2 Additional 5 &et ('pr NC-I 72arcels with a Commercial use on the ground floor within the f'pllowing
areas:
Cal Within the boundaries o[_Sargent Street to Orizaba Avenue to Lobos Street to
Ply_mouth Avenue to Farellones Street to San Jose Avenue to Alemany_ Boulevard to 19th Avenue
to Randol12.h Street to Monticello Street and back to Sargent Street.
(Ql On Noriega, Irving, Taraval and Judah Streets west o[_J 9th Avenue.
l22 P i[_located more than % mile ff.om any_ NC District or Restricted Use Subdistrict with more
restrictive controls; otherwise, same as more restrictive control.
0 2 C reguired [or 13 or more children.
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(4) Permitted with DR ifthe Medical Cannabis Dispensaries can demonstrate to the Planning
Department they were in operation as o[April l, 2005 and have remained in continuous operation and
have obtained a final permit to operate by March l, 2008.
(5) C required for 7 or more persons.
(6) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 711. NC-2 - SMALL-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 711. SMALL-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT NC-2
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
lY{;:;l.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~+-~~~~~~~~
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
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§§ 102, 105,
106. 250-252.
260, 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
J 34(a)(e). 136
Controls
Varies. but generally 40-X See Height and Bulk Map
Sheets HTO 1-13 for more information. Height
sculpting required on Alleys per §261.1.
P(I) in some districts
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story of the building. and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% of!ot depth, but in
no case less than 15 feet
Not Required
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparenqy and fenestration. and gates.
railings, and grillwork Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
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Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopv or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Density
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Required on some streets. see§ 145.4 for specific
districts.
§ l 55(r)
§§ 102. 121.1
Pup to 9.999 square feet; C 10.000 square feet and
above
§..l16.l
E.
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607. l
604.
607, 607.1.
608. 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§145.l, 150,
151, 153 -156,
159-161. 166,
204.5
Controls
100 square feet per unit if private. or 133 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area, or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
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Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
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§_§_JJ)L
202.2(f). 207
§.§lQ2.
207(c){4)
§§ 102. 123,
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150,
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
§§ 150. 152.
153-155. 161.
204.5
§§102. 303.1
Pup to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(f)(l ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements ofSection § 202.2(f)(l ),
except for§ 202.2(f)(l)(D)(iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or (ewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may net eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
Pup to 3.999 square feet; C 4.000 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for uses
over 5.000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
None required ifgross floor area is less than 10.000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
P6am-2am:C2am-6am
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Maritime Use
§102
NP
Open Air Sales
H102, 703(bL
See §703@
Outdoor Activity Area
§§102, 145.2
P i[_located in ft.ant; C i[_located elsewhere
Walk-up Facility
§102
f_
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§§102, 2
f_
f_
f_
02.2 c
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§§.1JJ2
.c:
.c:
.c:
202.2 c
Greenhouse
§§.1JJ2
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Uses*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Repair
§102
.c:
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§.1JJ2
.c:
NP
NP
202.2 b
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1,
.c:
NP
NP
202.2(b)
Parking Garage, Private
§102
.c:
.c:
.c:
Parking Garage, Public
§102
.c:
.c:
.c:
Parking Lot, Private
.c:
.c:
.c:
ParkingLot, Public
.c:
.c:
.c:
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
f_
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
f_
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
.c:
.c:
Institutional Uses*
§102
f_
.c:
.c:
Child Care Facility
§102
f_
P(2)
P(2)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensa!Jl_
§§.1JJ2
DR
DR
NP
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(3) C required for seven or more persons.
(4) TARA VAL STREET RESTAURANT SUBDISTRICT: Applicable only for the Taraval Street NC-2 District
between 12th and 19th Avenues as mapped on Sectional Maps 5 SU and 6 SU Restaurants. Limited-Restaurants
are C: Formula Retail Restaurants and Limited-Restaurants are NP.
{5) CHESTNUT STREET FINANCIAL SERVICE SUBDISTRICT: NP for properties on Chestnut Street zoned NC-2
from Broderick to Fillmore Streets as mapped on Sectional Map 2 SU
(6) FRINGE FINANCIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT: The FFSUD and its 1-1 mile buffer includes. but is not limited
to. properties within: the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District the Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use
District; the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District: the Divisadero Street Alcohol Restricted Use District; the
North o{Market Residential Special Use District and the Assessor's Blocks and Lots fronting on both sides of
Mission Street from Silver Avenue to the Daly City borders as set forth in Special Use District Maps SUJ J and
SUI 2: and includes Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial Districts within its boundaries.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 1-1 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 1-1 mile buffer. fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c){3).
(7) C ifa Macro WTS Facility.· P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 712. NC-3-MODERATE-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
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Table 712. MODERATE-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT NC-3
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102, 105,
106. 250-252,
260, 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130, 134,
134(a)(e), 136
Controls
Varies. but generally 40-X See Height and Bulk Map
Sheets HTOJ-04. HT07. HT08. HTJO. and HTJ 1 for
more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys
per §261.1.
P(l )in some districts
Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling
Unit. and at each succeeding level or Story o(the
Building: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less than
15 [eet.(6)
Not Required.
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Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off Street Parking Requirements
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§155(r)
§ 102. 121.1
§§ 102. 136
§§ 102. 136
§§262. 602-
604.
607. 608, 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
604.
608. 609. 610.
6Jl
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§145.1. 150,
151. 153-156
.159-161.
166. 204.5
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparency and fenestration. and gates.
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Required on some streets. see § 145. 4 for specific
districts.
Pup to 9.999 square feet; C 10.000 square feet and
above
As permitted by Section § 607.1
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
80 square feet per unit if private, or 100 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.21( car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
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Dwelling Unit Density
Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
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§§ 102. 207
§§___lQ£.
202.2(j). 207
§.§1Jl2_
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 123.
§§102. 121.2
1 unit per 600 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
Pup to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(j)(l ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements o(Section § 202.2(j)(l ),
except for § 202.2(0(1 )(D){iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area, or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
Pup to 5.999 square &et; C 6.000 square feet and
above
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Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
Open Air Sales
Outdoor Activity Area
Walk-up Facility
§§145.1. 150,
151. 153 -156,
159-161. 166.
204.5
§§ 150, 152,
153 -155, 161,
204.5
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for uses
over 5,000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when apro;ect has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
None required if gross floor area is less than 10. 000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
§§102, 303. l
Q
§102
No limit
§§102, 703(b)
See §703(b)
§§102. l 45.2(a)
P iflocated in front.· C iflocated elsewhere
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Control b St
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]st
2nd
3rd+
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§.§.1!ll.,_
f..
f..
f..
202.2(c)
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§.§.1!ll.,_
Q
Q
Q
202.2 c
Greenhouse
§.§.1!ll.,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 c
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2@, 202.5
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
Q
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
§§102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Service, Motor Vehicle Tow
§102
NP
NP
NP
Service, Parcel Delivery_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Vehicle Storage Garage
NP
NP
NP
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Trade Shop
§102
E
Q
Q
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Design Pro(gssional
§102
E
E
E
Service, Non-Retail Pro(gssional
§102
Q
Q
Q
§102
Q
Q
Q
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(1) Additional 5 (get for NC-2 parcels zoned 40' or 50' with an Active Use on the ground floor within the (allowing
areas: Geary from Masonic Avenue to 28th Avenue, except (or parcels on the north side of Geary Boulevard
between Palm Avenue and Parker Avenue, see § 263.20.
(2) THIRD FLOOR RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION:
Boundaries: Applicable to NC-3 Districts.
Controls: A residential use may be converted to an Institutional Use, other than a Medical Cannabis Dispensary, as
a Conditional Use on the third story and above ifin addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303, the Commission
finds that:
(a) The structure in which the residential use is to be converted has been found eligible (or listing on the
National Register of Historic Places;
(b) The proposed use is to be operated bv a nonprofit public benefit corporation: and
(c) No legally residing residential tenants will be displaced.
(3) THIRD STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
Boundaries: Applicable only to the portion of the Third Street SUD as shown on Sectional Map 10 SU zoned NC-3.
Controls: Otf-sale retail liquor sales are NP: drive-up facilities (or Restaurants and Limited-Restaurants are C.
(4) MISSION STREET FORMULA RETAIL RESTAURANT SUBDISTRICT
Boundaries: Applicable only for the portion ofthe Mission Street NC-3 District between 15th Street and Randall
Street as mapped on Sectional Map 7 SU
Controls: Formula Retail Restaurants and Limited Restaurants are NP.
(5) GEARY BOULEVARD FORMULA RETAIL PET SUPPLY STORE AND FORMULA RETAIL EATING AND
DRINKING SUBDISTRICT: Applicable only (or the portion ofthe Geary Boulevard NC-3 District between 14th
and 28th Avenues as mapped on Sectional Maps 3 SU and 4 SU Formula Retail pet supply stores and formula
retail eating and drinking uses are NP.
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(6) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT {FFSRUD): The FFSUD and its ~mile buffer
includes. but is not limited to. properties within: the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District the Haight
Street Alcohol Restricted Use District; the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District; the Divisadero Street
Neighborhood Commercial District: the North o(Market Residential Special Use District and the Assessor's Blocks
and Lots fronting on both sides o(Mission Street from Silver Avenue to the Dalv City borders as set forth in Special
Use District Maps SU11 and SUI 2: and includes Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial Districts within its
boundaries.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its~ mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its~ mile buffer. fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c)(3).
(7) MISSION-HARRINGTON SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
Boundaries: Applicable only to the Mission-Harrington SUD. as shown on Sectional Map SU11.
Controls: Height 56-X one unit allowed for every 400 square feet of!ot area: no parking requirements: no rear
setback requirements.
(8) C ifa Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 713. NC-S-NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT.
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Table 713. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT NC-S
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus [or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Improvements
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105. 106. 250-
252. 253.3, 260. 261.1.
270. 271. See also Height
and Bulk District Maps
§263.20
§§ 130, 134. 134(a){e).
136_
§§ 131. 132. 133
Varies. but generally 40-X Lakeshore
Plaza SUD requires C for buildings
above 26 feet (I). See Height and
Bulk Map Sheets HT02-05, HT07. and
HT10-13 for more information. Height
sculpting required on Alleys per
§261.1.
Not Required.
Not Required
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Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size (Per Develorment)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy. or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Mayor Lee
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§ 155(r)
§ 102. 121.1
§§ 102. 136
§§ 262. 602-604.
607. 608. 609
§§ 262. 602. 7 604.
608. 609. 610. 611
General Plan Commerce
and Industry Element
§§ 135, 136
§§ 145.l, 150. 151, 153 -
156. 159-161. 166. 204.5
Required: controls apply to above-
grade parking setbacks, parking and
loading entrances. active uses. ground
floor ceiling height. street-facing
ground-level spaces. transparency and
fenestration. and gates. railings. and
grillwork. Exceptions permitted (or
historic buildings.
Restricted on some streets. see §155(r)
for specific districts
As permitted by Section § 607.1
Subject to the Urban Design
Guidelines
Generally. either 100 square feet if
private, or 133 square feet if
common. (1)
.
A minimum of one automotive space
for every Dwelling Unit required
Certain exceptions permitted per
§161. Bike parking required per
§155.2. If car parking is provided. car
share spaces are required when a
ro ·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
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Dwelling Unit Density
Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Homeless Shelter Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Mayor Lee
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§§ 102. 207
§§ 102, 202.2(j). 207
§§102. 207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 208
§§ 102. 123. 124
§102. 121.2
1 unit per 800 square feet lot area . or
the' density permitted in the nearest
Residential District. whichever is
greater. (I )(4)
P up to twice the number of dwelling
units otherwise permitted as a
Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§
202.2(j)(I ). Cup to twice the number
of dwelling units otherwise permitted
as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section §
202.2(j)(I ), except for § 202.2(j)(I )(
D iv related to location.
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot
area, or the density permitted in the
nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater. (I)
P within the existing building
envelope. 1 ADU allowed in buildings
with 4 or (ewer Dwelling Units. No
limit in buildings with 5 or more
Dwelling Units. ADUs may not
eliminate or reduce ground-story
retail or commercials ace.
Density limits regulated by the
Administrative Code
Pup to 5,999 square feet; C 6.000
square feet and above
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O(f-Street Parking Requirements
O(f-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours o[Operation
Maritime Use
Open Air Sales
Outdoor Activity Area
Walk-up Facility
§§ 145.1. 150, 151. 153 -
156, 159- 161. 166. 204.5
§§ 150, 152. 153 - 155.
161. 204.5
§§102. 303. 1
§§102. 703(b)
§§102. 145.2(a)
§§102. 145.2(k)
No car parking required if Occupied
Floor Area is less than 5. 000 square
feet. See chart in §151 for uses over
5.000 square feet. See §161 for car
parking waiver. Bike parking required
per Section 155.2. Car share spaces
required when a project has 25 or
more arkin s aces er 166.
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m .. C 2 a.m. 6 a.m.{J)
See §703(b)
P if!ocated in front: C if!ocated
elsewhere
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Cont l b St
1st
211d
3rd+
Agriculture. Neighborhood
§§102. 202.2(c)
Agriculture. Large Scale Urban
Automotive Uses*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Sale/Rental
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§102. 202.2(b)
f__
NP
NP
Automotive Wash
§§102, 202.2(b2
Q
NP
NP
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1, 202.2(b2
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
cm
C{J)
Parking Garage, Public
§102
f__
f__
NP
§§102, 142, 156
Q
cm
C{J)
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Amusement Game Arcade
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, General
§102
P{J)
Pm
NP
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Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
P(I)
P{J)
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202. 4
P{J)
NP(I)
NP
0(2.en Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
P{J)
P{J)
NP{J)
Child Care Facility
§102
P{J)
P{J)
El1Ji2l
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis{2.ensa[J!_
§§102, 202.2cel
NP
NP
Philanthro{2.ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§102
E
E
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hos{2.ital
§102
Q
Q
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2cal
P{J)
P{J)
NP
Hotel
§102
CC4l
cm
CC4l
Kennel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Liquor Store
§102
E
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102, 303(ol
Q
Q
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
Q
NP
Mortua[J!_
§102
C{J)
C{J)
NP
Motel
§§102, 202.2(al
NPC4l
NP(4l
NPC4l
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2cal
P{J)
P{J)
NP
Services, Financial
§102
E
E
NP{J)
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Health
§102
E
E
NP{J)
Services, Instructional
§102
E
E
NP{J)
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
E
NP
Services, Personal
§102
E
E
NP{J)
Storage, Self
§102
Q
Q
NP
Tobacco Para{2_hernalia Stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Design Professional
§102
E
E
NP
Service, Non-Retail Professional
§102
Q
Q
NPOl
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Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(1) LAKESHORE PLAZA SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
Boundaries: Applicable only for the Lakeshore Plaza NC-S District as mapped on Sectional Map SUI3 and
HTJ3.
Controls: Special controls on various features and uses. and residential standards per Section 780.I. and
special Height controls per Section 253.3.
(2) NP for I 3 or more children
(3) NP for 7 or more persons
(4) BAYSHORE-HESTER SPECIAL USE DISTRICT
1 Q
Boundaries: Applicable only for the Bayshore-Hester Special Use District NC-S District as mapped on the
Sectional Map JOSU
Controls: Hotels and Motels may be permitted as a Conditional Use.
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility.· P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 714. BROADWAY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
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Table 714. BROADWAY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
253.1. 260.
261.1. 270.
271. See also
Heightand
Bulk District
Maps
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
§ 263.20
Floor Uses
Mayor Lee
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Broadway NCD
Controls
40-X and 65-A. In 65-A Districts. P up to 40 ft .. C 40
to 65 (eet See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HTOI for
more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys
per §261.1.
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Rear Yard
H 130, 134,
Reg_uired at the lowest StoQ!_ containing a Dwelling
134Ca2Cel. 136
Unit, and at each succeeding level or StoQ!_ o[_the
Building: 25% o[Jot de12.th, but in no case less than 15
feet.
Front Setback and Side Yard
Not Reg_uired.
Streetscaf2.e and Pedestrian
§138.1
Reg_uired
Im12rovements
Street Frontage Reg_uirements
§ 145.1
Reg_uired; controls a"Q12ly_ to above-gr_ade 12arking
setbacks, Qarking and loading entrances, active uses,
gr_ound -fl.oar ceiling height, street-(_acing gr_ound-level
s12aces, trans12arenf)!. and &nestration, and gates,
railings, and gr,illwork. Exce12tions 12ermitted ('gr
historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§ 145.4
Not Reg_uired.
Vehicular Access Restrictions
§ 155(r2
Prohibited on Columbus Avenue between Washington
and North Point Streets, and on Broadwf!J:!. between
Embarcadero and Polk Street
Lot Size (Per Develo12mentl
§ 102, 121.1
P u12 to 4,999 sg_uare &et; C 5,000 sg_uare &et and
above
Planned Unit Develo12ment
§ 304
Q
Awning, Cano"{l,y_ or Marg_uee
§ 136.l
E
Signs
§§262, 602-
As {2,ermitted by_ Section § 607.1
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
General Advertising Signs
§§ 262, 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
Design Guidelines
General Plan
Subiect to the Urban Design Guidelines Guidelines
Commerce and
and historic resource consideration.
Industry
Properties in this District have been
Element
identified as potential!~ eligible for the
National Re ister or California Re ister.
Zoning Category
§.
Controls
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Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unit?
O(f-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Unit Density
Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Homeless Shelter Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
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§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150,
151.1. 153 -
156. 166. 204.5
§_§_JJg_
202.2((). 207
§.§1!22_
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 208
60 square feet i(private. or 80 square feet if common
No car parking required (2). Pup to one car for each
two Dwelling or SRO Units: Cup to 0. 75 cars for
each Dwelling Unit. subject to the criteria and
procedures of Section 151.1 (g): NP above 0. 75 cars
for each Dwelling Unit. Bike parking required per
§155.2. If car parking is provided. car share spaces
are required when a project has 50 units or more per
§166.
Not required
1 unit per 400 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(()(1 ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(()(1 ),
except for§ 202.2(f)(l)(D)(iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 140 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
Density limits regulated by the Administrative Code
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Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Amusement Game Arcade
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, General
§102
f_
f_
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
f_
f_
NP
Movie Theater
§§102. 202.4
f_
f_
NP
072_en Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
f_
Q
Q
Child Care Facilit)I_
§102
f_
P{2)
P(2)
How ital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis]2_ensary_
§.§lQ2_
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthro72_ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§102, 202.2{a1
f_
f_
NP
Adult Business
§102
Q
Q
NP
Animal Hos]2_ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§102
Q
Q
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
Q
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
f_
Q
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§_§JJ)l.,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§_§JJ)l.,_
P(41(5l
C(41(51
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant. Limited
§_§JJ)l.,_
P(41
P(41
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
§102
f_
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(61
NP(61
NP(61
Services, Limited Financial
§102
f_
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
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Tobacco Paraphernalia Stare
§102
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
{J) BROADWAY OFF-STREET PARKING RESIDENTIAL
Boundaries: Broadway NCD.
Q
NP
NP
£.
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
£.
NP
Controls: Installing a garage in an existing residential building of.four or more units requires a mandatory
discretionary review by the Planning Commission; Section 311 notice is required (or a building of!ess than (our
units. In approving installation of the garage. the Commission shall find that:
(a) the proposed garage opening/addition of off-street parking will not cause the "removal" or "conversion of
residential unit." as those terms are defined in Section 317 ofthis Code.
(b) the proposed garage opening/addition of off-street parking will not substantially decrease the livability ofa
dwelling unit without increasing the floor area in a commensurate amount:
(c) the building has not had two or more "no-fault" evictions. as defined in 37.9(a){7)-{J 3) of the San Francisco
Administrative Code. with each eviction associated with a separate unit{s) within the past ten years:
(d) the garage would not front on a public right-of.. way narrower than 41 feet; and
(e) the proposed garage/addition of off-street parking installation is consistent with the Priority Policies of
Section 101.1 o{this Code.
(2) C required (or 13 or more children
(3) C required (or seven or more persons.
(4) Formula Retail NP (or this use.
(5) BROADWAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS
Boundaries: Applicable to the Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: A Restaurant Use may only add ABC license types 47. 49 or 75 as a Conditional Use on the ground level
il in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303, the Planning Commission finds that the restaurant is operating
as a Bona Fide Eating Place. as defined in Section 790.142 ofthis Code. Should a restaurant fail to operate as a
Bona Fide Eating Place (or any length o[time. the Conditional Use authorization shall be subject to immediate
revocation.
(6) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT {FFSRUD).
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. the Broadway Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fi'inge financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c){3).
(7) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
Mayor Lee
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SEC. 715. CASTRO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 715. CASTRO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102. 105,
106. 250-252.
253.1. 260,
261.1. 270.
271. See also
Heightand
Bulk District
Maps
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
§ 263.20
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
§ 130 § 134,
J 34(a)and(e)
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Mayor Lee
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§155{r)
CastroNCD
Controls
40-X 65-B. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT07 for
more information. Height Sculpting on Alleys per §
261.1
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story o(the building. and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in
no case less than 15 feet.
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces, transparency and fenestration. and gates.
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Not Required
Page
Lot Size (Per Developmentl
Planned Unit Development
Awning, Canopy_ or Marg_uee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Reg_uirements
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit Density
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§.102, 121.1
§. 304
§.136.1
§.§. 262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
§.§. 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§.§.135, 136
§.§.145.1, 150,
151, 153 -156,
159-161, 166,
204.5
Pup to 4,999 sg_uare feet; C 5,000 sg_uare feet and
above
Q
f__
As permitted by_ Section§. 607.1
NP
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
80 sg_uare feet ifprivate, or JOO sg_uare feet if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit reg_uired Certain exceptions permitted
per §.161. Bike parkingreg_uiredper §.155.2. Jfcar
parking is provided, car share spaces are reg_uired
when a ro 'ect has 50 units or more er 166.
I unit per 600 sg_uare foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
Page
Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§_§__1Jg
202.2(0. 207
§§1!ll_,_
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 123,
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
§§102. 303.1
P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(j)(J ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(j)(J ).
except (or§ 202.2(j)(l)(D)(iv). related to location.
Up to 1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area, or the
density permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P to 1.999 square feet; C 2. 000 square feet to 3.999
square feet: NP(I) 4. 000 square feet and above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 (or uses
over 5.000 square feet. See §161 (or car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.: C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Page 131
Open Air Sales
§102, 703(.Ql
See Section 703Cbl
Outdoor Activi{J!_ Area
P i[located in front; C i[_located elsewhere
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§.§lJlL
E
E
E
202.2 c
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§.§lJlL
Q
Q
Q
202.2cc>
Greenhouse
§.§lJlL
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2Cb>, 202.5
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Private
§§..102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment1 Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
E
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Faciliry
§102
E
PC2>
PC2>
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensaoz.
§.§lJlL
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
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Adult Business
§102
Q_
NP
NP
Animal Hose.ital
§102
Q_
NP
NP
Bar
§.§.lJ)2.
NP
NP
NP
202.2(al
Gym
§102
f_
f_
Q_
Hotel
§102
Q_
Q_
Q_
Kennel
§102
Q_
NP
NP·
Liquor Store
§102
Q_
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q_
Q_
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
f_
Q_
NP
Mortua[J!_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§.lJ)2.
NP
NP
NP
202.2(al
Restaurant
§.§.lJ)2.
C(4l
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant. Limited
§.§.lJ)2.
f_
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
§102
Q_
Q_
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(52
NP(52
NPC5l
Services, Health
§102
f_
f_
Q_
Services, Instructional
§102
f_
f_
Q_
Services, Limited Financial
§102
Q_
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
f_
f_
Q_
Services, Retail Pro'(§ssional
§102
Q_
f_
Q_
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Parae_hernalia &teFe
§102
Q_
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shoe
§102
f_
Q_
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
Q_
f_
Q_
UtilitJ!. and ln(!astructure*
§102
C(6l
C(62
C(6l
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
0 2 USE SIZE EXEMPTION
Per Planning Code Section 121.2(bl. Use Size shall generally not exceed 4,000 square &et excee_t that a Child Care
FacilitJ!., School, Post-Seconda[J!_ Educational Institution, Religious Institution, Social Service or Philanthroe_ic
FacilitJ!.. CommunitJ!. FacilitJ!., or a Residential Care FacilitJ!. as deuned in Section 102 that is oe_erated by a non-
J2.rout and is neighborhood-serving m<JJ!_ exceed 4, 000 square &et by Conditional Use authorization.
(22 C required {pr 13 or more children
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(3) C required for seven or more persons.
(4) CASTRO STREET LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS
Boundaries: Applicable to the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District
Controls: A Restaurant, as defined in Section 102, may only add ABC license types 47. 49 or 7 5 as a Conditional
Use on the ground level if: in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303. the Planning Commission finds that
the Restaurant is operating as a Bona Fide Eating Place, as defined in Section 102 o(this Code. Should a
Restaurant fail to operate as a Bona Fide Eating Place for any length oftime, the Conditional Use authorization
shall be subject to immediate revocation.
(5) FRJNGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRJCTED USE DISTRJCT (FFSRUD).
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. the Broadway Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer, fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35{c){3).
(6) C ifa Jvfacro WTS Facility.· P if a Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 716. INNER CLEMENT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 716. INNER CLEMENT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105,
106, 250-252.
260, 261.l,
270, 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130, 134,
l 34{a){e), 136
Inner Clement
Controls
40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT03 for more
information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per
§261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding level
or Story ofthe building. and at the First Story ifit
contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in no
case less than 15 feet
Page
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Mayor Lee
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Required
Required; controls applv to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparency and fenestration. and gates. railings.
and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for historic buildings.
Not Required
§ 102. 121.1
P up to 4. 999 square feet: C 5, 000 square feet and above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607.1
604.
607. 607.1.
608. 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
80 square feet if private. or 100 square feet if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro 'ect has 50 units or more er 166.
Not required
Page
Dwelling Unit Density
Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Homeless Shelter Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Mayor Lee
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§_§_Jf)2
202.2(j). 207
§_§JJg_
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 208
§§ 102. 123.
§102. 121.2
1 unit per 600 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(j)(I ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements o(Section § 202.2(j)(I ).
except (or§ 202.2(j)(l)(D)Ov). related to location.
1 bedroom per 210 square (oat lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
Density limits regulated by the Administrative Code
Pup to 2.499 square feet; C 2.500 square feet and
above
Page 1
O(fStreet Parking Reg_uirements
§§_ 145.1, 150,
No car 12arking reg_uired i[_ Occu12ied Floor Area is
151, 153-156,
less than 5, 000 sg_uare f'g.et. See chart in §151 (gr uses
159-161, 166,
over 5,000 sg_uare f'g.et. See §161 (gr car earking
204.5
waiver. Bike J2_arking reg_uired eer Section 155.2. Car
share s12aces reg_uired when a 12rotect has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
O(fStreet Freight Loading
Drive-u12 Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§_102, 303.1
Q.
Hours o[_012eration
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
012en Air Sales
§§102, 703@
See Section 703Cbl
P i[_located in front; C i[_located elsewhere
Agr__iculture, Neighborhood
§__§_lf)2_
E
E
E
202.2 c
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§__§_lf)2_
Q.
Q
Q.
202.2ccl
Greenhouse
§__§_lf)2_
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Uses*
§§_l 02, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2Cbl, 202.5
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q.
Q
Q.
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q.
ParkingLot, Private
§§102, 142,
Q.
Q
Q.
ParkingLot, Public
§§102, 142,
Q.
Q
Q.
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q.
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q.
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
E
NP
NP
012en Recreation Area
§102
Q.
Q
Q.
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Institutional Uses*
§102
.f_
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
.f_
P{J)
P{J)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensary_
§§1!ll,_
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthropic Adm in. Services
§102
NP
Public Facilities
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§1!ll,_
.f_
Q
NP
202.2{_a2, 202.3
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§1!ll,_
cm
NP
NP
202.2 a
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
Q
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§1!ll,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2{_a2
Restaurant
§§1!ll,_
C{_42
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant, Limited
§§1!ll,_
.f_
NP
NP
202.2{_a2
Services, Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP{_52
NP(52
NP{_52
Services, Limited Financial
§102
.f_
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stefe
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
.f_
Q
UtilitJ!.. and Jnfjastructure*
§102
Q
Q
Q
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mayor Lee
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Page
I Public Utilities Yard
INP
(1) C required for 13 or more children
(2) C required for seven or more persons.
(3 )INNER CLEMENT STREET LIQUOR LICENSES FOR BARS
(a) In order to allow wine and/or beer bars to seek an ABC license type 42 so that wine and beer (but not hard
spirits) may be served for drinking on the premises. a Bar as defined in Section 102 may be permitted as a
Conditional Use on the ground ievel it: in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303. the Planning Commission
finds that:
(1) The Bar function is operated as a wine and beer bar with an ABC license type 42. which may include
incidental food services; and
(2) The establishment maintains only an ABC license type 42. Other ABC license types. except those that are
included within the definition of a Restaurant pursuant to Section 102. are not permitted for those uses subject to this
Section.
(b) Subsequent to the granting of a Conditional Use authorization under this Section. the Planning Commission
may consider immediate revocation of the previous Conditional Use authorization should an establishment no longer
comply with any o(the above criteria for any length of time.
(4) INNER CLEMENT STREET LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS
A Restaurant as defined in Section 102 may only add ABC license types 47. 49 or 75 as a Conditional Use on the
ground level it: in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303. the Planning Commission finds that the Restaurant
is operating as a Bona Fide Eating Place, as defined in Section 102 of this Code. Should a Restaurant fail to operate
as a Bona Fide Eating Place for any length of time. the Conditional Use authorization shall be subject to immediate
revocation.
(5) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT {FFSRUD).
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile bu(fer includes. but is not limited to. the Inner Clement Street
Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
Subsection 249.35(c)(3).
(6) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 717. OUTER CLEMENT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 717. OUTER CLEMENT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Outer Clement
Zoning Category
Controls
Mayor Lee
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Page
Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102, 105,
40-X See Height and Bulk MaJ2. Sheets HT03 and
106, 250-252,
HT04 ("gr more infjJrmation. Height sculf2.ting reg_uired
260, 261.1,
on Alleys lJ.er §261.1.
270, 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
5 Foot Height Bonus ("gr Active Ground
§263.20
£.
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
§§ 130, 134,
Reg_uired at Grade level and at each succeeding level
134{_at{_et, 136
or Story_: 25% o[lot def2.th, but in no case less than 15
&21.
