SEC. 719. HAIGHT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.

   Northwest of the City's geographical center, the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District is located in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, extending along Haight Street between Stanyan and Central Avenue, including a portion of Stanyan Street between Haight and Beulah. The shopping area provides convenience goods and services to local Haight-Ashbury residents, as well as comparison shopping goods and services to a larger market area. The commercial district is also frequented by users of Golden Gate Park on weekends and by City residents for its eating, drinking, and entertainment places. Numerous housing units establish the district's mixed residential-commercial character.

   The Haight Street District controls are designed to protect the existing building scale and promote new mixed-use development which is in character with adjacent buildings. The building standards regulate large-lot and use development and protect rear yards above the ground story and at residential levels. To promote the prevailing mixed-use character, most commercial uses are directed primarily to the ground story with some upper-story restrictions in new buildings. In order to maintain the balanced mix and variety of neighborhood-serving commercial uses and regulate the more intensive commercial uses which can generate congestion and nuisance problems, special controls prohibit additional drinking uses, limit additional eating establishments, restrict expansion and intensification of existing eating and drinking establishments, and limit entertainment and tourist hotels. Prohibitions of most automobile and drive-up uses protect the district's continuous retail frontage.

   Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story. Existing residential units are protected by prohibition of upper-story conversions and limitations on demolitions. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the district pursuant to subsection 207(c)(4) of this Code.

 

Table 719. HAIGHT STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ZONING CONTROL TABLE

		Haight Street NCD
Zoning Category	§ References	Controls
BUILDING STANDARDS
Massing and Setbacks
Height and Bulk Limits.	§§ 102, 105, 106, 250–252, 260, 261.1, 270, 271. See also Height and Bulk District Maps	40-X. See Height and Bulk Map Sheets HT06 and HT07 for more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per § 261.1.
5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground Floor Uses	§ 263.20	NP
Rear Yard	§ 130 § 134, 134(a)(e)	Required at Grade level and at each succeeding level or Story: 25% of lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet
Front Setback and Side Yard	§§ 130, 131, 132, 133	Not Required.
Street Frontage and Public Realm
Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements	§ 138.1	Required
Street Frontage Requirements	§ 145.1	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.
Ground Floor Commercial	§ 145.4	Not Required
Vehicular Access Restrictions	§ 155(r)	None
Miscellaneous
Lot Size (Per Development)	§§ 102, 121.1	P up to 4,999 square feet; C 5,000 square feet and above
Planned Unit Development	§ 304	C
Awning, Canopy or Marquee	§ 136.1	P
Signs	§§ 262, 602- 604, 607, 607.1, 608, 609	As permitted by § 607.1
General Advertising Signs	§§ 262, 602,604, 608, 609, 610, 611	NP
Design Guidelines	General Plan Commerce and Industry Element	Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines

 

Zoning Category	§ References	Controls
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling Unit]	§§ 135, 136	80 square feet per unit if private, or 100 square feet per unit if common
Off-Street Parking Requirements	§§ 145.1, 150, 151, 153 - 156, 161, 166, 204.5	No car parking required. Maximum permitted per § 151. 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.
Dwelling Unit Mix	§ 207.6	Not required
Use Characteristics
Single Room Occupancy	§ 102	P
Student Housing	§ 102	P
Residential Uses		Controls By Story
		1st	2nd	3rd+
Residential Uses	§ 102	P	P	P
Accessory Dwelling Unit Density	§§102, 207(c)(4), 207(c)(6)	P per Planning Code Sections 207(c)(4) and 207(c)(6).
Dwelling Unit Density	§§ 102, 207	1 unit per 600 square foot lot area or the density permitted in the nearest Residential District, whichever is greater.
Group Housing Density	§ 208	1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area or the density permitted in the nearest Residential District, whichever is greater.
Homeless Shelters	§§ 102, 208	Density limits regulated by the Administrative Code
Senior Housing Density	§§ 102, 202.2(f), 207	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)(1). C up to twice the number of dwelling units otherwise permitted as a Principal Use in the district and meeting all requirements of § 202.2(f)(1), except for § 202.2(f)(1)(D)(iv), related to location.
Loss of Dwelling Units		Controls by Story
		1st	2nd	3rd+
Residential Conversion	§ 317	C	NP	NP
Residential Demolition and Merger	§ 317	C	C	C

 

