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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. 210.2. C-3 DISTRICTS: DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL.
   Downtown San Francisco, a center for City, regional, national, and international commerce, is composed of five separate districts, as follows:
   C-3-O District: Downtown Office. This District, playing a leading national role in finance, corporate headquarters and service industries, and serving as an employment center for the region, consists primarily of high-quality office development. The intensity of building development is the greatest in the City, resulting in a notable skyline symbolizing the area's strength and vitality. The District is served by City and regional transit reaching its central portions and by automobile parking at peripheral locations. Intensity and compactness permit face-to-face business contacts to be made conveniently by travel on foot. Office development is supported by some related retail and service uses within the area, with inappropriate uses excluded in order to conserve the supply of land in the core and its expansion areas for further development of major office buildings.
   C-3-O(SD) District: Downtown Office Special Development. This area south of Market Street and east of 3rd Street comprises the southern side of the core central business district, and is similar to and generally indistinguishable from the C-3-O District in terms of uses and character. The area is centered on the Transbay Transit Center. This District permits densities that exceed those in the C-3-O District and contains the tallest height limits in the City, reflecting its unparalleled public transportation access and geographically central position in the downtown.
   C-3-R District: Downtown Retail. This District is a regional center for comparison shopper retailing and direct consumer services. It covers a compact area with a distinctive urban character, consists of uses with cumulative customer attraction and compatibility, and is easily traversed by foot. Like the adjacent Downtown Office District, this District is well-served by City and regional transit, with automobile parking best located at its periphery. Within the District, continuity of retail and consumer service uses is emphasized, with encouragement of pedestrian interest and amenities and minimization of conflicts between shoppers and motor vehicles. A further merging of this District with adjacent, related Districts is anticipated, partially through development of buildings which combine retailing with other functions.
   C-3-G District: Downtown General Commercial. This District covers the western portions of downtown and is composed of a variety of uses: Retail, offices, hotels, entertainment, clubs and institutions, and high-density residential. Many of these uses have a Citywide or regional function, although the intensity of development is lower here than in the downtown core area. As in the case of other downtown districts, no off-street parking is required for individual commercial buildings. In the vicinity of Market Street, the configuration of this District reflects easy accessibility by rapid transit.
   C-3-S District: Downtown Support. This District encompasses Yerba Buena Gardens, which includes San Francisco's Convention Center, hotels, museums and cultural facilities, housing, retail, and offices arranged around public gardens and plazas. The District continues to accommodate important supporting functions such as wholesaling, printing, building services, and secondary office space. It also contains unique housing resources. The District is within walking distance of rapid transit on Market Street, and is served by transit lines on Third, Fourth, Mission and Folsom streets.
 
Table 210.2
ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR
C-3 DISTRICTS
Zoning Category
§ References
C-3-O
C-3-O(SD)
C-3-R
C-3-G
C-3-S
Zoning Category
§ References
C-3-O
C-3-O(SD)
C-3-R
C-3-G
C-3-S
BUILDING STANDARDS
Massing and Setbacks
Height and Bulk Limits
§§ 102, 105, 106, 250-252, 260, 261, 270, 271
Varies. See also Height and Bulk District Maps.
Setbacks and Streetwall Articulation
Various upper floor setback requirements based on building location, height and street width. Building setbacks may be required facing streets of 80' or less in width and on Market Street.
Basic Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123, 124
9.0 to 1
6.0 to 1
6.0 to 1
6.0 to 1
5.0 to 1
Front, Rear, and Side Setbacks
§§ 130, 132, 133, 134
See Residential Standards below.
Sun Access Planes
§ 146
Buildings located on certain streets are required to provide sun access planes per § 146.
Street Frontage and Public Realm
Privately Owned Public Open Space
§ 138
Required with the constructing of a new building or an addition of gross floor area equal to 20% or more of an existing building. Ratio of POPOS is 1:50 feet for all districts except C-3-R which is 1:100.
Downtown Streetscape Plan
Required. Sidewalk paving, as set for in the Downtown Streetscape Plan is required with any new construction; or the addition of floor area equal to 20% or more of an existing building.
Street Frontage Requirements
Required as specified in § 145.1.
Street Frontage, Required Ground Floor Commercial
As specified in § 145.4, certain streets and districts are required to have "active commercial uses."
Street Frontage, Parking and Loading Access Restrictions
§ 155(r)
As specified in § 155(r) certain streets and districts have additional restrictions on vehicular access in addition to general standards. In C-3 Districts curb cuts are restricted on Transit Preferential, Neighborhood Commercial Streets or official City bicycle routes or bicycle lanes.
Artworks and Recognition of Artists and Architects
§ 429
Art works and recognition of artists and architects are required for new buildings and for additions of floor area in excess of 25,000 square feet to an existing building, per § 429.