Front Setback and Side Yard
Not Reg_uired.
StreetscaJ2.e and Pedestrian
§138.1
Reg_uired
lmJ2.rovements
Street Frontage Reg_uirements
§ 145.1
Reg_uired; controls alJ.12.lY to above-grade J2_arking
setbacks, lJ.arking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground il.oor ceiling height, street-{_acing ground-level
SlJ.aces, translJ.aren<;J!_ and &nestration, and gates,
railings, and gr_illwork. Excef2.tions lJ.ermitted ("gr
historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§ 145.4
Not Reg_uired
Lot Size (Per Develof2.mentt
§ 102, 121.1
P Uf2. to 4,999 sg_uare &et; C 5,000 sg_uare &et and
above
Planned Unit DevelolJ.ment
§ 304
Q
Awning, Canof2.y or Marg_uee
§ 136.1
£.
Signs
§§262, 602-
As f2.ermitted by Section § 607.1
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
General Advertising Signs
§§ 262, 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
6JJ
Design Guidelines
General Plan
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page 140
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Density
Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Homeless Shelter Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
§§ 102. 207
li1!1L
202.2(j). 207
§.§.M2_
207(c){4)
§§ 102. 208
Controls
80 square feet per unit if private. or 100 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
1 unit per 600 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(j)(J ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(j){l ).
except for § 202.2(j)(J)(D)Ov). related to location.
1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs mqy not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
Density limits regulated bv the Administrative Code
Page
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§ 102. 123.
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150,
151. 153-156,
159-161, 166,
204.5
§§ 150, 152,
153 -155, 161.
204.5
§§102, 303.1
§§102. 703(b)
§_§Jj}J_,_
202.2{c)
§_§Jj}J_,_
202.2 c
§_§Jj}J_,_
§§102, 187.1,
202.2@, 202.5
§102
§102
§§102, 142,
§§ 102, 142,
Pup to 2.499 square feet; C 2.500 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5, 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for uses
over 5,000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
None required if gross floor area is less than 10, 000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
P 6 a.m. -11 p.m.; C 11p.m.-2 a.m.
See Section 703(b)
P iflocated in front: C iflocated elsewhere(4)
E
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
NP
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
NP
Page
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page
I
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stare
Establishment
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
Utilitv and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
{I) C required for 13 or more children.
(2) C required (or seven or more persons.
§102
Q
NP
NP
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
NP
(3) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD). Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its
114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. the Outer Clement Street Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c)(3).
(4) Outdoor Activity Areas are permitted as a Principallv Permitted U if they existed prior to 1985.
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 718. UPPER FILLMORE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 718. UPPER FILLMORE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
Upper Fillmore NCD
Controls
40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT02 for more
information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per
§261.1.
Page
Rear Yard
§.§ 130, 134,
Required at the Second Star)!_ and at each succeeding
134Ca1Ce1, 136
level or Story_ of_the building, and at the First Star)!_ i[
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% o[Jot dq2th, but in
no case less than 15 feet
Front Setback and Side Yard
Not Required
Streetscaee and Pedestrian
§138.1
Required
lmerovements
Street Frontage Requirements
§ 145.1
Required; controls aJ2I2.lY. to above-gz.ade earking
setbacks, earking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground il_oor ceiling height, street-{_acing ground-level
seaces, transearenry_ and f§nestration, and gates,
railings, and grillwork. Exceetions eermitted {"gr
historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§145.4
Not Required
Lot Size {Per Develoementl
§ 102, 121.1
P UJ2_ to 4,999 square (§et; C 5,000 square &et and
above
Planned Unit Develoement
§ 304
Q
Awning, Canof2.r. or Marquee
§ 136.1
f_
Signs
§§262, 602-
As f2.ermitted by_ Section § 607.1
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
General Advertising Signs
§§ 262, 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
Design Guidelines
General Plan
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
Zoning Catego!J!.
Controls
Usable 0(2.en Sf2.ace [Per Dwelling
§§135, 136
80 square ("get f2.er unit i[f2.rivate, or 100 square ("get
Unit?
f2.er unit i[common
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Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Density
Senior Housing Density
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
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§{145.1. 150,
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
§§...1Jll,_
202.2(-f). 207
§§lJll,_
207{c){4)
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a project has 50 units or more per §166.
1 unit per 600 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(-f){J). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(-f){l ),
except for§ 202.2(-f){J){D)(iv), related to location.
1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
Page
Floor Area Ratio
H 102, 123,
2.5to1
Use Size
§§102, 121.2
P U72. to 2,499 square {§et; C 2,500 square {§et and
above
Off::Street Parking Requirements
H 145.1, 150,
No car 72.arking required i[ Occul2.ied Floor Area is
151, 153 -156,
less than 5, 000 square {§et. See chart in § 151 f'gr uses
159-161, 166,
over 5, 000 square {§et. See § 161 f'gr car 72.arking
204.5
waiver. Bike 72.arking required 72.er Section 155.2. Car
share Sl2.aces required when a 72.rotect has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
Off::Street Freight Loading
§§ 150, 152,
153 -155, 161,
204.5
Drive-ul2. FacilifJ!_
§102
NP
Formula Retail
H._102, 303.1
Q
Hours o[Ol2.eration
§102
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
OJ2_en Air Sales
H._102, 703Cb2
See Section 703Cb2
P i[_located in fr.ant; C i[located elsewhere
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§_§JJ)2_
E
E
E
202.2cc2
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§_§JJ)2_
Q
Q
Q
202.2 c
Greenhouse
§_§JJ)2_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 c
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2Cbl, 202.5
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
H._102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Public
H 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
H._102, 202.4
E
NP
NP
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0(2.en Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P(l)
P{J)
Hos[2.ital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis12ensary_
§_§__l_Q2_
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthro(2.ic Adm in. Services
§102
E
Public Facilities
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§_§__l_Q2_
E
E
NP
202.2(a). 202.3
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hos[2.ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§_§__l_Q2_
C(3)
NP
NP
202.2 a
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Lig_uor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§_§__l_Q2_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§_§__l_Q2_
C(4)(5)
NP
NP
202.2(a)
Restaurant, Limited
§_§__l_Q2_
P(5)
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Storage. Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para"[2_hernalia St9fe
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
TradeSho[2.
§102
E
NP
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Design Professional
§102
E
E
NP
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UtilitJ!. and In(jastructure*
§102
C(6)
C(6)
C(6)
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
{I l C reguired -(J)r 13 or more children
(2) C reguired -(J)r seven or more persons.
(3) A new bar will be allowed with a Conditional Use authorization from the Planning Commission only in
conjunction with a Restaurant use.
(4[ In considering a Conditional Use -(J)r a Restaurant, the Planning Commission shall consider whether the use
proposes lunch service or other daytime usage in order to limit the number of such establishments on the block that
have no daytime activity.
(5Wormula Retail NP -(J)r this use
(6l C i(a Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 719. HAIGHT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 719. HAIGHT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus -(J)r Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
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ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1,
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
§130§134.
134{al(e)
§§130. 131,
132, 133
HaightStreetNCD
Controls
40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT06 and
HT07 -(J)r more in-(J)rmation. Height sculpting reguired
onAllevs per §261.1.
Reguired at Grade level and at each succeeding level
or Story: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less than 15
.&1.
Not Reguired
Page
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparenqy and fenestration. and gates,
railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Not Required
§§ 102. 121.1
Pup to 4.999 square feet; C 5.000 square feet and
above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607.1
604.
607. 607.1,
608, 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150.
151, 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
Controls
80 square feet per unit ifprivate. or 100 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro 'ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
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Dwelling Unit Density
Senior Housing Den@
Group Housing Density
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off.Street Parking Requirements
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§j_J_Q2,_
202.2(j). 207
§.§1.Qb_
207(c)(4)
§§ 102, 123.
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153-156,
159-161, 166,
204.5
1 unit per 600 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
Pup to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(j)(l ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(j){l ),
except for § 202.2(j){J)(D)(iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or (ewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
Pup to 2.499 square feet; C 2.500 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5, 000 sq. ft. See chart in §151 [or uses over
5. 000 square feet. See §161 for car parking waiver.
Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car share
spaces required when a project has 25 or more
parking spaces per §166.
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Of[:Street Freight Loading
H150, 152,
None reg_uired i{_gross fl_oor area is less than 10, 000
153 -155, 161,
sg_uare &et. Excev.tions v.ermitted v.er §161.
204.5
Drive-uv. Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§102, 303.1
Q
Hours o[_Ov.eration
§102
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
Ov.en Air Sales
§§102, 703(b)
See Section 703(b)
P i[_located in ft.ant; C i{_located elsewhere
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§.§JJ)L
f_
f_
f_
202.2 c
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§.§JJ)L
Q
Q
Q
202.2 c
Greenhouse
§.§JJ)L
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2(b), 202.5
Automotive Rev.air
§102
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Private
§_§102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Public
§_§_ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment1 Arts and Recreation
§_102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Amusement Game Arcade
§_102
f_
f_
NP
Entertainment, General
§_102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§_§ 102, 202.4
f_
NP
NP
Ov.en Recreation Area
§_102
Q
Q
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Institutional Uses*
Child Care FacilitJ!.
Hos12_ital
Job Training
Medical Cannabis Dis12.ensary_
Philanthro12.ic Admin. Services
Public Facilities
Residential Care FacilitJ!.
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
Adult Business
Animal Howital
Bar
Grocery. General
Grocery. S12.ecialtJ!.
Hotel
Kennel
Liquor Store
Massage Establishment
Massage, Foot/Chair
Mortuary_
Motel
Pharmacy
Restaurant
Restaurant, Limited
Retail Sales and Service, General
Services, Financial
Services, Fringe Financial
Services, Health
Services, Limited Financial
Storage, Self
Tobacco Para12.hernalia Stare
Establishment
TradeSho12.
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§102
§102
§102
§102
§11Jll,_
202.2(e2
§102
§102
§102
§.§lQl
§102
§102
§11Jll,_
202.2Cal
§102, 202.3
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§11Jll,_
202.2 a
§.§l!J.2_
202.2Cal
§11Jll,_
202.2 a
§11Jll,_
202.2Cal
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
E
Q
Q
E
P{J)
P{J)
NP
NP
NP
E
Q
Q
DR
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
Q
Q
E
PC22
P(22
E
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Pm
cm
NP
Pm
cm
NP
Q
Q
NP
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
NP
NP
E
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Pm
cm
NP
NPCJ2(42
NP
NP
E
E
E
Pm
cm
NP
E
NP
NP
NP(52
NPC52
NP(52
NP
Q
NP
E
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
C(62
cm
C(62
E
NP
NP
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Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(1) C required for 13 or more children.
(2) C required for seven or more persons.
(3) HAIGHT STREET ALCOHOL RESTRICTED USE SUBDISTRICT: Retail establishments selling off.sale or on-
sale alcoholic beverages are not permitted pursuant to Section 781.9.
(4) HAIGHT STREET RESTAURANTS
Boundaries: Applicable to the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District and Haight Street Alcohol
Restricted Use Subdivision.
Controls: A Restaurant may be permitted as a Conditional Use on the ground level if, in addition to the criteria set
forth in Section 303. the Planning Commission has approved no more than a total of 3 Restaurants in accordance
with this Section. Should a Restaurant permitted under this Section cease operation and complete a lawful change
of use to another principally or conditionally permitted use, the Commission may consider a new Restaurant in
accordance with the terms of this Section.
(5) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to, the Haight Street Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. tringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer, fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c){3).
(6) TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA ESTABLISHMENTS-the special definition of"Tobacco Paraphernalia
Establishments" applicable to the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District shall be repealed three years
after its initial effective date, unless the Board of Supervisors. on or before that date, extends or re-enacts it.
In the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District, the period ofnon-use for a non-conforming Tobacco
Paraphernalia Establishment to be deemed discontinued shall be 18 months.
(7) C ifa Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
(8) Within the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District. that portion of an General Entertainment use
comprised of mechanical amusement game devices will be considered an Amusement Game Arcade Use, for the
purposes of the Planning Code.
SEC. 720. HAYES GOUGH EXCELSIOR OUTER MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
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The Hayes Geugh }leighberheed Cemmercial Transit District is lecated within ·walking distance
ef the Civic Center, lying ·west ofFranklin Street and east e.fLaguna Street, wit,'1 its seuthern
edge generally at Lily Street, with an extension seugh aleng beth sides of Octavia Beulevard te
}Jarket Street. This mixed use cemmercial district centains a limited range a/retail cemmercial
activity, ·which primarily cater~ te the immediate need of the neighberheed. The fe·w cemparisen
geeds that it deesprevide attract clientelefrem a wider area eutside its neighber?wed, mestly
the Performing Arts and Civic Center werkers and'P·isiters. There are a number ofrestaurants
and art galleries, but ether types of retail activity are limited
The Hayes Geugh District centr~ls are designed te allewfor grewth and expansion that is
1 0
cempatible with the existing building and use scales. Building standards prefect the mederate
building and use size and require rear yards at residential levels. Te maintain the mixed use
character of the district, mest cemmercial uses are permitted at thefir~t and secend steries and
heusing is strengly enceuraged at the third stery and abeve. Jn erder te enceurage lively
pedestrian eriented cemmercial actirity, but restrict certain sensiti',Je andpreblematic uses,
eating and drinking, and entertainment uses are directed te the greund stery. Retail sales
actbity, especially neighberheed serving businesses, is further premeted by restricting new
greund stery· medical, business andprofessional ajjices. To prefect centinueusfrentage, drive
up and mest autemebile uses are prohibited, abeve gmundparking is required te be setback er
belmv greund, and active, pedestrian eriented greundjleer uses are required en Hayes Street
2 0
andpertiens of Octavia Beulevard
Heusing develepment in new buildings is enceuraged abme the secend stery, and is
centrelled net by let area but by physical envelepe centrels. Existing residential units are
pmtected by limitations en denwlitions, mergers, subdivisions, and upper stery cenversiens.
Given the area's central lecatien and accessibility te the devmtewn and te the City's transit
netwerk, accesseryparkingfor residential uses is net required The cede centrelsfer this
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district arc supported and augmented by design guidelines andpolicics in the }Jarket and
Octavia Arca Pkm o.fthc General Plan.
The Excelsior Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial District is located along
);fission Street between Alemany Boulevard and the San Francisco-San Mateo county line. Outer
Mission Street is mixed use, combining street-fronting retail businesses on the ground floor and
housing on upper floors. The range of comparison goods and services offered is varied and often
includes specialty retail stores. restaurants, and neighborhood-serving offices. The area is transit-
oriented and the commercial uses serve residents of the area as well as residents and visitors from
adjacent and other neighborhoods.
The Excelsior Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial District is intended to provide
convenience goods and services to the surrounding neighborhoods as well as limited comparison
shopping goods (or a wider market. Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the
second story. Existing residential units are protected by limitations on demolitions and upper-story
conversions. Parking for residential and commercial uses is not required. Buildings range in height,
with height limits generally allowing up to (our stories. Lots vary in size, generally small- or medium-
sized with some very large parcels.
Table 720. EXCELSIOR OUTER MISSION STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Excelsior Outer Mission NCD
Mayor Lee
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Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102, 105,
Generally_ 40-X See Height and Bulk Ma12 Sheets
106, 250-252,
HTl 1 and HT12 {pr more infprmation. Height
260, 261.1, 270,
Sculj;z,ting on Alley_s f2.er § 261.1.
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maf2.S
5 Foot Height Bonus -{pr Active Ground.
§263.20
f._
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
§§ 130, 134,
Reguired at the Second Story_ and at each succeeding
134{_al{_el, 136
level or Story_ o(_the building, and at the First Story_ if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% o[_lot def2.th, but in
no case less than 15 feet
Front Setback and Side Yard
Not Reguired.
Streetscaee and Pedestrian
§138.1
Reguired
fmf2.rovements
Street Frontage Reguirements
§ 145.1
Reguired; controls af2.f2.ly_ to above-grade f2.arking
setbacks, f2.arking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground 'fl.oar ceiling height, street-fgcing ground-
level SJ!.aces, transf2.aren(JJ_ and fenestration, and
gates, railings, and grillwork. Excef2.fions f2.ermitted
.f2r historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§ 145.4
Not Reguired.
Lot Size (Per Develo12mentl
§ 102, 121.1
P Uf2. to 9,999 sguare (get; C 10,000 sguare feet and
above
Planned Unit Develof2.ment
§ 304
Q
Awning, Canof2.y_ or Marguee
§ 136.1
f._
Signs
§§262, 602-
As f2.ermitted by_ Section § 607. l
604,
607, 607.1, 608,
General Advertising Signs
§§262, 602.7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
Design Guidelines
General Plan
Subiect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
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Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Mayor Lee
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§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150.
151.1. 153 -
156, 166. 204.5
§§ 102. 207
§§_J_Ql,_
202.2(j). 207
§.§lQ.2_
207(c){4)
80 square feet per unit if private. or 100 square feet
per unit if common
Car parking not required. P up to one car for each
unit; NP above. Bike parking required per §155.2. If
car parking is provided. car share spaces are
required when a project has 50 units or more per
§166.
1 unit per 600 square foot lot area
Pup to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(0(1 ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements o(Section § 202.2(j)(l ),
except for§ 202.2(j)(l)(D)(iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU all
owed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units. No
limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs mqy not eliminate or reduce ground-story
retail or commercials ace.
Page
Floor Area Ratio
§.§. 102, 123,
3.6 to 1
Use Size
§)02, 121.2
P U{2. to 5,999 sguare &et; C 6,000 sguare &et and
above
O{[:Street Parking Reguirements
§§ 145.1, 150,
Car {2.arking not reguired Limits set {r)rth in Section
151.1, 153 -
151.1. Bike J2_arking reguired {2.er Section 155.2. Car
156, 166, 204.5
share SJ!.aces reguiredwhen a {2.rotect has 25 or more
{2.arking S{2.aces {2.er §166.
O{[:Street Freight Loading
§.§. 150, 152,
None reguired i[_gross -floor area is less than 10, 000
153 -155, 161,
sguare &et. Exce{2.tions J2_ermitted {2.er §.I 61.
204.5
Drive-U{2. FacilitJ!.
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§102, 303.1
Q
Hours o[O[!.eration
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
0{2.en Air Sales
§§102, 703.2
See §.703.2
§§102, 145.2
P i[_located in fI.ont; C i[_located elsewhere
§102
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 142,
Q
NP
NP
156, 187.1,
202.2@, 202.5
Automotive Rell.air
§102
Q
Q
NP
Service, Motor Vehicle Tow
§102
NP
NP
NP
Service, Parcel Delive[J!_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
Q
NP
NP
Uses*
Arts Activities
§102
NP
NP
NP
Entertainment, General
§102
E
E
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
E
E
NP
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Movie Theater
§102
f
f
NP
Deen Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
f
f
f
Hospital
§102
Q
Q
Q
Medical Cannabis Dispensa!J!.
§§102, 202.2ce2
DROl
DROl
DROl
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
§§102, 202.2ca2
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
f
f
f
Adult Business
§102
Q
Q
NP
Animal Hoseital
§102
Q
Q
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2ca2
f
f
NP
Grocern General
§102
PC2l
PC22
PC22
Grocern Specialty
§102
PC22
PC2l
PC2l
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Liquor Store
§102
NPC2l
NPC22
NPC22
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
Q
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
f
Q
NP
Mortua!J!.
§102
Q
Q
Q
Motel
§§102, 202.2ca2
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2ca2
f
f
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2ca2
f
f
NP
Services, Financial
§102
f
f
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NPCJl
NP{3)
NP{3)
Services, Limited Financial
§102
f
f
NP
Storage, Self
§102
Q
Q
Q
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
Nf_
NP
Design Professional
§102
f
f
f
Service, Non-Retail Professional
§102
Q
Q
Q
§102
Q
Q
Q
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UtilitJ!. and Infjastructure*
§102
Power Plant
§102
Public Utilities Yard
§102
*Not listed below
(1) MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES
Controls:
C(4)
C(4)
C(4)
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
(a) A Medical Cannabis Dispensary (MCD) seeking to locate within 500 feet of another MCD use may be
allowed as a Conditional Use; provided. however. that any amendments to regulations governing the proximity of
an MCD to another MCD that are applicable to MCDs Citywide shall apply in the Excelsior Outer Mission NCD
and will supersede the condition use requirement contained in this Section 745.
(b) In addition to the requirements of Planning Code Section 303. the Planning Commission shall approve the
application and authorize the Conditional Use ifthe facts presented are such to establish that:
(i) the MCD will bring measurable community benefits and enhancements to the Excelsior Outer Mission
Street Neighborhood Commercial District.
(ii) the MCD has prepared a parking and transportation management plan sufficient to address the
anticipated impact ofits patients.
(iii) the MCD has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining public safety by actively engaging with the
community prior to applying for the Conditional Use. including adequate security measures in the operation of
their business and designating a community liaison to deal effectively with current and future neighborhood
concerns.
(c) In addition to the above criteria, in regard to a Conditional Use authorization application. the Planning
Commission shall consider the existing concentrations of MCDs within the District.
(d) A Medical Cannabis Dispensary may only operate between the hours of 8 am and JO pm.
(e) A Medical Cannabis Dispensary may locate above the first floor only ifit shall be accessible to persons with
disabilities as required under the California Building Code.
(2) OFF-SALE LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS Controls:
(a) New Liquor Store uses with Type 20 or Type 21 ABC licenses are not permitted in the district: provided.
however. that any use within the District with an existing Tvve 20 or Type 21 ABC license may obtain a new
license. ifrequired by the ABC. after it has been closed temporarily for repair. renovation, remodeling. or
reconstruction.
(b) Liquor Store uses may relocate within the district with Conditional Use authorization.
(c) General Grocery, Specialty Grocery. and Liquor Store uses with off-sale alcohol licenses shall observe the
following good neighbor policies:
(i) Liquor establishments shall provide outside lighting in a manner sufficient to illuminate street and
sidewalk areas and adjacent parking. as appropriate to maintain security. without disturbing area residences:
{ii) Advertisements in windows and clear doors are not permitted, and no more than 25% of the square
footage of the windows and clear doors of!iquor establishments shall bear signage of any sort. and all signage
shall be placed and maintained in a manner that ensures that law enforcement personnel have a clear and
unobstructed view of the interior of the premises. including the area in which the cash registers are maintained.
from the exterior public sidewalk or entrance to the premises.
(3) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. properties within the Excelsior
Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
Section 249.35(c){3).
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(4) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 721. UPPERMARKETSTREETJAPANTOWNNEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT.
The rJppcr }Jarlret Street Neighborhood Commercial District, on Afarkct Street at Castro, is
situated at the border o.f the Eureka Valle); Buena Vista, and Dubocc Triangl-c neighborhoods. Upper
}.farkct Street is a multi purpose commercial district thatprm?ides limited conwnicncc goods to
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adjacent neighborhoods, but also serves as a shopping street for a broader trade area. A Zar$ number
o.f officcs arc located on }.far!wt Street within easy transit access to dmmto1m. The ·width of»Warkct
Street and its use as a major arterial diminish the perception o.fthc Upper },farket Street District as a
single commercial district. The street appears as a collection o.fdispcr~ed centers o.fcommcrcial
acti-;;ity, concentrated at the intersections 0-GWa-rket Street with sccondar)' streets,_
This district is v,;cll served by transit and is anchored by the Castro Street Station of the }.farket
Street subv,;ay and the F }.farkct historic streetcar line. The .F', K, L, and}Jstrcctcar lines traverse the
district, and the Castro Station scn·cs as a transfer point between light rail and crosstovm and
neighborhood bus lines. Additionally, }.farkf!t Street is a primary bicycl-c corridor. Rcsidentialparking
is not required and generally limited. Commercial establishments arc discouraged orprohibitedfrom
building accessory &jf-strcctparking in order to preserve the pedestrian oriented character 0£thc
district andprcvcnt attracting auto traffic. There arc prohibitions on access (i. c. driveways, garage
entries) to off street parking and Zoading on }Jarlwt Street to prcscr1;e and enhance the pedestrian
oriented character and transit function.
The Upper }.farkct Street district controls arc designed to promote moderate scale development
which contributes to the definition of}.farkct Street's design and character. They arc also intended to
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preserve the existing mix o.fcommerciel uses end meintein tlw livebility &}the district end its
surrounding residentiel areEJs. Large lot end use development is re·.:iewed for consistency with existing
developmentpettems. Reer yer-ds are protected et residentiel leilels. To promote mixed use buildings,
most commerciel uses ere permitted ·with some limitetions ebove the second story. In order to meintein
continuous reteilfrontege endpreserve e bekmced mix &jcommerciel uses, ground story
neighborhood serving uses ere cncoureged, end eeting end drinking, cnterteinmcnt, endfinenciel
service uses ere limited. Continuousfrontege is promoted by prohibitions e.fmost eutomobile end
driile up uses.
Housing dc;elopment in nc1t· buildings is encoureged ebove the second story. Existing upper
story rcsidentiel units arc protected by limitetions on demolitions end upper story conwrsions.
Accessory Dwelling Units ere permitted on lots within the bounderies o.fBoerd o.fSupervisors District
8pursuent to Subsection 207(c)(4) o.ftl1is Code.
The Japantown Neighborhood Commercial District extends between Gearv Boulevard and Post
Street from Fillmore Street to Laguna Street, the north side of Post Street from Webster Street to
Laguna Street, and Buchanan Street from Post Street to midway between Sutter Street and Bush Street.
The character o[these streets is largely commercial, including large malls, although there are some
residential units above the ground story. Buildings are typically two- to (Our-stories, although there are
two taller hotels. Geary Boulevard, Fillmore Street, and Sutter Street are important public transit
corridors. The commercial district provides convenience goods and services to the surrounding
neighborhoods as well as shopping, cultural, and entertainment uses that attract visitors from near and
The Japantown Neighborhood Commercial District controls are designed to encourage and
promote development that enhances the walkable, commercial character o(this area and to support its
local and regional role. New commercial development is required on the ground floor and permitted
above. Most neighborhood- and visitor-serving businesses are strongly encouraged, including eating.
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drinking, and retail uses, as long as they do not create a nuisance. Less active commercial uses are
encouraged above the ground floor, along with housing and institutional uses.
Table 721. JAPANTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus (Or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
§§ 102. 105,
106, 250-252,
260. 261.1. 270,
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
§§ 130, 134,
l 34(a)(e), 136
§§130. 131, 132,
Street Frontage, Above Grade Parking
§ 145.1
Setback and Active Uses
Street Frontage. Ground Floor
Commercial
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50-X and 65-A along Fillmore Street. See Height
and Bulk Map Sheet HT02 for more information.
Along Buchanan Street between Post and Sutter, an
upper story setback of one foot (Or every (Oot above
· 35 feet in height from the front property line is
required. Height Sculpting on Alleys per§ 261.1.
Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling
Unit. and at each succeeding level or Story o(the
Building: 25% oflot depth, but in no case less than
15 feet.
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-
/eve! spaces, transparency and fenestration, and
gates, railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
.fOr historic buildings.
Required on Buchanan Street between Post Street
and Sutter Street and Post Street between Fillmore
Street and Lagy,na Street on the south side, between
Webster Street and Laguna Street on the north side.
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Vehicular Access Restrictions
§ 155(r)
Prohibited on the north side o{_Post Street fi:.om
Webster Street to Laguna Street; the south side o[
Post Street (!om Fillmore Street to Webster Street;
and Buchanan Street fi:.om Post Street to Sutter
Street.
Lot Size (Per DeveloQmentl
§ 102, 121.1
P Ufl. to 9,999 square &et; C 10,000 square fiet and
above
Planned Unit Develo(l.ment
§ 304
.c
Awning, Cano72J!. or Marquee
§ 136.1
p_
Signs
§§. 262, 602-
As 12.ermitted bl!. Section § 607.1. All Business Signs,
604,
as defi.ned in§ 602.3 are also subfect to the
607, 607.1, 608,
g'Jidelines in the "Commission Guide {pr Formula
Retail."
General Advertising Signs
§§ 262, 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
Design Guidelines
General Plan
Subf ect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
16 !
Usable 0Qen SQace [Per Dwelling
§§135, 136
100 square fiet 12.er unit i[ll.rivate, or 133 square fiet
I
Unitl
fl.er unit i[_common
I
Off Street Parking Requirements
§§ 145.1, 150,
Car Qarking not required. P Ufl. to 0. 7 5 cars fl.er unit,
151.1, 153 -
C Ufl. to 1.00 cars fl.er unit, NP above. Bike (l.arking
156, 166, 204.5
required fl.er § 155.2. !{_car Qarking is wovided, car
share S[!.aces are required when a Qroiect has 50
unit or more er 166.
Dwelling Units
1 unit 72er 400 square {pot lot area
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Senior Housing
§£. 102, 202.2(j)_,
P Uf2. to twice the number of_Dwelling Units
otherwise f2.ermitted as a Princif2.al Use in the district
and meeting all the requirements oG 202.2(j)_O 2. C
Uf2. to twice the number of_Dwelling Units otherwise
f2.ermitted as a Princif2.al Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of_Section £. 202. 2 (j)_{_l 2,
exceQt ff)r £. 202.2(j)_CJ2CDWv2, related to location.
GrouQ Housing
§208
Accessory Dwelling Unit
§£.102, 207Cc2C42
Residential Conversion
§317
Q
Q
Q
Residential Demolition and Merger
§317
Q
Q
Q
Floor Area Ratio
§£.102, 123, 124
3.6 to 1
Use Size
£.£.102, 121.2
P Uf2. to 2,499 square &et; C 2,500 square &et and
above
Otf:Street Parking Requirements
£.§ 145.1, 150,
Car f2.arking not required. Maximum f2.ermitted as set
151.1, 153-
.fPrth in Section 151.1. Bike Qarking required f2.er §
156, 166, 204.5
155.2.
Otf:Street Freight Loading
Drive-uf2. Facility_
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§£.102, 303.1
Q
Hours o(_Of2.eration
£.102
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
£.102
NP
Of2.en Air Sales
§§102, 703Cb2
See §703Cb2
Outdoor Activity_ Area
§§102,145.2
P if_located in front; C if_located elsewhere
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Automotive Uses*
§_§_102, 187.1,
NP
NP
Nf_
202.2Cb2, 202.5
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Sale/Rental
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2@, 202.5
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
§§102, 142, 156
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Amusement Game Arcade
§102
f_
f_
f_
Entertainment, General
§102
PC2>
Pm
cm
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Pm
Pm
cm
Movie Theater
H102, 202.4
f_
f_
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
f_
f_
f_
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis DisJl_ensa!J!.