Zoning Category	§ References	Controls
NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Floor Area Ratio	§§ 102, 123, 124	1.8 to 1
Use Size	§§ 102, 121.2	P up to 2,499 square feet; C 2,500 square feet and above
Off-Street Parking Requirements	§§ 145.1, 150, 151, 153 - 156, 161, 166, 204.5	No car parking required. Maximum permitted per § 151. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car share spaces required when a project has 25 or more parking spaces per § 166.
Off-Street Freight Loading	§§ 150, 152, 153 - 155, 161, 204.5	None required if gross floor area is less than 10,000 square feet. Exceptions permitted per §§ 155 and 161.
Commercial Use Characteristics
Drive-up Facility	§ 102	NP
Formula Retail	§§ 102, 303.1	C
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(b)	See Section 703(b)
Outdoor Activity Area	§§ 102, 145.2	P if located in front; C if located elsewhere
Walk-up Facility	§ 102	P
		Controls by Story
		1st	2nd	3rd+
Agricultural Use Category
Agriculture, Industrial	§§ 102, 202.2(c)	NP	NP	NP
Agriculture, Large Scale Urban	§§ 102, 202.2(c)	C	C	C
Agriculture, Neighborhood	§§ 102, 202.2(c)	P	P	P
Automotive Use Category
Automotive Uses*	§§ 102, 187.1, 202.2(b), 202.5	NP	NP	NP
Automotive Repair	§ 102	C	NP	NP
Parking Garage, Private	§ 102	C	C	C
Parking Garage, Public	§ 102	C	C	C
Parking Lot, Private	§§ 102, 142, 156	C	C	C
Parking Lot, Public	§§ 102, 142, 156	C	C	C
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use Category
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Uses*	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Arts Activities	§ 102	P	C	C
Entertainment, General	§ 102	C(8)	NP	NP
Entertainment, Nighttime	§ 102	C	NP	NP
Movie Theater	§§ 102, 202.4	P	NP	NP
Open Recreation Area	§ 102	C	C	C
Passive Outdoor Recreation	§ 102	C	C	C
Industrial Use Category
Industrial Uses	§§ 102, 202.2(d)	NP	NP	NP
Institutional Use Category
Institutional Uses*	§ 102	P	C	C
Child Care Facility	§ 102	P	P	P
Hospital	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Job Training	§ 102	P	C	C
Medical Cannabis Dispensary	§§ 102, 202.2(e)	DR	DR	NP
Public Facilities	§ 102	C	C	C
Residential Care Facility	§ 102	P	P	P
Sales and Service Use Category
Retail Sales and Service Uses*	§§ 102	P	C	NP
Adult Business	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Animal Hospital	§ 102	C	NP	NP
Bar	§§ 102, 202.2(a)	NP	NP	NP
Cannabis Retail	§§ 102, 202.2(a)	C	C	NP
Flexible Retail	§ 102	P	NP	NP
Grocery, General	§ 102, 202.3	P(3)	C(3)	NP
Grocery, Specialty	§ 102	P(3)	C(3)	NP
Hotel	§ 102	C	C	NP
Kennel	§ 102	C	NP	NP
Liquor Store	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Massage Establishment	§ 102	C	NP	NP
Massage, Foot/Chair	§ 102	P	NP	NP
Mortuary	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Motel	§§ 102, 202.2(a)	NP	NP	NP
Pharmacy	§§ 102, 202.2(a)	P(3)	C(3)	NP
Restaurant	§§ 102, 202.2(a)	NP(3)(4)	NP	NP
Restaurant, Limited	§§ 102, 202.2(a)	P	P	P
Retail Sales and Service, General	§ 102	P(3)	C(3)	NP
Services, Financial	§ 102	P	NP	NP
Services, Fringe Financial	§ 102	NP(5)	NP(5)	NP(5)
Services, Health	§ 102	NP	C	NP
Services, Limited Financial	§ 102	P	NP	NP
Storage, Self	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment	§ 102	C(6)	C(6)	C(6)
Trade Shop	§ 102	P	NP	NP
Non-Retail Sales and Service*	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Design Professional	§ 102	P	C	NP
Trade Office	§ 102	P	C	NP
Utility and Infrastructure Use Category
Utility and Infrastructure*	§ 102	C(7)	C(7)	C(7)
Power Plant	§ 102	NP	NP	NP
Public Utilities Yard	§ 102	NP	NP	NP

 

* Not listed below

(1)   [Note deleted.]

(2)   [Note deleted.]

(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 1/4 mile buffer includes, but is not limited to, the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District. Controls: Within the FFSRUD and its 1/4 mile buffer, fringe financial services are NP pursuant to Section 249.35. Outside the FFSRUD and its 1/4 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 of non-use for a non-conforming Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment to be deemed discontinued shall be 18 months.

(7)   C if a Macro WTS Facility; P if a Micro WTS Facility.

(8)   Within the Haight Street Neighborhood Commercial District, a General Entertainment use comprised of mechanical amusement game devices is principally permitted on the first story.