Miscellaneous
Large Project Review
§ 309
As required by § 309.
Planned Unit Development
§ 304
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Awnings, Canopy or Marquee
§ 136
P
P
P
P
P
Signs
§ 607
As permitted by Section § 607.
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Usable Open Space for Dwelling Units and Group Housing
§§ 135, 136
At least 36 square feet if private, and 48 square feet per Dwelling Unit if common; Group Housing requirement is per bedroom and 1/3 the amount required for a Dwelling Unit. See exceptions for Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects in Section 210.5.
Residential Parking Requirements
§§ 150, 151.1, 161
None required. P up to one car for each two Dwelling Units; C up to three cars for each four Dwelling Units. NP above.
Rear Yard Setback
§§ 130, 134
Lot coverage is limited to 80% at all levels containing Residential Uses, except that on levels that include only lobbies and circulation areas and on levels in which all residential uses, including circulation areas, are within 40 horizontal feet from a property line fronting a street or alley, up to 100% lot coverage may occur. The unbuilt portion of the lot shall be open to the sky except for those obstructions permitted in yards pursuant to subsections (1) through (23) of Section 136(c). Where the adjacent properties have an existing rear yard, the unbuilt area of the new project shall be designed to adjoin that rear yard. See exceptions for Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects in Section 210.5. Exceptions are permitted by § 309.
Residential Conversion, Demolition, or Merger
§ 317
C for Removal of one or more Residential Units or Unauthorized Units.
Use Characteristics
Intermediate Length Occupancy
§§102, 202.10
P(8)
P(8)
P(8)
P(8)
P(8)
Single Room Occupancy
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Student Housing
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Residential Uses
Residential Density, Dwelling Units (7)
§ 207
No density limit. Density is regulated by the permitted height and bulk, and required setbacks, exposure, and open space of each development lot.
Senior Housing
§§ 102, 202.2(f)
No density limit. Density is regulated by the permitted height and bulk, and required setbacks, exposure, and open space of each development lot.
Residential Density, Group Housing
§ 208
No density limit. Density is regulated by the permitted height and bulk, and required setbacks, exposure, and open space of each development lot.
Homeless Shelter
§§ 102, 208
P
P
P
P
P
NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Off-Street Parking
§§ 150, 151.1, 161
None Required. Maximums set in Planning Code § 151.1
Use Size Limits
C required for single retail use over 90,000 gross square feet. Single Retail Uses in excess of 120,000 gross square feet that sell groceries; contain more than 20,000 Stockkeeping Units (SKUs); and devote more than 5% of its total sales floor area to the sale of non-taxable merchandise are NP.
Ground Floor Ceiling Height
§ 145.1(c)(4)
Required minimum floor-to-floor height of 14 feet, as measured from grade.
Commercial Use Characteristics
Drive-up Facility
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Formula Retail
§§ 102, 303.1
P
P
P
P
P
Maritime Use
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Open Air Sales
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Outdoor Activity Area
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Walk-up Facility
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Agricultural Use Category
Agricultural Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(c)
P
P
P
P
P
Greenhouse
§§ 102, 202.2(c)
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
Automotive Use Category
Automotive Repair
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
Automotive Sale/Rental
§ 102
P (4)
P (4)
P (4)
P (3)
P (3)
Automotive Service Station
§§ 102, 202.2(b)
NP
NP
NP
P
P
Automotive Wash
§§ 102, 202.2(b)
NP
NP
NP
C
C
Electric Vehicle Charging Location
§§ 102, 202.2(b), 202.13
C
C
C
C
C
Fleet Charging
§ 102
C
C
C
C
C
Gas Station
§§ 102, 187.1, 202.2(b)
NP
NP
NP
C
C
Parking Garage, Private
§ 102
C
C
C
C
C
Parking Garage, Public
§ 102
C
C
C
C
C
Parking Lot, Private
§ 102, 142, 156
NP (9)
NP (9)
NP (9)
NP (9)
NP (9)
Parking Lot, Public
§ 102, 142, 156
NP (9)
NP (9)
NP (9)
NP (9)
NP (9)
Service, Motor Vehicle Tow
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Service, Parcel Delivery
§§ 102 , 303(cc)
C
C
C
C
C
Services, Ambulance
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
C
P
Vehicle Storage Garage
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
C
P
Vehicle Storage Lot
§ 102, 142
NP
NP
NP
NP
C
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use Category
Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Uses*
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Entertainment, Outdoor
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Livery Stable
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Open Recreation Area
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Sports Stadium
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
C
Industrial Use Category
Industrial Uses*
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Manufacturing, Light
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Institutional Use Category
Institutional Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(e)
P
P
P
P
P
Hospital
§ 102
C
C
C
C
C
Residential Care Facility
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Trade School
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Sales and Service Category
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(a)
P
P
P
P
P
Hotel
§ 102
C
C
C
C
C
Kennel
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Massage Establishment
§§ 102, 204
P (10)1
Mortuary
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
C
C
Motel
§§ 102, 202.2(a)
NP
NP
NP
C
C
Storage, Self
§ 102
NP
NP
C
C
P
Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment
§ 102
C
C
C
C
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§ 102
P (1)
P (1)
P (1)
P (1)
P (1)
Catering
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Design Professional
§ 102
P
P
P (1)
P
P
Laboratory
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Life Science
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Storage, Commercial
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Storage, Wholesale
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
P
Wholesale Sales
§ 102
P
P
P
P
P
Utility and Infrastructure Use Category
Utility and Infrastructure*
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
NP
Internet Service Exchange
§ 102
C
C
C
C
C
Public Transportation Facility
§ 102
C
C
C
C
C
Utility Installation
§ 102
C
C
C
P
P
Wireless Telecommunications Services Facility
§ 102
P (5)
P (5)
P (5)
P (5)
P (5)
*    Not listed below.