H102, 202.2Ce2
NP
NP
NP
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
Q
f_
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102, 202.2Cal
f_
f_
Q
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2Cal
Pm
cm
cm
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Liquor Store
Massage Establishment
Massage, Foot/Chair
jyfortuary
Restaurant
Restaurant. Limited
Services. Financial
Services, Fringe Financial
Services. Health
Services. Limited Financial
Services. Retail Professional
Storage, Self
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stare
Establishment
Trade Shop
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
Design Professional
Utility and In(rastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
§§102. 202.2{a)
NP
§§102. 202.2{a)
P{2)
§§102. 202.2(a)
P(2)
(I) The controls for the 1st story shall apply to all development on Blocks 0700 and 0701.
(2) No noise or music associated with these uses shall exceed the low frequency ambient noise level defined in
Section 2901 (f) o(the Police Code by more than 8 dBA.
(3) Only two Financial Services uses permitted on the ground floor within the District. Above the ground floor. new
Financial Services uses are not permitted south of Post Street.
(4) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 722. NORTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
The North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District is a nonlinear district centered on
Columbus Avenue, located in the valley between Telegraph Hill and Russian Hill north of
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Broadway. North Beach functions as a neighborhood-serving marketplace, citywide specialty
shopping, and dining district, and a tourist attraction, as well as an apartment and residential
hotel zone. Traditionally, the district has provided most convenience goods and services for
residents of North Beach and portions of Telegraph and Russian Hills. North Beach's eating,
drinking, and entertainment establishments remain open into the evening to serve a much
wider trade area and attract many tourists. The balance between neighborhood-serving
convenience stores and Citywide specialty businesses has shifted, as convenience stores
have been replaced by restaurants and bars. The proliferation of financial services, limited
financial services, and business end professional services has also upset the district's balance
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of uses. The relocation of business and professional offices from downtown to North Beach
threatens the loss of upper-story residential units.
The North Beach District controls are designed to ensure the livability and
attractiveness of North Beach. Building standards limit new development to a small to
moderate scale. Rear yards are protected above the ground story and at residential levels.
Most ne•.v commercial development is permitted at the first t\vo stories. Active commercial
uses shall be required at the ground floor. Small-scale, neighborhood-serving businesses are
strongly encouraged and formula retail uses are prohibited. To preserve and maintain the
district's small-scale, fine grain storefronts, the consolidation or merger of existing retail or
commercial spaces or storefronts are prohibited, and Use sSizes are controlled to limit future
consolidation of spaces and to encourage conversion back to the traditional small-scale
commercial spaces. Special controls are necessary because an over-concentration of food
and beverage service establishments limits neighborhood-serving retail sales and personal
services in an area that needs them to thrive as a neighborhood. In order to maintain
neighborhood-serving retail sales and personal services and to protect residential livability,
additional eating and drinking establishments are prohibited in spaces that have been
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occupied by neighborhood-serving retail sales and personal services. Special controls limit
additional ground-story entertainment uses and prohibit new walk-up facilities automated bank
teller machines ~4TA/s). Financial services, limited financial services, and ground-story business
and professional office uses are prohibited from locating in the portion of the district south of
Greenwich Street, while new financial services locating in the portion of the district north of
Greenwich Street are limited. Restrictions on automobile and drive-up uses are intended to
promote continuous retail frontage and maintain residential livability.
In keeping with the district's existing mixed-use character, housing development in new
buildings is encouraged above the second story ground floor. Existing residential units are
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protected by prohibitions of upper-story conversions, mergers, removals, and limitations on
demolitions. Per Section 207(c)(4) of this Code, Accessory dDwelling uUnits are permitted within
the existing building envelope, but may not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail or commercial
space districtpursuant to Subsection 207(c)(4) C>fthis Code.
Table 722. NORTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
§.
References
§§ 102. 105,
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
North Beach NCD
Controls
40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HTOl for more
information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per
§261.1.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
§ 263.20
NP
Floor Uses
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Rear Yard
§§. 130, 134,
Req_uired at the Second Story_ and at each succeeding
134(aHe2, 136
level or Story_ o[_the building, and at the First Story_ i(
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% o(_lot deR.th, but in
no case less than 15 feet
Front Setback and Side Yard
Not Req_uired.
Restrictions on Lot Mergers
§121.7
Restrictions on lot mergers resulting in a lot with a
single 12.ublic street or 12.rivate -{jontage gt:_eater than
25 feet. For lots that do not have a street -{jontage, the
merger would not result in a lot width gt:_eater than 25
.feet.
Streetsca12.e and Pedestrian
§138.1
Req_uired
Im12.rovements
Street Frontage Req_uirements
§ 145.1
Req_uired; controls a12,12.lr_ to above-grade p_arking
setbacks, earking and loading entrances, active uses,
gt:_ound il_oor ceiling height, street-(_acing gt:_ound-level
s12.aces, trans!2.aren0!. and fenestration, and gates,
railings, and gt:_illwork. Excep_tions 12.ermitted {'pr
historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§§ 145.4, 780.3
Req_uired within the entire District. Consolidation o(
gt:_ound il_oor Retail or Commercial s12.aces is
rohibited.
Vehicular Access Restrictions
§ 155(r2 and {J2
Prohibited on Columbus Avenue between Washington
and North Point Streets, Grant Avenue between
Lot Size (Per Develo12.mentl
§§ 102, 121.1
P u12 to 4,999 sq_uare feet; C 5,000 sq_uare feet and
above
Planned Unit Develo12.ment
§ 304
GNP
Awning, Cano.12-r. or Marq_uee
§ 136.1
!!__
Signs
§§262, 602-
As 12.ermitted by_ Section§ 607.1. Vintage Signs
604,
12.ermitted 12.er Section 608. 14.
607, 607.1,
608, 609
General Advertising Signs
§§. 262, 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
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Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off Street Parking Requirements
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units
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General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1. 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
§..f1.Ql_,_
202.2(f). 207
§.§.1J)L
207(c)(4)
Subject to the General Plan's Urban Design
Guidelines and historic resource consideration.
Properties in this District have been identified as
potentially eligible for National Register or California
Rer;ister.
Controls
60 square feet per unit ifprivate, or 80 square feet per
unit if common
No car parking required. P up to 0. 5 parking spaces
for each Dwelling Unit; Cup to 0. 75 parking spaces
for each Dwelling Unit. Cl) Per 155(t), special
controls when installing garages in Residential
Buildin s. Bike arkin re uired er 155.2
1 unit per 400 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(!)(1 ). Cup to
twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(!)(1 ),
except (or § 202.2(!)(1 J(D){iv), related to location.
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Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Storefront Mergers
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
Open Air Sales
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§317
780.3(c)(4)
illJ.J_,_
780.3Cc2C42
§§ 102. 123,
§§102. 121.2,
780.3CcW2
§§ 150, 151.
l 55(r2 and (t2.
§§ 150, 152,
153 -155, 161.
204.5
§ 780.3Cc202
Q
NP
NP
Q
NP
NP
Pup to 1.999 square feet; C 2.000 square feet to
3.999 square feet: NP 4.000 square feet and above.
Specialty Grocery use shall not exceed a Use Size of
1.000 square feet within the North Beach Special Use
District.
Car parking not required. Limits set forth in§ 151.1.
Bike parking required per Section 155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a project has 50 units or more per §166. See
restrictions under Vehicular Access.
None required ifgross floor area is less than 10.000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161. See
restrictions under Vehicular Access.
§§102. 303. I
NP
§102
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m.: NP 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
§§102. 703{b)
See Section §703(b)
P iflocated in front: C iflocated elsewhere
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Automotive Uses*
H102, 187.1,
NP (11)
NP
NP
202.2@,
202.5, 145.4
Al:lteFfletive RepaiF
§-1-02:
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PaFkiAg GaFage, PFi 1~1ate
§-1-02:
G
G
G
PaFkiAg Gamge, Pl:lblic
§-1-02:
G
G
G
PaFkiAg Let; PFivate
§§1 Q2,
G
wµ
wµ
142, 1§9
PaFking Let, Pl:lblic
§§ 1Q2,
G
wµ
wµ
142, 1§9
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
E
NP
NP
012.en Recreation Area
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P(3)
P(3)
Hos12.ital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis12.ensary_
§§.1.fll,_
DR
NP
NP
202.2(e)
Philanthro12.ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§.1.fll,_
P(JO)
P(JO)
NP
202.2(a1, 202.3
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Howital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§.1.fll,_
c (51 (61
NP
NP
202.2 a 780.3
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
NP
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§§102, 303(n1
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
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Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§1Ql_
NP
NP
NP
202.2(a)
Restaurant
§§1Ql_
C(5)(6)
NP
NP
202.2 a 780.3
Restaurant, Limited
§§1Ql_
C{5)
NP
NP
202.2 a 780.3
Services, Financial
§102, 781.6
C(7)
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102, 781.6
NP(8)
NP(8)
NP(8)
Services, Limited Financial
§102
C(2)(7)
NP
NP
Services, Retail Prof§ssional
§102
C(7)
E_
NP
SJ2_ecialry_ Food Manu{_acturing
§780.3(c2
Q
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para12hernalia
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment Stare
Trade Shop
§102, 790. 124
E_
Q
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102, 781.6
C(7)
NP
UtilitJ!.. and Infjastructure*
§102
C(9)
C(9)
C(9)
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
Utilit~ Installation
§§102,
NP
NP
NP
145.4
*Not listed below
(1) NORTH BEACH OFF-STREET PARKING. RESIDENTIAL (Section 155(t2)
Boundaries: North Beach NCD
Controls:
(a) Installing a garage in an existing residential building of.four or more units requires a mandatory
Discretionary Review by the Planning Commission; Section 311 notice is required for a building o{_less than (our
units. In approving installation o[_the garage, the Commission shall find that:
{i) the proposed garage opening/addition of off-street parking will not cause the "removal" or "conversion of
residential unit," as those terms are defined in Section 317 o[_this Code;
(ii) the proposed garage opening/addition o[_ofj-street parking will not substantially decrease the livability_ of
a dwelling unit without increasing the floor area in a commensurate amount;
{iii) the building has not had two or more "no-{_ault" evictions. as defined in 37.9(a)0)-(13) o[_the San
Francisco Administrative Code. with each eviction associated with a seJ2_arate unit{s) within the past ten years.
(iv) the garage would not front on a J2_ublic right-of-way narrower than 41 feet, and
(v) the 12roposed garage/ addition o[_ off-street parking installation is consistent with the Priority_ Policies of
Section 10I.1 o[_this Code.
(b) Prior to the Planning Commission hearing. or prior to issuance o[_notification under Section 311 (c)(2) of
this Code. the Planning Department shall require a signed affidavit by the project sponsor attesting to (I), (2), and
(3) above. which the Department shall independently verifj;. The Department shall also have made a determination
that the project complies with (4) and {5) above.
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(2) NORTH BEACH WALK UP FACILITIES: Walk-up facilities are NP in the District, including automated bank
teller machines (ATMs).
(3) C required for 13 or more children.
(4) C required for seven or more persons.
(5) NORTH BEACH SPECIAL USE DISTRICT (Section 780.3): Restaurants, Limited-Restaurants and Bars may be
permitted as a Conditional Use on the First Story per Section 303 onlv ifthe Zoning Administrator first determines
that the Restaurant, Limited Restaurant, or Bar would occupy a space that is currently or was last occupied by the
same use as that beingproposed; provided that such use has not been discontinued or abandoned pursuant to
Sections 186. l (d) or 178(d) of this Code: and provided further that the following shall apply: (A) a Bar could
occupy a space that is currently or was last legally occupied by a Bar. (B) a Restaurant could occupy a space that
is currently or was last legally occupied by a Restaurant or Bar, and (C) a Limited Restaurant could occupy a
space that is currently or was last legally occupied by a Limited Restaurant. Restaurant. or Bar. Except as
provided herein. no other use shall be allowed to convert to a Limited Restaurant.
Restaurant or Bar.
(6) NORTH BEACH LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS (Section 780.3): A Restaurant Use may only add
ABC license types 47. 49 or 75 as a Conditional Use on the ground level First Storv it: in addition to the
criteria set forth in Section 303. the Planning Commission finds that the Restaurant is operating as a Bona Fide
Eating Place as defined in Section 790.142. Should a Restaurant fail to operate as a Bona Fide Eating Place for
any length o[time, the Conditional Use authorization shall be subject to immediate revocation. To verifY that the
Restaurant is continuing to operate as a Bona Fide Eating Place. records of the Restaurant's gross receipts,
showing that a minimum of51% ofits gross receipts within the last year is from food sales prepared and sold to
guests on the premises, shall be provided to the Department upon request. All records and information shall be
submitted to the Department under penalty ofperjury.
(7) NORTH BEACH FINANCIAL SERVICE, LIMITED FINANCIAL SERVICE, AND BUSINESS OR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SUBDISTRICT(Section 781.6)
Boundaries: Applicable only (or portions of the North Beach NCD south of Greenwich Street as mapped on
Sectional Map SUOl.
Controls: Financial Services and Limited Financial Services are NP at all stories; Retail Professional Services.
Design Professional. and Trade Office are NP at the First story.
(8) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD) SECTION 249.35
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes, but is not limited to. the North Beach Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer, fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer, fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c)(3).
(9) C ifa Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
(10) Per the North Beach Special Use District in Section 780.3(c)(3) ofthis Code. Specialty Grocery use shall not
exceed a Use Size ofl.000 square feet in order to preserve and maintain the district's small-scale. fine grain
storefronts.
(11) GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL USES REQUIRED
Boundaries: North Beach NCO
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Controls: Unless otherwise prohibited or limited by Section 780.3. Section 722. or any
other section of this Code. to promote active. pedestrian-oriented streetscape. Active
Commercial uses shall be required at the Ground Floor pursuant to Section 145.4. Per
Section 145.4(c)(1). "active commercial uses" shall not include Automotive Uses except
for Automobile Sale or Rental uses where curb-cuts. garage doors. or loading access
are not utilized or proposed and such sales or rental activity is entirely within an
enclosed building and does not encroach on surrounding sidewalks or open spaces.
SEC. 723. POLK STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 723. POLK STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
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§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§ 130§134.
134(a){e)
§§130. 131,
132. 133
Polk Street NCD
Controls
65-A. 80-A. and 130-E. See Height and Bulk Map
Sheet HT02 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling
Unit. and at each succeeding level or Story of the
Building: 25% of!ot depth. but in no case less than
15 feet
Not Required.
Required
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Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size {Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space {Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Single Room Occupancy
Student Housing
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§ 155(r)
§§102. 121.1
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-
level spaces. transparency and fenestration. and
gates. railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
for historic buildings.
Not Required
CU required for the entirety of California Street.
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607.1
604.
607. 607.1.
608. 609
ff 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 -156,
159-161. 166,
204.5
Controls
60 square feet per unit ifprivate. or 80 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §15 5. 2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro'ect has 50 units or more er 166.
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Senior Housing
Residential Density. Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off Street Parking Requirements
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§.§..1!)2_
202.2(j). 207
§jJ_Q]_,_
207(c){4)
§§ 102, 123,
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.l, 150,
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
1 unit per 400 square foot lot area; or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(j)(J ). Cup to
twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements o{Section § 202.2(j)(J ),
except for § 202.2(-f)(J ){D){iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 140 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or (ewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story
retail or commercial space.
Pup to 2.499 square feet; C 2.500 square (eet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for
uses over 5. 000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
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Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P{J)
P{J)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis]2_ensary
§§1J)l,_
DR
NP
NP
202.2(e)
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
Public Facilities
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§1J)l,_
E
E
NP
202.2(a2, 202.3
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§1J)l,_
Q
NP
NP
202.2(a2
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§1J)l,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§§1J)l,_
cm
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant, Limited
§§1J)l,_
E
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services. Financial
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(42
NP(4l
NP(4l
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Storage, Se!(
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stefe
§102
NP(52
NP(5)
NP(52
Establishment
§102
E
Q
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
E
NP
UtilitJ!. and Infjastructure*
§102
C(62
C(6)
C(62
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
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(1) C required for I 3 or more children
(2) C required for seven or more persons.
(3) POLK STREET LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS: A Restaurant use mqy only add ABC license
types 47. 49 or 75 as a Conditional Use on the ground level if: in addition to the criteria set forth in Section
303. the Planning Commission finds that the Restaurant is operating as a Bona Fide Eating Place. Should a
Restaurant fail to operate as a Bona Fide Eating Place for any length oftime. the Conditional Use
authorization shall be subject to immediate revocation.
(4) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD): Boundaries: The FFSRUD
and its Y4 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. properties within the North of Market Residential
Special Use District: and includes some properties within the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial
District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its ~ mile buffer. Fringe Financial Services are NP pursuant to Section
249.35. Outside the FFSRUD and its~ mile buffer. Fringe Financial Services are P subject to the
restrictions set forth in Subsection 249.35(c)(3).
(5) TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA ESTABLISHMENTS PROHIBITION-Tobacco Paraphernalia
Establishments are not permitted in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District and within one-
quarter mile ofthe boundaries ofthat Neighborhood Commercial District. The special definition of
"Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments" applicable to the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District
shall be repealed six years atier its initial effective date. unless the Board of Supervisors. on or before that
date. extends or re-enacts it. In the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District. the period of non-use
for a non-conforming Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment to be deemed discontinued shall be 18 months.
(6) C ifa Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 724. SACRAMENTO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
The Sacramento Street District controls are designed to promote adequate growth
opportunities for development that is compatible with the surrounding low-density residential
neighborhood. The building standards monitor large-scale development and protect rear yards
at the grade level and above. Most new commercial development is permitted at the first
story; general retail uses are permitted at the second story only if such use would not involve
conversion of any existing housing units. Special controls are designed to protect existing
neighborhood-serving ground-story retail uses. New Health Aledical Service uses, whether
Principal or Accessory, require a Conditional Use authorization on the ground story and are
permitted above the ground story a-Fe. Personal and business services are restricted at the
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ground story and prohibited on upper stories. Limits on new ground-story eating and drinking
uses, as well as new entertainment and financial service uses, are intended to minimize the
environmental impacts generated by the growth of such uses. The daytime orientation of the
district is encouraged by prohibiting bars and restricting late-night commercial activity. New .
hotels and parking facilities are limited in scale and operation to minimize disruption to the
neighborhood. Most new automobile and drive-up uses are prohibited to promote continuous
retail frontage.
* * * *
Table 724. SACRAMENTO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
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§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252,
260. 261.l,
270, 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130, 134,
l 34(a)(e), 136
Sacramento Street NCD
Controls
40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT02 and
HT03 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding level
or Story: 25% oflot depth, but in no case less than
15 feet
Not Required.
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Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
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§§ 102, 207
§§_JJ)1.,_
202.2(f). 207
§.§lQ2_
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 123,
§§102, 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150,
151, 153-156,
159-161. 166.
204.5
§§ 150. 152,
153 -155. 161.
204.5
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2C0(1 ). Cup to
twice the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(0(1 ),
except for§ 202.2C0(1 )(D)(iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story
retail or commercials ace.
Pup to 2.499 square feet: C 2,500 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5.000 square feet. See chart in §151 for
uses over 5.000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
None required ifgross floor area is less than 10.000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
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Drive-up Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§102, 303. l
Q
Hours of Operation
§102
P 6 a.m. -12 a.m.; C 12 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
Open Air Sales
§§102, 703Cbi
See Section 70JCbi
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§§lJ!.2.
E
E
E
202.2 c
Agr_iculture, Large Scale Urban
§§lJ!.2.
Q
Q
Q
Greenhouse
202.2 c
§§lJ!.2.
NP
NP
NP
202.
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2chl. 202.5
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
§Jl02, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§) 02, 202. 4
E
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
POl
PCll
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensa!J!_
§§lJ!.2.
DR
NP
NP
202.2(el
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Philanthrov_ic Adm in. Services
§102
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§.§JJ)2.
p_
Q
NP
202.2{a). 202.3
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§.§JJ)2.
NP
NP
NP
202.2{a)
Gym
§102
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
p_
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§JJ)2.
NP
NP
NP
202.2(a)
Restaurant
§.§JJ)2.
Q
NP
NP
202.2{a)
Restaurant. Limited
§.§JJ)2.
p_
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
§102
p_
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(3)
NP(3)
NP(3)
Services, Health
§102
C(4)
p_
p_
Services, Instructional
§102
Q
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
p_
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
Q
NP
NP
Services, Retail Prof§ssional
§102
C{4)
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraphernalia .stef8
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
C(4)
NP
NP
UtilitJ!. and ln(jastructure*
§102
C(5)
C(5)
C(5)
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
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(1) C required (Or 13 or more children
(2) C required (Or seven or more persons.
(3) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to, the Sacramento Street
Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. Fringe Financial Services are NP pursuant to Section
249.35. Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. Fringe Financial Services are P subject to the restrictions set
.fOrth in subsection 249.35(c){3).
(4) A Health Service Use requires a Conditional Use authorization on the ground story whether it is Principal or
Accessory.
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 725. UNION STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 725. UNION STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus (Or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
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§§ 102, 105,
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134(a){e), 136
Union Street NCD
Controls
40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT02 (Or more
in(Ormation. Height sculpting required on Allrys per
§261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
lt!vel or Story o[the building, and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in
no case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
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Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Single Room Occupanry
Student Housing
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§§102. 121.1
§§262. 602-
604,
607. 607.1.
608. 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
604,
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1. 150,
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparenry and fenestration. and gates,
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Not Required
P up to 4. 999 square feet; C 5, 000 square feet and
above
As permitted by Section § 607.1
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
80 square feet per unit if private, or 100 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §15 5. 2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
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Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
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§§ 102. 207
§..§_JJ)2_
202.2(f). 207
§_§_lQ2_
207(c)(4)
§§102. 123.
§§102, 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
1 unit per 600 square foot lot area or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number ofDwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2Ct)(l). Cup to
twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(()(1 ).
except for § 202.2 (f) (I) (D Wv ), related to location.
1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
3.0to1
Pup to 2.499 square feet: C 2.500 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for uses
over 5.000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
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Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis12.ensary_
§__§J_Q1,_
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthro12.ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
i§102, 202.2
£.
£.
NP
[al, 202.3
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§__§J_Q1,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2[a)
Gym
§102
£.
£.
Q
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§__§J_Q1,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§__§J_Q1,_
cm
NP
NP
202.2[al
Restaurant, Limited
§__§J_Q1,_
Q
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
§102
r_
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP[4l
NP[4)
NP[4l
Services, Health
§102
£.
£.
Q
Services, Instructional
§102
£.
£.
Q
Services, Limited Financial
§102
£.
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
r_
£.
Q
Services, Retail Pro(§ssional
§102
£.
£.
Q
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para12.hernalia St0fe
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
TradeSho12.
§102
r_
Q
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
£.
£.
Q
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Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
(1) C required for 13 or more children
(2) C required for seven or more persons.
(3) UNION STREET RESTAURANTS: Applicability: The following controls apply to new uses as well to significant
alterations. modifications. and intensifications of existing uses pursuant to § 178(c) of the Planning Code.
Controls: The Planning Commission may approve a Restaurant if: in addition to meeting the criteria set forth in
Section 303, 1: the use is located on the ground floor. and 2: the Planning Commission finds that an additional
Restaurant would not result in a net total of more than 44 Restaurants in the Union Street Neighborhood
Commercial District. The Planning Department shall apply Article 7 zoning controls for Union Street Restaurants
to Conditional Use authorizations required by Planning Code § 178. including but not limited to significant
alterations. modifications. and intensifications of use. No new alcoholic beverage license type 47 or 49 shall bz
permitted in the Union Street NCD. Transfer of an existing license type 47 or 49 from an existing Restaurant
located within the Union Street NCD to another Restaurant. new or existing. located within the Union Street NCD
is permitted with Conditional Use authorization, consistent with the requirements of Planning Code Section 303.
(4) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. the Union Street Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. Fringe Financial Services are NP pursuant to Section
249.35. Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. Fringe Financial Services are P subject to the restrictions set
forth in subsection 249.35(c){3).
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 726. VALE1VCL4 STREET PACIFIC A VENUE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT.
The Valencia Street Commercial Transit District is located near the center ofSan Francisco in
the }.fission District. It lies along Valencia Street betv,·een 1 4th and Cesar Chavez ~4rmy) Street, and
includes a portion of 16th Street extending ·west tmvard Dolores Street. The commercial area provides
a limited selection of convenience goods for the residents of sections &/the }.fission and Dolores
Heights. Valencia Street also serves a vvider trade area ·with its retail and-wholesale home furnishings
and appliance outlets. The commercial district alse has sc,,ieral eutemebile related businesses. Eating
and drinking establishments contribute te the street's mixed use character and acti'v'ity in the e-;;ening
hour~. A number &/upper sterypr&jessional and business &jfices are located in the district, some in
cow,;erted residential units.
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The Valencia Street District has a pattern of lar~ lots and businesses, as well as a sizable
number of upper story residential units. Controls arc designed to permit moderate scale buildings and
uses, protecting rear yards abo';c the ground story and at residential levels. New neighborhood serving
. 4
commercial dewlopmcnt is encouraged mainly at the ground story. While offices and general retail
sales uses may locate at #w second story afncw buildings under certain circumstances, most
commercial uses arc prohibited above the second story. In order to protect the balance and 'o>'aricty of
retail uses and the livability o.fadjaccnt uses and areas, most eating and drinking and entertainment
uses at the ground story arc limited. Continuous rctailfrontagc is promoted byprohibiting drive up
facilities, some automobile uses, and new nonrctail commercial uses. Parking is not required, and any
1 0
new parking is required to be set back or below ground. Active, pedestrian oriented groundjloor uses
arc required.
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged abo',,'C the ground story. Heusing density
is not controlled by the size of the lot but by requirements to supply a high percentage o.f lar~r units
and by· physical cmclopc controls. Existing residential units arc protected by prohibitions on upper
story conversions and limitations on demolitions, mergers, and subdivisions. Gi'.Jcn the area's central
location and accessibility to the City's transit network, accessory parking for residential uses is not
required. Accessory Dwelling Units arc permitted within the district pursuant to Subsection 2-QZ(c)(4)
ofthis Code.
The Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, on Pacific Avenue from just east of
Polk Street to all four corners of Pacific Avenue and Jones Street, is situated on the north slope oft he
Nob Hill neighborhood and south o[the Broadway Tunnel. Pacific Avenue is a multi-purpose, small-
scale mixed-use neighborhood shopping district on a narrow street that provides limited convenience
goods to the adjacent neighborhoods.
The Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District controls are designed to promote a
small, neighborhood serving mixed-use commercial street that preserves the surrounding neighborhood
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residential character. These controls are intended to preserve livability in a largely low-rise
development residential neighborhood enhance solar access on a narrow street right-of-way and
protect residential rear yard patterns at the ground floor. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted
within the district pursuant to subsection 207(c)(4) ofthis Code.
Table 726. PACIFIC AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
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§§ 102, 105,
106, 250-252,
260, 261.1,
270, 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§ 102, 121.1
Pacific Avenue NCD
Controls
40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HTOl and
HT02 for more information. Height sculpting required
on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding level
or Story: 45% of/ot depth. averaging not permitted.
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces, transparency and fenestration. and gates,
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Not Required
Pup to 9,999 square feet: C 10.000 square feet and
above
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Awning, Canopy or Marquee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
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§ 136.1
§§_ 262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
§§ 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 151, 161
§_§_JjJ2_
202.2(f), 207
f
As rz_ermitted by_ Section § 607.1
NP
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
100 square feet rz_er unit if private, or 133 square feet
rz_er unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required Certain excerz_tions permitted
per §161. Bike rz_arkingrequiredper §155.2. Jfcar
parking is provided, car share spaces are required
when a ro 'ect has 50 units or more er 166.
1 unit per 1, 000 square foot lot area, or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number ofDwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(()(1 ). Cup to
twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Princirz_al Use in the district and
meeting all requirements of Section § 202.2(()(1).
except for§ 202.2{f)(l)(D){iv), related to location.
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SEC. 727. RESERVED. 24THSTKEETAIISSI-OlV1VEIGHBORHOOD COAIAIERCL4L
TRAIVSITDISTRICT.
The 24th Street }.fission 1'kighborhood Cemmcrcial Transit District is situated in the Inner
},1i8sion District on 24th Street between Bartlett Street and San Bruno Avenue. This mixed use district
provides convenience geods te its immediate neighborhood as well as comparison shepping geods and
services te a v.·ider trade area. The street has a great number afLatin American rcstaur€lnts, grocery
stores, and bakeries as well as other gift and secondhand stercs. }Jost commercial businesses arc epcn
during the da.Y ·while the district's bars and restaurants arc also active in the evening. Dwelling units
arc frequently lecated abevc the ground stery commercial uses.
The 24th Street }.fission ~Veighborhood Commercial Transit District controls arc designed te
pro-vide potential for JWH' de'.Jclepmcnt consistent with the existing scale and character. Small scale
buildings and neighborhood serving uses arc encouraged; and rear yard corridors abo-vc the ground
stery and at residential levels arc protected. }dost commercial uses arc encouraged at the ground stery,
while service uses arc permitted ·with some limitations at the second stery Special controls arc
necessary te preserve the unique mix of convenience and specialty commercial uses. In order te
maintain convenience stercs andprotect adjacent livability, new bar~ and fast food restaurants arc
prohibited, and limitations apply te the development and epcration afground stery full service
restaurants, take out food and entertainment uses. Centinuous rctailfrontage is maintained and
encouraged by prohibiting most autemobik and drive up uses, banning curb cuts, and requiring active,
pedestrian oriented groundjloor uses. P arkinr; is not required; and any new parking required te be set
back or bclmv ground.
Housing devdopment in new buildings is encouraged above the ground stery. Housing density
is not controlled by the siZ;c o.f tlw let but by requirements te supply a high percentage o.f larjtCr units
and byphysical cnvclepc controls. Existing housing units arc protected by prohibitions on upper stery
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conversions and limitations on demolitions, mergers, and subdivisions. Given the area's central
location and accessibility to the City's transit network, accessory parking for residential uses is not
required
SEC. 728. 24TH STREET - NOE VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 728. 24TH STREET-NOE VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
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ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105. 106.
250-252, 260,
261.1, 270. 271.
