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ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CHAPTER 2A: EXECUTIVE BRANCH
CHAPTER 2B: ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS)
CHAPTER 3: BUDGET PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 4: CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 5: COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 6: PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 7: DISASTER COUNCIL
CHAPTER 8: DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS
CHAPTER 9A: FARMERS' MARKET
CHAPTER 9B: FLEA MARKET
CHAPTER 10: FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS
CHAPTER 10A: [REQUEST FOR SHERIFF’S SERVICES]*
CHAPTER 10B: SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
CHAPTER 10C: REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
CHAPTER 10E: PLANNING MONITORING
CHAPTER 10F: 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE
CHAPTER 10G: BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES
CHAPTER 10H: RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
CHAPTER 11: FRANCHISES
CHAPTER 12: HOUSING AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 12A: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
CHAPTER 12D: MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION
CHAPTER 12E: BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 12F: IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN IRELAND
CHAPTER 12G: PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY RECIPIENTS OF CITY CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS
CHAPTER 12H: IMMIGRATION STATUS
CHAPTER 12I: CIVIL IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
CHAPTER 12J: CITY BUSINESS WITH BURMA PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 12L: PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 12M: PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION*
CHAPTER 12N: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH: YOUTH SERVICES SENSITIVITY TRAINING
CHAPTER 12S: WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 12Y: SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE*
CHAPTER 13: JAILS AND PRISONERS
CHAPTER 14A: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 14B: LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 14C: [EXPIRED]
CHAPTER 15: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
CHAPTER 16: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
CHAPTER 17: PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
CHAPTER 18: PAYROLL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 19. PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 19A: PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 19B: ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 20: SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 21: ACQUISITION OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 21A: HEALTH-RELATED COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
CHAPTER 21B: COMMODITIES AND SERVICES RELATING TO PROJECTS ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
CHAPTER 21D: FOOD PURCHASES AT HOSPITALS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND JAILS OPERATED BY THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 21E: GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INCARCERATED PERSONS
CHAPTER 21F: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SOCIAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
CHAPTER 21G: GRANTS
CHAPTER 21H: PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
CHAPTER 22: RADIO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
CHAPTER 22A: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 22B: TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
CHAPTER 22C: PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
CHAPTER 22D: OPEN DATA POLICY
CHAPTER 22E: CITY-OWNED FIBER-OPTIC FACILITIES
CHAPTER 22G: OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 22H: DESIGNATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA)
CHAPTER 22I: OFFICE OF CYBER SECURITY AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER
CHAPTER 22J: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
CHAPTER 23: REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
CHAPTER 23A: SURPLUS PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 24: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHAPTER 24A: ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR
CHAPTER 24B: RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
CHAPTER 25: STREET LIGHTING
CHAPTER 26. [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 27: HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 28: ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 29: FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY
CHAPTER 29A: APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. 303(q) CRITERIA
CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS
CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES
CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*
CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES
CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE
CHAPTER 37B: MIDTOWN PARK APARTMENTS
CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS
CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING]
CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT
CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES
CHAPTER 41E. RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 41F: TOURIST HOTEL CONVERSION*
CHAPTER 41G: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS
CHAPTER 42: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 43: MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW
CHAPTER 44: ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PLANNING COUNCIL
CHAPTER 45: JURY FEES
CHAPTER 47: PREFERENCE IN CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 48: RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
CHAPTER 49: SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 49A: RESIDENTIAL TENANT COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 49B: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS: LOCK REPLACEMENTS BY LANDLORD WHEN TENANTS VACATE
CHAPTER 50: NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS LOAN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 51: VOLUNTARY ARTS CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 52: SAN FRANCISCO CARBON MITIGATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 53: URBAN AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 53A: URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONES ACT PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 54: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY COMMISSION
CHAPTER 56: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 57: FILM COMMISSION
CHAPTER 58: RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN CIVIL MATTERS
CHAPTER 58A: RIGHT TO CIVIL COUNSEL FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CHAPTER 59: HEALTHY FOOD RETAILER ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 59A: FOOD SECURITY AND EQUITY REPORTS
CHAPTER 60: ASSISTED HOUSING PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 61: WATERFRONT LAND USE
CHAPTER 62: DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
CHAPTER 63: WATER EFFICIENT IRRIGATION ORDINANCE*
CHAPTER 64: CITY EMPLOYEE AND CITY CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND HEALTH
CHAPTER 65: RENT REDUCTION AND RELOCATION PLAN FOR TENANTS INCONVENIENCED BY SEISMIC WORK PERFORMED PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 14 AND 15 OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 65A: COMPENSATION, OR SUBSTITUTE HOUSING SERVICE, FOR TENANTS AFFECTED BY TEMPORARY SEVERANCE OF SPECIFIED HOUSING SERVICES DURING MANDATORY SEISMIC WORK REQUIRED BY BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 34B
CHAPTER 66: SEISMIC SAFETY RETROFIT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 67: THE SAN FRANCISCO SUNSHINE ORDINANCE OF 1999
CHAPTER 67A: CELL PHONES, PAGERS AND SIMILAR SOUND-PRODUCING ELECTRICAL DEVICES
CHAPTER 67B: PARENTAL LEAVE AND TELECONFERENCING
CHAPTER 68: CULTURAL EQUITY ENDOWMENT FUND
CHAPTER 69: SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 70: IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 71: MILLS ACT CONTRACT PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 72: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR LEAD HAZARD REMEDIATION
CHAPTER 74: RENT ESCROW ACCOUNT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 77: BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION APPEALS
CHAPTER 78: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM
CHAPTER 79: PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS
CHAPTER 79A: ADDITIONAL PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS
CHAPTER 80: ANTI-BLIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 80A: ORDERS TO VACATE DUE TO HAZARDOUS HOUSING CONDITIONS
CHAPTER 82: LOCAL HIRING POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 83: FIRST SOURCE HIRING PROGRAM