(1)   C required if at or below the ground floor.
(2)   [Reserved.]
(3)   C required if operated on an open lot.
(4)   Required to be in an enclosed building, NP if operated on open lot.
(5)   C required if taller than 25 feet above roof, grade, or height limit depending on site or if within 1000 feet of an R District and includes a parabolic antenna with a diameter in excess of 3 meters or a composite diameter of antennae in excess of 6 meters. See definition in Section 102 for more information.
(6)   [Reserved.]
(7)   Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units may be permitted pursuant to Sections 207.1 and 207.2.
(8)   NP for buildings with three or fewer Dwelling Units; C for buildings with 10 or more Dwelling Units. P for Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects pursuant to Section 210.5, regardless of building size.
(9)   Pursuant to Section 156(f), temporary parking lots may be approved as Conditional Uses, except in the C-3-O(SD) District, pursuant to the provisions of Section 303 for a period not to exceed five years from the date of approval. No new parking lots may be approved in the C-3-O(SD) District, however Conditional Use approval for a two-year extension of existing parking lots in the C-3-O(SD) District may be approved pursuant to Section 156(f) provided that they meet the requirements of subsection 156(h).
(10)1    C on the 2nd floor and above, except that a Massage Establishment located on the 2nd floor or above accessory to a Hotel, Personal Service or Health Service is P.
(11)   TOBACCO PARAPHERNALIA ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE NORTH OF MARKET RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT – A special definition of “Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments” set forth in Section 102 applies to parcels in the North of Market Residential Special Use District (Sec. 249.5). Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments are not permitted in the North of Market Residential Special Use District. Additionally, a legal non-conforming Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment in the North of Market Residential Special Use District is deemed abandoned after 180 days of non-use.
(Amended as Sec. 210.3 by Ord. 414-85, App. 9/17/85; Ord. 63-11, File No. 101053, App. 4/7/2011, Eff. 5/7/2011; Ord. 182-12 , File No. 120665, App. 8/8/2012, Eff. 9/7/2012; redesignated and amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; amended by Ord. 162-15 , File No. 150805, App. 9/18/2015, Eff. 10/18/2015; Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; Ord. 23-16 , File No. 150494, App. 3/4/2016, Eff. 4/3/2016; Ord. 33-16 , File No. 160115, App. 3/11/2016, Eff. 4/10/2016; 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. 189-17, File No. 170693, App. 9/15/2017, Eff. 10/15/2017; Ord. 277-18, File No. 180914, App. 11/20/2018, Eff. 12/21/2018; Ord. 23-19, File No. 180916, App. 2/15/2019, Eff. 3/18/2019; Ord. 116-19, File No. 181156, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019; Ord. 78-20, File No. 191075, App. 5/22/2020, Eff. 6/22/2020; Ord. 136-21, File No. 210674, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021; Ord. 233-21, File No. 210381, App. 12/22/2021, Eff. 1/22/2022; Ord. 37-22, File No. 211263, App. 3/14/2022, Eff. 4/14/2022; Ord. 190-22, File No. 220036, App. 9/16/2022, Eff. 10/17/2022; Ord. 264-22, File No. 220811, App. 12/22/2022, Eff. 1/22/2023; 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. 62-24, File No. 230310, App. 3/28/2024, Eff. 4/28/2024; Ord. 70-24, File No. 231225, App. 4/5/2024, Eff. 5/6/2024; Ord. 113-24, File No. 240193, App. 6/13/2024, Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024)
(Former Sec. 210.2 amended by Ord. 136-68, App. 5/29/68; redesignated as Sec. 210.1 and amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
C-3-G, C-3-S Districts amended; Ord. 63-11, Eff. 5/7/2011. C-3-O(SD) District added; Ord. 182-12 , Eff. 9/7/2012. Former Sec. 210.3 redesignated as Sec. 210.2; Table 210.2 added; Ord. 22-15, Eff. 3/22/2015. Note (7) added; Ord. 162-15 , Eff. 10/18/2015. Introductory material and Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 23-16 , Eff. 4/3/2016. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 33-16 , Eff. 4/10/2016. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 129-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 189-17, Eff. 10/15/2017. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 277-18, Eff. 12/21/2018. Introductory material and Table Notes (1), (2), (3), (5), and (6) amended; Ord. 23-19, Eff. 3/18/2019. Note (7) amended; Ord. 116-19, Eff. 7/29/2019. Table 210.2 amended; Note (8) added; Ord. 78-20, Eff. 6/22/2020. Table 210.2 and Note (8) amended; Note (9) added; Ord. 136-21, Eff. 9/4/2021. Table 210.2 amended; Note (10)1 added; Ord. 233-21 , Eff. 1/22/2022. Table 210.2 and Note (10)1 amended; Ord. 37-22 , Eff. 4/14/2022. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 190-22 , Eff. 10/17/2022. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 264-22 , Eff. 1/22/2023. Table 210.2 and Note (8) amended; Notes (2) and (6) deleted; Ord. 122-23 , Eff. 8/5/2023, and Ord. 159-23 , Eff. 8/28/2023. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 47-24 , Eff. 4/15/2024; and Ord. 54-24 , Retro. 3/30/2024. Note (7) amended; Ord. 62-24 , Eff. 4/28/2024. Table 210.2 amended; Note (10) designated; Note (11) added; Ord. 70-24 , Eff. 5/6/2024. Table 210.2 amended; Ord. 113-24 , Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024.
CODIFICATION NOTE
1.   Note “(10)” is referenced as “(9)” in Ord. 233-21 and Ord. 37-22. The note was redesignated by the codifier because a note designated as “(9)” previously had been added to this section by Ord. 136-21. The note was officially designated as “(10)” by Ord. 70-24.
SEC. 210.3. PDR DISTRICTS.
   These Districts provide space for a wide variety of PDR (production, distribution and repair) and other non-residential activities in districts where these uses are free from inherent economic and operational competition and conflicts with housing, large office developments, and large-scale retail, which are not permitted in these Districts. Other uses that share operational characteristics with PDR uses are permitted in these Districts, as they require large flexible spaces and prefer separation from intensive housing districts. PDR-zoned land is also an important reservoir of space in San Francisco for new and evolving industry and activity types that cannot be foreseen today and cannot practically function or compete for space in a typical downtown office or neighborhood commercial environment. Business and activities allowed in PDR Districts generally share a need for flexible operating space that features large open interior spaces, high ceilings, freight loading docks and elevators, floors capable of bearing heavy loads, and large (often uncovered exterior) storage areas. These uses are often not ideally compatible with housing for operational reasons, including the need for significant trucking and delivery activities, 24-hour operation, and emission of noise, odors and vibrations. Importantly, PDR uses are limited in the amount of rent they can afford relative to office, retail, and residential uses, yet are important sectors of the City's economy.
   PDR-1-B District: Light Industrial Buffer. The intent of this District is to create a buffer area between residential neighborhoods and light industrial areas, primarily in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood. Thus, this District prohibits residential uses and limits Office, Retail, and Institutional uses. Generally, all other uses are permitted. This zone allows for less intensive production, distribution, and repair activities that will not compromise the quality of life of nearby residents. These uses generate less external noise, odors, and vibrations and engage in fewer trucking activities than those permitted in PDR-2 Districts. Uses in this District are generally conducted completely within enclosed structures. Small-scale Retail and Office uses are permitted, as are other activities that may serve well to buffer existing residential neighborhoods from areas of concentrated industrial operations. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan.
   PDR-1-D District: Design. The intention of this District is to retain and encourage less-intensive production, distribution, and repair businesses, especially the existing clusters of design-related businesses. Thus, this District prohibits Residential and Office uses, and limits Retail and Institutional uses. Additionally, this District prohibits heavy industrial uses, which generate external noise, odors, and vibrations and engage in frequent trucking activities. Generally, all other uses are permitted. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan.
   PDR-1-G District: General. The intention of this District is to retain and encourage existing production, distribution, and repair activities and promote new business formation. Thus, this District prohibits Residential and Office uses, and limits Retail and Institutional uses. Additionally, this District allows for more intensive production, distribution, and repair activities than PDR-1-B and PDR-1-D but less intensive than PDR-2. Generally, all other uses are permitted. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan.