See also Height
and Bulk District
Maps
§263.20
§ 130§134.
l 34{a){e)
§§130. 131. 132.
24th Street - Noe Valley NCD
Varies. but generally 40-X See Height and Bulk
Map Sheet HT07 for more information. Height
sculpting required on Allevs per §261. J.
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding
level or Story: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less
than 15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active
uses. ground floor ceiling height. street-facing
ground-level spaces, transparency and fenestration,
and gates. railings. and grillwork. Exceptions
permitted for historic buildings.
Not Required
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Lot Size (J'er Develo[2_ment2
Planned Unit Develo[2_ment
Awning, Canopy or Marg_uee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable 0[2_en S[2_ace [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Reg_uirements
Dwelling Units
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§J 102, 121.1
§_ 304
§_ 136.1
§_§_ 262, 602-604,
607, 607.1, 608,
§_§_ 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
1ndustl:J!. Element
§_§_135, 136
§_§_ 145.1, 150,
151, 153 - 156,
159- 161. 166,
204.5
P UJ2 to 4,999 sg_uare &et, C 5,000 sg_uare &et and
above
Q
f._
As [2_ermitted by_ Section §_ 607.1
NP
Subiect to the Urban Design Guidelines
80 sg_uare &et i([2_rivate, or 100 sg_uare &et if
common
A minimum of one car [2_arkingSf2.ace for every
Dwelling Unit reg_uired. Certain exce[2_tions
Mrmitted 12er §_161. Bike [2_arking reg_uired [2_er
§_155.2
1 unit [2_er 600 sg_uare (oat lot area, or the density
[2_ermitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
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§§ 102, 202.2(j)_,
P UJ2. to twice the number o(_Dwelling Units
otherwise [!_ermitted as a Princif2.al Use in the
district and meeting all the reg_uirements o(_§
202.2(j)_CJ2. C Uf2. to twice the number o(_Dwelling
Units otherwise [2_ermitted as a Princi(2.al Use in the
district and meeting all reg_uirements o(_Section §
202.2(j)_Cll. exceJ2.t f2r P02.2(j)_CJ2CDl(M, related
to location.
Grau[!_ Housing
§208
1 bedroom [2_er 210 sguare wot lot area, or the
densit)!. f2.ermitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is gr_eater.
Accessory Dwelling Units
§§102, 207Ccff4>
Residential Conversion
§317
Q
NP
NP
Residential Demolition and Merger
§317
Q
Q
Q
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123, 124
1.8 to 1
Use Size
§§102, 121.2
P Uf2. to 2,499 sg_uare &et; C 2,500 sg_uare {get and
above
Off Street Parking Reg_uirements
§§ 145.1, 150,
No car f2.arking reg_uired if_ Occu[2_ied Floor Area is
151, 153-156,
less than 5, 000 sg_uare [§et. See chart in §151 f2r
159-161, 166,
uses over 5, 000 sg_uare &et. See §161 f2r car
204.5
(2.arking waiver. Bike (2.arking reg_uired [2_er Section
155.2. ](_car [!_arking is [2_rovided, car share Sf2.aces
are reg_uiredwhen a [2.rotect has 50 units or more
er 166.
OffStreet Freight Loading
§§ 150, 152, 153
None reg_uired i(_gr_oss floor area is less than 10,000
- 155, 161, 204.5
sg_uare &et. Exce(2.tions [2_ermitted [2_er §161.
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Formula Retail
H102, 303.l
Q
Hours of Operation
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
Open Air Sales
§§102, 703Cb2
See 703@
P if!ocated in front; C if!ocated elsewhere
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2Cb2, 202.5
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
§§102, 142, 156
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
E
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
POL
POL
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensary_
§§102, 202.2Ce2
DR
NP
NP
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
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Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hosf2_ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2{_al
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
f_
NP
NP
Mortua!J!_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§102, 202.2{_al
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2{_al
cm
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2{_al
P{_4l
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
Q
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP{_5l
NP{_5l
NP{_5l
Services, Health
§102
Q
f_
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
Q
NP
NP
Services, Retail Prof§ssional
§102
Q
f_
Q
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraf2_hernalia .stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Q
f_
UtilitJ!. and Infjastructure*
§102
C{_6l
C{_6l
C{_6l
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
{_] 2 C required for 13 or more children
(2 2 C required for seven or more f2_ersons.
{_3) 24th STREET-NOE VALLEY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS
Boundaries: Ar2.f2.licable to the 24th Street- Noe Vallfl)!. Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: A Restaurant Use mf!J!_ only_ add ABC license tJ!.f2.eS 47, 49 or 75 as a Conditional Use on the ground level
il in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303, the Planning Commission fl.nds that the Restaurant is
of2_erating as a Bona Fide Eating Place. Should a Restaurant [ail to Of2.erate as a Bona Fide Eating Place for any_
length o(_time, the Conditional Use authorization shall be subject to immediate revocation.
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(4) 24TH STREET-NOE VALLEY SPECIALTY RETAIL USES
Boundaries: Only the area within the 24th Street- Noe Valley Neighborhood Commercial District. The controls
shall not apply to NC-I Districts or nonconforming uses within Y4 mile ofthis District as set forth in Code§§
710.IO and I86.
Controls: Formula Retail Limited-Restaurants are NP.
(5) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD) .
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its Y4 mile buffer includes portions of but is not limited to. the 24th Street-Noe
Valley Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its Y4 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its Y4 mile buffer. fringe financial services are P sub;ect to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35{c){3).
(6) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 729. WEST PORTAL AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 729. WEST PORTAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus (or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Improvements
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ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. I05, I06.
250-252. 260.
26I.I. 270, 27I.
See also Height
and Bulk District
Maps
§263.20
§§ 130, I34.
I 34(a){e). I 36
§<>130. 131. 132.
West Portal NCD
26-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT06 and
HT! 2 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §26I.I.
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding
level or Story: 25% oflot depth, but in no case
less than I 5 feet
Not Required.
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Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
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Required; controls applv to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active
uses. ground floor ceiling height. street-facing
ground-level spaces. transparency and
fenestration. and gates. railings. and grillwork.
Exceptions permitted for historic buildings.
Not Required
§ 102. 121.l
Pup to 4.999 square feet; C 5.000 square feet and
above
§§ 262. 602-604.
As permitted by Section § 607.1
607. 607.1. 608.
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry Element
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166.
204.5
100 square feet if private. or 133 square feet if
common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions
permitted per §161. Bike parking required per
§155.2. ]fear parking is provided. car share
spaces are required when a project has 50 units or
more er 166.
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Residential Uses
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units
Homeless Shelters
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
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§§ 102, 207
§§ 102, 202.2(j),
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area, or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number ofDwelling Units
otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the
district and meeting all the requirements of§
202.2(j)(l ). Cup to twice the number of Dwelling
Units otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in
the district and meeting all requirements of
Section § 202.2(j)(l ), except (or § 202.2(j)(l ){
D){iv), related to location.
§ 208
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area, or the
density permitted in the nearest Residential
District, whichever is greater.
§§102, 207(c)(4)
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling
Units. No limit in buildings with 5 or more
Dwelling Units. ADUs may not eliminate or
reduce
ound-sto
retail or commercials ace.
§§ 102, 208
Density limits regulated by the Administrative
Code
§§ 102. 123, 124
§§102, 121.2
§§ 145.l, 150,
151, 153-156,
159-161, 166,
204.5
Pup to 2.499 square &et: C 2,500 to 3.999 square
.&et: NP 4. 000 square feet and above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5, 000 square &et. See chart in §151 (or
uses over 5,000 square f"eet. See §161 for car
parking waiver. Bike parking required per Section
155.2. Car share spaces required when a project
has 25 or more parking spaces per §166.
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Off::Street Freight Loading
H 150, 152, 153 -
None required i{_gross floor area is less than
155, 161, 204.5
10. 000 square feet. Exceptions permitted per
Drive-up Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
H102, 303.1
Q
Hours of_ Operation
£102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m., NP 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
Open Air Sales
H102, 703Cbl
See 703@
P iOocated in front: C iOocated elsewhere
Automotive Uses*
§§)02, 142, 156,
NP
NP
NP
187.1, 202.2Cbl,
202.5
Automotive Service Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2Cbl, 202.5
§102
Q
Q
NP
Institutional Uses*
§102
Q
Q
NP
Child Care Facility
§102
PCn
PCJl
NP
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensary
§§102, 202.2Cel
Q
NP
NP
Philanthropic Admin. Services
NP
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Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hos12Jtal
§102
£::.
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2(a2
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
NP
NP
NP
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
E
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mortua[J!_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§102, 202.2(a2
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2(a2
Q
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2(a2
Q
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Health
§102
Q
E
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Retail Prof'gssional
§102
C(32
E
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco ParaJ2_hernalia -Stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
TradeShof2.
§102
E
NP
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
Q
NP
UtilifJ!.. and In(!astructure*
§102
Q
Q
NP
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
Wireless Telecommunications Services
§102
C(42
C(4!
C(42
Facilities
*Not listed below
(12 C required &r 13 or more children.
(2 2 C required &r seven or more 12-ersons.
(32 Boundaries: The entire West Portal Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: Af2.12licable only_ fPr the use o[_stock brokerage. A stock brokerage m!JJ!_ ff{2J1.ll!. fPr Conditional Use i[_there
are no more than a total of.._seven flnancial uses and/or stock brokerages within the district. ![there are more than
seven flnancial uses and/or stock brokerages in the district, stock brokerages shall not be f2.ermitted.
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(4) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 730. INNER SUNSET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 730. INNER SUNSET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
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ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102, 105,
106, 250-252,
260. 261.1. 270.
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
§§ 130, 134,
134(a)(e), 136
§§130, 131, 132.
§102. 121.1
Inner Sunset NCD
Varies, but generallv 40-X See Height and Bulk
Map Sheets HT05 and HT06 for more information.
Height sculpting required on Allevs per {261.1.
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding level
or Story: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less than
15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-
level spaces. transparency and fenestration, and
gates. railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
.for historic buildings.
Not Required
P up to 4. 999 square feet; C 5, 000 square feet and
above
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I
Awning, CanOJ2J! .. or Marguee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Reguirements
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
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§ 136.1
§§262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1, 608,
§§ 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151, 153 -156,
159-161, 166,
204.5
§§ 102, 207
§§ 102, 202.2(j),
E
As J2.ermitted by_ Section §. 607.1
NP
Subiect to the Urban Design Guidelines
100 sguare feet per unit ifprivate, or 133 sguare feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space (Or every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions
permitted per §161. Bike parking reguired per
§155.2. ]fear parking is provided, car share spaces
are reguiredwhen a protect has 50 units or more per
§166.
1 unit J2.er 800 sguare foot lot area, or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of Dwelling Units
otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the district
and meeting all the reguirements of§ 202.2(j){J). C
up to twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all reguirements of Section § 202.2(j){l ),
except (Or § 202.2(0(1 )(D){iv), related to location.
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Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Units
Residential Demolition and Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours o[Operation
Maritime Use
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§§102. 207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 123. 124
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 -156.
159-161. 166,
204.5
H 150. 152. 153
-155. 161.
04.5
§§102. 303.1
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area. or the
density permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
Pup to 2.499 square feet; C 2.500 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for
uses over 5.000 square feet. See §161 for car
parking waiver. Bike parking required per Section
155.2. Car share spaces required when a project has
25 or more arkin s aces er 166.
None required if gross floor area is less than 10. 000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
See §703(k)
P if located in front: C if!ocated elsewhere
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Agriculture. Large Scale Urban
§Jl02, 202.2lc2
Q
Automotive Uses*
§.§102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2@, 202.5,
202.5
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
§.§ 102, 142, 156 Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§.§102, 202.4
f_
NP
NP
0{2en Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
f_
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
f_
POL
POL
HoSf2.ital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis{2ensa!JI.
§§102, 202.2le2
DR
NP
NP
Philanthro{2ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
Public Facilities
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§102, 202.2la2
f_
Q
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal HoSf2.ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2la2
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
NP
NP
NP
I
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
f_
NP
NP
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Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§102, 202.2{_a2
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2{_al
Q
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2{_a2
£.
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
£.
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP{_]l
NP{_Jl
NP{_32
Services, Health
§102
Q
Q
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
£.
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para[!_hernalia Stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
£.
NP
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
£.
Q
NP
Utility and Infrastructure*
§102
Q
Q
NP
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
Wireless Telecommunications Services
§102
C{_42
C{_42
C{_42
Facili
*Not listed below
{_]) C required for 13 or more children.
{_22 C required for seven or more persons.
{_32 FRJNGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRJCTED USE DISTRJCT (FFSRUD2
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes, but is not limited to, the Inner Sunset Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer, fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer, fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35{_cWl.
{_4l C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 731. 1VCT 3 JJ10DERATE SC4LE NORIEGA STREET-NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
I"lCT 3 Districts are transit oriented moderete to high density mixed use neighborhoods of
varying srnle concentrated near trensit senices. The 1'lCT 3 Districts ere mixed use districts that
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support neighborhood serving commercial uses on lmt•erfioors and housing above. These districts are
·well ser'.Jed by public transit and aim to maximize residential and commercial opportunities on or near
major transit services. The district's form can be either linear along transit priority corridors,
concentric around transit stations, or broader areas '1Vhere transit services criss cross the
neighborhood Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope of
buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot cover€lgC, and standards for residential uses,
including open space and exposure, end urban design guidelines. Residential parking is not required
and generally limited. Commercial establishments are discouraged orprohibitetfjrom building
accessory off street parking in order to preser,;e the pedestrian oriented character o.fthe district and
1 0
pre',;ent attracting auto traffic. There are prohibitions on access (i.e. driveways, garage entries) to (}ff
streetpar!dng end loading on critical stretches of· }lC and transit streets to preser.:e and enhance the
pedestrian oriented character end transit function.
1'!CT 3 Districts are intended in most cases to offer a ·wide variety &j comparison and specialty
goods and sen·ices to a population greater than the immediate neighborhood, additionally providing
convenience goods and ser;1ices to the surrounding neighborhoods. NCT 3 Districts include some o..l
the longest linear commercial streets in the City; some of which have continuous retail development for
many blocks. Large. scele lots and buildings and 'lt1idc streets distinguish the districts from smaller
sceled commercial streets, although the districts may include small as well as moderately scaled lots.
Buildings may range in height, with height limits varyingfrom four to eight stories.
2 0
NCT 3 building standards permit moderately ltJrftC commercial uses and buildings. Rear yards
are protected at residential levels.
A diver~ified commercial emironment is encouragetffor the NCT 3 District, and a wide ';1ariety•
of uses are permitted with special emphasis on neighborhood ser,;ing businesses. Eating and drinking,
entertainment, andfinancial service uses generally are permitted with certain limitations at the first
and second stories. Auto oriented uses are somewhat restricted Other retail businesses, per~onal
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services and offices are permitted at all stories o.frw-w buildings. Limited storage and administrath'e
service acth!ities are permitted with some restrictions.
Housing development in ne"H' buildings is encouraged abm~e the second story. Existing
residential units are protected by limitations on demolitions and upper story conver~ions. Accessory
Dwelling Units are permitted within the districtpur~uant to Subsection 207(c)(4) o.fthis Code.
The Noriega Street Neighborhood Commercial District is located in the Outer Sunset
neighborhood and includes the non-residential currently-zoned NC-2 properties fronting both sides of
Noriega Street between 19th and 27th and 30th through 33rd Avenues.
The District provides a selection of convenience goods and services for the residents ofthe
Outer Sunset District. There are a high concentration of restaurants, drawing customers from
throughout the City and the region. There are also a significant number ofprofessional, realty, and
business offices as well as financial institutions.
The Noriega Street Neighborhood Commercial District controls are designed to promote
development that is consistent with its existing land use patterns and to maintain a harmony of uses that
support the District's vitality. The building standards allow small-scale buildings and uses, protecting
rear yards above the ground story and at residential levels. In new development. most commercial uses
are permitted at the first two stories, although certain limitations apply to uses at the second story.
Special controls are necessary to preserve the equilibrium of neighborhood-serving convenience and
comparison shopping businesses and to protect adjacent residential livability. To protect continuous
frontage, drive-up uses are prohibited and active, pedestrian-oriented ground floor uses generally must
be provided, unless such uses are authorized by Conditional Use. These controls are designed to
encourage the street's active retail frontage, and local fabrication and production ofgoods.
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Table 731. NORIEGA STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Noriega Street NCD
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Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102. 105,
106. 250-252,
260. 261.1. 270,
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
§ 263.20
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
§§ 130. 134.
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
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l 34(a)(e). 136
§§ 102. 121.1
§§262, 602-
604.
607. 607.1. 608.
§§ 262. 602. 7
604.
608, 609. 610.
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT05 and
HT06 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story of the building. and at the First Story
ifit contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth, but
in no case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances. active uses,
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-
level spaces. transparency and fenestration, and
gates. railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
.for historic buildings.
Not Required
Pup to 9.999 square feet; C 10.000 square feet and
above
As permitted by Section§ 607.1
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Design Guidelines
General Plan
Sub;ect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling Unit!
§§135, 136
Off-Street Parking Requirements
§§ 145.1. 150,
151. 153 -156,
159-161. 166,
204.5
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
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202.2(j). 207
§§lJ}l.,.
207{c){4)
100 square feet per unit if private. or 133 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions
permitted per §161. Bike parking required per
§155.2. If car parking is provided. car share spaces
are required when a project has 50 units or more
er 166.
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area, or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number ofDwelling Units
otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the district
and meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(0(1 ). C
up to twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements ofSection § 202.2(j)(l ),
except for § 202.2(0(1 ){D)(iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area. or the
density permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
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Services, Fringe Financial
Services, Limited Financial
Services, Personal
Storage, Self
Tobacco Para[2hernalia Stare
Establishment
Trade Sho[2
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(I) C required for 13 or more children
{2) C required for seven or more [2ersons.
{3)Formula Retail NP for this use
(4) Subject to Formula Retail Controls
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
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NP
NP
f_
NP
NP
f_
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
NP
NP
P(4)
C(4)
NP
NP
NP
NP
f_
NP
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SEC. 732. PACIFICAVENVE IRVING STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT.
The Pacific A'venue }leighbor}wod Commercial District, on Paci.fie Avenue from just east o.f
P elk Street to all four corners of'P acific A wnue and Jones Street, is situated on the north slope crfthe .
Nob Hill neighhorhood and south ofthe Broadv .. ay Tunnel. Paci.fie Av·enue is a multi purpose, small
scale mixed use neighborhood shopping district on a narro·w street thatprmides limited com·enience
goods to the adjacent neighborhoods.
The Pacific A -...·enue }leighborhood Commercial District controls are designed to promote a
small, neighborhood serving mixed use commercial street that preserves the surrounding neighborJ1ood
residential character. These controls are intended to preserve livability in a largely low rise
development residential neighborhood, enhance solar access on a narrmv street right aFway and
protect residential rear yardpatterns at the groundfloor. Accessory dwelling units are permitted within
the districtpursuant to Subsection 207(c)(4) crfthis Code.
The Irving Street Neighborhood Commercial District is located in the Outer Sunset
neighborhood and includes the non-residential currently-zoned NC-2 properties fronting both sides of
Irving Street between 19th and 27th Avenues. The District provides a selection of convenience goods
and services (or the residents o[the Outer Sunset District. There are a high concentration of
restaurants, drawing customers from throughout the City and the region. There are also a significant
number ofprofessional, realty, and business o'{fices as well as financial institutions.
The Irving Street Neighborhood Commercial District controls are designed to promote
development that is consistent with its existing land use patterns and to maintain a harmony of uses that
support the District's vitality. The building standards allow small-scale buildings and uses, protecting
rear yards above the ground story and at residential levels. In new development, most commercial uses
are permitted at the first two stories, although certain limitations apply to uses at the second story.
Special controls are necessary to preserve the equilibrium of neighborhood-serving convenience and
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comparison shopping businesses and to protect adjacent residential livability. These controls are
designed to encourage the street's active retail frontage, and local fabrication and production of
goods.
Table 732. IRVING STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
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ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1, 270.
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
H 130. 134.
134(a){e), 136
§ 102. 121.1
Irving Street NCD
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT05 for
more information. Height sculpting required on
Alleys per £261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story ofthe building, and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in
no case less than 15 -feet
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses,
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-
/eve! spaces. transparency and -fenestration. and
gates. railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
for historic buildings.
Not Required
P up to 9. 999 square -feet: C 10, 000 square -feet and
above
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Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
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§§ 262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1, 608,
§§__262, 602.7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151, 153 -156,
159-161, 166,
204.5
§§ 102, 207
§§ 102, 202.2((),
As permitted by_ Section § 607.1
NP
Subf ect to the Urban Design Guidelines
100 square feet per unit if private, or 133 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.2. If car
parking is provided, car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area, or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of Dwelling Units
otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the district
and meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(()(1 ). C
up to twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements ofSection § 202.2(()(1 ),
except for § 202.2(f)(l )(D)Ov), related to location.
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area, or the
density permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
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Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
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§_§J_j)b
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 123.
§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150,
151. 153 - 156.
159- 161. 166.
204.5
§§102. 303.1
Pup to 3.999 square feet: C 4,000 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for
uses over 5,000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
None required ifgross floor area is less than 10.000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
See §703(b)
P iflocated in front: C iflocated elsewhere
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Automotive Uses*
HJ02, 202.2@
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(_bL, 202.5
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(b)
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
§§102, 142, 156
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
E.
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
E.
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§..§102, 202. 4
E.
NP
NP
012.en Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E.
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E.
P{J)
P{J)
Howital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Disl2.ensary_
§§102, 202.2(e2
Q
NP
NP
Philanthrol2.ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102, 202.2(a2
E.
E.
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hosl2.ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2(a2
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E.
NP
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
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Motel
Restaurant
Restaurant, Limited
Services, Financial
Services, Fringe Financial
Services, Limited Financial
Services, Personal
Storage, Self
Tobacco Para[2.hernalia Stare
Establishment
Trade Shof2.
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
0 l C required for 13 or more children
C2l C required for seven or more f2.ersons.
CJlFormula Retail NP for this use
C4l Subject to Formula Retail Controls
HJ02, 202.2cal
HJ02, 202.2cal
§§102, 202.2cal
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
§102
C5l C i(a Macro WTS Facility; P i(a Micro WTS Facility.
NP
NP
NP
PCJl
NP
NP
PCJl
NP
NP
E
Q
NP
E
NP
NP
E
NP
NP
E
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
NP
NP
PC4l
cm
NP
NP
NP
NP
E
SEC. 733. UPPER AfARKET TARA VAL STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT.
The [lpper },/arket Street Neighborhood Commercial TrtfHSit District is located on }Jarket
Streetfrom Church to Noe Streets, and on side streets of!Market. Upper },farket Street is a multi
purpose commercial district thatprm:ides limited conwnience goods to adjacent neighborhoods, but
also senres as a shopping street for a broader trade area. A larfte number of offices are located on
},farket Street within easy transit access to dm~·ntown. The ·width oj}.4ar4et Street and its use as t1 major
arterial diminish the perception of the Upper }Jarket Street Transit District as a single commercial
district. The street appearn as a collection o.fdispersed centers o.f commercial activity, concentrated at
the intersections of}Jarket Street with secondary streets.
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This district is ',vell served by transit and is anchored by the }Jarket Street subv,,iay (with stations
at Church Street and Castro Street) and the F }Jarket historic streetcar line. All light rail lines in the
City traverse the district, including the F', J, K, L, 1"'1!, and.\~ and additional key cross town transit
serf'ice crosses }Jarket Street at Fillmore and Castro Streets. Additionally, hfarket Street is a primary
bicycle corridor. Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope
o.f buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards for residential uses,
including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. Residential parking is not required
and generally limited. Commercial establishments are discouraged orprohibitedfrom building
accessory ojf streetparking in order to preserve the pedestrian oriented char-acter of the district and
prevent attracting auto traffic. There are prohibitions on access (i.e. drivewC:Jys, garage entries) to off-
street parking and loading on }Jarket and Church Streets to preserve and enhance the pedestrian
oriented character and transit function.
The Upper }Jarket Street district controls are designed to promote moderate scale development
which contributes to the definition o.fMarket Street's design and character. They are also intended to
preserve the existing mix of commercial uses and maintain tlw livability o.fthe district and its
surrounding residential areas. Lar1t0 lot and use development is rcvic'lvcd fer consistency with existing
development patterns. Rear yards are protected at all levels. To promote mixed use buildings, most
commercial uses are permitted with some limitations above the second story. In order to maintain
continuous retail :frontage and preserve a balanced mix o.f commercial uses, ground story
neighborhood serving uses are encouraged, and eating and drinking, entertainment, andfinancial
service uses arc limited. Groundfloor commercial space is required along }Jarket and Church Streets.
Most automobile and drive up uses arc prohibited or conditional.
Housing de';clopmcnt in nc-w buildings is encouraged abof'e the second story. Existing npper
story residential units are protected by limitations on demolitions and upper story conver~ions.
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Accessory Dwelling Units arepermitted:within the districtpursuant to Subsection 207(c)(4) o.fthis
! Gede:-
The Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District is located in the Outer Sunset
neighborhood and includes the non-residential currentlv-zoned NC-2 properties fronting both sides of
Taraval Street from 19th through 36th Avenues. The District provides a selection of convenience goods
and services for the residents ofthe Outer Sunset District. There are a high concentration of
restaurants. drawing customers from throughout the City and the region. There are also a significant
number ofprofessional. realty. and business offices as well as financial institutions.
The Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District controls are designed to promote
development that is consistent with its existing land use patterns and to maintain a harmony of uses that
support the District's vitality. The building standards allow small-scale buildings and uses. protecting
rear yards above the ground story and at residential levels. In new development. most commercial uses
are permitted at the first two stories, although certain limitations apply to uses at the second story.
Special controls are necessary to preserve the equilibrium of neighborhood-serving convenience and
comparison shopping businesses and to protect adjacent residential livability. These controls are
designed to encourage the street's active retail frontage. and local fabrication and production ofgoods.
Table 733. TARA VAL STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105,
106, 250-252,
260. 261.1. 270.
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
Taraval Street NCD
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT05 tor
more information. Height sculpting required on
Alleys per §261.1.
Page
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
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§263.20
§§ 130. 134,
134(a)(e), 136
Required at the Second Story and at each
succeeding level or Story of the building. and at the
First Story ifit contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% of
lot depth. but in no case less than 15 feet
Not Required
Required
Rzquired; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active
uses. ground floor ceiling height. street-facing
ground-level spaces. transparency and fenestration.
and gates. railings, and grillwork. Exceptions
permitted for historic buildings.
Not Required.
§ 102.121.1
Pup to 9.999 square feet: C 10.000 square feet and
above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607. 1
604.
607. 607. 1. 608,
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
Page 231
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
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§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150.
151. 153 - 156.
159- 161. 166.
204.5
§§ 102. 202.2(0.
§§JJl2_
207(c)(4)
100 square &et per unit if private. or 133 square
feet per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required Certain exceptions
permitted per §161. Bike parking required per
§155.2. Jfcar parking is provided. car share spaces
are required when a project has 50 units or more
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of Dwelling Units
otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the
district and meeting all the requirements of§
202.2(j)(l ). Cup to twice the number of Dwelling
Units otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the
district and meeting all requirements of Section §
202.2(f){J). except for §202.2(j){J)(D)(iv), related
to location.
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area, or the
density permitted in the nearest Residential District.
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or {ewer Dwelling
Units. No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling
Units. ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-
story retail or commercial space.
Page
Floor Area Ratio
§:§. 102, 123,
2.5 to 1
Use Size
§102
PU(!. to 3,999 sg_uare &et; C 4,000 sg_uare {§et and
above
OfI:Street Parking Reg_uirements
§§ 145.1, 150,
No car (!_arking reg_uired if_ Occu(!_ied Floor Area is
151, 153 -156,
less than 5, 000 sg_uare {§et. See chart in §151 [r)r
159-161, 166,
uses over 5, 000 sg_uare {§et. See §161 [r)r car
204.5
(!.arking waiver. Bike (!_arking reg_uired (!_er Section
155.2. Car share s(!_aces reg_vired when a (!_rufect
has 25 or more arkin s aces er 166.
OfI:Street Freight Loading
§§ 150, 153-
None reg_uired i[_gr_oss 'fl.oar area is less than 10, 000
155, 161, 204.5
square {§et. Exce(!_tions (!_ermitted (!_er §161.
Drive-up Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§102, 303.1
Q
Hours of_ Operation
§102
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
O(!_en Air Sales
§§102, 703(bl
See §703(bl
P i[_located in ll:_ont; C if_located elsewhere
Automotive Uses*
§J102, 202.2(bl
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Re(!.air
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§Jl02, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.202,l, 202.5
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.202,l
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
§§102, 142, 156
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
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Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
E
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
E
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
E
NP
NP
OQen Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P{J)
P{J)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis72ensaoz.
§§102 202.2(.el
Q
NP
NP
PhilanthroJ2_ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102, 202.2(.al
E
E
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hoseital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2(.al
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
Mortuaoz.
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§102, 202.2(_a2
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2(.al
P(.32
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§.§102, 202.2(.al
P(.32
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
E
Q
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco ParaQhernalia Stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
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Trade Shop
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
a) c required for 13 or more children
(2) C required for seven or more persons.
(3)Formula Retail NP for this use
(4) Subject to Formula Retail Controls
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility: P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC 733A. NCT 1 .ZVEIGHBORHOOD COAIMERCL4L TRAIVSIT CLUSTER DISTRICT.
]'/C 1 Districts are intended to sen·e as local neighborhood shopping districts, providing
convenience retail goods and services for the immediately SW'?"ounding neighborhoods primarily during
daytime hours. }lCT ] Districts are located near mejor transit services. They are small mixed use
clusters, generally surrounded by residential districts, ·with small scale neighborhood serving
commercial uses on lowerfloors and housing abov•c. Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by
the regulations on the built envelope of buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage,
and standards for residential uses, including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines.
There are prohibitions on access (i.e. driveways, garage entries) to off street parking and loading on
critical stretches of commercial and transit strcctfrontagcs to preserve and enhance the pedestrian
oriented character and transit function. Residential parking is not required and generally limited.
Commercial establishments are discourage~from building cxccssi·.1c accessory ojf strcctparking in
order to preserve the pedestrian oriented character o.f the district and prevent attracting auto treffic.
