SEC. 846. SALI – SERVICE/ARTS/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.

   The Service/Arts/Light Industrial (SALI) District is largely comprised of low-scale buildings with production, distribution, and repair uses. The district is designed to protect and facilitate the expansion of existing general commercial, manufacturing, home and business service, and light industrial activities, with an emphasis on preserving and expanding arts activities. Nighttime Entertainment is permitted although limited by buffers around RED and RED-MX districts. Residential Uses, Offices, Hotels, and Adult Entertainment uses are not permitted, except that certain Affordable Housing Projects are permitted within the district pursuant to Section 846.24 of this Code, and Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the district pursuant to subsection 207(c)(4) of this Code.

Table 846 SALI – SERVICE/ARTS/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ZONING CONTROL TABLE
No.	Zoning Category	§ References	SALI District Controls
BUILDING AND SITING STANDARDS
846.01	Height Limit	See Zoning Map, §§ 260- 261.1	As shown on Sectional Maps 1 and 7 of the Zoning Map Height sculpting required on narrow streets, § 261.1
846.02	Bulk Limit	See Zoning Map, §§ 270, 270.1, 270.2	As shown on Sectional Maps 1 and 7 of the Zoning Map Mid-block alleys required, § 270.2
846.03	Non-residential density limit	§§ 102.9, 123, 124, 127	Generally contingent upon permitted height, per Section 124
846.04	Setbacks	§§ 136, 136.2, 145.1	Generally not required
846.05	Awnings and Canopies	§§ 136, 136.1, 136.2	P
846.06	Parking and Loading Access: Prohibition	§ 155(r)	No curb cuts permitted on corner lots onto alleys, as defined in the Western SoMa Community Plan, containing RED or RED-MX Districts
846.07	Parking and Loading Access: Siting and Dimensions	§§ 145.1, 151.1, 152.1, 155	Requirements apply
846.09	Residential to non-residential ratio	§ 803.9(a)	None
846.10	Off-Street Parking, Non-Residential	§§ 150, 151.1, 153-156, 166, 204.53032	None required. Limits set forth in Section 151.1
846.12	Usable Open Space for Non-Residential	§ 135.3	Required; amount varies based on use; may also pay in-lieu fee
846.13	Outdoor Activity Area	§ 890.71	P if located in front; C if located elsewhere § 145.2
846.14	General Advertising Sign	§§ 607.2(b) & (e), 611	NP
846.15	Hours of Operation	§ 890.48	P 6 a.m.-2 a.m. C 2 a.m.-6 a.m.
Residential Uses
846.20	Dwelling Units	§§ 102.7 , 846.24	NP, except pursuant to § 846.24
846.21	Group Housing	§§ 890.88(b) , 846.24	NP, except pursuant to § 846.24
846.22	SRO Units	§§ 823, 890.88(c) , 846.24	NP, except pursuant to § 846.24
846.23	Student Housing	§ 102.36	NP
844.23b	Homeless Shelters	§§ 102, 890.88(d)	C#
846.24	Affordable Housing Project	§ 803.8	P# (pursuant to Specific Provisions for SALI Districts)
846.25	Dwelling Unit Density Limit	§§ 124, 207.5, 208	No density limit #
846.26	Dwelling Unit Mix	§ 207.6	Not applicable
846.27	Residential Demolition, Division or Conversion	§ 317	C
Institutions
846.30	Hospital, Medical Centers	§ 890.44	NP
846.31	Residential Care	§ 890.50(e)	NP
846.32	Educational Services	§§ 823, 890.50(c)	NP
846.33	Religious Facility	§ 890.50(d)	C
846.34	Assembly and Social Service	§ 890.50(a)	P
846.35	Child Care Facility	§ 102	P
846.36	Medical Cannabis Dispensary	§§ 102, 202.2(e),890.133	C in the Central SoMa SUD; P # elsewhere
Vehicle Parking
846.40	Automobile Parking Lot	§§ 3032890.7, 890.9, 890.11	C; subject to criteria of Sec. 303
846.41	Automobile Parking Garage	§§ 3032, 890.8, 890.10, 890.12	C; subject to criteria of Sec. 303
Retail Sales and Services
846.45	All Retail Sales and Services which are not listed below	§§ 121.6, 890.104	P up to 10,000 gsf per lot; C up to 25,000 gsf; NP above
846.46	Formula Retail	§ 303.1	C up to 25,000 gsf per lot; NP above
846.47	Ambulance Service	§ 890.2	C up to 10,000 gsf per lot; NP above
846.48	Self-Storage	§ 890.54(d)	NP
846.49	Tourist Hotel	§ 890.46	NP
846.52	Cannabis Retail	§§ 102, 202.2(a), 890.125	C in the Central SoMa SUD; P # elsewhere
Assembly, Recreation, Arts and Entertainment
846.55	Arts Activity	§ 102.2	P
846.56	Nighttime Entertainment	§§ 102.17, 181(f), 803.5(b), 823	P
846.57	Adult Entertainment	§ 890.36	NP
846.58	Amusement Arcade	§ 890.4	C
846.59	Massage Establishment	§ 890.60	C
846.60	Movie Theater	§ 890.64	P, up to three screens
846.61	Pool Hall not falling within Category 890.50(a)	§ 221(f)	C
846.62	Recreation Building or Facility	§§ 221(e), 823, 890.81	P
Office
846.65	Office Uses in Historic Buildings	§§ 803.9(b), 890.70	NP
846.65b	Office Uses Related to the Hall of Justice	§§ 803.9(e), 822	P in Special Use District, pursuant to § 803.9(e)
846.66	All Other Office Uses	§ 890.70	NP
846.67	Live/Work Units	§ 233	NP
Motor Vehicle Services
846.70	Vehicle Storage - Open Lot	§ 890.131	NP
846.71	Vehicle Storage - Enclosed Lot or Structure	§§ 303 , 890.132	C; subject to criteria of Sec. 303
846.72	Motor Vehicle Service Station, Automotive Wash	§§ 890.18, 890.20	P
846.73	Motor Vehicle Repair	§ 890.15	P
846.74	Automobile Tow Service	§ 890.19	P
846.75	Non-Auto Vehicle Sales or Rental	§ 890.69	P
Industrial, Home, and Business Service
846.78	Wholesale Sales	§ 890.54(b)	P
846.79	Light Manufacturing	§ 890.54(a)	P
846.80	Trade Shop	§ 890.124	P
846.81	Catering Service	§ 890.25	P
846.82	Business Goods and Equipment Repair Service	§ 890.23	P
846.83	Business Service	§ 890.111	P
846.84	Commercial Storage	§ 890.54(c)	P
846.85	Laboratory, life science	§890.53(a)	NP
846.86	Laboratory, not including life science laboratory	§§ 890.52, 890.53(a)	P except subsection e of 890.52
846.87	Industrial Agriculture	§ 102	P
Other Uses
846.90	Mortuary Establishment	§ 227(c)	P
846.91	Animal Services	§ 224, 823	P
846.92	Public Use, except Public Transportation Facility and Internet Service Exchange	§§ 209.6(c), 890.80	P
846.94	Internet Services Exchange	§ 209.6(c)	P
846.95	Public Transportation Facilities	§ 890.80	P
846.96	Open Air Sales	§§ 803.9(d), 890.38	P up to 10,000 gsf per lot; C up to 25,000 gsf; NP above
846.97a	Open Recreation	§§ 209.5(a), 209.5(b)	P
846.97b	Neighborhood Agriculture	§ 102	P
846.97c	Large-Scale Urban Agriculture	§ 102	NP
846.98	Walk-up Facility, including Automated Bank Teller Machine	§ 890.140	P
846.99	Wireless Telecommunications Services Facility	§ 102	C; P if the facility is a Micro WTS Facility