   PDR-2 District: Core Production, Distribution, and Repair. The intent of this District is to encourage the introduction, intensification, and protection of a wide range of light and contemporary industrial activities. Thus, this District prohibits new housing, large office developments, large-scale retail, and the heaviest of industrial uses, such as incinerators. Generally, all other uses are permitted. The conservation of existing flexible industrial buildings is also encouraged. This District permits certain non-industrial, non-residential uses, including small-scale Retail and Office, Entertainment, certain institutions, and similar uses that would not create conflicts with the primary industrial uses or are compatible with the operational characteristics of businesses in the area. Light industrial uses in this District may be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, partly within enclosed structures, or some functions may occur entirely in open areas. These uses may require trucking activity multiple times per day, including trucks with up to 18 wheels or more, and occurring at any time of the day or night. As part of their daily operations, PDR activities in these areas may emit noises, vibrations, odors, and other emissions, as permitted by law. Within the requirements of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, and within the stipulation of this Code, which may impose additional use size maximums and minimum distance requirements on certain activities, raw materials used for production, manufacturing, repair, storage, research, and distribution may be stored on site and may include chemical, biological, and other hazardous, explosive, or flammable materials. In considering any new land use not contemplated in this District, the Zoning Administrator shall take into account the intent of this District as expressed in this Section and in the General Plan.
 
Table 210.3
ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR
PDR DISTRICTS
Zoning Category
§ References
PDR-1-B
PDR-1-D
PDR-1-G
PDR-2
Zoning Category
§ References
PDR-1-B
PDR-1-D
PDR-1-G
PDR-2
BUILDING STANDARDS
Massing and Setbacks
Height and Bulk Limits
§§ 102, 105, 106, 132.1, 250-252, 260, 270, 271
Varies. See Height and Bulk Map.
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123, 124
3.0 to 1 in a 40, 45, or 48-foot height district; 4.0 to 1 in a 50, 55, or 58-foot height district; 5.0 to 1 in a 65 or 68-foot height district; 6.0 in an 80 or 85-foot height district; or 7.5 to 1 in a height district over 85 feet.
Front, Rear, and Side Setbacks
§§ 130, 132, 133, 134
Not Required.
Street Frontage and Public Realm
Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements (Street Trees)
Required.
Ground Floor Standards
Ground floor spaces with a minimum of 17 feet floor-to-floor.
Street Frontage, Required Ground Floor Commercial
As specified in § 145.4, certain streets and districts are required to have "active commercial uses."
Street Frontage, Parking and Loading Access Restrictions
§ 155(r)
As specified in § 155(r).
Artworks and Recognition of Artists and Architects
§ 429
Not Required.
Miscellaneous
Large Lot Subdivision
Subdividing, re-subdividing, or performing a lot line adjustment to a parcel that is equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet, into one or more smaller parcels requires C.
Large Project Review
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Planned Unit Development*
* Residential Uses are not permitted.
§ 304
C
C
C
C
Awnings, Canopy or Marquee
§§ 136, 136.1
P
P
P
P
Signs
§ 607
As permitted by Section § 607.
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Usable Open Space
[Per Dwelling Unit]
§§ 135, 136
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Residential Parking Requirements
§§ 151.1, 161
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Residential Conversion, Demolition, or Merger
§ 317
C for Removal of one or more Residential Units or Unauthorized Units; in C-3, only for Removal above the ground floor..1
Use Characteristics
Intermediate Length Occupancy
§§102, 202.10
NP
NP
NP
NP
Single Room Occupancy
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
Student Housing
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
Residential Uses
Dwelling Units
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
Senior Housing
§§ 102, 202.2(f)
NP
NP
NP
NP
Group Housing
§ 208
NP
NP
NP
NP
Homeless Shelter
§§ 102, 208
P
P
P
P
NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Off-Street Parking
§§ 150, 151, 151.1
Parking required per § 151.
None Required. Maximums set in Planning Code § 151.1.
Parking required per § 151.
Use Size Limits for Retail Sales and Service Uses
5,000 gross square feet per lot, see reference (10) below.
2,500 gross square feet per lot, see reference (9) below
Use Size Limits for Non-Retail Sales and Service Uses
N/A
N/A
Office Uses in designated landmark buildings
§§ 102, 210.3B
N/A
C, subject to the conditions and criteria of Section 210.3B.
N/A
PDR Building Replacement
Demolition of buildings housing PDR Uses requires replacement PDR buildings as specified in Section 202.7.