NCT 1 Districts are generally characterized by their location in residential neighborhoods. The
commercial intensity of these districts ·varies. }Jany o.f these districts have the lowest intensity of
commercial development in the City, generally consisting ofsmall cluster~ ·with three or more
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commercial establishments, commonly grouped around a corner; and in some cases short linear
commercial strips ',1,iith lo'l•' scale, interspersed mixed use (residential commerciaV de'r·elopment.
Building controls/or the lVCT 1 Districtpromote low intensity de'.;elopment which is compatible with
the existing scale and character of these neighborhood areas. Commercial de'.Jelopment is limited to
one story. Rear yard requirements at all levelspreserve existing backyard space.
}lCT 1 commercial use provisions encourage the full range &}neighborhood serving
convenience retail sales and services at the first story provided that tl'lC use size generally is limited to
3, ()()() square feet. Howc.·er, commercial uses and features ·which could impact residential li'.Jability are
prohibited, such as auto uses, financial services, general advertising signs, drive up facilities, hotels,
and late night activity; eating and drinking establishments are restricted, depending upon the intensity
&}such uses in nearby commercial districts.
Existing residential units are protected by prohibitions o.fconversions above the ground story
and limitations on demolitions.
* * * *
SEC. 734. NCT 2 SA/ALL SG4LE JUDAH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT.
}/CT 2 Districts are transit oriented mixed use neighborhoods with small scale commercial
uses near transit services. The NCT 2 Districts are mixed use districts that support neighborhood
serving commercial uses on lowerfloors and housing above. These Districts are well served by public
transit and aim to maximize residential and commercial epportunities on or near mtijor transit
services. The District's form is generally linear along transit priority corridors, though may be
concentric around transit stations or in broader areas ·where multiple transit services criss cross the
neighborhood Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope (}f
buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards for residential uses,
including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. There are prohibitions on access
Mayor Lee
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(e.g., drivcrvays, garage entries) to offstreetparking and loading on critical stretches of commercial
and transit streetfrontages to presen·e and enhance the pedestrian oriented character and transit
function. Residential parking is not required and generally limited. Commercial establishments are
discouragedfrom building excessi'.le accessory off streetparking in order to preserve the pedestrian
oriented character af the district andprevent attracting auto traffic.
JVCT 2 Districts are intended to provide convenience goods and services to the surrounding
neighhorhoods as well as limited comparison shopping goods for a wider market. The range of
cmnparison goods and services offered is '.Jaried and often includes specialty retail stores, restaurants,
and neighborhood serving offices. The small scale district controls provide for mixed use buildings,
v,;hich appraximate or slightly exceed the standard development pattern. Rear yard requirements above
the ground story and at residential le',;els preserve open space corridors of interior blocks.
}Jost ne'>'t' commercial dc'.lelopment is permitted at the ground and second stories.
Neighborhood serving businesses are strongly encouraged. Eating and drinking and entertainment
uses, hmvever, arc confined to the ground story. The second story may be used by some retail stores,
pernonal services, and medical, business andprofessional offices. Parking and hotels arc monitored at
all stories. Limits on late night acti',;ity, drive up facilities, and other automobile uses protect the
livability within and around the district, andpromotc continuous rctailfrontagc.
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story. Existing
residential units are protected by limitations on demolition and upper story con',;ernions.
The Judah Street Neighborhood Commercial District is located in the Outer Sunset
neighborhood and includes the non-residential currently-zoned NC-2 properties fronting both sides of
Judah Street from 29th through 33rd Avenues. The District provides a selection of convenience goods
and services for the residents ofthe Outer Sunset District. There are a high concentration of
restaurants, drawing customers from throughout the City and the region. There are also a significant
number ofprofessional. realty. and business otfices as well as financial institutions.
Mayor Lee
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The Judah Street Neighborhood Commercial District controls are designed to promote
development that is consistent with its existing land use patterns and to maintain a harmony of uses that
support the District's vitality. The building standards allow small-scale buildings and uses, protecting
rear yards above the ground story and at residential levels. In new development. most commercial uses
are permitted at the first two stories, although certain limitations apply to uses at the second story.
Special controls are necessary to preserve the equilibrium of neighborhood-serving convenience and
comparison shopping businesses and to protect adjacent residential livability. These controls are
designed to encourage the street's active retail frontage, and local fabrication and production of
goods.
Table 734. JUDAH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Improvements
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§102.105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134(a)(e), 136
Judah Street NCD
Controls
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT05 for
more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys
per §261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story of the building. and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in
no case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
Page 238
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
OffStreet Parking Requirements
Mayor Lee
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Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparency and fenestration. and gates,
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Not Required
§ 102, 121.1
Pup to 9.999 square feet: C 10.000 square feet and
above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607. J
604,
607. 607.J.
608. 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§ 151. 161.
Controls
I 00 square feet per unit ifprivate. or 133 square feet
per unit if common
A minimum of one car parking space for every
Dwelling Unit required. Certain exceptions permitted
per §161. Bike parking required per §155.2. ](car
parking is provided car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
Page
Dwelling Units
Senior Housing
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Mayor Lee
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§..§_JJ)2_
202.2(j). 207
§.§.ML
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 123.
§§ 102. 121.2
§§ 150. 151.
1 unit per 800 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P up to twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all the requirements of§ 202.2(0(1 ). Cup to
twice the number of Dwelling Units otherwise
permitted as a Principal Use in the district and
meeting all requirements o[Section § 202.2(j)(l ),
except for § 202.2(j){J)(D)(iv). related to location.
1 bedroom per 275 square foot lot area. or the density
permitted in the nearest Residential District,
whichever is greater.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail
or commercials ace.
Pup to 3.999 square feet: C 4.000 square feet and
above
No car parking required if Occupied Floor Area is
less than 5. 000 square feet. See chart in §151 for uses
over 5,000 square feet. See §161 for car parking
waiver. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
Page
Otf:Street Freight Loading
H 150, 153 -
None reg_uired i[_gr_oss floor area is less than 10, 000
155, 161, 204.5
sg_uare feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
Drive-up Facility_
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§102, 303.1
Q
Hours o[_Operation
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
Open Air Sales
§§102, 703(12,l
See §703@
Outdoor Activity Area
§§102, 145.2
P iflocated in -front; C iflocated elsewhere
Agr_iculture, Neighborhood
§§lJl2_,_
f._
f._
f._
202.2(cl
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§§lJl2_,_
Q
Q
Q
202.2(c)
Greenhouse
§§lJl2_,_
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Uses*
§§lJl2_,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2(b)
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§.§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2@, 202.5
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(b)
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Private
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Public
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
f._
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
f._
NP
NP
Movie Theater
Hlo2, 202.4
f._
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
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Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P{J)
P{J)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Job Training
§102
E
Q
Q
Medical Cannabis Dispensary_
§.§lJ22_
Q
NP
NP
202.2(e)
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§.§lJ22_
E
E
NP
202.2(a)
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§.§lJ22_
Q
NP
NP
202.2 a
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§lJ22_
NP
NP
NP
202.2(a)
Restaurant
§.§lJ22_
P(3)
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant. Limited
§.§lJ22_
P(3)
NP
NP
202.2(a)
Services, Financial
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
E
Q
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraphernalia Steffi
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
P(4)
C(4)
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Design Professional
§102
E
E
NP
Trade Office
§102
E
E
NP
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Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(1) C required for 13 or more children
(2) C required for seven or more persons.
{3)Formula Retail NP (or this use
(4) Subject to Formula Retail Controls
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 750. NCT-1 -NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT CLUSTER DISTRICT.
NC-I Districts are intended to serve as local neighborhood shopping districts, providing
convenience retail goods and services for the immediately surrounding neighborhoods primarily during
daytime hours. NCT-1 Districts are located near major transit services. They are small mixed-use
clusters, generally surrounded by residential districts, with small-scale neighborhood-serving
commercial uses on lower floors and housing above. Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by
the regulations on the built envelope of buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage,
and standards for residential uses, including open space and exposure. and urban design guidelines.
There are prohibitions on access (i.e. driveways, garage entries) to otfstreet parking and loading on
critical stretches of commercial and transit street frontages to preserve and enhance the pedestrian-
oriented character and transit function. Residential parking is not required and generally limited.
Commercial establishments are discouraged tram building excessive accessory otfstreet parking in
order to preserve the pedestrian-oriented character of the district and prevent attracting auto traffic.
NCT-1 Districts are generally characterized by their location in residential neighborhoods. The
commercial intensity of these districts varies. Many of these districts have the lowest intensity of
commercial development in the City•, generally consisting of small clusters with three or more
commercial establishments, commonly grouped around a corner,· and in some cases short linear
commercial strips with low-scale, interspersed mixed-use (residential-commercial) development.
Building controls for the NCT-1 District promote low-intensity development which is compatible with
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the existing scale and character o(these neighborhood areas. Commercial development is limited to
one story. Rear yard requirements at all levels preserve existing backyard space.
NCT-1 commercial use provisions encourage the full range of neighborhood-serving
convenience retail sales and services at the First Story provided that the Use Size generally is limited to
3, 000 square feet. However. commercial uses and features which could impact residential livability are
prohibited, such as auto uses, financial services, general advertising signs, drive-up facilities, hotels,
and late-night activity: eating and drinking establishments are restricted, depending upon the intensity
of such uses in nearby commercial districts.
Existing residential units are protected by prohibitions of conversions above the ground story
and limitations on demolitions.
Table 750. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT CLUSTER DISTRICT NCT-1
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Improvements
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References
§§ 102, 105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134(a)(e). 136
NCT-1
Controls
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT11 and
HT12 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding
level or Story: 25% of!ot depth. but in no case less
than 15 feet
Not Required
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Street Frontage Requirements
§ 145.1
Required; controls a12[!.lY.. to above-gr_ade f2.arking
setbacks, f2.arking and loading entrances, active
uses, ground -fl.oar ceiling height, street-[_acing
ground-level Sf2.aces, transf2.aren0!. and &nestration,
and gates, railings, and grillwork. Excq2.tions
f2.ermitted for historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§ 145.4
Required on certain streets, see§ 145.4 "{jJr more
in"{jJrmation.
Vehicular Access Restrictions
§ 155(r)
Required on certain streets, see 155(rl "[jJr more
information.
Lot Size (Per Develof2.ment)_
§ 102, 121.1
P Uf2. to 4,999 square &et; C 5, 000 square &et and
above
Planned Unit Develof2.ment
§ 304
Q
CanoQV or Marg_uee
§ 136.1
NP
Awning
§136.1
E
Signs
§§262, 602-
As 12.ermitted by__ Section £ 607. 1
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
General Advertising Signs
§§ 262, 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
Design Guidelines
General Plan
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
Zoning_ Categp!J!.
Controls
Usable Of2.en Sf2.ace [Per Dwelling
§£135, 136
100 square &et ilf2.rivate, or 13 3 square &et i[
Unitl
common
Off Street Parking Requirements
§§ 145.1, 150,
Car 12.arking not required. p Uf2. to one Sf2.ace wr
151.1, 153 -
each two Dwelling Units; c Uf2. to 0. 75 Sf2.aces wr
156, 166, 204.5
each Dwelling Unit, subtect to the criteria and
J2.rocedures a[_ Section 151. 1 (J).; NP above 0. 7 5
Sf2.aces f2.er Dwelling Unit. Bike Q.arking required
Qer §) 55.2. ][_car f2.arking is f2.rovided, car share
Sf2.aces are required when a 12.rotect has 50 units or
more f2.er §166.
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Dwelling Unit Mix
§ 207.6
40% o[_Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% o[_Dwelling Units shall contain
at least three Bedrooms.
Dwelling Units, Senior Housing, and
§ 102, 202.2(f).,
No densitJ!_ limit by_ lot area. Densi(J!. restricted by_
Group Housing.
207, 208
J2hy;>ical envelope controls o[_height, bulk, setbacks,
oeen space, exposure and other applicable controls
o[_this and other Codes, as well as by_ a.Qplicable
design guidelines, applicable elements and area
[!./ans o[_the General Plan, and design review by_ the
P fanning Department.
Accessoo:. Dwelling Unit
§§1J)l,,_
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
207{_cl(4L
allowed in buildings with 4 or fgwer Dwelling
Units. No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling
Units. ADUs m(J)!_ not eliminate or reduce ground-
sto
retail or commercial s ace.
Densi(J!. limits regulated by_ the Administrative Code
Residential Conversion
§317
£.
NP
NP
Residential Demolition or Merger
§317
Q
Q
Q
Division o[_Dwelling Units
§207.8
Division o[_existingDwelling Units P per §207.8
Zoning_ CategoIT,
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123,
1.8 to 1
Use Size
H 102, 121.2
P UJ2. to 2,999 sg_uare {get; C 3,000 sg_uare {get and
above
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Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
Agriculture. Neighborhood
Agriculture. Large Scale Urban
Greenhouse
Automotive Uses*
Parking Garage. Private
Parking Garage, Public
Parking Lot. Private
Parking Lot. Public
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
Uses*
Entertainment. General
Entertainment. Nighttime
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§§ 145.1. 150,
151.1. 153 -
156. 166. 204.5
§§102, 303.1
Car parking not required. Limits set forth in Section
151.1. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or
more arkin s aces er 166.
None required ifgross floor area is less than 10,000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
P 6 a.m. - II p.m.; C 11 p.m. -2 a.m.
P iflocated in front: C if located elsewhere
§..§1JJ2.,_
f_
202.2 c
§..§1JJ2.,_
Q
202.2(c)
§§102. 187.1,
NP
202.2(b), 202.5
§§102, 142.
Q
§§ 102, 142.
Q
§§102. 202. 4
NP
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Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
NP
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P(2)
P(2)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dis12ensary_
§§1f22_
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthro12ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§1f22_
P(4)
NP
NP
202.2{a2
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Gym
§102
E
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
NP
NP
NP
Kennel
§102
NP
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
E
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§1f22_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§§1f22_
C(52
NP
NP
202.2(a2
Services, Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Health
§102
f.
NP
NP
Services, Instructional
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
E
NP
NP
Services, Retail Prot§ssional
§102
E
NP
NP
Storage, Se!(
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stefe
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
E
NP
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
E
NP
NP
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Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
*Not listed below
(1) C required for ground floor Residential Use when street frontage is listed in l 45.4(b)
(2) C required for 13 or more children; NP on 3rd floor for 13 or more children.
(3) C required for seven or more persons: NP on 3rd floor for seven or more persons.
NP
NP
(4) P iflocated more than Y4 mile tram any NC District or Restricted Use Sub district with more restrictive
controls; otherwise, same as more restrictive control.
(5) C if!ocated more than Y4 mile tram any NC District or Restricted Use Sub district with more restrictive
controls; otherwise. same as more restrictive control.
(6) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 751. NCT-2 -SMALL-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
NCT-2 Districts are transit-oriented mixed-use neighborhoods with small scale commercial
uses near transit services. The NCT-2 Districts are mixed use districts that support neighborhood-
serving commercial uses on lower floors and housing above. These Districts are well-served by public
transit and aim to maximize residential and commercial opportunities on or near major transit
services. The District's form is generally linear along transit-priority corridors. though may be
concentric around transit stations or in broader areas where multiple transit services criss-cross the
neighborhood. Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope of
•
buildings, including height. bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards (or residential uses.
including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. There are prohibitions on access
(e.g.. driveways, garage entries) to off-street parking and loading on critical stretches of commercial
and transit street frontages to preserve and enhance the pedestrian-oriented character and transit
function. Residential parking is not required and generally limited. Commercial establishments are
discouraged tram building excessive accessory off-street parking in order to preserve the pedestrian-
oriented character of the district and prevent attracting auto traffic.
NCT-2 Districts are intended to provide convenience goods and services to the surrounding
neighborhoods as well as limited comparison shopping goods (or a wider market. The range of
comparison goods and services offered is varied and often includes specialty retail stores. restaurants.
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and neighborhood-serving offices. The small-scale district controls provide for mixed-use buildings,
which approximate or slightly exceed the standard development pattern. Rear yard requirements above
the ground story and at residential levels preserve open space corridors ofinterior blocks.
Most new commercial development is permitted at the ground and second stories.
Neighborhood-serving businesses are stronglv encouraged. Eating and drinking and entertainment
uses, however, are confined to the ground story. The second story may be used by some retail stores,
personal services, and medical. business and professional offices. Parking and hotels are monitored at
all stories. Limits on late-night activity, drive-up facilities, and other automobile uses protect the
livability within and around the district, and promote continuous retail frontage.
1 O
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story. Existing
residential units are protected by limitations on demolition and upper-story conversions.
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Table 751. SMALL-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT NCT-2 ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
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References
§§ 102, 105,
106, 250-252,
260, 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130, 134.
134(a)(e), 136
§155(r)
§ 102, 121.1
NCT-2
Controls
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT08.
HTl 1. and HTl 2 for more information. Height
sculpting required on Alleys per §261. 1
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story o(the building. and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in
no case less than 15 (eet
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances. active uses,
ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-level
spaces, transparency and fenestration. and gates,
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Required on certain streets
Required on certain streets. see 155(r) for more
information.
Pup to 9,999 square (eet; C 10.000 square (eet and
above
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Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable 0{2_en Sf2_ace [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Units, Senior Housing, and
Group Housing.
Accessory Dwelling Unit
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§.§.262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
§.§. 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1, 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
§ 102, 202.2(f).
207, 208
§.§lJl2_
207(c)(4)
As f2_ermitted by_ Section§ 607.l
NP
Subf ect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
100 square feet per unit if private, or 13 3 square feet
f2_er unit if common
Car parking not required. Pup to 0.5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit; Cup to 0. 75 spaces per Dwelling
Unit. Bike f2_arking required per§ 155.2. If car
parking is provided, car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
40% o(Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% of Dwelling Units shall contain at
least three Bedrooms.
No density limit by_ lot area. Density restricted by_
(2hy_sical envelope controls of height, bulk, setbacks,
Of2en wace, exposure and other applicable controls of
this and other Codes, as well as by_ @plicable design
guidelines, applicable elements and area plans ofthe
General Plan, and design review by_ the Planning
Department.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or [ewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
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Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
Division o[Dwelling Units
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
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§§ 102. 123.
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151.1. 153 -
156. 166. 204.5
§§ 150. 152.
153 -155, 161.
204.5
§§102. 303. J
Division of existing Dwelling Units P per §207.8
Pup to 3.999 square feet; C 4.000 square feet and
above
Car parking not required. Limits set forth in Section
151.1. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
None required ifgross floor area is less than 10.000
square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
P 6 a.m. -2 a.m.: C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
See §703(b)
P iflocated in ftont: C iflocated elsewhere
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Agr_iculture, Large Scale Urban
§§l!JL
Q
Q
Q
202.2(c)
Greenhouse
§§l!JL
NP
NP
NP
.2 c
Automotive Uses*
§§l!JL
NP
NP
NP
202.2 b
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§JJ02, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(b2, 202.5
Gas Station
§JI 02, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(b2
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
§§102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
f_
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
f_
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202. 4
f_
NP
NP
0[2.en Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
f_
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
f_
P(22
P(22
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensary_
§§l!JL
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§l!JL
f_
f_
NP
202.2 a
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hos[2.ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
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support neighborhood-serving commercial uses on lower floors and housing above. These districts are
well-served by public transit and aim to maximize residential and commercial opportunities on or near
major transit services. The district's form can be either linear along transit-priority corridors,
concentric around transit stations, or broader areas where transit services criss-cross the
neighborhood. Housing density is limited not by lot area. but by the regulations on the built envelope of
buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards for Residential Uses,
including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. Residential parking is not required
and generally limited. Commercial establishments are discouraged or prohibited from building
accessory otf:street parking in order to preserve the pedestrian-oriented character ofthe district and
prevent attracting auto tra(fic. There are prohibitions on access (i.e. driveways, garage entries) to off
street parking and loading on critical stretches of NC and transit streets to preserve and enhance the
pedestrian-oriented character and transit function.
NCT-3 Districts are intended in most cases to offer a wide variety of comparison and specialty
goods and services to a population greater than the immediate neighborhood, additionally providing
convenience goods and services to the surrounding neighborhoods. NCT-3 Districts include some of
the longest linear commercial streets in the City, some of which have continuous retail development tor
many blocks. Large-scale lots and buildings and wide streets distinguish the districts from smaller-
scaled commercial streets, although the districts may include small as well as moderately scaled lots.
Buildings may range in height, with height limits varying -from four to eight stories.
NCT-3 building standards permit moderately large commercial uses and buildings. Rear yards
are protected at residential levels.
A diversified commercial environment is encouraged for the NCT-3 District, and a wide variety
of uses are permitted with special emphasis on neighborhood-serving businesses. Eating and drinking,
entertainment, and financial service uses generally are permitted with certain limitations at the first
and second stories. Auto-oriented uses are somewhat restricted. Other retail businesses, personal
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services and o[!ices are permitted at all stories of new buildings. Limited storage and administrative
service activities are permitted with some restrictions.
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the second story, Existing
residential units are protected by limitations on demolitions and upper-story conversions. Accessory
Dwelling Units are permitted within the district pursuant to subsection 207(c)(4) o[this Code.
Table 752. MODERATE-SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT NCT-3 ZONING CONTROL TABLE
NCT-3
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
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References
§§ 102, 105,
106, 250-252.
260. 261.1,
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134(a)(e), 136
§§130. 131.
132. 133
Controls
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT02 and
HT07 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling
Unit. and at each succeeding level or Story o(the
Building: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less than
15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses,
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-
level spaces. transparency and fenestration, and
gates. railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
for historic buildings.
Required on certain streets. see § 145.4 (or more
information.
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Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
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§ 155(r)
Prohibited on Market Street. Church Street. and
Mission Street. C required on Duboce Street, Haight
Street
§§ 102. 121. 1
P up to 9. 999 square feet: C 10, 000 square feet and
above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section § 607.1
604.
607. 607.1.
608. 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604,
608. 609, 610.
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1. 150,
151.1. 153 -
156. 166. 204.5
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
80 square feet per unit ifprivate, or 100 square feet
per unit if common
Car parking not required.Pup to 0.5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit; Cup to 0. 75 spaces per Dwelling
Unit. Not permitted above . 7 5 spaces per Dwelling
Unit. Bike parking required per § 155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
40% o(Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms.
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Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§__§_JJ}2
202.2(a)
E
E
E
Adult Business
§102
Q
Q
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
Q
NP
Bar
§__§_JJ}2
E
E
NP
202.2 a
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Liquor Store
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
Q
NP
Massage. Foot/Chair
§102
E
Q
NP
Mortuary
§102
Q
Q
Q
Motel
§__§_JJ}2
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§__§_JJ}2
E
E
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant. Limited
§__§_JJ}2
E
E
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
§102
E
E
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(2)
NP(2)
NP{2)
Services, Limited Financial
§102
P(3)
E
NP
Services, Retail Profgssional
§102
P(3)
E
E
Storage, Self
§102
Q
Q
Q
Tobacco Paraphernalia Ste-re
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
E
Q
Q
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Design Pro&ssional
§102
P(3)
E
E
Service, Non-Retail Pro&ssional
§102
Q
Q
Q
Q
Utilit.J!.. and In(!astructure*
§102
C(4)
C(4)
C(4)
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
(12 C required {gr ground "fl.oar residential use when street frontage is listed in 145. 4(bl
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(2) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. the NCT-3 Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section
249.35. Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. ftinge financial services are P sub;ect to the restrictions set
forth in subsection 249.35(c){3).
(3) CU FOR LIMITED FINANCIAL SERVICE AND OTHER USES
Boundaries: Applicable only for the parcels zoned NCT-3 on Market Street West of Octavia Boulevard
Controls: A Conditional Use authorization is required for a Limited Financial Service. Retail Professional
Services. Design Professional. and Trade Office uses on the 1st story.
(4) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 7M. 753. SOMA NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
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Table 753. SOMA NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Improvements
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
260, 261.1, 270.
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134(a){e), 136
SoMaNCT
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT01 and
HT08 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling
Unit. and at each succeeding level or Story ofthe
Building: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less
than 15 feet
Not Required
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Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Single Room Occupancy
Student Housing
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§ 155(r)
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances. active
uses. ground floor ceiling height. street-facing
ground-level spaces. transparency and
fenestration. and gates. railings, and grillwork
Exceptions permitted for historic buildings.
Required on 6th Street for its entirety within the
District
Prohibited on 6th Street for its entirety within the
District
§§ 102. 121.1
Pup to 9.999 square feet: C 10.000 square feet
and above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted by Section§ 607.1
604.
607, 607.1. 608.
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610,
General Plan
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1. 150,
151.1. 153 -
156. 166. 204.5
80 square feet ifprivate, or 100 square feet if
common
Car parking not required Pup to 0.5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit; Cup to 0. 75 spaces Per Dwelling
Unit. Bike parking required per § 155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
40% ofDwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms. or 30% ofDwelling Units shall contain
at least three Bedrooms.
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Dwelling Units. Senior Housing. and
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Homeless Shelters
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
Division of Dwelling Units
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§ 102. 202.2(j).
207. 208
§§1JJ2_
207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 208
§§ 102. 123.
§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151.1. 153 -
156. 166. 204.5
§§ 150. 152.
153 -155. 161.
204.5
No density limit by lot area. Density restricted by
physical envelope controls of height. bulk.
setbacks. open space. exposure and other
applicable controls of this and other Codes. as well
as by applicable design guidelines. applicable
elements and area plans of the General Plan. and
design review by the Planning Department.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling
Units. No limit in buildings with 5 or more
Dwelling Units. ADUs may not eliminate or reduce
round-sto
retail or commercials ace.
Density limits regulated by the Administrative
Code
Division of existing Dwelling Units P per §207.8
Pup to 3.999 square feet: C 4.000 square feet and
above
None required ifgross floor area is less than
10. 000 square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
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Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102, 202.2ca2 r.
r.
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hos"{2.ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2ca2
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Jewelry_ Store
§102
r.
r.
NP
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liguor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
r.
NP
NP
Mortuary_
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§102, 202.2[al
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2ca2 r.
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2[al r.
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
r.
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
r.
NP
NP
Storage, Se/(
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para]2_hernalia St9fe
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Sholl.
§102
r.
Q
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
r.
NP
UtilitJ!. and ln(jastructure *
§102
r.
r.
r.
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
Wireless Telecommunications Services
§102
cm
CC4l
CC4l
Facility
*Not listed below
O 2 c reguired wr ground floor residential use when street fI.ontage is listed in 145. 4Cbl
C2 2 c reguired wr 13 or more children
C3 2 c reguired wr seven or more "{2.ersons.
C4l C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC.+J&. 754. MISSION STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Table 754. MISSION STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus (or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102, 105,
106. 250-252,
253.4. 260.
261.1. 270.
271. See also
Heightand
Bulk District
Mas
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134{a)(e). 136
§ 155{r)
Mission Street NCT
Controls
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT07 for
more information. Buildings above 65 feet require
C. Height sculpting required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the lowest Story containing a
Dwelling Unit. and at each succeeding level or
Story of the Building 25% oflot depth. but in no
case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active
uses. ground floor ceiling height. street-facing
ground-level spaces, transparency and
fenestration. and gates. railings. and grillwork.
Exceptions permitted (or historic buildings.
Required on Mission Street (or the entirety o(the
District; 16th Street, between Guerrero and Capp
Streets: 22nd Street, between Valencia and Mission
Streets
Prohibited on Mission Street (or the entirety of the
District and on 16th Street between Guerrero and
P up to 9. 999 square feet; C 10. 000 square feet
and above
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Planned Unit Develo12ment
Awning, Cano{!,}!_ or Marquee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling Unit!
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Units. Senior Housing, Group
Housing
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§ 304
§ 136. l
§§262, 602-
604,
607 607.1
608, 609
§§ 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1. 153 -
156, 166. 204.5
§_§__JQL
202.2(f). 207,
Q
f_
As permitted b'J!_ Section § 607.1
NP
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
80 square {?et if private, or 100 square feet if
common
Car parking not required.Pup to 0.5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit: Cup to 0. 75 spaces per Dwelling
Unit. Bike parking required per § 155.2. ](car
parking is 12rovided car share spaces are required
when a ro 'ect has 50 units or more er 166.
40% ofDwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% ofDwelling Units shall contain
at least three Bedrooms.
No density limit b'J!_ lot area. Density restricted b'J!.
ph'J!_sical envelo12e controls of height, bulk,
setbacks, 012en space, exposure and other
applicable controls of this and other Codes. as
well as b'J!. applicable design guidelines, applicable
elements and area plans ofthe General Plan, and
design review b'J!. the Planning Department.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit
Homeless Shelters
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
Division of Dwelling Units
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§lfJ2.
207(c){4)
§§ 102. 208
§§ 102. 123.
§§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150,
151.1. 153-
156, 166. 204.5
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling
Units. No limit in buildings with 5 or more
Dwelling Units. ADUs may not eliminate or
reduce ground-story retail or commercial space.
Density limits regulated by the Administrative
Code
Division of existing Dwelling Units P per §207.8
Pup to 5.999 square feet; C 6,000 square feet and
above
Car parking not required. Limits set forth in
Section 151.1. Bike parking required per Section
155.2. Car share spaces required when a project
has 25 or more arkin s aces er 166.
None required ifgross floor area is less than
10.000 square feet. Exceptions permitted per §161.
§§102.303.1
Q
§102
No Limit
P if!ocated in front; C if!ocated elsewhere
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Agriculture, Neighborhood
§§lJ1L
E
E
E
202.2 c
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§§lJ1L
Q
Q
Q
202.2 c
Greenhouse
§§lJ1L
NP
NP
NP
.2 c
Automotive Uses*
§§ 102, 142,
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
Q
NP
Automotive Sale/Rental
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(b). 202.5
Automotive Wash
§§lJ1L
Q
NP
NP
202.2 b
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(b)
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
§§102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
§102
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Amusement Game Arcade
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, General
§102
E
E
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
E
E
NP
Movie Theater
§102
E
E
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
E
E
Hf)spital
§102
Q
Q
Q
Medical Cannabis Dis]2_ensa!Ji.