 

 

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR SALI DISTRICTS
Article Code Section	Other Code Section	Zoning Controls
§ 846.23b § 890.88(d)	§ 102	During a declared shelter crisis, Homeless Shelters that satisfy the provisions of California Government Code Section 8698.4(a)(1) shall be P, principally permitted and may be permanent. Otherwise, Homeless Shelter uses are permitted only with Conditional Use authorization and only if each such use (a) would operate for no more than four years, and (b) would be owned or leased by, operated by, and/or under the management or day-to-day control of the City and County of San Francisco. If such a use is to be located within a building or structure, the building or structure must be either (a) preexisting, having been completed and previously occupied by a use other than a Homeless Shelter, or (b) temporary. Other than qualifying Homeless Shelters constructed during a declared shelter crisis, construction of a permanent structure or building to be used as a Homeless Shelter is not permitted.
§ 803.8 § 846.24		AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS Boundaries: Within the boundaries of SALI Districts. Controls: “Affordable Housing Project” shall mean a project consisting of Low-Income Affordable Housing Dwelling Units, SRO Units, or Group Housing as defined in Section 803.8(a) of this Code. Affordable Housing Projects may also include principally permitted non-residential uses on the ground floor, and a non-residential use that is accessory to and supportive of the Low-Income Affordable Housing Dwelling Units, SRO Units, or Group Housing. Affordable Housing Projects are principally permitted in this District:    (1)   On any undeveloped parcel containing no existing buildings, as of the effective date of the ordinance enacting Section 846.24, in Board File No. ______; or    (2)   On any parcel that contains only a surface parking lot and no existing buildings, except buildings that are accessory to a surface parking lot use, such as a guard station or kiosk, whether or not said surface parking lot was established with the benefit of a permit; or    (3)   On any parcel over 15,000 square feet in size that contains a surface parking lot use, structures that are accessory to a surface parking lot use, such as those supporting General Advertising Signs, and a bulding that does not exceed 800 square feet in building area. Affordable Housing Projects shall be subject to the Use Standards applicable to Residential Uses in the RED-MX District listed in Table 847 of this Code, subject to any applicable exceptions or bonuses available under state law or this Code. Affordable Housing Projects shall be eligible for the 100 Percent Affordable Housing Bonus Program and shall be considered a permitted residential use in the SALI District, in order to meet the requirement set forth in Section 206.4(b)(2)(B) of this Code.
§ 846.25	§ 207(c)(4)	ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Boundaries: Within the boundaries of the SALI Districts. Controls: An "Accessory Dwelling Unit," as defined in Section 102 and meeting the requirements of Section 207(c)(4) is permitted to be constructed within an existing building in areas that allow residential use or within an existing and authorized auxiliary structure on the same lot.
§ 846.36 § 890.133		Medical cannabis dispensaries in the SALI may only operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