 

(Added by Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; amended by Ord. 445-87, App. 11/12/87; Ord. 88-08, File No. 071669, App. 5/21/2008; Ord. 412-88, App. 9/10/88; Ord. 229, File No. 990991, App. 8/20/99; Ord. 87-00, File No. 991963, App. 5/19/2000; Ord. 260-00, File No. 001424, App. 11/17/2000; Ord. 275-05, File No. 051250, App. 11/30/2005; Ord. 289-06, File No. 050176, App. 11/20/2006; Ord. 269-07, File No. 070671, App. 11/26/2007; Ord. 88-08, File No. 071669, App. 5/21/2008; Ord. 244-08, File No. 080567, App. 10/30/2008; Ord. 245-08, File No. 080696; Ord. 51-09, File No. 081620, App. 4/2/2009; Ord. 151-09, File No. 090141, App. 7/10/2009; Ord. 66-11, File No. 101537, App. 4/20/2011, Eff. 5/20/2011; Ord. 140-11, File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; Ord. 75-12 , File No. 120084, App. 4/23/2012, Eff. 5/23/2012; Ord. 56-13 , File No. 130062, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; Ord. 287-13 , File No. 130041, App. 12/26/2013, Eff. 1/25/2014; Ord. 223-14 , File No. 140804, App. 11/7/2014, Eff. 12/7/2014; Ord. 235-14 , File No. 140844, App. 11/26/2014, Eff. 12/26/2014; Ord. 14-15 , File No. 141210, App. 2/13/2015, Eff. 3/15/2015; Ord. 20-15 , File No. 110548, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; redesignated and amended by Ord. 30-15 , File No. 140954, App. 3/26/2015, Eff. 4/25/2015; amended by Ord. 33-16 , File No. 160115, App. 3/11/2016, Eff. 4/10/2016; Ord. 162-16 , File No. 160657, App. 8/4/2016, Eff. 9/3/2016; Ord. 166-16 , File No. 160477, App. 8/11/2016, Eff. 9/10/2016; Ord. 129-17, File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017; Ord. 130-17, File No. 170204, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017; Ord. 189-17, File No. 170693, App. 9/15/2017, Eff. 10/15/2017; Ord. 229-17, File No. 171041, App. 12/6/2017, Eff. 1/5/2018; Ord. 202-18, File No. 180557, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. 277-18, File No. 180914, App. 11/20/2018, Eff. 12/21/2018; Ord. 285-18, File No. 180806, App. 12/7/2018, Eff. 1/7/2019; Ord. 303-18, File No. 180915, App. 12/21/2018, Eff. 1/21/2019; Ord. 311-18, File No. 181028, App. 12/21/2018, Eff. 1/21/2019; Ord. 116-19, File No. 181156, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019; Ord. 182-19, File No. 190248, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019; Ord. 205-19, File No. 181211, App. 9/11/2019, Eff. 10/12/2019)

AMENDMENT HISTORY

Zoning Control Table: 719.69C and 719.69D added; Ord. 66-11 , Eff. 5/20/2011. Zoning Control Table: 719.10, 719.17, 719.69, and 719.69A amended; Ord. 140-11, Eff. 8/4/2011. Zoning Control Table: 719.41, 719.43, and 719.44 amended, former categories 719.42, 719.67, and 719.69A deleted; Specific Provisions: 719.42 and 719.44 amended; Ord. 75-12 , Eff. 5/23/2012. Zoning Control Table: 719.13, 719.54, and 719.69B amended; Specific Provisions: 719.54 added; Ord. 56-13 , Eff. 4/27/2013. Zoning Control Table: former categories 719.38 and 719.39 redesignated as 719.36 and 719.37 and amended; Ord. 287-13 , Eff. 1/25/2014. Zoning Control Table: 719.69B amended; Specific Provisions: 719.48 added; Ord. 223-14 , Eff. 12/7/2014. Zoning Control Table: 719.26 amended; Specific Provisions: 719.54 amended; Ord. 235-14 , Eff. 12/26/2014. Zoning Control Table: 719.92b added; Ord. 14-15 , Eff. 3/15/2015. Zoning Control Table: 719.14, 719.15, 719.16, and 719.17 amended; Ord. 20-15 , Eff. 3/22/2015. Section redesignated (formerly Sec. 719.1); Zoning Control Table: 719.54, 719.91, and 719.92 amended; Ord. 30-15 , Eff. 4/25/2015. Zoning Control Table: former categories 719.36 and 719.37 deleted, 719.96 and 719.97 added; Ord. 33-16 , Eff. 4/10/2016. Introductory material amended; Zoning Control Table: 719.91 amended; Specific Provisions: 719.91 added; Ord. 162-16 , Eff. 9/3/2016. Zoning Control Table: 719.33A added; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. New Zoning Control Table and notes added; Ord. 129-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Previous Zoning Control Table and Specific Provisions deleted; Ord. 130-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (1) deleted; Ord. 189-17, Eff. 10/15/2017. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 229-17, Eff. 1/5/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 202-18, Eff. 9/10/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 277-18, Eff. 12/21/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 285-18, Eff. 1/7/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (2) deleted; Ord. 303-18, Eff. 1/21/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 311-18, Eff. 1/21/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 116-19, Eff. 7/29/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. 182-19, Eff. 9/9/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (8) replaced; Ord. 205-19, Eff. 10/12/2019.