§§lJ1L
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mayor Lee
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Adult Business
§102
Q
Q
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
Q
NP
Bar
§jJj)2_
f_
f_
NP
202.2{a)
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
Q
NP
· · Liquor Store
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
Q
NP
Massage. Foot/Chair
§102
f_
Q
NP
Mortuary
§102
Q
Q
Q
Motel
§jJj)2_
NP
NP
NP
202.2{a)
Restaurant
§jJj)2_
f_
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant. Limited
§jJj)2_
f_
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services. Financial
§102
f_
f_
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP{2)
NP(2)
NP{2)
Services, Limited Financial
§102
f_
f_
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraphernalia Stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
f_
Q
Q
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Design Professional
§102
f_
f_
f_
Service, Non-Retail Pro&ssional
§102
Q
Q
Q
UtilitJI.. and In(jastructure*
§102
C{3)
C(3)
C(3)
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
(1 l C required fj;Jr ground floor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145.4(bl
{2WRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT {FFSRUDl
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its~ mile bu@r includes, but is not limited to, the Mission Street Neighborhood
Commercial Transit District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its~ mile bu@r, fj:_inge fl_nancial services are NP ]2.Ursuant to Section 249.35,
unless Fringe Financial Service is a Non-Profl_t. Outside the FFSRUD and its~ mile bu@r, fj:_inge flnancial
services are P subject to the restrictions set fj;Jrth in subsection 249.35(cl{3l.
(3l C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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SEC.-73-7.- 755.-0CEAN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
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Table 755. OCEAN A VENUE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus (or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252,
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134(a)(e). 136
Ocean Avenue NCT
Controls
Varies. but generally 45-X See Height and Bulk
Map Sheet HT12 for more information. Height
sculpting required on Allevs per §261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story ofthe building. and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in
no case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances, active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-
level spaces. transparency and fenestration. and
gates. railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
.for historic buildings.
Required on Ocean Avenue within the District.
except on the north side of Ocean Avenue between
Plymouth and Brighton Avenues.
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25 I
Lot Size (Per Develo]2_ment2
Lot Consolidation
Planned Unit Develo[2.ment
Awning, Canoe,r_ or Marquee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable 0[2.en S[2_ace [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§ 102, 121.1
§ 121.6
§ 304
§ 136.1
§§262, 602-
604.
607, 607.1,
608, 609
§§ 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1, 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
P Uf2. to 9,999 square &et; C 10,000 square &et and
above
Not Permitted exce[2.t to create corner lots
Q
E
As [2_ermitted br_ Section § 607.1
NP
Subiect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
100 square &et [2_er unit i([2.rivate, or 133 square feet
[2_er unit if common
Car [2_arking not required. P UJ2_ to one space [2_er
Dwelling Unit; NP above. Bike [2_arking required [2.er
§ 155.2. /fear [2_arking is [2.YOVided. car share S[2_aces
are required when a woiect has 50 units or more [2.er
§166.
40% o(Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% o(Dwelling Units shall contain at
least three Bedrooms.
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Dwelling Units, Senior Housing, Graue
§ 102, 202.2(j)_,
No densit)I_ limit by_ lot area. Densit)I_ restricted by_
Housing.
207,208
ehy_sical enveloee controls o[_height, bulk, setbacks,
oeen seace, exeosure and other aeelicable controls
o[_this and other Codes, as well as by_ aeelicable
design guidelines, aeelicable elements and area
alans o[_the General Plan, and design review by_ the
Planning Deeartment.
Accesso01. Dwelling Unit
§§1fl2_
P within the existing building envelop_e. 1 ADU
207Cc2C42
allowed in buildings with 4 or f'gwer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs mf!)!. not eliminate or reduce gr_ound-stolJ:'_
retail or commercial seace.
Homeless Shelters
Densit)I_ limits regulated by_ the Administrative Code
Residential Conversion
§317
Q
Q
Q
Residential Demolition or Merger
§317
Q
Q
Q
Division o[_Dwelling Units
§207.8
Division o(_existingDwelling Units P p_er §207.8
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123,
2.5 to I
Use Size
§§102, 121.2
Of[:Street Parking Reg_uirements
H 145.1, 150,
151.1, 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
Of[:Street Freight Loading
Drive-ue Facilit)I_
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§102, 303. l
Q
Hours o[_Op_eration
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
Open Air Sales
§§102, 703Cbl
See §70302.l
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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P i[_located in fi:ont; C i[_located elsewhere
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§.§JJ)L
£.
£.
£.
202.2(c)
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§.§JJ)L
_C'
_C'
_C'
202.2{c)
Greenhouse
§.§JJ)L
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Uses*
§.§JJ)L
NP
NP
NP
202.2
Automotive Repair
§102
_C'
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§102, 187.1,
_C'
NP
NP
202.2(bl, 202.5
Gas Station
Hl02, 187.1,
_C'
NP
NP
202.2(b)
Parking Garage, Private
§102
_C'
_C'
_C'
Parking Garage, Public
§102
_C'
_C'
_C'
Parking Lot, Private
§§102, 142,
_C'
_C'
_C'
ParkingLot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
_C'
_C'
_C'
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
£.
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
£.
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
£.
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
_C'
_C'
_C'
Institutional Uses*
§102
£.
_C'
_C'
Child Care Facility
§102
£.
P(22
P{2)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensa[J!_
§.§JJ)L
DR
NP
NP
202.2{e2
PhilanthroJ2_ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
_C'
_C'
_C'
Mayor Lee
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Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§.§1JJ2_
E
E
NP
202.2{a)
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§.§1JJ2_
E
NP
NP
202.2 a
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
E
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§1JJ2_
NP
NP
NP
202.2(a)
Restaurant
§.§1JJ2_
E
NP
NP
202.2{a)
Restaurant, Limited
§.§1JJ2_
E
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para]2_hernalia Steffi
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
E
Q
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
E
UtilitJ!. and lnfjastructure*
§102
C(4)
C(4)
C(4)
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
(1 l C required (pr ground il_oor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145.4{bl
{2l C reg_uired (pr 13 or more children
{3 L C required (pr seven or more ]2_ersons.
(4L C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. -7J.& 756. GLEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
Mayor Lee
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Table 756. GLEN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus (or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102, 105,
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1. 270.
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
§ 263.20
ff 130, 134.
134{a){e). 136
ff130. 131. 132.
§ 155{r)
§ 102, 121.1
§§ 262, 602-
604,
Glen Park NCT
30-X and 40-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheet
HTl 1 for more information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each
succeeding level or Story of the building. and at the
First Story ifit contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% of
lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet
Not Required
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances. active
uses. ground floor ceiling height, street-facing
ground-level spaces. transparency and fenestration,
and gates. railings, and grillwork. Exceptions
permitted (or historic buildings.
Required on Diamond and Chenery Streets within
the District.
Pup to 4. 999 square feet; C 5. 000 square feet and
above
As permitted by Section§ 607.1
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General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Units, Senior Housing, and
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Homeless Shelters
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
607, 607.1, 608,
§.§ 262, 602. 7
E
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Subiect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
100 square feet per unit if private, or 133 square
.feet per unit if common
§§ 151, 161, 166
Car parking not required. P up to one space per
Dwelling Unit; NP above. Bike parking required
per § 155.2. If car parking is provided, car share
spaces are required when a protect has 50 units or
more er 166.
§ 207. 6
40% of Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% of Dwelling Units shall contain
§ 102, 202.2(j),
207, 208
at least three Bedrooms.
No density limit by lot area. Density restricted by
phvsical envelope controls of height, bulk, setbacks,
open space, exposure and other applicable controls
ofthis and other Codes, as well as by applicable
design guidelines, applicable elements and area
plans of the General Plan, and design review by the
Planning Department
§§102, 207(c)(4)
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or (ewer Dwelling
Units. No limit in buildings with 5 or more
Dwelling Units. ADUs may not eliminate or reduce
round-sto
retail or commercials ace.
§§ 102, 208
Density limits regulated by the Administrative Code
Page
Residential Demolition or Merger
§317
Q
Division of Dwelling Units
§207.8
Division of existing Dwelling Units P per §207.8
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123, 124
2.5to1
Use Size
§102, 121.2
P UJ2. to 3,999 sg_uare &et; C 4,000 square &et and
above
Otf::Street Parking Requirements
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1, 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
Otf::Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§JI 02, 303. J
Q
Hours of Operation
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
OJ2.en Air Sales
§§102, 703Cbl
See §703[bl
P i[_located in ft_ont; C i[_located elsewhere
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 202.2(b)
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2(b), 202.5
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1,
Q
NP
NP
202.2cbl
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
§§102, 142, 156
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
E
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
E
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202. 4
E
NP
NP
0]2_en Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P(2)
P(2)
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis DislJ.ensary
§§102, 202.2(e1
DR
NP
NP
Philanthro]2_ic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102, 202.2(a1
E
E
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hosll,ital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2(a1
Q
NP
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
E
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
H._102, 202.2(a1
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2(a1
E
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2(a1
E
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
Tobacco Para[2_hernalia Steffi
§102
Q
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
E
Q
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
§102
E
E
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(1) C required for ground floor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145. 4(b)
(2) C required [or 13 or more children
(3) C required [or seven or more persons.
(4) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
SEC. 743. 757. FOLSOM STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 757. FOLSOM STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102. 105. 106.
250-252. 260.
261.1. 263.29.
270. 271.
823(c){J 1 ). See
also Height and
Bulk District
Maps
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
§ 263.20
Floor Uses
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Folsom Street NCT
65-X to 75-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheets
HTOl. HT07, and HT08 (or more information.
Height sculpting required on alleys [2_er § 261.1.
Page
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
lmprovemen~
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy. or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§ 130, 134,
134(a)(e), 136,
823(c)
§§130, 131. 132.
§ 102. 121.1
§{262, 602-604.
607, 607.1. 608,
§§ 262. 602. 7 604,
608. 609, 610. 611
§823(/;z), and
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry Element
§§135, 136,
823(c)(2)
Required at the Second Story and at each
succeeding level or Story of the building, and at
the First Story ifit contains a Dwelling Unit:
25% oflot depth. but in no case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active
µses. ground floar ceiling height. street-facing
ground-level spaces, transparency and
fenestration. and gates, railings, and grillwork.
Exceptions permitted for historic buildings.
Not Required
Pup to 9,999 square feet; C 10.000 square feet
and above
As permitted by Section § 607. 1
WSoMa Design Standards and the Urban Design
Guidelines.
Page
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Residential Uses (except for Group
Housin
see below
Group Housing
Dwelling Units. Senior Housing. Group
Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Homeless Shelters
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
Division of Dwelling Units
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§ 145.1. 150.
151.1. 153 -156.
166, 204.5
§§ 102. 208
§§ 102. 202.2(j).
207. 208
§§102. 207(c)(4)
§§ 102. 208
Car parking not required. P up to 0. 5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit; Cup to 0. 75 spaces per Dwelling
Unit. Bikeparkingrequiredper § 155.2. Jfcar
parking is provided. car share spaces are
required when a project has 50 units or more per
§166.
40% o(Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms. or 30% o(Dwelling Units shall
contain at least three Bedrooms.
No density limit by lot area. Density restricted by
physical envelope controls of height. bulk.
setbacks. open space, exposure. required
Dwelling Unit mix. and other applicable controls
of this and other Codes. as well as by applicable
design guidelines. applicable elements and area
plans o[the General Plan. and design review by
the Planning Department.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling
Units. No limit in buildings with 5 or more
Dwelling Units. ADUs may not eliminate or
reduce ground-story retail or commercial space.
Density limits regulated by the Administrative
Code
Division ofexistingDwelling Units P per §207.8
Page
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
Open Air Sales
Outdoor Activity Area
Automotive Uses*
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
Uses*
Livery, Stable
Open Recreation Area
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§ 102. 123, 124
§102. 121.2
§€145.1. 150,
151.1. 153 -156.
166. 204.5
§§ 150, 152. 153 -
155, 161. 204.5
£§102. 303.l,
823(c)OO)
§§102. 703(b)
§§102, 145.2
§§102, 187.1,
202.2(bl, 202.5,
202.5
§102
§§102, 202.4
§102
§102
None required if gross floor area is less than
10.000 square feet. Exceptions permitted per
§161.
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
See §703(b)
P at 1st and 2nd Floors iflocated in front;
C iflocated elsewhere
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
P(4l
NP
Q
Q
Page
Institutional Uses*
Child Care Facility_
CommunitJ!_ Facility_
Community_ Facility_. Private
Job Training
Philanthro{2.ic Admin. Services
Public Facilities
Residential Care FacilitJ!_
School
Social Service or Philanthro{2.ic Facility_
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
Adult Business
Animal Hospital
Bar
Cat Boarding
Gym
Hotel
Kennel
Liquor Store
Massage Establishment
Massage, Foot/Chair
Mortuary_
Motel
Restaurant
Restaurant, Limited
Services, Financial
Services, Fringe Financial
Services, Health
Services, Instructional
Services, Limited Financial
Services, Personal
Services, Retail Prof§ssional
Storage, Sel(
Tobacco Para[l.hernalia Stare
Establishment
TradeSho[l.
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
f_
f_
NP
§102
Q
Q
NP
§102
Q
Q
NP
§102
Q
Q
NP
§102
P(B)
P(8)
NP
§102
Q
Q
Q
§102
NP
C(3)
C(3)
§102
f_
f_
f_
§102
Q
Q
NP
§J102, 202.2{a2
f_
f_
NP
§102
NP
NP
NP
§§lJl2.
P(42
NP
NP
823(c2{92(B2
§§102, 202.2{al
f_
NP
NP
§§lJl2.
P{4l
NP
NP
823(cl(!)l(Bl
§102
P(Bl
f_
NP
§102
P(5l
P{5l
P(5l
§§lJl2.
P(4l
NP
NP
823(cl(!)2{!Jl
§102
Q
NP
NP
§102
Q
Q
NP
§102
f_
Q
NP
§102
NP
NP
NP
§§102, 202.2{a2
NP
NP
NP
§§102, 202.2(a2
P{6l
NP
NP
§§102, 202.2{a2
P{62
NP
NP
§102
li1Ji.8l
NP
NP
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
li1Ji.8l
NP
NP
§102
P(Bl
P(82
NP
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
P(B)
P(8)
NP
§102
P{7){8l
f_
NP
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
f_
Q
NP
Page
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
Design Professional
Utility and Intrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(I) NP on I st floor on lots with more than 2 5 feet of street frontage
(2) Ingress/egress onto alleys. as defined in the Western SoMa Community Plan. containing RED or RED-MX
Districts is NP
(3) NP for seven or more persons
(4) P for grooming and daycare only; no 24 hour care.
(5) NP above 25 rooms per Hotel.
1 O
(6) NP above I 0. 000 Gross Square Feet per Lot.
(7) Must be primarily open to the general public on a client- oriented basis. NP i(not.
(8) P on first or second floor. but not both.
(9) C i(a Macro WTS Facility: P i(a Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. +44. 758. REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
* * * *
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page
Table 758. REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning. Canopy or Marquee
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
§§ 102. 105,
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1,
263.29. 270.
271. 823(c){JJ).
See also Height
and Bulk
District Maps
§263.20
§§ 130, 134,
134(a)(e), 136,
823(c)
§ 102. 121.1
55-X 65-X See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT07
and HT08 for more information. Height sculpting
required on narrow streets
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story ofthe building. and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% of!ot depth. but in
no case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-
/eve! spaces. transparency and fenestration. and
gates. railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted
for historic buildings.
Not Required
Pup to 9.999 square feet: C 10.000 square feet and
above
Page
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Residential Uses (Except for Group
Housing, see below)
Group Housing
Dwelling Units, Group Housing and
Senior Housing
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1, 608,
H262, 602.7
604,
608, 609, 610,
§823(b[, and
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136,
823MC2l
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1, 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
§ 102, 208
§.§_JJ)J.,_
202.2(j), 207,
As permitted by_ Section § 607.1
NP
WSoMa Design Standards and the Urban Design
Guidelines.
80 square feet per unit if private, or 100 square feet
per unit if common - roof decks do not qualifj;.
Car parking not required.Pup to 0.5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit; C up to 0. 7 5 spaces per Dwelling
Unit. Bikeparkingrequiredper § 155.2. !fear
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro 'ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
40% of Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% of Dwelling Units shall contain at
least three Bedrooms.
No density limit by_ lot area. Density restricted by_
phy_sical envelope controls of height, bulk, setbacks,
open space, exposure, required dwelling unit mix,
and other applicable controls of this and other
Codes, as well as by_ applicable design guidelines,
applicable elements and area plans of the General
Plan, and design review bv the Planning Department.
Page
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Division of Dwelling Units
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
Drive-up Facility
Formula Retail
Hours of Operation
Maritime Use
Open Air Sales
Outdoor Activity Area
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§_§JJ)l,_
207(c)(4)
§§102.123.
§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151.1. 153 -
156. 166, 204.5
§§102. 303.1.
823(c)OO)
§§102. 703(b)
§§102.145. 2
P within the existing building envelope. I ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or [ewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story
retail or commercial s ace.
Division of existing Dwelling Units P per §207.8
Pup to 10.000 square feet; C above; NP above
25. 000 square feet except for Schools and Child Care
Facilities
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.: C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
See §703(b)
Pat 1st and 2nd Floors iflocated in front: C if
located elsewhere
Page
Agr_iculture, Large Scale Urban
Q
Q
Q
Automotive Uses*
§J102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2{_b2. 202.5,
202.5
Automotive Repair
§102
C(2)
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102, 158.1
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Public
§102, 158.1
Q
NP
NP
Parking Lot, Private
Q
NP
NP
Parking Lot, Public
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment1 Arts and Recreation
§§102, 202.4
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Op_en Recreation Area
§102
E
E
E
Institutional Uses*
§102, 202.2(el
NP
NP
NP
Child Care Facility
§102
P(3l
P(3l
NP
Community Facility
§102
E
E
E
Community Facility, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Job Training
§102
Q
Q
Q
Public Facilities
§102
E
E
E
Residential Care Facility
§102
NP
C(4l
C(4l
School
§102
E
E
E
Social Service or Philanthrop_ic Facility
Q
Q
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102, 202.2(al
E
E
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§__§__l_Ql,_
P(8l
NP
NP
823(cl(9l(Bl
Bar
§§102, 202.2(al
E
NP
NP
Cat Boarding
§__§__l_Ql,_
P(8l
NP
NP
823(cl(9l(Bl
Hotel
§102
NP
NP
NP
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page
Kennel
§.§1Jg_
P{8)
NP
NP
823{c)(9){B)
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
Q
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
f_
Q
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§102, 202.2{a2
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2(a2
P(52
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2{a2
P{52
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
P{6){72
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Health
§102
P(6){72
NP
NP
Services, Instructional
§102
P{72
f_
NP
Services, Limited Financial
§102
NP
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
P(72
f_
NP
Services, Retail Pro[fssional
§102
P(6){72
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Paraehernalia Stare
§102
NP
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shoe
§102
f_
Q
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Design Pro&ssional
§102
P(62
NP
NP
Storage, Commercial
§102
f_
Q
NP
Trade Office
§102
P(62
NP
NP
UtilitJ!. and In(jastructure*
§102
f_
f_
f_
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
(12 NP on 1st fJ_oor on lots with more than 25 {get o[_street fI_ontage.
(22 Allowed with C so long as there is no ingress/ egr_ess onto allry_s, as de-fined in the Western SoMa CommunitJ!.
Plan, containing RED or RED-MX Districts
(3 2 C required fjJr 13 or more children.
(41 NP {gr -{jicilities with seven or more [!_ersons
(5) p UJ2 to 10,000 gr_oss square {get eer lot; NP above.
(62 p when erimarily oeen to the general eublic on a client-oriented basis.
(72 P on -first or second fJ_oor, but not on both; P on all fJ_oors in Historic Buildings.
(82 P {gr gr_ooming and dq]!_care only; no 24 hour care.
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page 291
I.
SEC. -746. 759. DIVISADERO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT
DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 759. DIVISADERO STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus (or Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§§ 102. 105. 106. 250-252.
260, 261.1. 270. 271. See
also Height and Bulk
District Maps
Divisadero St. NCT
65-:X A. and 40-X south of Oak
Street. See Height and Bulk Map
Sheets HT02 and HT07 (or more
information. Height sculpting
required on Alleys per §261.1.
§263.20
E
§§ 130. 134. l 34(a)(e). 136
Required at the Second Story and at
each succeeding level or Story of the
building. and at the First Story ifit
contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% of
lot depth. but in no case less than 15
ffil
§§130. 131.132. 133
Not Required.
Required
Required: controls apply to above-
grade parking setbacks. parking and
loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-
facing ground-level spaces.
transparency and fenestration. and
gates. railings. and grillwork.
Exceptions permitted for historic
buildings.
Required along Divisadero Street
.for the entirety ofthe District
Page
16 I
Lot Size (_Per Develo12.mentt
Planned Unit Develoement
Awning, Cano12.y_ or Marg_uee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Usable 012.en S12.ace [Per Dwelling Unit!
Off-Street Parking Reg_uirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Units, Senior Housing. Group
Housing
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
§ 102. 121.1
§ 304
§ 136.1
§§ 262, 602-604,
607, 607.1, 608, 609
§§ 262, 602. 7 604,
608, 609, 610, 611
General Plan Commerce
and Industry_ Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150, 151.1, 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
§§ 102, 202.2(1), 207, 208
P u12 to 9,999 sg_uare &et; C 10,000
sauare feet and above
Q
E
As ]2_ermitted by_ Section § 607.1
NP
Sub[ect to the Urban Design
Guidelines
100 sg_uare &et ]2_er unit ifQrivate, or
133 sg_uare &et 12.er unit if common
Car 12.arking not reg_uired. P u12 to
0.5 waces 12.er Dwelling Unit, Cup
to 0. 75 cars per Dwelling Unit; NP
above. Bike parking reg_uired per §
155.2. Jfcar parking is wovided,
car share spaces are reg_uired when
a protect has 50 units or more per
§166.
40% of Dwelling Units shall contain
at least two Bedrooms, or 30% of
Dwelling Units shall contain at least
thre
edrooms.
No density limit by_ lot area. Density
restricted by phy_sical envelope
controls of height, bulk, setbacks,
open space, ex]2_osure, required
dwelling unit mix, and other
applicable controls of this and other
Codes, as well as by_ applicable
design guidelines, a1212.licable
elements and area plans ofthe
General Plan, and design review by_
the Plannin De artment.
Page
Mayor Lee
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Page
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 202.2(b2
NP
NP
NP
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Automotive Service Station
§§102, 187.1, 202.2(bl,
Q
NP
NP
202.5
Gas Station
§§102, 187.1, 202.2@
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
NP
NP
Parking Lot. Private
§§102. 142, 156
Q
NP
NP
ParkingLot, Public
§§ 102, 142, 156
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Uses*
§102
NP
NP
NP
Amusement Game Arcade
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, General
§102
E
P(22
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
E
P(22
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
E
P(22
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
E
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
E
P(32
P(32
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis DispensalJ!.
§§102, 202.2(e2
DR
NP
NP
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
P(22
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102, 202.2(a2
E
E
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2(a2
E
P(22
NP
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Grocery, General
§102
P{5)
P(5)
NP
Grocem SJ2_ecialtJ!.
§102
P(5)
P(5)
NP
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liq_uor Store
§102
NP(5)
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
NP
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§102, 202.2(al
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2(al
E
P{2l
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2(al
E
P{2l
NP
Retail Sales and Service, General
§§102, 202.3
P(5l
P(5l
NP
Services, Financial
§102
Q
NP
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(6l
NP{6)
NP(6l
Services, Limited Financial
§102
E
NP
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Para]2_hernalia Stefa
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
TradeShof2.
§102
E
P(2l
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
E
E
NP
UtiliQ!. and lnfjastructure*
§102
C{7l
cm
C{7)
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not Listed Below
en c req_uired ('pr gr_ound floor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145. 4(bl
{}l Pon the Second Story of_existing_ buildings which have had no immediatelrJ2.rior second-story Residential Use,
otherwise NP.
(}l C req_uired-fj;Jr 13 or more children
(41 C req_uired ('pr seven or more f2.ersons.
(5 l (al Liq_uor Stores are not eermitted within the Divisadero Street NCD. Liq_uor Store uses which become
inactive -[j;Jr more than 180 df!Jl_s mf!Jl_ not be reestablished. A lawfjtllr existing_ Liq_uor Store mf!Jl_ relocate within the
district with Conditional Use authorization;
(bl Liq_uor Stores, General Grocery Stores, and Sf2.ecialty_ Grocery Stores shall comelr with the ('pl/owing_
Good Neighbor req_uirements:
(il The business OJ2_erator shall maintain the main entrance to the building_ and all sidewalks abutting_ the
subtect erof2.erty_ in a clean and sanitary condition in comeliance with the Deeartment of_Public Works Streets and
Sidewalk Maintenance Standards. In addition the Of2.erator shall be reseonsible ('pr dailr monitoring_ of_the
sidewalk within a one-block radius of_the subtect business to maintain the sidewalk free of_litter associated with
the business during_ business hours in accordance with Article 1 Section 34 of_the San Francisco Police Code.
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For information about compliance. contact Bureau o(Street Use and Mapping. Department of Public Works.
(ii) The business operator shall provide outside lighting in a manner sufficient to illuminate street and
sidewalk areas and adjacent parking as appropriate to maintain security. without disturbing area residences.
(iii) No more than one-third o(the square footage o(the windows and clear doors ofthe business shall
bear advertising or signage o(anv sort and all advertising and signage shall be placed and maintained in a
manner that ensures that law enforcement personnel have a clear and unobstructed view o(the interior ofthe
premises including the area in which the cash registers are maintained from the exterior public sidewalk or
entrance to the premises.
(6) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT {FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. properties within the Divisadero
StreetNCD.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
Section 249.35(c){3).
(7) C i(a Macro WTS Facility; P i(a Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. -74-7. 760. FILLMORE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT
DISTRICT.
* * * *
Table 760. FILLMORE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active
Ground Floor Uses
Rear Yard
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§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§§ 130. 134.
l 34(a)(e), 136
Fillmore St. NCT
Controls
Varies. but generally 50-X south. See Height and Bulk
Map Sheet HT02 for more information. Height
sculpting required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling
Unit. and at each succeeding level or Story ofthe
Building: 25% oflot depth, but in no case less than 15
&fl
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Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Lot Size (Per Development)
Planned Unit Development
Awning, Canopy or Marquee
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Requirements
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Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks. parking and loading entrances. active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparency and fenestration. and gates.
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for
historic buildings.
Required along Fillmore Street from Bush Street to
McAllister Street
§ 102. 121.1
Pup to 9.999 square feet: C 10. 000 square feet and
above
§§ 262. 602-
As permitted bv Section§ 607.1
604.
607. 607.1.
608. 609
§§ 262. 602. 7
NP
604.
608. 609. 610.
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135. 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1.153-
156. 166, 204.5
Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
80 square feet per unit if private. or 100 square feet per
unit if common
Car parking not required. Pup to 0.5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit; Cup to 0. 75 spaces per Dwelling Unit;
NP above. Bike parking required per § 155.2. If car
parking is provided. car share spaces are required
when a ro ·ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
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Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Units. Senior Housing. and
Group Housing
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition and Merger
Division of Dwelling Units
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
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§_§_j_Q2_
202.2(f). 207.
§.§lJg_
207(c){4)
H 102. 123.
§§102.121.2
§§ 145.1, 150.
151.1. 153-
156. 166. 204.5
40% o[Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% of Dwelling Units shall contain at
least three Bedrooms.
No density limit by lot area. Density restricted by
physical envelope controls of height. bulk, setbacks.
open space. exposure. required dwelling unit mix. and
other applicable controls o[this and other Codes. as
well as by applicable design guidelines. applicable
elements and area plans o[the General Plan. and
design review by the Planning Department.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU allowed
in buildings with 4 or fewer Dwelling Units. No limit in
buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units. ADUs may
not eliminate or reduce ground-story retail or
commercials ace.
Division of existing Dwelling Units P per §207.8
Pup to 5.999 square feet: C 6.000 square feet and
above
Car parking not required. Limits set forth in Section
151.1. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car
share spaces required when a project has 25 or more
arkin s aces er 166.
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Institutional Uses*
{102
E
E
E
Hospital
{102
Q
Q
Q
Medical Cannabis Dispensa[J!_
§.§__lJll,_
DR
NP
NP
202.2(e)
Philanthropic Admin. Services
{102
NP
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§.§__lJll,_
E
E
E
202.2(a)
Adult Business
{102
Q
Q
NP
Animal Hospital
{102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§.§__lJll,_
E
E
NP
202.2(a)
Gym
{102
E
E
NP
Hotel
{102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
{102
Q
NP
NP
Lig_uor Store
{102
NP
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
{102
Q
Q
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
{102
E
Q
NP
Mortua[J!_
{102
Q
Q
Q
Motel
§.§__lJll,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§.§__lJll,_
E
E
NP
202.2{a)
Restaurant, Limited
§.§__lJll,_
E
E
NP
202.2(a)
Services, Financial
{102
E
E
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
{102
NP(2)
NP(2)
NP(2)
Services, Instructional
{102
E
E
NP
Services, Limited Financial
{102
E
E
NP
Services, Personal
{102
E
E
NP
Storage, Self
{102
Q
Q
Q
Tobacco ParaJ2.hernalia St9fe
{102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
{102
E
Q
Q
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
{102
NP
NP
NP
Design Professional
{102
E
E
E
Service, Non-Retail Professional
{102
Q
Q
Q
Storage, Commercial
{102
Q
Q
Q
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Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(I) C required for ground floor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145. 4(b)
(2) FRINGE FlNANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT {FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. properties within the Fillmore
StreetNCD.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. tringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. tringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c)(3).'
(3) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 761. HAYES-GOUGH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
The Hayes-Gough Neighborhood Commercial Transit District is located within walking
distance oft he Civic Center, lying west of Franklin Street and east of Laguna Street, with its southern
edge generally at Lily Street, with an extension sough along both sides of Octavia Boulevard to Market
Street. This mixed-use commercial district contains a limited range ofretail commercial activity. which
primarily caters to the immediate need o[the neighborhood. The few comparison goods that it does
provide attract clientele from a wider area outside its neighborhood, mostly the Performing Arts and
Civic Center workers and visitors. There are a number of restaurants and art galleries, but other types
of retail activity are limited.