CHAPTER 84: SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENTIAL RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PERSONS DISQUALIFIED FROM FEDERAL RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAMS BY THE FEDERAL QUALITY HOUSING AND WORK RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1998 (QHWRA)
CHAPTER 85: THE HOUSING INNOVATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 86: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION
CHAPTER 87: FAIR HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 88: PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW ORDINANCE OF 1999
CHAPTER 89: DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAPTER 90: ENTERTAINMENT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 90A: PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC AND CULTURE
CHAPTER 91: LANGUAGE ACCESS
CHAPTER 92: REAL ESTATE LOAN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION
CHAPTER 93: PREGNANCY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 93A: SAN FRANCISCO REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS POLICY
CHAPTER 94: THE SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA PROGRAM
CHAPTER 94A: THE SAN FRANCISCO SHARED SPACES PROGRAM
CHAPTER 94B: ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
CHAPTER 94D: GREATER DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT MASTER PERMITTING FOR ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 95: IDENTIFICATION CARDS
CHAPTER 96: COORDINATION BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAPTER 96A: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 96B: POLICY MAKING MARIJUANA OFFENSES THE LOWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT PRIORITY
CHAPTER 96C: POLICE INTERROGATION OF YOUTH - JEFF ADACHI YOUTH RIGHTS ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 96D: PRESENTATION OF YOUTH CASES
CHAPTER 96E [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATA REPORTING]*
CHAPTER 96F: COMMUNITY POLICING PLANS
CHAPTER 96G: LIMITS ON POLICE DEPARTMENT USE AND STORAGE OF DNA PROFILES
CHAPTER 96H: LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT POLICIES
CHAPTER 96I: POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 96J: PROTECTING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 97: HEALTHCARE IMPACT REPORTS
CHAPTER 98: THE BETTER STREETS POLICY
CHAPTER 99: PUBLIC POWER IN NEW CITY DEVELOPMENTS
CHAPTER 100: PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
CHAPTER 101: RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES BY OR FOR THE CITY
CHAPTER 102: OUR CHILDREN, OUR FAMILIES COUNCIL
CHAPTER 103: NON-COOPERATION WITH IDENTITY-BASED REGISTRY ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 104: COLLECTION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY DATA
CHAPTER 105: CIGARETTE LITTER ABATEMENT FEE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 106: CITY NAVIGATION CENTERS
CHAPTER 107: CULTURAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 107A: AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 107B: CASTRO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ) CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 107C: AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 107D: SUNSET CHINESE CULTURAL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 109: PRIORITIZING 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CHAPTER 110: FORGIVABLE LOAN FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
CHAPTER 111: HOUSING REPORTS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 115: AUTOMATED POINT OF SALE STATION REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 116: COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT
CHAPTER 117: COOPERATIVE LIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
CHAPTER 118: PLACE FOR ALL PROGRAM
CHAPTER 119: SAFE PARKING PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 120: ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS
CHAPTER 121: CLOSURE OF JUVENILE HALL
CHAPTER 122: CLOSURE OF COUNTY JAIL 4
CHAPTER 123: LIBRARY LAUREATE PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 123A: LIBRARY READ TO RECOVERY PROGRAM
APPENDIX: Table of Initiative Ordinances and Policy Declarations
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code
BUSINESS AND TAX REGULATIONS CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE BUSINESS AND TAX REGULATIONS CODE
ARTICLE 1: PERMIT PROCEDURES
ARTICLE 2: LICENSE FEES
ARTICLE 3: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 4: [RESERVED]
ARTICLE 5: ELECTRICAL MUSICAL DEVICES
ARTICLE 6: COMMON ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 7: TAX ON TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS
ARTICLE 8: SUGARY DRINKS DISTRIBUTOR TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 9: TAX ON OCCUPANCY OF PARKING SPACE IN PARKING STATIONS
ARTICLE 10: UTILITY USERS TAX
ARTICLE 10B: ACCESS LINE TAX
ARTICLE 11: STADIUM OPERATOR ADMISSION TAX
ARTICLE 12: BUSINESS REGISTRATION
ARTICLE 12-A: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 12-A-1: GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 12-B: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 12B-1: NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION AND GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP FUND TAX OPTION
ARTICLE 12-C: REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
ARTICLE 12-D: UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX
ARTICLE 13: CONNECTIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TERMINAL ALARM PANEL
ARTICLE 14: TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
ARTICLE 15: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS PROCEDURE CODE
ARTICLE 15A: PUBLIC REALM LANDSCAPING, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ("GREEN BENEFIT DISTRICTS")
ARTICLE 16: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 17: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 20: FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 21: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMERCIAL RENTS TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 22: PARKING STATIONS; REVENUE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
ARTICLE 23: VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE EXPENDITURE PLAN
ARTICLE 28: HOMELESSNESS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 29: VACANCY TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 29A: EMPTY HOMES TAX ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 30: CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
ARTICLE 32: TRAFFIC CONGESTION MITIGATION TAX
ARTICLE 33: OVERPAID EXECUTIVE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX
ARTICLE 36: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 37: FAIR WAGES FOR EDUCATORS PARCEL TAX ORDINANCE
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code
San Francisco Environment Code
ENVIRONMENT CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE ENVIRONMENT CODE
CHAPTER 1: PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE POLICY STATEMENT
CHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 3: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 4: HEALTHY AIR AND CLEAN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 5: RESOURCE CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 7: MUNICIPAL GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS*
CHAPTER 8: TROPICAL HARDWOOD AND VIRGIN REDWOOD BAN
CHAPTER 9: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TARGETS AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTION PLANS
CHAPTER 10: TRANSPORTATION OF AGGREGATE MATERIALS
CHAPTER 11: CELL PHONE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 12: URBAN FORESTRY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 13: ARSENIC-TREATED WOOD
CHAPTER 14: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECOVERY ORDINANCE*
CHAPTER 15: GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 16: FOOD SERVICE AND PACKAGING WASTE REDUCTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 17: PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 18: SOLAR ENERGY INCENTIVE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 19: MANDATORY RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING
CHAPTER 20: EXISTING BUILDINGS ENERGY PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 21: CLEAN ENERGY FULL DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 22: SAFE DRUG DISPOSAL
CHAPTER 23: DRINK TAP ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 24: BOTTLED DRINKING WATER
CHAPTER 25: CLEAN CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CHAPTER 26: BETTER ROOF REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 27: ANTIBIOTIC USE IN FOOD ANIMALS
CHAPTER 28: FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS IN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 29: ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS IMPLEMENTATION*
CHAPTER 30: RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 31: ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CHARGING IN COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES*
