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(a) The floor area ratios set forth for the Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial District shall not apply to projects which have received commitment for Community Development Block Grant funds as of January 10, 1985 for creation of new housing. The applicable floor area ratios shall be those in effect on January 9, 1985.
(b) In the Chinatown Community Business District, Chinatown Visitor Retail District and the Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial District, mezzanine commercial space and institutional use shall not be included in computation of the floor area ratios. A deed restriction limiting the space to institutional use shall be recorded on the property by the property owner.
(c) The floor area ratios set forth for the Chinatown Residential Neighborhood Commercial District shall not apply to hospitals or medical centers. The applicable floor area ratio for hospitals or medical centers shall be 4.8.
(d) The floor area ratios set forth for the Chinatown Mixed Use District shall not apply to any existing business originally located within or partially within a Chinatown Mixed Use District as of the effective date of this ordinance which must relocate as a result of acquisition by the City and County of San Francisco of the real property on which the business is situated. Such use must be the same as that use existing on the effective date of the ordinance. The applicable floor area ratio shall be a maximum of 4.8 or a lesser amount sufficient to accommodate replacement of improved property and parking used on a regular basis in connection with the business needing to relocate as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(Added by Ord. 131-87, App. 4/24/87)