The Hayes-Gough District controls are designed to allow {Or growth and expansion that is
compatible with the existing building and use scales. Building standards protect the moderate building
and Use Size and require rear yards at residential levels. To maintain the mixed-use character o[the
district, most commercial uses are permitted at the first and second stories and housing is strongly
encouraged at the third story and above. In order to encourage lively pedestrian-oriented commercial
activity. but restrict certain sensitive and problematic uses, eating and drinking, and entertainment uses
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are directed to the ground story. Retail sales activity, especially neighborhood-serving businesses, is
further promoted by restricting new ground-story medical, business and professional o{fices. To protect
continuous ftontage, drive-up and most automobile uses are prohibited, above-ground parking is
required to be setback or below ground, and active, pedestrian-oriented ground floor uses are required
on Hayes Street and portions of Octavia Boulevard.
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the second story, and is controlled
not by lot area but by physical envelope controls. Existing residential units are protected by limitations
on demolitions, mergers. subdivisions, and upper-story conversions. Given the area's central location
and accessibility to the downtown and to the City's transit network, accessory parking for Residential
Uses is not required. The code controls for this district are supported and augmented by design
guidelines and policies in the Market and Octavia Area Plan ofthe General Plan.
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Table 761. HAYES-GOUGH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Har.es-Gough NCT
Zoning_ Category
§.
Controls
Height and Bulk Limits.
H 102, 105,
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT02 and
106, 250-252,
HT07 -{j;r more in-{j;rmation. Height sculr_ting reguired
260, 261.1,
on Alleys per §261.1.
270, 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
5 Foot Height Bonus -{j;r Active Ground
§263.20
E
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
H 130, 134,
Reguired at the lowest StoQ!. containing a Dwelling
l 34Ca2Cel, 136
Unit, and at each succeeding level or StoQ!. of_the
Building: 25% o(_lot depth, but in no case less than
15 feet
Front Setback and Side Yard
Not Required.
Streetscape and Pedestrian
§138.1
Required
lm12,rovements
Street Frontage Requirements
§ 145.1
Reguired; controls a}2]2ly_ to above-gr_ade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses,
gr_ound il_oor ceiling height, street-(_acing ground-level
spaces, transparen<;;J!. and &nestration, and gates,
railings, and grillwork. Exceptions 12,ermitted -{j;r
historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§ 145.4
Required on H(!)!_es Street; portions o(_Octavia Street
Vehicular Access Restrictions
§ l 55(rl
Prohibited on H(!J!_es Street between Franklin and
Laguna Streets, and on Octavia Street between H(!)!_es
and Fell Streets. CU required on Haight between
Market and Webster Streets and on Octavia between
Fell and Market Streets.
Lot Size {Per Development[
H 102, 121.1
Pup to 9,999 square &et; C 10,000 square &et and
above
Planned Unit Development
§ 304
Q
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Awning, Cano72y or Marguee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling
Unit?
Off-Street Parking Reguirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Units, Senior Housing. and
Group Housing
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§136.1
H262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
§§ 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150.
151.1, 153 -
156, 166, 204.5
§.§_J_J}_l_
202.2(/), 207,
f_
As 12ermitted b)!. Section § 607.1
NP
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
60 sguare feet per unit ifprivate, or 80 sguare feet per
unit if common
Car 12arking not reguired. Pup to 0.5 spaces per
Dwelling Unit: Cup to 0. 75 spaces per Dwelling Unit.
NP above 0. 7 5 spaces per Dwelling Unit. Bike
parking reguired per§ 155.2. !fear parking is
provided, car share spaces are reguired when a
ro ·ect has 5 0 units or more er 166.
40% of Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms.
No residential density limit b)!. lot area. Density
restricted b)!.phwical envelope controls of height.
bulk, setbacks, open space, exposure and other
applicable controls of this and other Codes, as well as
b)!. applicable design guidelines, applicable elements
and area plans ofthe General Plan. and design review
b)!. the Planning Department.
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AccessolJ!. Dwelling Units
§__§__J_Q2_
P within the existing building envelof2.e. 1 ADU
207CclC4l
allowed in buildings with 4 or (gwer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs m(J)!. not eliminate or reduce ground-stolJ!_ retail
or commercials ace.
Homeless Shelters
§§ 102. 208
P density limits regulated bv the Administrative Code
Residential Conversion
§317
Q
Q
NP
Residential Demolition and Merger
§317
Q
Q
Q
Division of_Dwelling Units
§207.8
Division of_existingDwelling Units P f2.er §207.8
Zoning Catego!J!.
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123,
3.0 to 1
Use Size
§102, 121.2
P Uf2. to 2,999 sguare &et;
C 3,000 sguare &et and above
Off Street Parking Reguirements
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1, 153-
156, 166, 204.5
OtfStreet Freight Loading
§§ 150, 152,
153-155, 161,
204.5
Drive-UJ2. Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
§§102, 303.1
NP
Hours of_012.eration
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
012.en Air Sales
§102, 703Chl
See Section 703(Ql
§§102, 145. 2
P if_located in front; C if_located elsewhere
Agriculture, Neighborhood
§__§__J_Q2_
E
E
E
202.2cc1
Agr.iculture, Large Scale Urban
§__§__J_Q2_
Q
Q
Q
202.2ccl
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Massage Establishment
fl02
Q
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
fl02
e_
NP
Mortuary
fl02
NP
NP
Motel
§_§J_f)2_
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§_§J_f)2_
E
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant, Limited
§_§J_f)2_
E
NP
202.2 a
Services, Financial
fl02
E
Q
Services, Fringe Financial
f 102
P(4)
NP
Services, Health
fl02
Q
E
Services, Instructional
fl02
E
E
Services, Limited Financial
fl02
e_
NP
Services, Personal
fl02
e_
E
Services, Retail Pro&ssional
fl02
Q
e_
Storage, Self
fl02
NP
NP
Tobacco Para12.hernalia St6fe
f 102
Q
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
fl02
E
Q
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
fl02
NP
NP
Q
e_
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
* Not listed below
(1) C required for ground floor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145.4(b)
(2) C required for 13 or more children
(3) C required for seven or more persons.
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
Q
NP
Q
Q
NP
NP
NP
NP
Q
(4) Subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 249.35, including, but not limited to, the 12.roximity restrictions set
forth in subsection 249.35(c){3).
(5) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 762. VALENCIA STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
The Valencia Street Commercial Transit District is located near the center o(San Francisco in
the Mission District. It lies along Valencia Street between 14th and Cesar Chavez (Army) Street, and
includes a portion of 16th Street extending west toward Dolores Street. The commercial area provides
a limited selection of convenience goods for the residents of sections of the Mission and Dolores
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Heights. Valencia Street also serves a wider trade area with its retail and wholesale home fUrnishings
and appliance outlets. The commercial district also has several automobile-related businesses. Eating
and drinking establishments contribute to the street's mixed-use character and activity in the evening
hours. A number of upper-story professional and business o(fices are located in the district, some in
converted residential units.
The Valencia Street District has a pattern oflarge lots and businesses, as well as a sizable
number of upper-story residential units. Controls are designed to permit moderate-scale buildings and
uses, protecting rear yards above the ground story and at residential levels. New neighborhood-serving
commercial development is encouraged mainly at the ground story. While offices and general retail
sales uses may locate at the second story of new buildings under certain circumstances, most
commercial uses are prohibited above the second story. In order to protect the balance and variety of
retail uses and the livability of adjacent uses and areas, most eating and drinking and entertainment
uses at the ground story are limited Continuous retail -frontage is promoted by prohibiting drive-up
facilities, some automobile uses, and new nonretail commercial uses. Parking is not required, and any
new parking is required to be set back or below ground Active, pedestrian-oriented ground floor uses
are required
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story. Housing density
is not controlled by the size o[the lot but by requirements to supply a high percentage oflarger units
and by physical envelope controls. Existing residential units are protected by prohibitions on upper-
story conversions and limitations on demolitions, mergers, and subdivisions. Given the area's central
location and accessibility to the City's transit network, accessory parking for Residential Uses is not
required Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the district pursuant to subsection 207(c){4)
o[this Code.
Table 762. VALENCIA STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
ZONING CONTROL TABLE
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SEC. 763. 24TH STREET-MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
The 24th Street- Mission Neighborhood Commercial Transit District is situated in the Inner
Mission District on 24th Street between Bartlett Street and San Bruno Avenue. This mixed-use district
provides convenience goods to its immediate neighborhood as well as comparison shopping goods and
services to a wider trade area. The street has a great number of Latin American restaurants, grocery
stores, and bakeries as well as other gift and secondhand stores. Most commercial businesses are open
during the day while the district's bars and restaurants are also active in the evening. Dwelling Units
are frequently located above the ground-story commercial uses.
The 24th Street - Mission Neighborhood Commercial Transit District controls are designed to
1 O
provide potential (Or new development consistent with the existing scale and character. Small-scale
buildings and neighborhood-serving uses are encouraged, and rear yard corridors above the ground
story and at residential levels are protected Most commercial uses are encouraged at the ground story,
while service uses are permitted with some limitations at the second story. Special controls are
necessary to preserve the unique mix of convenience and specialty commercial uses. In order to
maintain convenience stores and protect adjacent livability, new bars and (ast-(Ood restaurants are
prohibited, and limitations apply to the development and operation ofground-story full-service
restaurants, take-out (Ood and entertainment uses. Continuous retail frontage is maintained and
encouraged by prohibiting most automobile and drive-up uses, banning curb cuts, and requiring active,
pedestrian-oriented ground floor uses. Parking is not required, and any new parking required to be set
back or below ground
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story. Housing density
is not controlled by the size ofthe lot but by requirements to supply a high percentage of[arger units
and by physical envelope controls. Existing housing units are protected by prohibitions on upper-story
conversions and limitations on demolitions, mergers, and subdivisions. Given the area's central
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location and accessibility to the City's transit network, accessory parking for Residential Uses is not
required
Table 763. 24TH STREET -MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Zoning Category
Height and Bulk Limits.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
Front Setback and Side Yard
Streetscape and Pedestrian
Improvements
Street Frontage Requirements
Ground Floor Commercial
Vehicular Access Restrictions·
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§§ 102. 105,
106. 250-252,
260. 261.1.
270. 271. See
also Height
and Bulk
District Ma s
§263.20
§§ 130. 134.
134(a)(e). 136
§ 155(r)
24th Street - Mission NCT
Controls
40-X 50-X 105-E. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets
· HT07 and HTOB for more information. Height
sculpting required on Alleys per §261.1.
Required at the Second Story and at each succeeding
level or Story of the building. and at the First Story if
it contains a Dwelling Unit: 25% oflot depth. but in
no case less than 15 feet
Not Required.
Required
Required; controls apply to above-grade parking
setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses.
ground floor ceiling height. street-facing ground-level
spaces. transparency and fenestration. and gates.
railings. and grillwork. Exceptions permitted (or
historic buildings.
Required on 24th Street (or the entirety of the district
Prohibited on 24th Street (or the entirety of the
district
P up to 4. 999 square feet; C 5. 000 square feet and
above
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Planned Unit Develo12.ment
Awning, Canoe,)!. or Marg_uee
Signs
General Advertising Signs
Design Guidelines
Zoning Category
Usable 012.en Space [Per Dwelling
Unitl
Off-Street Parking Reg_uirements
Dwelling Unit Mix
Dwelling Units, Senior Hoz!sing, and
Grou12. Housing
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§136.1
§§262, 602-
604,
607, 607.1,
608, 609
§§ 262, 602. 7
604,
608, 609, 610,
General Plan
Commerce and
Industry
Element
§§135, 136
§§ 145.1, 150,
151.1.153-
156, 166, 204.5
§.§...lJl2.,_
202.2(!), 207,
Q.
r_
As 12.ermitted bl!. Section § 607.1
NP
Subiect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Controls
80 sg_uare feet per unit ifprivate, or 100 sg_uare feet
12.er unit if common
Car parking not reg_uired. Limits set forth in Section
151.1. Bike 12.arking reg_uired 12.er Section 155.2. If car
parking is wovided. car share s12.aces are required
when a project has 50 units or more 12.er §166.
40% o(Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms, or 30% of Dwelling Units shall contain at
least three Bedrooms.
No residential density limit b)!. lot area. Density
restricted bl!. 12.hl!.sical envelo12.e controls of height,
bulk, setbacks, open space, exposure and other
a/2./2.licable controls of this and other Codes, as well as
bl!. applicable design guidelines, a/2./2.licable elements
and area 12.lans o(the General Plan, and design
review bl!. the Planning De12.artment.
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Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
§§102.
Q
Q
Q
202.2(c)
Greenhouse
§§102.
NP
NP
NP
2 c
Automotive Uses*
§Jl02, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2(bl,
202.5, 202.5
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Private
§§102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Entertainment, General
§102
Q
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
f_
NP
NP
OJ2.en Recreation Area
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
f_
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
f_
P(2)
P{22
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis DispensarJl.
§§102.
DR
NP
NP
202.2 e
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
Public Facilities
Q
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§102.
f_
NP
NP
202.2{a)
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102.
NP
NP
NP
202.2(a)
Gvm
§102
f_
Q
NP
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Hotel
§102
Q
Q
NP
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Lig_uor Store
§102
NP
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
NP
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§.§lJJ2.,_
NP
NP
NP
202.2 a
Restaurant
§.§lJJ2.,_
Q
NP
NP
202.2 a
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(4)
NP(4)
NP(4)
Services, Health
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Instructional
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Personal
§102
E
Q
NP
Services, Retail Prof§ssional
§102
E
Q
NP
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco ParaJ]_hernalia StGfe
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
NP
NP
§102
E
Q
Utility and Infrastructure*
Power Plant
Public Utilities Yard
*Not listed below
(1) C required for ground floor residential use when street frontage is listed in l 45.4(b)
(2) C required for 13 or more children
(3) C required for s(;llen or more J]_ersons.
(4) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT {FFSRUD):
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 'l4 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to, the 24th Street-Mission
Neighborhood Commercial Transit District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 'l4 mile buffer, Fringe Financial Services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 'l4 mile buffer. Fringe Financial Services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c){3).
(5) C i(a Macro WTS Facility; P i(a Micro WTS Facility.
SEC. 764. UPPER MARKET STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.
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The Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District is located on Market
Street from Church to Noe Streets, and on side streets off Market. Upper Market Street is a multi-
purpose commercial district that provides limited convenience goods to adjacent neighborhoods, but
also serves as a shopping street for a broader trade area. A large number of offices are located on
Market Street within easy transit access to downtown, The width of Market Street and its use as a major
arterial diminish the perception of the Upper Market Street Transit District as a single commercial
district. The street appears as a collection of dispersed centers of commercial activity, concentrated at
the intersections of Market Street with secondary streets.
This district is well served by transit and is anchored by the Market Street subway (with stations
at Church Street and Castro Street) and the F-Market historic streetcar line. All light-rail lines in the
City traverse the district, including the F. J, K L. M and N. and additional key cross-town transit
service crosses Market Street at Fillmore and Castro Streets. Additionally, Market Street is a primary
bicycle corridor. Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope
of buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards for Residential Uses,
including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. Residential parking is not required
and generally limited. Commercial establishments are discouraged or prohibited from building
accessory off-street parking in order to preserve the pedestrian-oriented character ofthe district and
prevent attracting auto tratfic. There are prohibitions on access {i.e. driveways, garage entries) to off
street parking and loading on Market and Church Streets to preserve and enhance the pedestrian-
oriented character and transit function.
The Upper Market Street district controls are designed to promote moderate-scale development
which contributes to the definition of Market Street's design and character. They are also intended to
preserve the existing mix of commercial uses and maintain the livability o[the district and its
surrounding residential areas. Large-lot and use development is reviewed for consistency with existing
development patterns. Rear yards are protected at all levels. To promote mixed-use buildings, most
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commercial uses are permitted with some limitations above the second story. In order to maintain
continuous retail frontage and preserve a balanced mix of commercial uses, ground-story
neighborhood-serving uses are encouraged, and eating and drinking. entertainment, and financial
service uses are limited. Ground floor-commercial space is required along Market and Church Streets.
Most automobile and drive-up uses are prohibited or conditional.
Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the second story. Existing upper-
story residential units are protected by limitations on demolitions and upper-story conversions.
Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the district pursuant to subsection 207(c)(4) ofthis
Code.
Table 764. UPPER MARKET STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
TRANSIT DISTRICT ZONING CONTROL TABLE
Upper Market Street NCT
Height and Bulk Limits.
§§ 102. 105.
106. 250-252.
260. 261.1. 270.
271. See also
Height and Bulk
District Maps
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground
§ 263.20
Floor Uses
Rear Yard
§§ 130. 134.
134(a){e), 136
Front Setback and Side Yard
Improvements
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Varies. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT07 for
more information. Height sculpting required on
Alleys per {261.1.
Required at Grade level and at each succeeding level
or Story: 25% oflot depth. but in no case less than
15 feet. See §l 34{a)(l ){D) for waiver.
Not Required.
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Street Frontage Requirements
§ 145.1
Required; controls a1212ly_ to above-grade 12arking
setbacks, 12arking and loading entrances, active uses,
ground floor ceiling height, street-[_acing ground-
level s12aces, trans12arency_ and &nestration, and
gates, railings, and grillwork. Exce12tions 12ermitted
tor historic buildings.
Ground Floor Commercial
§ 145.4
Market Street and Church Street (gr the entiret:J!_ o[
the U;2,12er Market NCT
Vehicular Access Restrictions
§ l 55(r)
Prohibited on Market Street from Embarcadero to
Castro Street. CU required on Duboce Street ll:.om
Noe to Market Streets
Lot Size (Per Develo12ment1
§ 102, 121.1
P u12 to 9, 999 square &et; C 10, 000 square &et and
above
Planned Unit Develo12ment
§ 304
NIA
Awning, Canor1Y or Marquee
§ 136.1
E
Signs
§§262, 602-
As [!_ermitted by_ § 607.1 and the U12[2er Market Street
604,
S12ecial Sign District in § 609.12
607, 607.1, 608,
General Advertising Signs
§§ 262, 602. 7
NP
604,
608, 609, 610,
Design Guidelines
General Plan
Subtect to the Urban Design Guidelines
Commerce and
Industry
Element
Usable O[!_en S12ace [Per Dwelling
§§135, 136
60 square &et iforivate, or 80 square &et i[
Unitl
common.
Off Street Parking Requirements
§§ 151.1, 161
Car [l_arking not required. P u12 to 0.5 s[l_aces 12er
Dwelling Unit; C u12 to . 7 5 s[l_aces 12er Dwelling Unit;
not 12ermitted above. 7 5 s12aces 12er Dwelling Unit.
Bike 12arking required 12er § 155.2. ][_car 12arking is
J2_rovided, car share s12aces are required when a
ro ·ect has 50 units or more er 166.
Dwelling Unit Mix
§207.6
40% o[_Dwelling Units shall contain at least two
Bedrooms.
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Dwelling Units. Senior Housing. and
Group Housing.
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Residential Conversion
Residential Demolition or Merger
Division of Dwelling Units
Floor Area Ratio
Use Size
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Off-Street Freight Loading
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§ 102. 202.2(0.
207. 208
§.§1.Qb
207(c){4)
§§ 102. 123.
§102. 121.2
§§ 145.1. 150.
151.1. 153 -
156. 166. 204.5
§§ 150. 152.
153 -155. 161.
204.5
No density limit bv lot area. Density restricted by
physical envelope controls of height. bulk. setbacks.
open space. exposure and other applicable controls
of this and other Codes. as well as by applicable
design guidelines. applicable elements and area
plans of the General Plan. and design review by the
Planning Department.
P within the existing building envelope. 1 ADU
allowed in buildings with 4 or (ewer Dwelling Units.
No limit in buildings with 5 or more Dwelling Units.
ADUs may not eliminate or reduce ground-story
retail or commercials ace.
Division of existing Dwelling Units P per §207.8
Pup to 2.999 square feet; C 3.000 square feet and
above
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Drive-up Facility
§102
NP
Formula Retail
~Jl 02, 303.1
Q
Hours of Operation
§102
P 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.; C 2 a.m.- 6 a.m.
Maritime Use
§102
NP
Open Air Sales
§§102, 703(_bl
See §703(bl
Outdoor Activity Area
P iflocated in front; C iflocated elsewhere
Automotive Uses*
§§102, 187.1,
NP
NP
NP
202.2(bl, 202.5,
202.5
Automotive Repair
§102
Q
NP
NP
Parking Garage, Private
§102
Q
Q
Q
Parking Garage, Public
§102
Q
Q
Q
ParkingLot, Private
§§102, 142, 156
Q
Q
Q
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142,
Q
Q
Q
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation
§102
NP
NP
NP
Uses*
Amusement Game Arcade
§102
Q
!!..
NP
Entertainment, General
§102
C(Bl
NP
NP
Entertainment, Nighttime
§102
Q
NP
NP
Movie Theater
§§102, 202.4
!!..
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§102
Q
Q
Q
Institutional Uses*
§102
!!..
Q
Q
Child Care Facility
§102
!!..
P(2l
P(2l
Hospital
§102
NP
NP
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensa!Ji.
§§102, 202.2(el
DR
NP
NP
Philanthropic Admin. Services
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§102
Q
Q
Q
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Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§.§)02, 202.2{_a2
p__
p__
NP
Adult Business
§102
NP
NP
NP
Animal Hospital
§102
Q
NP
NP
Bar
§§102, 202.2{_a2 cm
NP(72
NP
Gym
§102
p__
p__
Q
Hotel
§102
Q
Q
Q
Kennel
§102
Q
NP
NP
Liquor Store
§102
Q
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§102
Q
Q
NP
Massage, Foot/Chair
§102
E
Q
NP
Mortuary
§102
NP
NP
NP
Motel
§§J02, 202.2ca2
NP
NP
NP
Restaurant
§§102, 202.2{_a2
cm
NP
NP
Restaurant, Limited
§§102, 202.2ca2
p__
NP
NP
Services, Financial
§102
Q
Q
NP
Services, Fringe Financial
§102
NP(52
NP(52
NP(52
Services, Health
§102
p__
p__
Q
Services, Instructional
§102
p__
p__
Q
Services, Limited Financial
§102
Q
NP
NP
Services, Personal
§102
p__
p__
Q
Services, Retail Pro-{§ssional
§102
Q
p__
Q
Storage, Self
§102
NP
NP
NP
Tobacco Parap_hernalia Stare
§102
Q
NP
NP
Establishment
Trade Shop
§102
p__
Q
NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§102
NP
§102
p__
UtilitJ!. and Infjastructure*
§102
C{_62
C{_6)
C{_62
Power Plant
§102
NP
NP
NP
Public Utilities Yard
§102
NP
NP
NP
*Not listed below
O 2 C required {pr ground floor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145.4{_b2
02 C required {pr 13 or more children
{_3 2 C required {pr seven or more persons.
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(4) UPPER MARKET STREET LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RESTAURANTS
Boundaries: Applicable to the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District.
Controls: A Restaurant Use mav only add ABC license types 47. 49 or 75 as a conditional use on the ground level
it: in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303. the Planning Commission finds that the Restaurant is
operating as a Bona Fide Eating Place. Should a Restaurant fail to operate as a Bona Fide Eating Place for any
length oftime. the conditional use authorization shall be sub;ect to immediate revocation.
(5) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD)
Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer includes. but is not limited to. the Upper Market
Street NCT Neighborhood Commercial District.
Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35.
Outside the FFSRUD and its 114 mile buffer. tringe financial services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in
subsection 249.35(c)(3).
(6) C ifa Macro WTS Facility; P ifa Micro WTS Facility.
(7) Within the UR,per Market Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, an existing Bar on the ground floor
operating under a Conditional Use authorization mav expand to the second floor if (a) the space to be converted
has not been in Residential use within the previous five years. (b) an internal staircase connecting the ground floor
Bar use and the upper floor already exists. and (c) there will be no expansion ofthe building envelope.
(8) Within the Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial Transit District. up to four mechanical amusement devices are
considered an accessory use and up to ten mechanical amusement devices will be considered an Amusement Game
Arcade use.
SEC. 780.1. LAKESHORE PLAZA SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
* * * *
(b)
Controls. Thefollort·ing controls for the NC-S District, as set forth in Sections
713.10 through 713.95 of this Code, shall apply to the Lakeshore Plaza Special Use District,
except as provided below:
* * * *
SEC. 780.2. BAYSHORE-HESTER SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
* * * *
(b)
Controls. All of the controls for the NC-S District, as set forth in Sections 713;-]..{)
through 713.95 of this Code, shall apply to the Bayshore-Hester Special Use District, except
that a Motel or Tourist Hotel shall be permitted as a Conditional Use. aspro-vided below:
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Zoning Categery
No.
Controls
SEC. 780.3. NORTH BEACH SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
Purpose. In order to preserve and maintain the mix and variety of neighborhood-
serving retail sales and personal services of a type whieh that supplies commodities or offers
personal services to residents of North Beach and nearby neighborhoods, to preserve and
maintain the District's small-scale. fine grain storeftonts. and to protect and encourage upper-story
Residential Uses, there shall be a North Beach Special Use District applicable to the North
Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, as designated on the Sectional Map SU01 of the
Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco. ·
Definitions. The following definition applies only to the North Beach Special Use
District: Specialtv Food Manufacturing. A Commercial Use that includes the manufacturing and
processing of foods on the premises for retail and/or wholesale sales and also provides a customer
service counter for sale of such manufactured or processed food directly to the consumer. It may have
seating as a minor and incidental use that occupies less than 15% ofthe Occupied Floor Area o[the
establishment. It includes, but is not limited to bakeries. coffee roasters, confectionaries, chocolatiers,
makers of homemade ice cream and handmade gelato or sorbet. It shall not provide any alcohol sales
for consumption on or off the premises.
Controls. The following provisions shall apply within such dDistrict:
ill
Restaurants, Limited Restaurants. and Bars. Restaurant5\_ttS defined in
Section 790. 9 ! t?fthis Code Limited Restaurant, and Bars uses as defined in Section 790. 22 of this
Gede may be permitted as a eConditional uUse on the First Storv ground~ per Section 303
only if, in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303 ofthis Code, the Planning Commission finds
the Zoning Administrator first determines that the Restaurant. Limited Restaurant, or Bar does not
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would occupy~ a space that is currently or was last legally occupied by a Basic }Veighborhood
Sak or Service, as defined in Section 780.3(b), or by apermittcdprincipal use under Section 722
(North Beach Controls); or the same use as that beingproposed.· provided that such use has not been
discontinued or abandoned pursuant to Sections 186.1 (d) or 178(d) o[this Code; and provided further
that the fOllowing shall apply:
(A)
A .Bar may occupy a space that is currently or last legally occupied by a
Bar;
(B)
A Restaurant may occupy a space that is currently or was last legally
occupied by a Restaurant or Bar; and_
(C)
A Limited Restaurant may occupy a space that is currently or was last
legally occupied by a Limited Restaurant, Restaurant or Bar.
(0)
Except as provided herein, no other .Yuse Category shall be
allowed to convert to a Limited Restaurant, Restaurant or Bar.
(2)
a vacant space last occupied by a nonconforming use or a permitted
cCmiditional uUsc under Section 722 (North Beach Controls) that has been discontinued or abandoned
pursuant to Section 186. I (d) or Section 178(d) e.fthis Code.
(b)
Forpurposcs efthis Section, a Basic }leighborhoodSalc or Service shaU mean a use
·within the }lorth Beach }leighborhood Commercial District thatprovides goods and/or services ·which
arc needed by residents and workers in }lorth Beach and surrounding neighborhoods. Basic
l'leighborhood Sales or Services shall be considered to include, but not be limited to the follo·wing
goods and/or scr.1ices: Other Retail Saks and Services as defined in Section 790.102, Personal
Services as defined in Section 790. I 16, }Jedical Services as defined in Section 790.114, Liquor Stores
as defined in Section 790. 55, Trade Shops as defined in Section 790.12 4, Animal Hospitals as defined
in Section 790. 6, and Limited Restaurants as defined in Section 790. 90.
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(c)
I'lotwithstanding subsection (a) abow, and notH'ithstanding the nonresidential use size
limitations of the }lorth Beach I'leighborhood Commercial District specified in Section 121.2 o.fthis
Code, the Planning Commission may authorize an existing Restaurant in the District to expand to a
second location within the District if, in addition to the criteria in Section 303, the Commission finds
that-:-
(1)
the existing Restaurant has been in continuous operation ·with.in the District for
at leastfive years;
(2)
the proposed second location is a ground level space of 5, 000 square feet or
more that has been vacant for at least 15 months;
(3)
the Restaurant project at the proposed second location ·will use at least 40
percent of the space for a Basic Neighborhood Sales or Service use, as defined in subsection (b) above;
(4)
the expansion of the existing Restaurant into a second location is consistent v.iith
the General Plan and the eightprioritypolicies of"Section 101.1 o.fthis Code; and
(5)
the expansion of the existing Rcstabtrant into a second location ·will prm>'ide a net
substantial benefit to the District. For purposes o.fthis subsection (e), a "net substantial benefit" means
that, on balance, the proposed second location will provide a desirable new service or addition to the
surrounding neighborhood and to the District as a whole and will not conflict with the purpose and
intent ofthis Section 780.3.
(2)
Alcohol Licenses. A Restaurant may provide on-site beer, wine, and/or liquor
sales for drinking on the premises (with ABC license types 41, 47, 49, 59 or 75) as a Conditional Use
on the First Story it: in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303, the Planning Commission finds,
based on information submitted to the Department by the applicant, that the Restaurant is and will
continue to operate as a Bona-Fide Eating Place as defined in Section 102. Should a Restaurant fail to
operate as a Bona-Fide Eating Place for any length of time, the Conditional Use authorization shall be
subject to immediate revocation per Planning Code Section 303((). To veriry that the Restaurant is
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continuing to operate as a Bona-Fide Eating Place, records ofthe Restaurant's gross receipts. showing
that a minimum of51% ofits gross receipts within the last year preceding the Department's request is
from food sales prepared and sold to guests on the promises, shall be provided to the Department upon
request. All records and information shall be submitted to the Department under penalty ofperjury.
(3)
Storefronts. To preserve and maintain the District's small-scale, fine grain
storefronts. (A) the consolidation or merger of existing retail or commercial spaces or storefronts is
prohibited, and (B) Specialty Groceries shall not exceed a Non-Residential Use Size ofl. 000 square
feet.
Loss of Residential Units. To preventthe loss of existing Residential Units
within the district, the removal, demolition, merger. or conversion of Residential Units above the First
Story are prohibited.
(5)
Specialty Food Manufacturing. Within the North Beach SUD a Specialty Food
Manufacturing use, as defined in this Section 780. 3 (b), may only be permitted with a Conditional Use
authorization on the Ground Floor or below.