Commercial Use Characteristics
Drive-up Facility
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Formula Retail
§§ 102, 303.1, 786
P
P
Maritime Use
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
P
Open Air Sales
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Outdoor Activity Area
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Small Enterprise Workspace
§§ 102, 202.2(g)
NP
P
P
NP
Walk-up Facility
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Agricultural Use Category  (25)
Agricultural Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(c)
P
P
P
P
Agriculture, Industrial
§ 102
C
C
C
C
Automotive Use Category
Automotive Uses*
§ 102
NP
P
P
P
Automotive Repair  (25)
§ 102
P (3)
P
P
P
Automotive Sale/Rental
§ 102
P
P (4)
P
P
Automotive Service Station  (25)
§§ 102, 202.2(b)
P
P
P
P
Automotive Wash  (25)
§§ 102, 202.2(b)
P
P
P
P
Electric Vehicle Charging Location
§§ 102, 202.2(b), 202.13
P
P
P
P
Fleet Charging
§ 102
C
C(24)
C(24)
C(24)
Gas Station
§§ 102, 187.1, 202.2(b)
P
P
P
P
Parcel Delivery Service (25)
§ 102
NP
P
P
P
Parking Garage, Private
§ 102
C
C
C
C
Parking Garage, Public
§ 102
C
C
C
C
Parking Lot, Private
§§ 102, 142, 156
C
NP
C
C
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142, 156
C
NP
C
C
Service, Motor Vehicle Tow  (25)
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Service, Parcel Delivery
§§ 102 , 303 (cc)
C
C
C
C
Entertainment and Recreation Use Category
Entertainment and Recreation Uses*
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Entertainment, General
§ 102
P (5)
P
P
P
Entertainment, Nighttime
§ 102
P (5)
P
P
P
Entertainment, Outdoor
§ 102
NP
P
P
P
Livery Stable
§ 102
NP
P
P
P
Movie Theater
§§ 102, 202.4
P (6)
P (6)
P (6)
P (6)
Sports Stadium
§ 102
NP
C
C
C
Industrial Use Category  (25)
Auto Wrecking
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
C
Automobile Assembly
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
C
C
P
Agricultural and Beverage Processing 1
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
P
P
Agricultural and Beverage Processing 2
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
C
C
C
Grain Elevator
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
NP
P
Hazardous Waste Facility
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
C
Junkyard
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
P
Livestock Processing 1
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
C
Livestock Processing 2
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
NP
Manufacturing 1, Heavy
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
C
C
C
Manufacturing 2, Heavy
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
C
C
Manufacturing 3, Heavy
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
C
Manufacturing, Light
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P (5)
P
P
P
Ship Yard
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
C
Metal Workshop
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
P
P
Storage Yard
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P (5)
P
P
P
Storage, Volatile Materials
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
NP
NP
C
Truck Terminal
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
P
P
Institutional Use Category
Child Care Facility
§ 102
C
P
C
NP
Community Facility
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Community Facility, Private
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Hospital
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
Job Training
§ 102
P (7)
P (7)
P (7)
P (7)
Medical Cannabis Dispensary
§§ 102, 202.2(e)
P (1)
P (9)
P (1)
Post-Secondary Ed. Institution
§ 102
P (7)
P (7)
NP
NP
Public Facilities
§ 102
C
C
C
C
Religious Institution
§ 102
P (7)
P (7)
P (7)
P (7)
Residential Care
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
School
§ 102
P (7)
P (7)
NP
NP
Social Service or Philanthropic Facility
§ 102
P (5)
P (8)
P (8)
P (8)
Trade School
§ 102
P (7)
P (7)
P (7)
P (7)
Sales and Service Category
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(a)
P (1)
P (9)
P (1)
Adult Business
§ 102
NP
P
P
P
Adult Sex Venue
§ 102
NP
C
C
C
Animal Hospital
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Cannabis Retail
§§ 102, 202.2(a)
Grocery Store, General
§§ 102, 202.3
P (1)
P (1)
Gym
§§ 102, 210.3C
C
NP (20)
NP (20)
NP
Hotel
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
Kennel  (25)
§ 102
NP
P
P
P
Massage Establishment
§§ 102, 204
Massage, Foot/Chair
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
Mortuary
§ 102
P
NP
P
P
Motel
§§ 102, 202.2(a)
NP
NP
NP
NP
Services, Health
§ 102
P (3)
P (8)
P (8)
P (5)
Storage, Self
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP (22)
Trade Shop  (25)
§ 102
P
P
P
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§ 102
P (2)
NP (14)
NP (14)
P (2)
Catering  (25)
§ 102
P (5)
P
P
P
Laboratory
§ 102
P
P
P
Life Science
§ 102
NP
NP
NP
NP
Services, Business
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Storage, Commercial  (25)
§ 102
P (5)
P
P
P
Storage, Wholesale  (25)
§ 102
P (5)
P
P
P
Trade Office  (25)
§ 102
P
P
P
P
Wholesale Sales  (25)
§ 102
P (5)
P
P
P
Utility and Infrastructure Use Category
Community Recycling Center
§ 102
NP
NP
P
P
Internet Service Exchange
§ 102
C
C
C
C
Power Plant
§ 102
NP
NP
C
C
Public Transportation Facility
§ 102
NP
C
C
C
Public Utilities Yard  (25)
§ 102
P (5)
P
P
P
Utility Installation
§ 102
C
P
P
P
Wireless Telecommunications Services Facility
§ 102
C or P (18)
*   Not listed below.