CHAPTER 32: MANDATORY EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Fire Code
San Francisco Health Code
HEALTH CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE HEALTH CODE
ARTICLE 1: ANIMALS
ARTICLE 1A: ANIMAL SACRIFICE
ARTICLE 1B: PERFORMANCE OF WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT
ARTICLE 1C: SALE OF ANIMALS
ARTICLE 1D: ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 2: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
ARTICLE 3: HOSPITALS
ARTICLE 4: DECEASED PERSONS
ARTICLE 5: PUBLIC HEALTH - GENERAL
ARTICLE 6: GARBAGE AND REFUSE
ARTICLE 7: LAUNDRIES
ARTICLE 8: FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 8A: CANNABIS CONSUMPTION PERMITS
ARTICLE 9: DAIRY AND MILK CODE
ARTICLE 10: MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 11: NUISANCES
ARTICLE 11A: BED BUG INFESTATION PREVENTION, TREATMENT, DISCLOSURE, AND REPORTING
ARTICLE 11B: HEALTHY BUILDINGS
ARTICLE 12: SANITATION - GENERAL
ARTICLE 12A: BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ARTICLE 12B: SOIL BORING AND WELL REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 12C: ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NON-POTABLE APPLICATIONS
ARTICLE 14: AMBULANCES AND ROUTINE MEDICAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES
ARTICLE 15: PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
ARTICLE 16: REGULATING THE USE OF 'ECONOMIC POISONS'
ARTICLE 17: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY AT SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL
ARTICLE 18: PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS TO VIOLATORS
ARTICLE 19: SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL
ARTICLE 19A: REGULATING SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19B: REGULATING SMOKING IN SHARED OFFICE WORKPLACE [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19C: REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND IN HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19D: PROHIBITING CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES
ARTICLE 19E: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND CERTAIN SPORTS ARENAS [SUSPENDED]
ARTICLE 19F: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ENCLOSED AREAS, CERTAIN UNENCLOSED AREAS, AND SPORTS STADIUMS
ARTICLE 19G: ENFORCEMENT OF SMOKING PROHIBITIONS
ARTICLE 19H: PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF TOBACCO
ARTICLE 19I: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FARMERS' MARKETS
ARTICLE 19J: PROHIBITING PHARMACIES FROM SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 19K: PROHIBITING SALES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
ARTICLE 19L: PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CERTAIN OUTDOOR EVENTS
ARTICLE 19M: DISCLOSURE TO PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL TENANTS OF WHETHER A UNIT IS SMOKE FREE OR SMOKING OPTIONAL, AND INFORMING EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE SMOKING IS OPTIONAL
ARTICLE 19N: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND USE
ARTICLE 19O: [SMOKELESS TOBACCO - USE PROHIBITED AT ATHLETIC VENUES]
ARTICLE 19P: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS AGED 18, 19, OR 20
ARTICLE 19Q: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS
ARTICLE 19R: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES LACKING FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION PREMARKET APPROVAL
ARTICLE 19S: PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN SAN FRANCISCO
ARTICLE 20: ALKYL NITRITES
ARTICLE 21: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ARTICLE 21A: RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
ARTICLE 22: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 22A: ANALYZING SOILS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE
ARTICLE 22B: CONSTRUCTION DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 23: VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINAL WORKER SAFETY
ARTICLE 24: CHLOROFLUOROCARBON RECOVERY AND RECYCLING
ARTICLE 25: MEDICAL WASTE GENERATOR REGISTRATION, PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND FEES
ARTICLE 26: COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD POISONING INVESTIGATION, MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
ARTICLE 27: HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 28: MEDICAL CANNABIS USER AND PRIMARY CAREGIVER IDENTIFICATION CARDS
ARTICLE 29: LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND MASSAGE BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 30: REGULATION OF DIESEL BACKUP GENERATORS
ARTICLE 31: HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD
ARTICLE 32: DISEASE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
ARTICLE 34: HEALTHY PRODUCTS, HEALTHY CHILDREN ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 35: BIOLOGICAL AGENT DETECTORS
ARTICLE 36: CHILD COUGH AND COLD MEDICINE WARNING ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 37: TRANS FAT FREE RESTAURANT PROGRAM ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 38: ENHANCED VENTILATION REQUIRED FOR URBAN INFILL SENSITIVE USE DEVELOPMENTS
ARTICLE 39: COMMERCIAL DOG WALKING
ARTICLE 40: SAFE BODY ART
ARTICLE 41: MENTAL HEALTH
ARTICLE 42: [REPEALED]
ARTICLE 43: SURPLUS MEDICATION REPOSITORY AND DISTRIBUTION
ARTICLE 45: CITY-OPERATED ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY
ARTICLE 46:
ARTICLE 47: ADULT SEX VENUES
ARTICLE 48: REQUIRING RETAIL PHARMACIES TO STOCK OPIOID ANTAGONISTS AND BUPRENORPHINE
ARTICLE 49: SPECIMEN TEST COLLECTION SITES
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Municipal Elections Code
San Francisco Labor and Employment Code
San Francisco Park Code
San Francisco Planning Code
PLANNING CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE PLANNING CODE
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 1.2: DIMENSIONS, AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES
ARTICLE 1.5: TRANSPORTATION, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND LOADING
ARTICLE 1.7: COMPLIANCE
ARTICLE 2: USE DISTRICTS
SEC. 201. CLASSES OF USE DISTRICTS.
SEC. 202. PERMITTED BY THIS CODE.
SEC. 202.1. ZONING CONTROL TABLES.
SEC. 202.2. LOCATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS.
SEC. 202.3. LIMITATION ON CHANGE IN USE OR DEMOLITION OF GENERAL GROCERY USE.
SEC. 202.4. LIMITATION ON CHANGE IN USE OR DEMOLITION OF MOVIE THEATER USE.
SEC. 202.5. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINICS.
SEC. 202.6. LIVE/WORK UNITS.
SEC. 202.7. DEMOLITION OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS IN PDR DISTRICTS, REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 202.8. LIMITATION ON CONVERSION OF PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, AND REPAIR USE, INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNITY USE, AND ARTS ACTIVITIES USE.
SEC. 202.9. FLEXIBLE RETAIL USES.
SEC. 202.10. LIMITATION ON INTERMEDIATE LENGTH OCCUPANCIES.
SEC. 202.12. LIMITATION ON CHANGE IN USE OR DEMOLITION OF A LAUNDROMAT USE.
SEC. 202.13. CONVERSION OF AUTOMOTIVE USE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING LOCATION.
SEC. 202.14. LIMITATION ON CHANGE IN USE OR DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.
SEC. 203. EFFECT ON CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICES.
SEC. 204. ACCESSORY USES, GENERAL.
SEC. 204.1. ACCESSORY USES FOR DWELLINGS IN ALL DISTRICTS.
SEC. 204.2. ACCESSORY USES FOR USES OTHER THAN DWELLINGS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
SEC. 204.3. ACCESSORY USES FOR USES OTHER THAN DWELLINGS IN C, RC, M, AND PDR DISTRICTS.
SEC. 204.4. DWELLING UNITS ACCESSORY TO OTHER USES.
SEC. 204.5. PARKING AND LOADING AS ACCESSORY USES.
SEC. 204.6. FLEET CHARGING NOT PERMITTED AS ACCESSORY USE.
SEC. 205. TEMPORARY USES, GENERAL.
SEC. 205.1. TEMPORARY USES: SIXTY-DAY LIMIT.
SEC. 205.2. TEMPORARY USES: ONE- TO SEVEN-YEAR LIMIT.
SEC. 205.3. TEMPORARY USES: TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR LIMIT.
SEC. 205.4. TEMPORARY USES: INTERMITTENT ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 205.5. TEMPORARY USES: INTERIM ACTIVITIES ON DEVELOPMENT SITES.
SEC. 205.6. TEMPORARY USES: INTERIM USES WITHIN BARS AND ENTERTAINMENT USES.
SEC. 205.7. TEMPORARY USES: INTERIM ACTIVITIES IN VACANT GROUND-FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACES.
SEC. 205.8. TEMPORARY USES: OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 206. THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EDUCATOR HOUSING PROGRAMS.
SEC. 207. DWELLING UNIT DENSITY LIMITS.
SEC. 207.1. LOCAL ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM.
SEC. 207.2. STATE MANDATED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM.
SEC. 207.3. AUTHORIZATION OF DWELLING UNITS CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT A PERMIT IN AN EXISTING BUILDING ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE.
SEC. 207.4. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 207.5. DENSITY OF DWELLING UNITS IN MIXED USE DISTRICTS.