SEC. 781.1. TARAVAL STREET RESTAURANT SUBDISTRICT.
Purpose. In order to preserve the mix and variety of goods and services provided
to the Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods and City residents, prevent further proliferation of
restaurant uses and prevent further aggravation of parking and traffic congestion in this
district, there shall be a Taraval Street Restaurant Subdistrict, generally applicable for the NC-
1-zoned portion of Taraval Street located between 40th and 41 st Avenues and between 45th
and 47th Avenues, and for the NC-2-zoned portion of Taraval Street located between 12th
and 36th Avenues, as designated on Sectional Maps SU05 and SU06 of the Zoning Map.
Controls. The following provisions shall apply within such s~ubdistrict:
ill
Restaurants and Limited-Restaurants, as defined in Sections 790.90 and
790.91 ofthds Code, are permitted as eConditional uUses on thefEirst sStory and below.
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M m
Restaurants and Limited-Restaurants also defined as JEormula ,.getail, as
defined in Section 303.1 of this Code, shall not be permitted in this sSubdistrict.
ill
The provisions of Sections 180 through 186.1 of this Code shall govern
Restaurants and Limited-Restaurants also defined as JEormula ,.getail, which existed lawfully
at the effective date of this Code in this ~Subdistrict.
SEC. 781.4. GEARY BOULEVARD FORMULA RETAIL PET SUPPLY STORE AND
FORMULA RETAIL EATING AND DRINKING SUBDISTRICT.
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Purpose. In order to preserve the mix and variety of goods and services provided
to the Richmond neighborhood and City residents and prevent further proliferation of formula
1 O
retail pet supply stores and eating and drinking uses, and prevent further aggravation of
parking and traffic congestion in this district, there shall be a Geary Boulevard Formula Retail
Pet Supply Store and Formula Retail Eating and Drinking Subdistrict, generally applicable for
the NC-3-zoned portion of Geary Boulevard between 14th and 28th Avenues, as designated
on Sectional Maps 3SU and 4SU of the Zoning Map.
Controls. The following provisions shall apply within such sSubdistrict:
fe)
ill
A ,.getail uUse, as defined in Section 790.102(g) o.ftlzis Code, that is a pet
supply store and also a JEormula ,.getail use, as defined in Section 303.1 of this Code, shall
not be permitted in this sSubdistrict. For purposes of this section, a "pet supply store" shall be
defined as a ,.getail uUse which devotes more than 50% of its eOccupied JE1oor Area sptree to
pet food, toys, apparatus, and similar pet items for sale.
Ql
An e&ating and dDrinking use, as defined in Section 790.34 ofthis Code, that
is also aJEormula "Retail use, as defined in Section 303.1 ofthis Code, shall not be permitted in
this sSubdistrict.
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ill
The provisions of Sections 180 through 186.1 of this Code shall govern
.fEormula ,.,.Retail pet supply stores and eating and drinking uses which existed lawfully at the
effective date of this Code in this sSubdistrict.
SEC. 781.5. MISSION STREET FORMULA RETAIL RESTAURANT SUBDISTRICT.
(gJ._
Purpose. In order to preserve the mix and variety of goods and services provided
to the Mission neighborhood and City residents and prevent further proliferation of formula
retail restaurant uses, there shall be a Mission Street Formula Retail Restaurant Subdistrict,
generally applicable for the NC-3-zoned portion of Mission Street between 14th and Randall
Streets, as designated on Sectional Map 7SU of the Zoning Map.
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Controls. The following provisions shall apply within such sSubdistrict:
w
(1)_
A Limited-Restaurant use, as defined by Planning Code Section 790.90, and
or a Restaurant .fJy_se, as defined by Planning Code Section 790.91, that are also Formula Retail
.fJy_ses, as defined in Planning Code Section 303.1, shall not be permitted in this sSubdistrict.
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The provisions of Sections 180 through 186.1 of this Code shall govern
Formula Retail Limited-Restaurants and Restaurants which existed lawfully at the effective
date of this Code in this sSubdistrict.
SEC. 781.6. NORTH BEACH FINANCIAL SERVICE, LIMITED FINANCIAL SERVICE, AND
BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SUBDISTRICT.
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Purpose. In order to preserve the unique mixture of local, citywide and regional
sales and services in the North Beach area, there shall be a North Beach Financial Service,
Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict, generally
applicable for the portion of the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District south of
Greenwich Street, as designated on Sectional Map SU01 of the Zoning Map.
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Controls. The following provisions shall apply within such sSubdistrict:
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A.fElnancial sService, as defined in Section 790.110 ofthis Code, shall not be
permitted in this subdistrict.
or a A .fL_imited .fElnancial sService, as defined in Section 790.112 ofthis Code, shall
not be permitted in this sSubdistrict.
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A business Retail or p£rofessional sService, Design Professional and Trade
Office , as defined in Section 790. l 08 of this Code, shall not be permitted in this sSubdistrict on the
.fElrst sStory.
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The provisions of Sections 180 through 186.1 of this Code shall govern
.fElnancial sServices, lLimited .fElnancial sServices, and business Retail OF-:PErofessional
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sServices, Design Professional and Trade Offices that which existed lawfully at the effective date
of this Code in this sSubdistrict.
SEC. 781.7. CHESTNUT STREET FINANCIAL SERVICE SUBDISTRICT.
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Purpose. In order to preserve the unique mixture of sales and services in the
Chestnut Street area, there shall be a Chestnut Street Financial Service Subdistrict, generally
applicable for the NC-2-zoned portion of Chestnut Street, including NC-2-zoned portions of
cross streets, between Webster and Broderick Streets, as designated on Sectional Map 2SU
of the Zoning Map.
Controls. The following provisions shall apply within such Subdistrict:
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A.fElnancial sService, as defined in Section 790.IIO ofthis Code, and or a
lLimited jEinancial sService, as defined in Section 790.112 o.fthis Code, shall not be permitted in
this Subdistrict.
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.fElnancial sServices and Limited Financial Services which existed lawfully at the effective date of
this Code in this Subdistrict.
SEC. 781.9. HAIGHT STREET ALCOHOL RESTRICTED USE SUBDISTRICT.
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Purpose. There is an unusually large number of establishments dispensing
alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, for both on-site and off-site consumption in the
Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. A concentration of alcoholic beverage establishments in a
neighborhood disrupts the desired mix of land uses that contribute to a livable neighborhood
and discourages more desirable and needed commercial uses in the area. A concentration of
establishments selling alcoholic beverages in an area may therefore contribute to the
deterioration of the neighborhood and to the concomitant devaluation of property and
destruction of community values and quality of life. These effects contribute to peace, health,
safety and general welfare problems in these areas, including loitering, littering, public
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drunkenness, driving while intoxicated, defacement and damaging of structures, pedestrian
obstructions, as well as traffic circulation, parking and noise problems on public streets and
neighborhood lots, and other nuisance activities. The existence of such problems creates
serious impacts on the health, safety and welfare of residents of nearby single- and multiple-
family areas. These impacts include fear for the safety of children, elderly residents and
visitors to the area.
fe) fJ2l Boundaries. Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use Subdistrict Established. In order to
preserve the residential character and the neighborhood serving commercial uses of the Haight
Ashbury neighborhood, tihe Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use Subdistrict (Haight Street
Alcohol RUSO) is hereby established-with boundaries coterminous with the Haight Street
Neighborhood Commercial District as designated on Sectional Map~ numbers 6 ZN06 and
ZN07. The Haight Street Alcohol RUSO is designated on Section Sectional Map~ Numbers 6SU
SU06 and .f-W SU07. These controls shall also apply within1/,,-mile ofthe Haight Street Alcohol RUSD
to noncon(Orming Commercial Uses in R Districts pursuant to Section 186 and in NC-1 Districts
pursuant to Section 710 ofthis Code.
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(1)
Definitions.
(A)
A "liquor establishment" shall mean any enterprise selling alcoholic
beverages, as defined bv California Business and Professions Code Section 23004 and 23025, pursuant
to a California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board license.
(B
An "on-sale liquor establishment" shall mean any liquor establishment
which has obtained Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License type 40 (on-sale beer). type 41 (on-sale
beer and wine eatingplace), type 42 (on-sale beer and wine public premises). type 47 (on-sale general
eating place), type 48 (on-sale general-public premises) or type 57 (special on-sale general) selling
alcoholic beverages (or consumption on the premises. Typical on-sale establishments may include but
are not limited to Bars and Restaurants serving alcoholic beverages. It shall not include types 51. 5 2,
59. 60. 61, 67, 70 or 75.
(C)
An "off-sale liquor establishment" shall mean a Liquor Store use.
(D
A "prohibited liquor establishment" shall mean any establishment selling
alcoholic beverages lawfully existingprior to the effective date of the establishment ofthe Haight Street
Alcohol RUSD and licensed by the State of California (or the retail sale of alcoholic beverages (or on
or off-site consumption, so long as otherwise lawful.
(E)
An "eligible movie theater" shall be a Movie Theater use that contains
only a single screen and auditorium, has seating (or 150 or fewer persons. and is not a Formula Retail
Use as defined in Code Section 303.1.
fl-) {21 Prohibition on new Liquor Establishments. No new on-sale or off-sale liquor
establishment shall be permitted in the Haight Street RUSO, except for up to 4-:four additional
Restaurants in accordance with the zoning controls set forth in Section 719.
(2) These controls also shall apply within 1~ mik ofthe HaightStreetAkoholRUSD to
nonconfonning l;f:Ses in R districts pursuant to Planning Code Section 186, and in NC 1 Districts,
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p'tH'suant to the Special Prmisions for NC 1 Districts which follows the Control Table constitblting
Sections 710.10 througli 710. 95.
(3)
Exemptions. The prohibition on :bliquor Ef.stablishments shall not be
interpreted to prohibit the following:
(A)
Temporary uses, as described in Planning Code Section 205.1 or
205.3; or
(B)
Establishment of a :bliquor Ef.stablishment if application for such
bliquor Ef.stablishment is on file with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
prior to the effective date of legislation establishing the Haight Street Alcohol RUSO.
(C)
Establishment of a :bliquor Ef.stablishment if:
(Jj (j)_ such use is an eligible movie theater,
{2f (jjJ_ only beer and wine are offered for consumption, and
g;. (iii) such beer and wine are:
a. only consumed on the premises and primarily in the main
theater auditorium,
Q,_ only sold to and consumed by ticketholders and only
immediately before and during performances, and
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f,. only offered in conjunction with the screening of films and
not as an independent element of the establishment that is unrelated to the viewing of films.
For purposes ofthis Section, an "eligible movie theater" shall be a movie theater as defined in
Code Section 790. 64 that contains only a single screen and auditorium, has seating for 150 or fewer
persons, and is not a formula retail use as defined in Code Section 303.1.
(4)
Continuation of existing Prohibited Liquor Establishments. In the
Haight Street Alcohol RUSO, any F2rohibited :bliquor Ef.stablishment may continue in
accordance with Planning Code Section~ 180 through 186.2 ofthis Code, subject to the
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following provisions. For purposes &}this Section, the Haight Street Alcohol RUSD shell be
considered to include, pur.suent to Section 186 o.fthis Code end to the Specie! Provisions for IVG 1
Districts, the eree within ?~ mile of the Haight Street Alcohol R USD EJS mepped.
(A)
A F12rohibited :fliquor Efstablishment lawfully existing and selling
alcoholic beverages as licensed by the State of California prior to the effective date of this
legislation, or subsequent legislation prohibiting that type of :bliquor Efstablishment, so long as
otherwise lawful, may continue to operate only under the following conditions, as provided by
California Business and Professions Code Section 23790:
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shall retain the same type of retail liquor license within a license classification; and
@ f2f Except as provided by S~ubsection (B) below, the licensed
premises shall be operated continuously, without substantial change in mode or character of
operation.
(B)
A break in continuous operation shall not be interpreted to include
the following, provided that the location of the establishment does not change, the square
footage used for the sale of alcoholic beverages does not increase, and the type of California
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Liquor License ("ABC License") does not change
except as indicated:
{Jl f1f A change in ownership of a Farohibited :fliquor
Efstablishment or an owner-to-owner transfer of an ABC License; or
@ (2f Re-establishment, restoration or repair of an existing
F12rohibited :fliquor Efstablishment on the same lot after total or partial destruction or damage
due to fire, riot, insurrection, toxic accident or act of God; or
(iii) {JfTemporary closure of an existing F12rohibited :fliquor
Efstablishment for not more than ninety (90) days for repair, renovation or remodeling;
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ful {4) Relocation Re location of an existing F12rohibited bliquor
E.€.stablishment in the Haight Street Alcohol RUSO to another location within the same Haight
Street Alcohol RUSO with cConditional uUse authorization from the b#y-Planning
Commission, provided that the original premises shall not be occupied by a F12rohibited
bliquor E.€.stablishment, unless by another l212rohibited bliquor E.€.stablishment that is also
relocating from within the Haight Street Alcohol RUSO.
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change from a Type 21 (off-sale general) to a Type 20
(off-sale beer and wine) license.
Definitions.
(1)
A "liquor establishment" shall mean any enterprise selling alcoholic beverages,
as defined by California Business and Professions Code Section 23004 and 23025, pursuant to a
California Akoholic Beverage Control Board license.
(2)
An "on sale liquor establishment" shall mean any liquor establishment -which has
obtained Alcoholic Beverage Control Board License type 40 (on sale beer), type 41 (on sale beer and
wine eatingplacc), type 42 (on sale beer and-winepublicpremises), type 47 (on sale general eating
place), type 48 (on sale general public premises) or type 57 (special on sale generaV selling alcoholic
beverages for consumption on the premises. T-ypical on sale establishments may include but are not
limited to bars and restaurants serving alcoholic beverages. It shall not include types 51, 52, 59, 60,
61, 67, 70 or 75.
(3)
An "&jfsale liquor establishment" shall mean any establishment that is defined
in Section 790. 55 &j this Code.
(4)
A ''prohibited liquor establishment" shall mean any establishment selling
alcoholic bewrages lawfully existingprior to the effective date ofthe establishment o,fthe Haight Street
Alcohol RUSD and licensed by the State &}California for the retail sale o,falcoholic beverages for on
or &jfsite consumption, so long as othenvise lareful.
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Fringe Financial Services. In addition to all other applicable controls set
forth in this Code, properties in the Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use Subdistrict are within
the Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District established by Section 249.35 and are
subject to the controls and exemptions set forth in Section 249.35.
SEC. 784. LOWER HAIGHT STREET ALCOHOL RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT.
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(b)
Establishment of the Lower Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use District.
In order to preserve the residential character and the neighborhood-serving commercial uses
of the area, the Lower Haight Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (Lower Haight Street
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Alcohol RUD) is hereby established for the following:
(1)
Properties in the Neighborhood Commercial Cluster District located
generally along Haight Street at Scott Street;
(2)
Properties in the Neighborhood Commercial Cluster District located.
generally along Haight Street at Pierce Street;
(3)
Properties in the Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District located
generally along Haight Street at and between Steiner and Webster Streets.
The above Neighborhood Commercial Cluster Districts and Small-Scale Neighborhood
Commercial District are designated on Sectional Map Number 7 ZN07 of the Zoning Map of the
City and County of San Francisco. Block and lot numbers for the properties included in these
districts are on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 060537 and are
incorporated herein by reference. The Lower Haight Street Alcohol RUD is designated on
Sectional Map Number -7SY SU07 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco.
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(c)
Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to this Section 784.
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(1)
An "off-sale liquor establishment" shall mean a Liquor Store use tmy
establishment that is defined in Section 790. 55 o .. lthis Code.
(2)
A "prohibited liquor establishment" shall mean any establishment selling
alcoholic beverages lawfully existing prior to the effective date of this ordinance and licensed
by the State of California for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption ("off-
sale"), so long as otherwise lawful.
SEC. 787. 1800 MARKET STREET COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT SPECIAL USE
DISTRICT.
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Purpose. In order to provide for a compatible revenue-generating commercial
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and economic development use in a portion of the existing San Francisco Lesbian Gay
Bisexual and Transgender Community Center at 1800 Market Street to financially support the
ongoing operations of such community center, there shall be an 1800 Market Street
Community Center Project Special Use District at 1800 Market Street located at the northwest
corner of Market Street and Octavia Boulevard, consisting of Lot 014 of Assessor's Block 871,
as designated on Sectional Map SU07 of the Zoning Map ofthe City and County o[San
Francisco. The following provisions shall apply ·within such special use district:
fa} fJ2l Controls. In this &Special uUse dDistrict,_all of the provisions of this Code
applicable in an NCT-3 Zoning District shall continue to apply, except as specifically provided
in Sub&ection.s (b) and (c) below.
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A Fl{estaurant, as defined in Section 790.91, a b!lar, as defined in Section
790.22, Nighttime Entertainment. and--othe-1" General eEntertainment, as defined in Section 790.38, up
to 6,999 gro-s.s square feet in use size of Gross Floor Area shall be pPermitted uUses on the
tihird &Story and above.
An oOutdoor a4_ctivity a4_rea operated by a permitted Fl{estaurant, b!lar,
Nighttime Entertainment. or othC1" General eEntertainment use, as defined by Sections 145.2 and
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790. 70, shall be a pfermitted ttUse on the t:_Ihird sSf:ory and above if located contiguous to the
Market Street front property line, subject to the following restrictions:
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Hours of operation of the eOutdoor a<l,ctivity a4,rea shall be no later
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than 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and
evenings before a holiday_
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The noise associated with any amplified music, outdoor speakers,
or other devices located in the outdoor activity area shall not exceed a noise level more than
eight dBA above the local ambient at any point outside of the property plane, as defined by
Chapter 29 of the Police Code.
SEC. 788. LOWER POLK STREET ALCOHOL RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT.
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(c)
Definitions.
(1)
A "liquor establishment" shall mean any enterprise selling alcoholic
beverages, as defined by California Business and Professions Code Section 23004 and
23025, pursuant to a California Alcoholic Beverage Control Board license. It shall not be
interpreted to mean an establishment that
(A)
operates as a Bona Fide Eating Place, as defined in Section 790.142
o_fthis Code, or
(B)
operates as a General Grocery or Specialty Grocery use an "other
retail sales and service "use that sells general groceries or specialty groceries, as defined in Planning
Code Section 790.102(a) or (b), respectively.
(2)
An "off sale liquor establishment" shall mean a Liquor Store use as defined
in Planning Code Section 790.55.
(3)
An "on sale liquor establishment" shall mean a Bar use as defined in
Planning Code Section 790.22.
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(d)
Controls.
(1)
No new on-sale or off-sale liquor establishment shall be permitted in the
Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District; provided that a liquor establishment located
in the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District may transfer its alcohol license to
another site, either within or outside the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District;
provided further that a liquor establishment located outside the Lower Polk Street Alcohol
Restricted Use District shall not transfer any alcohol license to a liquor establishment located
within the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District; and provided further that any
transfer of an alcohol license to a new location within the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted
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Use District shall require a eConditional uUse permit authorization for the new liquor
establishment.
(2)
Whenever a liquor establishment has discontinued its use for a
continuous period of one year or more, the liquor establishment shall be deemed to have
abandoned its use as a liquor establishment; provided that a break in continuous operation
shall not be interpreted to include the following, as long as the location of the establishment
does not change, the square footage used for the sale of alcoholic beverages does not
increase, and the type of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Liquor License
("ABC License") does not change:
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(C)
A change in ownership of a bliquor E~stablishment or an owner-to-
owner transfer of an ABC License.
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Section 4. The Planning Code is hereby amended by revising Sections 801.2, 803.3,
803.8, 803.9, and 825, to read as follows:
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SEC. 801.2. REFERENCES TO ARTICLES 11 .AND 2, AND 7 (TEMPORARY).
Articles 1,_and 2 and 7 of this Code are in the process of a significant reorganization. As
a result, some references to Articles 1, and 2 and 7 have not yet been modified. The following
references in this Section ofthe Code are amended as follows:
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227(h) shall refer to Section 102, Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Facility
790.22 shall refer to Section 102, Bar
790.44 shall refer to Section 102, Hospital
790.46 shall refer to Section 102, Tourist Hotel
790.48 shall refer to Section 102, Pharmacy
790.50 shall refer to Section 102, Institutional Use.
790.55 shall refer to Section 102, Liquor Store
790. 84 shall refer to Section 317, Residential Conversion
790.90 shall refer to Section 102, Limited-Restaurant
790. 91 shall refer to Section 102, Restaurant
790.102(a) shall refer to Section 102, General Grocery
790.110 shall refer to Section 102, Financial Service
790.114 shall refer to Section 102, Health Service
790.116 shall refer to Section 102, Personal Service
790.117 shall refer to Section 102, Self-Storage
Any other discrepancy between an Article 1,.. & 2 or 7 references in this Section of the Code
and the actual or intended reference shall be arbitrated by the Zoning Administrator on a
case-by-case basis. Any other discrepancy between an Article 1,.. and 2. or 7 reference& in this
Section of the Code and the actual or intended reference shall be arbitrated by the Zoning
Administrator on a case-by-case basis.
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SEC. 803.3. USES PERMITTED IN EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS MIXED USE
DISTRICTS AND SOUTH OF MARKET MIXED USE DISTRICTS.
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(b)
Use Limitations. Uses in Eastern Neighborhood Mixed Use Districts and South
of Market Mixed Use Districts are either Principally fermitted, eConditional, e4ccessory,
temporaryL or are not permitted.
(1)
Permitted Uses. If there are two or more uses in a structure, any use not
classified below under Section 803.3(b)(1)(C) of this Code as accessory will be considered
separately as an independent permitted, conditional, temporary or not permitted use.
(A)
Principal Uses. Principal uUses are permitted as of right in an
Eastern Neighborhood Mixed Use District and South of Market Mixed Use District, when so
indicated in Sections 813 through 818 and 840 through 847 of this Code for the district.
Additional requirements and conditions may be placed on particular uses as provided
pursuant to Section 803.5 through 803.9 and other applicable provisions of this Code.
(B)
Conditional Uses. Conditional uses are permitted in an Eastern
Neighborhood Mixed Use District and South of Market Mixed Use District, when authorized by
the Planning Commission; whether a use is conditional in a given district is generally indicated
in Sections 813 through 818 and 840 through 847 of this Code. Conditional uses are subject
to the applicable provisions set forth in Sections 178, 179, 263.11, 303, J.1-6, and 803. 5
through 803.9 of this Code.
(i)
An establishment which sells beer or wine with motor
vehicle fuel is a conditional use, and shall be governed by Section§'. 202@){1) .JJ9..
(ii)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, a change
in use or demolition of a mMovie tl_heater use, as set forth in Section 890.64, shall require
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eConditional uUse authorization. This Section shall not authorize a change in use if the new
use or uses are otherwise prohibited.
(iii)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, a change
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in use or demolition of a gGeneral gGrocery siere use, as set forth in Section 890.102(a) and
as further defined in Section 102 790.102(a), shall require eConditional uUse authorization. This
SJ:ubsection (b)(l )(B){iii) shall not authorize a change in use if the new use or uses are
otherwise prohibited.
(iv)
Large-Scale Urban Agriculture, as defined in Section
102~, shall require eConditional uUse authorization.
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SEC. 803.8. HOUSING IN MIXED USE DISTRICTS.
(a)
Low-Income Affordable Housing Within the Service/Light Industrial
District. Dwelling uUnits and SRO units may be authorized in the SLI District as a
eConditional uUse pursuant to Sections 303, #6, 817.14, and 817.16 of this Code provided
that such dDwellings uUnits shall be rented, leased or sold at rates or prices affordable to a
household whose income is no greater than 80% percent of the median income for households
in San Francisco ("lower income household"), as determined by Title 25 of the California
of Regulations Section 6932 and implemented by the Mayor's Office of Housing.
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(2)
The size of the dDwelling uUnit shall determine the size of the household
in order to calculate purchase price or rent affordable to a household, as follows:
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(3)
No eConditional uUse permit authorization will be approved pursuant to
this S~ubsection 803.8(g h) unless the applicant and City have agreed upon enforcement
mechanisms for the provisions of this S~ubsection which are acceptable to the City Attorney.
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Such enforcement mechanisms may include, but not be limited to, a right of first refusal in
favor of the City, or a promissory note and deed of trust.
(4)
The owner(s) of dDwelling uUnits authorized pursuant to this S~ubsection
{g)_ shall submit an annual enforcement report to the City, along with a fee whose amount shall
be determined periodically by the Planning Commission to pay for the cost of enforcement of
this S~ubsection. The fee shall not exceed the amount of such costs. The annual report shall
provide information regarding rents, mortgage payments, sales price and other housing costs,
annual household income, size of household in each dwelling unit, and any other information
the City may require to fulfill the intent of this S~ubsection.
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SEC. 803.9. COMMERCIAL USES IN MIXED USE DISTRICTS.
(a)
Preservation of Historic Buildings Within the South of Market Mixed Use
Districts. Within the South of Market Mixed Use Districts, any use which is permitted as a
principal or eConditional uUse within the SSO District, excluding nNighttime e&ntertainment
use, may be permitted as a eConditional uUse in {ct) ill a landmark building located outside a
designated historic district, fh) ma contributory building which is proposed for conversion to
aOffice use of an aggregate gross square footage of 25,000 or more per building and which is
located outside the sso District yet within a designated historic district, or fe) ma building
designated as significant or contributory pursuant to Article 11 of this Code and located within
the Extended Preservation District. For all such buildings the following conditions shall apply:
(1) the provisions o.fSections 316 through, 318 o.fthis Code must he met; (2) in addition to the
eConditional uUse criteria set out in Sections-303(c)(6) and 316 through 316.8, it must be
determined that allowing the use will enhance the feasibility of preserving the landmark,
significant or contributory building; and f3f m the landmark, significant or contributory building
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will be made to conform with the San Francisco Building Code standards for seismic loads
and forces which are in effect at the time of the application for conversion of use.
A contributory building which is in a designated historic district outside the SSO District may
be converted to any use which is apfrincipal uUse within the SSO District provided that: (1)
such use does not exceed an aggregate square footage of 25,000 per building; and (2) prior
to the issuance of any necessary permits the Zoning Administrator (a) determines that
allowing the use will enhance the feasibility of preserving the contributory building; and (b) the
contributory building will be made to conform with the San Francisco Building Code standards
for seismic loads and forces which are in effect at the time of the application for conversion of
use.
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SEC. 825. DTR - DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
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(c)
Use. A use is the specified purpose for which a property or building is used,
occupied, maintained, or leased. Uses in Downtown Residential Districts are either permitted,
conditional, accessory, temporary or are not permitted. If there are two or more uses in a
structure, any use not classified in Section 825(c)(1)(C) below of this Code as accessory will
be considered separately as an independent permitted, conditional, temporary or not
permitted use.
(1)
Permitted Uses.
(A)
Principal Uses. All uses are permitted as pfrincipal uUses as of
right in a Downtown Residential district unless otherwise indicated as a Conditional Use or
Not Permitted in this Section 825 of this Code or any other Section governing an individual
DTR District. Additional requirements and conditions may be placed on particular uses as
provided pursuant to Section 803.5 and other applicable provisions of this Code.
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(B)
Conditional Uses. Conditional uses are permitted in a Downtown
Residential District, when authorized by the Planning Commission; whether a use is
conditional in a given district is indicated in the Section of this Code governing the individual
DTR District. Conditional uUses are subject to the applicable provisions set forth in Sections
178, 179, 263.11, 303, JM, and 803.5 of this Code.
(i)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article, a change
in use or demolition of a movie theater use, as set forth in Section 890.64, shall require
eConditional uUse authorization. This Section shall not authorize a change in use if the new
use or uses are otherwise prohibited.
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Section 5.
Effective Date.
This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after
enactment, or the effective date of the companion ordinance in Board of Supervisors File
No. 170204 that deletes the current Zoning Control Tables and other provisions of Article 7 of
the Planning Code, whichever is later. Enactment occurs when the Mayor signs the ordinance,
the Mayor returns the ordinance unsigned or does not sign the ordinance within ten days of
receiving it, or the Board of Supervisors overrides the Mayor's veto of the ordinance. If the
companion ordinance is vetoed by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors does not override
that veto, then this ordinance shall expire immediately by operation of law and be of no force.
Section 6. Scope of Ordinance. In enacting this ordinance, the Board of Supervisors
intends to amend only those words, phrases, paragraphs, subsections, sections, articles,
numbers, punctuation marks, charts, diagrams, or any other constituent parts of the Municipal
Code that are explicitly shown in this ordinance as additions, deletions, Board amendment
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additions, and Board amendment deletions in accordance with the "Note" that appears under
the official title of the ordinance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DENNIS J. HERRERA, City Attorney
By:
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City and County of San Francisco
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Ordinance
City Hall
I Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
File Number:
170203
Date Passed: June 20, 2017
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to reorganize Article 7 and to update, correct, clarify, and
simplify Code language in other Planning Code Sections; prohibit Kennels, Large Scale Urban
Agriculture, Business Hours from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., and the demolition or merger of units on the
second story and above in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (NCO); preserve the
small storefronts, street frontage and prohibit vehicular access on certain streets within the North
Beach NCO and Special Use District (SUD); create the definition of Special Food Manufacturing and
amending the Eating and Drinking Controls for the North Beach SUD; affirming the Planning
Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of
consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1;
and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section
302.
April 24, 2017 Land Use and Transportation Committee -AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT
OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
April 24; 2017 Land Use and Transportation Committee - DUPLICATED AS AMENDED
April 24, 2017 Land Use and Transportation Committee - CONTINUED TO CALL OF THE
CHAIR AS AMENDED
May 22, 2017 Land Use and Transportation Committee -AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT
OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE
May 22, 2017 Land Use and Transportation Committee - RECOMMENDED
June 06, 2017 Board of Supervisors - PASSED, ON FIRST READING
Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy,
Tang and Yee
June 13, 2017 Board of Supervisors -AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE
BEARING SAME TITLE
Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy,
Tang and Yee
June 13, 2017 Board of Supervisors - PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED
Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy,
Tang and Yee
June 20, 2017 Board of Supervisors - FINALLY PASSED
City and County of San Francisco
Ayes: 9 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang and Yee
Excused: 2 - Farrell and Kim
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I hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was FINALLY PASSED on
6/20/2017 by the Board of Supervisors of
the City and County of San Francisco.
Date Approved
Printed at 9:46 am on 6121117