(1)   See Table 210.3A.
(2)   See Table 210.3A.
(3)   NP above 7,500 Gross Square Feet.
(4)   Required to be in an enclosed building, NP if operated on open lot.
(5)   NP above 5,000 Gross Square Feet.
(6)   More than 3 screens NP.
(7)   NP above 20,000 Gross Square Feet. Housing is not permitted.
(8)   C if above 5,000 Gross Square Feet.
(9)   In this District, all uses with this reference number are limited to a cumulative total of 2,500 Gross Square Feet per lot.
(10)   In this District, all uses with this reference number are limited to a cumulative total of 5,000 Gross Square Feet per lot.
(11)   Printing shop and newspaper publication limited to 5,000 Gross Square Feet.
(12)   C required if larger than 2,500 Gross Square Feet per lot.
(13)   C required if larger than 5,000 Gross Square Feet per lot.
(14)   C if in a designated landmark per Section 210.3B.
(15)   C required when any portion of such facility exceeds a height of 25 feet above the roof line of the building on the premises, or above the ground if there is no building, or 25 feet above the height limit applicable to the subject site under Article 2.5 of this Code, whichever is the lesser height. C also required if within 1,000 feet of an R District and includes a parabolic antenna with a diameter in excess of three meters or a composite diameter of antennae in excess of six meters. See definition in § 102 for more information.
(16)   NP above 2,500 Gross Square Feet.
(17)   C required for properties within the Third Street Formula Retail Restricted Use District (§ 786), which includes properties fronting Third Street between Williams Avenue and Paul Street.
(18)   C if a Macro WTS Facility; P if a Micro WTS Facility.
[19]   [Reserved]2
(20)   NP except as provided in Section 210.3C.
(21)   Cannabis Retail is only permitted where (a) the Cannabis Retail establishment holds a valid Cannabis Microbusiness permit from the City’s Office of Cannabis, and (b) the Cannabis Retail Use occupies no more than 1/3 of the total floor area occupied by the PDR and Cannabis Retail Uses on the premises.
(22)   NP except that any Self Storage use that submitted a development application on or before December 31, 2021 shall be Principally Permitted, and is exempt from the retail limits of Section 210.3A, provided that no less than 50% of the parcel area consists of ground floor Industrial, Agricultural, Automotive Repair, Catering, Trade Shop, Institutional Community use, or Arts Activities uses. This note shall expire by operation of law on December 31, 2026, unless the City enacts an ordinance with an effective date on or before that date that extends or re-enacts this note, provided that any authorization granted hereunder shall be valid for such period of time as the conditions of approval of such authorization provides, notwithstanding the expiration of this note. Following the expiration of this note, the City Attorney shall cause this note to be removed from the Municipal Code.
(23)   C on the 2nd floor and NP on the 3rd floor and above, except that a Massage Establishment accessory to a Hotel, Personal Service or Health Service is P.
(24)   P where existing use is a Private Parking Lot or Vehicle Storage Lot, and where a Development Application to convert the Private Parking Lot or Vehicle Storage Lot to Fleet Charging use was submitted prior to January 11, 2024.
(25)   Also considered a Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) use as defined in Sec. 102.