SEC. 207.6. REQUIRED MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT MIX IN RTO, RCD, NCT, DTR, EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS MIXED USE DISTRICTS, THE VAN NESS & MARKET RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT, AND THE POLK STREET AND PACIFIC AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
SEC. 207.7. REQUIRED MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT MIX.
SEC. 207.8. DIVISION OF DWELLING UNITS IN THE RTO, POLK STREET NCD, PACIFIC AVENUE NCD, AND NCT DISTRICTS.
SEC. 208. DENSITY LIMITATIONS FOR GROUP HOUSING OR HOMELESS SHELTERS.
SEC. 209. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF RESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
SEC. 209.1. RH (RESIDENTIAL, HOUSE) DISTRICTS.
SEC. 209.2. RM (RESIDENTIAL, MIXED) DISTRICTS.
SEC. 209.3. RC (RESIDENTIAL-COMMERCIAL) DISTRICTS.
SEC. 209.4. RTO (RESIDENTIAL TRANSIT ORIENTED) DISTRICTS.
SEC. 209.5. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 209.6. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 209.7. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 209.8. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 209.9. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 209.10. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 210. DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND PRODUCTION/DISTRIBUTION/REPAIR DISTRICTS.
SEC. 210.1. C-2 DISTRICTS: COMMUNITY BUSINESS.
SEC. 210.2. C-3 DISTRICTS: DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL.
SEC. 210.3. PDR DISTRICTS.
SEC. 210.3A. NON-ACCESSORY USE SIZE LIMITS FOR CERTAIN RETAIL AND OFFICE USES IN PDR-1-B AND PDR-2 DISTRICTS.
SEC. 210.3B. OFFICE USES IN LANDMARK BUILDINGS IN THE PDR-1-D AND PDR-1-G DISTRICTS.
SEC. 210.3C. ALLOWANCE FOR USES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PDR SPACE IN THE PDR-1-D AND PDR-1-G DISTRICTS.
SEC. 210.4. M DISTRICTS: INDUSTRIAL.
SEC. 210.5. COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL ADAPTIVE REUSE PROGRAM.
SEC. 210.6. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 210.7. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 210.8. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 210.9. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 210.10. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 210.11. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 211. P (PUBLIC) DISTRICTS.
SEC. 211.1. PRINCIPAL USES PERMITTED, P DISTRICTS.
SEC. 211.2. CONDITIONAL USES, P DISTRICTS.
SEC. 212. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 213. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 215. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 216. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 217. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 218. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 218.1. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 218.2. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 219. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 219.1. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 219.2. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 220. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 221. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 221.1. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 222. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 223. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 224. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 225. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 226. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 226.1. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 227. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 228. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 229. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 230. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 231. LIMITED CORNER COMMERCIAL USES IN RH, RTO, AND RM DISTRICTS.
SEC. 233. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 234. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 234.1. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 234.2. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 235. SPECIAL USE DISTRICTS.
SEC. 236. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 237. AUTOMOTIVE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 238. NOB HILL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 239. WASHINGTON-BROADWAY SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 240. WATERFRONT SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 241. DOLORES HEIGHTS SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 242. BERNAL HEIGHTS SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 243. VAN NESS SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 244. RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER DISTRICTS.
SEC. 244.1. WESTWOOD PARK RESIDENTIAL CHARACTER DISTRICT.
SEC. 247. DOWNTOWN SUPPORT OPEN SPACE DEMONSTRATION SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 248. TRANSIT CENTER C-3-O(SD) COMMERCIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.1. FOLSOM AND MAIN RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.2. THE VILLAGE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.3. OCEANVIEW LARGE RESIDENCE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.5. NORTH OF MARKET RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.6. SOUTH OF MARKET HALL OF JUSTICE LEGAL SERVICES SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.8. [ NON-PROFIT ARTS EDUCATION SPECIAL USE].
SEC. 249.9. STONESTOWN SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.12. 1500 MISSION STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.13. GEARY BOULEVARD/DIVISADERO STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.14. THIRD STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.15. MISSION AND 9TH STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.16. OAKDALE AVENUE AND QUINT STREET AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.17. THIRD STREET AND ARMSTRONG AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.18. NORTHEAST CHINA BASIN SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.19. NEW ASIA SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.20. GEARY-MASONIC SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.21. CALIFORNIA STREET AND PRESIDIO AVENUE - COMMUNITY CENTER SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.22. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 249.23. FOURTH AND FREELON STREETS SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.24. HAIGHT STREET SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.25. JACKSON SQUARE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.26. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 249.27. ALABAMA AND 18TH STREETS AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.28. TRANSBAY C-3 SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.30. THIRD STREET AND OAKDALE AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.31. JAPANTOWN SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.32. LAGUNA, HAIGHT, BUCHANAN AND HERMANN STREETS SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.33. VAN NESS & MARKET RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.34. TRINITY PLAZA SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.35. FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.35A. FULTON STREET GROCERY STORE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.35B. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.36. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 249.37. INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.38. SOMA YOUTH AND FAMILY SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.39. WESTERN SOMA SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.40. POTRERO CENTER MIXED-USE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.40A. [REDESIGNATED.]
SEC. 249.41. 901 BUSH STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.41A. [REPEALED.]
SEC. 249.42. INDIA BASIN INDUSTRIAL PARK SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.43. THIRD STREET AND LE CONTE AVENUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.44. HUNTERS VIEW SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.45. VISITACION VALLEY/SCHLAGE LOCK SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.46. VETERANS COMMON SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.47. 1500 PAGE STREET AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.49. TELEGRAPH HILL - NORTH BEACH RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.50. CANDLESTICK POINT ACTIVITY NODE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.51. HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD PHASE 2 SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.52. TREASURE ISLAND/YERBA BUENA ISLAND SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.53. PRESIDIO-SUTTER SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.54. EXECUTIVE PARK SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.55. LOMBARD AND SCOTT STREET AFFORDABLE GROUP HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.59. CALLE 24 SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.60. MISSION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.61. 17TH AND RHODE ISLAND STREET GROCERY STORE SPECIAL USE SUBDISTRICT.
SEC. 249.62. THIRD STREET ALCOHOL RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.63. CAYUGA/ALEMANY SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.64. PARKMERCED SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.65. BAYSHORE BOULEVARD HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.66. CHINATOWN TRANSIT STATION SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.67. ART & DESIGN EDUCATIONAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.68. CESAR CHAVEZ/VALENCIA STREETS MEDICAL USE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.69. CHINESE HOSPITAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.71. YERBA BUENA CENTER MIXED-USE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.73. JEWISH HOME OF SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.74. FIFTH AND MISSION SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.75. SUNNYDALE HOPE SF SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.76. POTRERO HOPE SF SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.77. CORONA HEIGHTS LARGE RESIDENCE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.78. CENTRAL SOMA SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.79. PIER 70 SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.80. MISSION ROCK SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.81. 1629 MARKET STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.82. 430 29TH AVENUE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.84. INDIA BASIN SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.85. 1550 EVANS AVENUE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.86. 3333 CALIFORNIA STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.87. POTRERO POWER STATION SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.88. BAYVIEW INDUSTRIAL TRIANGLE CANNABIS RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.89. 2000 MARIN STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.90. BALBOA RESERVOIR SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.91. 2500-2530 18TH STREET AFFORDABLE HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.92. CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOODS LARGE RESIDENCE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.93. GROUP HOUSING SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.94. FAMILY AND SENIOR HOUSING OPPORTUNITY SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.95. 900 KEARNY STREET SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.96. WAWONA STREET AND 45TH AVENUE CULTURAL CENTER SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.97. PRIORITY EQUITY GEOGRAPHIES SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.98. POTRERO YARD SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
SEC. 249.99. 30 VAN NESS AVENUE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT.