(Added by Ord. 42-13 , File No. 130002, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; amended by Ord. 62-13 , File No. 121162, App. 4/10/2013, Eff. 5/10/2013; Ord. 71-14 , File No. 131205, App. 5/23/2014, Eff. 6/22/2014; 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. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; 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. 213-16, File No. 160960, App. 11/4/2016, Eff. 12/4/2016; Ord. 99-17, File No. 170206, App. 5/19/2017, Eff. 6/18/2017; 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. 224-18, File No. 180364, App. 10/5/2018, Eff. 11/5/2018; Ord. 275-18, File No. 180910, App. 11/20/2018, Eff. 12/21/2018; Ord. 296-18, File No. 180184, App. 12/12/2018, Eff. 1/12/2019; Ord. 61-19, File No. 190047, App. 4/4/2019, Eff. 5/5/2019)

AMENDMENT HISTORY

Zoning Control Table: 846.26 reference corrected; Ord. 62-13 , Eff. 5/10/2013. Zoning Control Table: former category 846.88 deleted; Ord. 71-14 , Eff. 6/22/2014. Zoning Control Table: 846.46 amended; Ord. 235-14 , Eff. 12/26/2014. Zoning Control Table: 844.23b1 added; Ord. 14-15 , Eff. 3/15/2015. Introductory material amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015. Introductory material amended; Zoning Control Table: 846.24 amended; Specific Provisions: 846.24 added; Ord. 162-16 , Eff. 9/3/2016. Zoning Control Table: 846.92 amended; former category 846.93 deleted; 846.99 added; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. Zoning Control Table, former category 844.23b renumbered as 846.23b and amended; Specific Provisions: 846.23b, 890.88(d) added; Ord. 213-16 , Eff. 12/4/2016. Zoning Control Table: 846.10, 846.40, 846.41, and 846.71 amended; Ord. 99-17 , Eff. 6/18/2017. Zoning Control Table: 846.35 amended; Ord. 189-17 , Eff. 10/15/2017. Zoning Control Table: 846.87 amended; Ord. 229-17 , Eff. 1/5/2018. Zoning Control Table: 846.87 amended; Ord. 229-17, Eff. 1/5/2018. Zoning Control Table: 846.97b and 846.97c amended; Ord. 202-18 , Eff. 9/10/2018. Introductory material amended; Zoning Control Table: 846.20, 846.21, and 846.22 amended; former category 846.26 deleted; former categories 846.24 and 846.25 renumbered as 846.25 and 846.26; new category 846.24 added; Specific Provisions: 803.8, 846.24 added; former 846.24 renumbered as 846.25; Ord. 224-18 , Eff. 11/5/2018. Amendments made by Ord. 224-18 restated; Specific Provisions: 803.8, 846.24 amended; Ord. 275-18 , Eff. 12/21/2018. Zoning Control Table: 846.09, 846.36, 846.65b, 846.96, and 846.98 amended; category 846.52 added; Ord. 296-18 , Eff. 1/12/2019. Specific Provisions: 846.23b, 890.88(d) amended; Ord. 61-19 , Eff. 5/5/2019.

CODIFICATION NOTES

1.   So in Ord. 14-15. Number corrected by Ord. 213-16.

2.   So in Ord. 99-17.