ARTICLE 2.5: HEIGHT AND BULK DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 3: ZONING PROCEDURES
ARTICLE 3.5: FEES
ARTICLE 4: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS THAT AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES
ARTICLE 6: SIGNS
ARTICLE 7: NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 8: MIXED USE DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 9: MISSION BAY DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 10: PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL AND AESTHETIC LANDMARKS
ARTICLE 11: PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS AND DISTRICTS OF ARCHITECTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND AESTHETIC IMPORTANCE IN THE C-3 DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 12: [RESERVED]
PLANNING CODE - INTERPRETATIONS
ZONING MAPS
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Zoning Maps
San Francisco Police Code
POLICE CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE POLICE CODE
ARTICLE 1: PUBLIC NUISANCES
ARTICLE 1.1: REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR HUMAN HABITATION
ARTICLE 1.2 DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN
ARTICLE 1.3: TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RENTAL INCREASES RENT ROLLBACK BASED UPON APRIL 15, 1979, RENTAL RATES AND REFUNDING ANY RENT INCREASES
ARTICLE 1.5: DISPLAY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY CONSERVATION DECALS
ARTICLE 2: DISORDERLY CONDUCT
ARTICLE 3: GAMES OF CHANCE
ARTICLE 4: PARADES
ARTICLE 4.5: FUNERAL PROCESSION ESCORTS
ARTICLE 5: OFFENSIVE POWDERS
ARTICLE 6: FRAUD AND DECEIT
ARTICLE 7: ANIMALS AND BIRDS
ARTICLE 7.1: HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES
ARTICLE 8: MINORS
ARTICLE 9: MISCELLANEOUS CONDUCT REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 9.5: PROHIBITING OF PROFESSIONAL STRIKEBREAKERS
ARTICLE 9.6: REGULATIONS FOR SOLICITATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES
ARTICLE 10: REGULATIONS FOR ADVERTISING
ARTICLE 10.1: REGULATING EXPOSURE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, CARTOONS OR DRAWINGS ON NEWSRACKS
ARTICLE 10.2: REGULATION OF COMPUTER RENTAL BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 11: REGULATIONS FOR AMUSEMENTS
ARTICLE 11.1: COMMERCIAL DISPLAY OF DEAD HUMAN BODIES
ARTICLE 11.2: REGULATIONS FOR ADULT THEATERS AND ADULT BOOKSTORES PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 12: REGULATIONS FOR AUTOMOBILES
ARTICLE 13: MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS FOR PROFESSIONS AND TRADES
ARTICLE 13.1: JUNK DEALERS - PERMIT AND REGULATION
ARTICLE 13.2 BICYCLE MESSENGER BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 13.3: CAR RENTAL BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 13.4: REDUCING RENTAL-CAR BURGLARIES
ARTICLE 14: LICENSES FOR ADVERTISING
ARTICLE 15: LICENSES FOR AMUSEMENTS
ARTICLE 15.1: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 15.2: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS FOR EXTENDED-HOURS PREMISES
ARTICLE 15.3: PROHIBITING NUDE PERFORMERS, WAITERS AND WAITRESSES
ARTICLE 15.4: ENCOUNTER STUDIOS
ARTICLE 15.5: NUDE MODELS IN PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS
ARTICLE 15.6: ESCORT SERVICES
ARTICLE 15.7: EVENT PROMOTERS
ARTICLE 16: REGULATION OF CANNABIS
ARTICLE 17: MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 17.1: REGULATIONS FOR FORTUNETELLING; PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 18: SAN FRANCISCO POLICE PISTOL RANGE
ARTICLE 19: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
ARTICLE 20: REPRODUCING AND FURNISHING REPORTS
ARTICLE 21: BAN ON PUBLIC USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT
ARTICLE 22: CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE HEALTH CODE AND POLICE CODE
ARTICLE 23: REGULATIONS FOR PORT AREA*
ARTICLE 24: REGULATING STREET ARTISTS*
ARTICLE 25: REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE PROTECTION AND SECURITY SERVICES*
ARTICLE 26: REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC BATH HOUSES
ARTICLE 27: REGULATIONS FOR MORTGAGE MODIFICATION CONSULTANTS
ARTICLE 28: REGULATIONS FOR PAWNBROKERS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 29: REGULATION OF NOISE
ARTICLE 30: PERMITS FOR TOW CAR DRIVERS
ARTICLE 30.1: PERMITS FOR TOW CAR FIRMS
ARTICLE 31: REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY HELIPORTS AND PERMIT PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 32: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING BINGO GAMES
ARTICLE 32A: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING POKER GAMES
ARTICLE 33: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PLACE OF BIRTH, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, CREED, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, WEIGHT, OR HEIGHT
ARTICLE 33B: PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BY CLUBS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT DISTINCTLY PRIVATE
ARTICLE 33K: [EXPIRED]
ARTICLE 33L: [EXPIRED]
ARTICLE 33M: [EXPIRED]
ARTICLE 34: REGULATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 35: FIREARM STRICT LIABILITY ACT
ARTICLE 36: PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR DRUG, OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UPON PUBLIC PREMISES SELLING OR SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
ARTICLE 36A: [SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION; POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS]
ARTICLE 36B: STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 36C: PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS AT PUBLIC GATHERINGS
ARTICLE 36D: GUN VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS
ARTICLE 37: POLICE EMERGENCY ALARM ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 38: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AIDS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 39: PEDICABS
ARTICLE 41: PROHIBITING THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF REPLICA HYPODERMIC NEEDLES OR SYRINGES
ARTICLE 42: SALE AND DISPLAY OF AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINERS AND MARKER PENS
ARTICLE 42A: COLOR TIRES
ARTICLE 42B: MERCURY THERMOMETERS
ARTICLE 42D: SALE AND DISPLAY OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING HYDROFLUORIC ACID
ARTICLE 43: ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
ARTICLE 44: CLOSED CAPTIONS ACTIVATION REQUIREMENT ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 45: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS VIOLENCE PREVENTION ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 46: PROHIBITING SELF-SERVICE MERCHANDISING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS EXCEPT IN PLACES TO WHICH MINORS HAVE NO ACCESS
ARTICLE 47: PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
ARTICLE 48: LASER POINTERS
ARTICLE 49: PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING DECISIONS
ARTICLE 50: CRIMINAL HISTORY IN ADMISSION TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
ARTICLE 51: STORMWATER FLOOD RISK DISCLOSURE
ARTICLE 52: OCCUPANT'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE A COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER
ARTICLE 53: REGULATION OF THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
ARTICLE 55: ACCEPTANCE OF CASH BY BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES
ARTICLE 56: VEHICLE SIDESHOWS
ARTICLE 57: SUPERMARKET CLOSURE ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 58: TENDERLOIN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PILOT PROGRAM
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Port Code
San Francisco Public Works Code
PUBLIC WORKS CODE
THE SAN FRANCISCO CODES
PREFACE TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CODE
ARTICLE 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 2: PUBLIC CONTRACT PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 2.1: PERMIT FEES AND OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENTS
ARTICLE 2.3: HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD
ARTICLE 2.4: EXCAVATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ARTICLE 3: REGULATIONS IN REGARD TO WORKING CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 4: SEWERS
ARTICLE 4.1: INDUSTRIAL WASTE
ARTICLE 4.2. SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 4.3: SEWERS
ARTICLE 5: STREET FLOWER MARKETS
ARTICLE 5.1: ANTI-LITTER RECEPTACLES
ARTICLE 5.2: TABLES AND CHAIRS IN PUBLIC SIDEWALK OR ROADWAY AREAS
ARTICLE 5.3: DISPLAY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OR NONFOOD MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 5.4: REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS
ARTICLE 5.5: DISTRIBUTION OF FREE SAMPLE MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
ARTICLE 5.6: POSTING OF SIGNS ON CITY-OWNED LAMP POSTS OR UTILITY POLES
ARTICLE 5.7: HANDBILL DISTRIBUTION ON PRIVATE PREMISES; DISPLAY OF BANNERS
ARTICLE 5.8: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES CONCERNING PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
ARTICLE 5.9: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR VENDORS
ARTICLE 6: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 6.1: IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE CODE
ARTICLE 7: MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 9: UNACCEPTED STREETS
ARTICLE 11: SPUR TRACKS
ARTICLE 13: ENGINEERING INSPECTION
ARTICLE 14: UNDERGROUND PIPES, WIRES AND CONDUITS
ARTICLE 15: MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE 16: URBAN FORESTRY ORDINANCE
ARTICLE 16.1: TREE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ARTICLE 17: CONTROL OF DUMPS DISPOSING OF MATERIALS FROM CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION
ARTICLE 18: UTILITY FACILITIES
ARTICLE 19: PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOOTHS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS
ARTICLE 20: PROHIBITED BICYCLE ACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS
ARTICLE 21: RESTRICTION OF USE OF POTABLE WATER FOR SOIL COMPACTION AND DUST CONTROL ACTIVITIES
ARTICLE 22: RECLAIMED WATER USE
ARTICLE 23: GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND ABATEMENT
ARTICLE 24: SHOPPING CARTS
ARTICLE 25: PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES
ARTICLE 26*: ILLEGAL DUMPING
ARTICLE 27: SURFACE-MOUNTED FACILITIES
References to Ordinances
San Francisco Subdivision Code
San Francisco Transportation Code
Comprehensive Ordinance List
San Francisco Building Inspection Commission (BIC) Codes
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SEC. 204.2. ACCESSORY USES FOR USES OTHER THAN DWELLINGS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.
(See Interpretations related to this Section.)
   No use shall be permitted as an accessory use to a use other than a dwelling in any Residential District that involves or requires any of the following:
   (a)   The use of more than one-fourth of the total floor area occupied by such use and the principal or conditional use to which it is accessory, except in the case of accessory off-street parking and loading;
   (b)   The use of show windows or window displays or advertising to attract customers or clients, except for an identifying sign and regulated in Article 6 of this Code; or
   (c)   The conduct of any activity of a profit-making or commercial nature, except as an integral part of the permitted principal or conditional use where such activity is expressly permitted by the Zoning Control Table for the district; or
   (d)   A Medical Cannabis Dispensary as defined in Section 102 of this Code.
   (e)   An Adult Sex Venue as defined in Section 102 of this Code.
(Amended by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78; Ord. 140-11, File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; Ord. 176-12 , File No. 120472, App. 8/7/2012, Eff. 9/6/2012; Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; Ord. 75-22, File No. 220264, App. 5/13/2022, Eff. 6/13/2022)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Division (d) added; Ord. 140-11, Eff. 8/4/2011. Section header and undesignated introductory paragraph amended; Ord. 176-12 , Eff. 9/6/2012. Divisions (c) and (d) amended; Ord. 22-15, Eff. 3/22/2015. Division (e) added; Ord. 75-22, Eff. 6/13/2022.
SEC. 204.3. ACCESSORY USES FOR USES OTHER THAN DWELLINGS IN C, RC, M, AND PDR DISTRICTS.
(See Interpretations related to this Section.)
   (a)   Purpose. The purpose of this Section 204.3 is to regulate Accessory Uses other than Dwellings in C, RC, M, and PDR Districts, so as to permit related Accessory Uses while restricting uses incompatible with the purpose or detrimental to the character of a district.
   (b)   Controls. An Accessory Use to a lawful Principal or Conditional Use is subject to the following limitations:
      (1)   Floor Area Limitations. An Accessory Use may not occupy more than one-third of the total Floor Area occupied by such use, any additional accessory uses, and the Principal or Conditional Use to which it is accessory, except in the case of:
         (A)   accessory off-street parking or loading;
         (B)   accessory wholesaling, manufacturing, or processing of foods, goods, or commodities; and
         (C)   except in PDR Districts, Arts Activities.
      (2)   Noise and Vibration Limitations. Any noise, vibration, or unhealthful emissions may not extend beyond the premises of the use.
      (3)   Limitations on Cannabis Retail Accessory Uses. The sale of cannabis as an Accessory Use is subject to any applicable limitations or regulations imposed by the Office of Cannabis. Cannabis Retail is not permitted as an Accessory Use unless the Cannabis Retail establishment holds a permit from the City’s Office of Cannabis specifically permitting Cannabis Retail accessory to another activity on the same premises.
      (4)   Accessory Catering Use to Restaurants and Limited Restaurants. Catering Uses that satisfy the limitations set forth in Section 703(d)(3)(B) shall be permitted as an Accessory Use to Restaurants and Limited Restaurants.
      (5)   Retail Uses Accessory to PDR Uses in PDR Districts. Multiple PDR uses within a single building or development may combine their accessory retail allotment into one or more shared retail spaces, provided that the total allotment of accessory retail space per use does not exceed what otherwise would be permitted by this Section 204.3.
      (6)   Antennas in C, M, and PDR Districts. An antenna or a microwave or satellite dish shall be permitted in, C, M, and PDR Districts, except PDR-1-B Districts, without regard to the height of such antenna or microwave or satellite dish and without regard to the proximity of such antenna or microwave or satellite dish to any R District, if the following requirements are met:
         (A)   the antenna or dish will be used for the reception of indoor wireless, microwave, radio, satellite, or television broadcasts for the exclusive benefit of the residents or occupants in the building on which the facility is placed;;1
         (B)   the antenna or dish is an accessory use to a lawful principal or conditional use; and; and1
         (C)   the antenna or dish shall comply with any applicable design review criteria, including but not limited to any applicable design review criteria contained in the Wireless Telecommunications Services Facility Siting Guidelines.
      This subsection (6) shall not apply to an antenna or a microwave or satellite dish that complies with the Federal Communications Commission’s Over the Air Receiving Device rules.
   (d)1    Prohibition of Accessory Adult Sex Venues. Adult Sex Venues as defined in Section 102 of this Code are not permitted as an accessory use.
   (e)   Accessory Storage in C Districts. Accessory storage on the second floor and above is permitted for stock and trade relating to retail uses with street level storefronts in the same building. There shall be no limitation on the square footage of accessory storage as long as the storage supports a ground floor use in the same building.
   (f)   Prohibition of Non-Cannabis Parcel Delivery Service as Accessory Use. Parcel Delivery Service, as defined in Section 102 of the Planning Code, for merchandise or products other than cannabis and cannabis products is not allowed as an accessory use to any other principal use.
(Amended by Ord. 111-80, App. 3/28/80; Ord. 99-08, File No. 080339, App. 6/11/2008; Ord. 71-14 , File No. 131205, App. 5/23/2014, Eff. 6/22/2014; Ord. 232-14 , File No. 120881, App. 11/26/2014, Eff. 12/26/2014; Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; Ord. 166-16 , File No. 160477, App. 8/11/2016, Eff. 9/10/2016; Ord. 229-17, File No. 171041, App. 12/6/2017, Eff. 1/5/2018; Ord. 196-18, File No. 180320, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. 75-22, File No. 220264, App. 5/13/2022, Eff. 6/13/2022; Ord. 70-23, File No. 220340, App. 5/3/2023, Eff. 6/3/2023; Ord. 122-23, File No. 230371, App. 7/5/2023, Eff. 8/5/2023; Ord. 159-23, File No. 230732, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023; Ord. 47-24, File No. 231223, App. 3/15/2024, Eff. 4/15/2024; Ord. 54-24, File No. 240169, App. 3/22/2024, Eff. 4/22/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024; Ord. 113-24, File No. 240193, App. 6/13/2024, Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
[Former] division (d) amended; Ord. 71-14 , Eff. 6/22/2014. Section header and division (a) amended; former divisions (a)(1)-(3) and (5) deleted, former division (a)(4) redesignated as (a)(1) and amended, and new division (a)(2) added; former divisions (b) and (c) deleted and former division (d) redesignated as (b) and amended; Ord. 232-14 , Eff. 12/26/2014. Section header amended; Ord. 22-15, Eff. 3/22/2015. Division (c) added; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. Divisions (a)-(a)(2) amended; division (a)(3) added; divisions (b) and (c)-(c)(2) amended; Ord. 229-17, Eff. 1/5/2018. Division (a)(4) added; Ord. 196-18, Eff. 9/10/2018. Division (d) added; Ord. 75-22, Eff. 6/13/2022. New division (a) added; former divisions (a)-(a)(4), (b), and (c)-(c)(3) amended as (b)-(b)(6)(C); Ord. 70-23, Eff. 6/3/2023. Division (e) added; Ord. 122-23, Eff. 8/5/2023, and Ord. 159-23, Eff. 8/28/2023. Division (f) added; Ord. 47-24, Eff. 4/15/2024; and Ord. 54-24, Retro. 3/30/2024; and Ord. 113-24, Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024.
CODIFICATION NOTE
1.   So in Ord. 70-23.
SEC. 204.4. DWELLING UNITS ACCESSORY TO OTHER USES.
(See Interpretations related to this Section.)
   (a)   Hotel and Motel Uses. In any District, one Dwelling Unit to serve as the residence of a manager and the manager’s household shall be permitted as an Accessory Use for any permitted Hotel, Motel or Group Housing structure, without any such structure being classified as a dwelling for purposes of this Code due to the presence of such Dwelling Unit.
   (b)   Artist and Artisan Work Spaces. In any NC, RC, C, M, PDR, DTR, or Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use District, except for properties within the Western SoMa Special Use District, Dwelling Units that are integrated with the working space of artists, artisans and other craftspersons shall be permitted as an Accessory Use to such working space, when such Dwelling Units are occupied by a group of persons including no more than four adults, and where the occupancy meets all applicable provisions of the Building Code and Housing Code.
      (1)   In PDR and WMUG Districts, Dwelling Units permitted by Section 204.4(b) may not represent more than one-fourth of the total floor area occupied by such use and the Principal Use to which it is accessory.
   (c)   Caretakers’ Residences in M and PDR Districts. In any M or PDR District, one Dwelling Unit or other form of habitation to serve as the residence of a caretaker and the caretaker’s household shall be permitted as an Accessory Use for any permitted Principal or Conditional Use in such district, where the operation of such use necessitates location of such residence in such district.
(Amended by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78; Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; Ord. 412-88, App. 9/10/88; Ord. 99-08, File No. 080339, App. 6/11/2008; Ord. 298-08, File No. 081153, App. 12/19/2008; Ord. 42-13 , File No. 130002, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; Ord. 70-23, File No. 220340, App. 5/3/2023, Eff. 6/3/2023)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Divisions (b) and (b)(1) amended; Ord. 42-13 , Eff. 4/27/2013. Section amended; Ord. 70-23, Eff. 6/3/2023.
SEC. 204.5. PARKING AND LOADING AS ACCESSORY USES.
(See Interpretations related to this Section.)
   In order to be classified as an Accessory Use, off-street parking and loading shall meet all of the following conditions:
   (a)   Location. Such parking or loading facilities shall be located on the same lot as the structure or use served by them. (For provisions concerning required parking on a separate lot as a Principal or Conditional Use, see Sections 156 and 161 of this Code.)
   (b)   Parking Accessory to Dwellings. Unless rented on a monthly basis to serve a nearby resident as described in subsection (c) below, required accessory parking facilities for any Dwelling in any R District shall be limited, further, to storage of private passenger automobiles, private automobile trailers, boats, bicycle parking, scooters, motorcycles, and car-share vehicles as permitted by Section 150 and trucks of a rated capacity not exceeding three-quarters of a ton.
   (c)   Lease of Accessory Residential and Live/Work Parking to Neighbors. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, the following shall be permitted as an Accessory Use:
      (1)   for use by any resident of a Dwelling Unit located on a different lot within 1,250 feet of such parking space; or
      (2)   for use by any resident of a Dwelling Unit located on a different lot within the City and County of San Francisco so long as no more than five spaces are rented to those who live beyond 1,250 feet of such parking space.
   (d)   Parking Exceeding Accessory Amounts. Accessory parking facilities shall include only those facilities that do not exceed the amounts permitted by Section 151(c) or Table 151.1. Off-street parking facilities that exceed the accessory amounts shall be classified as a separate use, and may be principally or conditionally permitted as indicated in the Zoning Control Table for the district in which such facilities are located.
(Amended by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78; Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; Ord. 112-08, File No. 080095, App. 6/30/2008; Ord. 298-08, File No. 081153, App. 12/19/2008; Ord. 209-12 , File No. 120631, App. 9/28/2012, Eff. 10/28/2012; Ord. 232-14 , File No. 120881, App. 11/26/2014, Eff. 12/26/2014; Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; Ord. 99-17, File No. 170206, App. 5/19/2017, Eff. 6/18/2017; Ord. 202-18, File No. 180557, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. 311-18, File No. 181028, App. 12/21/2018, Eff. 1/21/2019; Ord. 63-20, File No. 200077, App. 4/24/2020, Eff. 5/25/2020)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Divisions (b) and (b)(1) amended; divisions (b)(1)(A) and (B) added; Ord. 209-12 , Eff. 10/28/2012. Divisions (b) and (c) amended; Ord. 232-14 , Eff. 12/26/2014. Divisions (a), (b), and (c) amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015. Divisions (a), (b), (b)(1)(B), and (c) amended; Ord. 99-17, Eff. 6/18/2017. Non-substantive amendments; designation of former division (b)(1) removed; former divisions (b)(1)(A) and (B) redesignated as divisions (b)(1) and (b)(2); Ord. 202-18, Eff. 9/10/2018. Division (a) amended; former divisions (b)-(b)(2) redesignated as divisions (b) and (c)- (c)(2); current divisions (b) and (c) amended; former division (c) redesignated as division (d); Ord. 311-18, Eff. 1/21/2019. Division (b) amended; Ord. 63-20, Eff. 5/25/2020.
SEC. 204.6. FLEET CHARGING NOT PERMITTED AS ACCESSORY USE.
   In all use districts of the City, Fleet Charging is not permitted as an Accessory Use.
(Added by Ord. 190-22, File No. 220036, App. 9/16/2022, Eff. 10/17/2022)
SEC. 205. TEMPORARY USES, GENERAL.
(See Interpretations related to this Section.)
   (a)   The temporary uses listed in Sections 205.1 through 205.7, where not otherwise permitted in the district, may be authorized as provided therein and in this Section 205, up to the time limits indicated. Further time for such uses may be authorized only by action upon a new application, subject to all the requirements for the original application, unless otherwise indicated in Sections 205.1 through 205.7.
   (b)   Action upon such uses may be authorized by the Planning Director without a public hearing.
   (c)   Wherever a use exists at the effective date of this Code or of an amendment thereto under which such use is classified as a temporary use, or wherever a use is being conducted under a temporary use authorization given prior to such a date, such use may be continued for the maximum term specified therefor, calculated from said effective date or date of authorization. No such use shall continue thereafter unless a temporary use authorization has been sought and obtained under a new application. Continuance of a temporary use beyond the date of expiration of the period authorized therefor, or failure to remove a structure for such temporary use within 10 days thereafter, shall constitute a violation of this Code.
   (d)   The time periods referenced in Sections 205.1 through 205.3 and Sections 205.5 through 205.7 are consecutive hours or consecutive calendar days; they are not the total number of hours or days that the use is in operation. Therefore, a 24-hour authorization that begins at 6:00 a.m. expires at 6:00 a.m. the following day, even if the use was in operation only eight hours of that 24-hour period. Similarly, a 60-day authorization expires after 60 calendar days even though the use may only have been open for business three days per week during that 60-day period. Hours or days of unused authorization cannot be stored or credited.
   (e)   Any temporary uses authorized pursuant to this Section 205 and Sections 205.1 through 205.7 shall not be required to comply with any Planning Code requirements that are not expressly applicable to such temporary uses under this Section 205 and Sections 205.1 through 205.7, provided, however, any temporary uses authorized pursuant to this Section 205 and Sections 205.1 through 205.7 shall be subject to all applicable initiative ordinances approved by the voters of the City and County of San Francisco.
   (f)   The decision of the Planning Director to authorize or deny authorization of any temporary use pursuant to this Section 205 and Sections 205.1 through 205.7 may be appealed to the Board of Appeals within 15 days after the date of the decision by filing a written notice of appeal with that body.
(Amended by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78; Ord. 115-90, App. 4/6/90; Ord. 212-94, 6/2/94; Ord. 298-08, File No. 081153, App. 12/19/2008; Ord. 297-10, File No. 101351, App. 12/3/2010; Ord. 140-11, File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; Ord. 35-20, File No. 190355, App. 3/6/2020, Eff. 4/6/2020; Ord. 140-20, File No. 200215, App. 8/28/2020, Eff. 9/28/2020)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Division (b) amended; division (d) added; Ord. 140-11, Eff. 8/4/2011. Divisions (a)-(d) amended; divisions (e) and (f) added; Ord. 35-20, Eff. 4/6/2020. Divisions (a) and (d)-(f) amended; Ord. 140-20, Eff. 9/28/2020.
SEC. 205.1. TEMPORARY USES: SIXTY-DAY LIMIT.
   A temporary use may be authorized for a period not to exceed 60 days for any of the following uses:
   (a)   Neighborhood carnival, exhibition, celebration or festival sponsored by an organized group of residents in the vicinity or, in Neighborhood Commercial, Mixed Use, PDR, C, or M Districts, sponsored by property owners or businesses in the vicinity;
   (b)   Booth for charitable, patriotic or welfare purposes;
   (c)   Open air sale of agriculturally produced seasonal decorations, including, but not necessarily limited to, Christmas trees and Halloween pumpkins;
   (d)   Pop-Up Retail, which is a temporary Retail Use permitted within either a vacant commercial space or a space occupied by a legally established Commercial Use. If the Pop-Up Retail use is in a Residential District then the temporary Pop-Up Retail use may not serve alcohol or have hours of operation past 10:00 pm, and such use shall not be permitted within six months of the date a prior Pop-Up Retail use began its occupancy of the same commercial space.
   (e)   Within the C-3-R District, installation of a temporary Sign, other than a General Advertising Sign, or a temporary decorative or artistic display or installation. Such Sign or installation shall have a maximum height of 16 feet above the roofline of the building to which it is affixed.
(Amended by Ord. 615-79, App. 12/13/79; Ord. 15-98, App. 1/16/98; Ord. 298-08, File No. 081153, App. 12/19/2008; Ord. 140-11, File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; Ord. 285-18, File No. 180806, App. 12/7/2018, Eff. 1/7/2019; Proposition H, 11/3/2020, Eff. 12/18/2020; Ord. 122-23, File No. 230371, App. 7/5/2023, Eff. 8/5/2023; Ord. 159-23, File No. 230732, App. 7/28/2023, Eff. 8/28/2023)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Division (a) amended; Ord. 140-11, Eff. 8/4/2011. Division (d) added; Ord. 285-18, Eff. 1/7/2019. Division (d) amended; Proposition H, 11/3/2020, Eff. 12/18/2020. Division (e) added; Ord. 122-23, Eff. 8/5/2023, and Ord. 159-23, Eff. 8/28/2023.
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