(Added by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; amended by Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; Ord. 33-16 , File No. 160115, App. 3/11/2016, Eff. 4/10/2016; 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. 105-17, File No. 170156, App. 5/26/2017, Eff. 6/25/2017; Ord. 129-17, File No. 170203, 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. 61-19, File No. 190047, App. 4/4/2019, Eff. 5/5/2019; Ord. 78-20, File No. 191075, App. 5/22/2020, Eff. 6/22/2020; Ord. 164-20, File No. 200852, App. 9/24/2020, Eff. 10/25/2020, Oper. 10/25/2020; Ord. 111-21, File No. 210285, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021; Ord. 136-21, File No. 210674, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021; Ord. 233-21, File No. 210381, App. 12/22/2021, Eff. 1/22/2022; Ord. 37-22, File No. 211263, App. 3/14/2022, Eff. 4/14/2022; Ord. 75-22, File No. 220264, App. 5/13/2022, Eff. 6/13/2022; Ord. 190-22, File No. 220036, App. 9/16/2022, Eff. 10/17/2022; Ord. 215-22, File No. 220041, App. 10/28/2022, Eff. 11/28/2022; Ord. 264-22, File No. 220811, App. 12/22/2022, Eff. 1/22/2023; Ord. 248-23, File No. 230446, App. 12/14/2023, Eff. 1/14/2024; Ord. 249-23, File No. 230701, App. 12/14/2023, Eff. 1/14/2024; Ord. 33-24, File No. 231144, App. 2/21/2024, Eff. 3/23/2024; Ord. 47-24, File No. 231223, App. 3/15/2024, Eff. 4/15/2024; Ord. 50-24, File No. 231080, 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)
(Former Sec. 210.3 amended by Ord. 414-85, App. 9/17/85; Ord. 63-11, File No. 101053, App. 4/7/2011, Eff. 5/7/2011; Ord. 182-12 , File No. 120665, App. 8/8/2012, Eff. 9/7/2012; redesignated as Sec. 210.2 and amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Former Secs. 210.7, 210.8, 210.9, 210.10, and 210.11 consolidated and redesignated as Sec. 210.3 [see those sections for prior legislative history]; Table 210.3 added; Ord. 22-15, Eff. 3/22/2015. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015.Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 33-16 , Eff. 4/10/2016. Table 210.3 amended; Note (18) added; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. Table 210.3 amended; second Note (18) added; Ord. 213-16, Eff. 12/4/2016. Table 210.3 amended; Notes (1), (2), (12), (13), and (16) amended; second Note (18) renumbered as (19); Note (20) added; Ord. 105-17, Eff. 6/25/2016. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 129-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 189-17, Eff. 10/15/2017. Table 210.3 amended; Note (21) added; Ord. 229-17, Eff. 1/5/2018. Note (19) amended; Ord. 61-19, Eff. 5/5/2019. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 78-20, Eff. 6/22/2020. Table 210.3 amended; Note (22) added; Ord. 164-20, Oper. 10/25/2020. Table 210.3 and Notes (11) and (20) amended; Ord. 111-21, Eff. 9/4/2021. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 136-21, Eff. 9/4/2021. Table 210.3 amended; Note (23) added; Ord. 233-21, Eff. 1/22/2022. Table 210.3 and Note (23) amended; Ord. 37-22, Eff. 4/14/2022. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 75-22, Eff. 6/13/2022. Table 210.3 amended; Note (24) added; Ord. 190-22, Eff. 10/17/2022. Table 210.3 and Note (22) amended; Ord. 215-22, Eff. 11/28/2022. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 264-22, Eff. 1/22/2023. Table 210.3 amended; Note (19) deleted; Ord. 248-23, Eff. 1/14/2024. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 249-23, Eff. 1/14/2024. Table 210.3 and Note (15) amended; Note (25) added; Ord. 33-24, Eff. 3/23/2024. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 47-24, Eff. 4/15/2024; and Ord. 54-24, Retro. 3/30/2024. Table 210.3 and Note (24) amended; Ord. 50-24, Eff. 4/15/2024. Table 210.3 amended; Ord. 113-24, Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024.
CODIFICATION NOTES
1.   So in Ord. 33-16.
2.   So in Ord. 248-23.
Editor's Note:
   The following explanatory note is included at the direction of the Office of the City Attorney: "See Ord. 26-15, App. 3/6/15, amending the Planning Code to designate Office Use as a conditional use (C) in designated landmark buildings in PDR-1-D and PDR-1-G Districts, subject to Section 803.9(h)."
SEC. 210.3A. NON-ACCESSORY USE SIZE LIMITS FOR CERTAIN RETAIL AND OFFICE USES IN PDR-1-B AND PDR-2 DISTRICTS.
   In order to preserve land and building space for light industrial activities, certain non-accessory Retail and Office Uses that exceed the square footage stated in the table below shall not be permitted in PDR-1-B and PDR-2 Districts. The use area shall be measured as the Occupied Floor Area of all retail or offices activities on a lot that have a (1) or (2) in the respective zoning district's use control column in Table 210.3 (Zoning Control Table for PDR Districts). Additionally, a cumulative use size maximum applies in PDR-1-B and PDR-2 Districts, such that the combined floor area of any and all uses permitted by Table 210.3 with a (1) or (2) in the respective zoning district’s use control column may not exceed the limits stated in the table below for any given lot. The size limits in this Section 210.3A shall not apply to uses permitted by Table 210.3 that do not have a (1) or (2) in the respective zoning district’s use control column.
   These use size maximum limits shall not apply to accessory uses, as defined in Section 204.3 of this Code.
 
Table 210.3A
 
District
Cumulative Use Size Limit, All Uses in Chart 210.3 followed by a (1)
Cumulative Use Size Limit, All Uses in Chart 210.3 followed by a (2)
Total Size Maximum, All Uses in Chart 210.3 followed by a (1) or (2) Combined
PDR-1-B
2,500 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. ft.
7,500 sq. ft.
PDR-2
2,500 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. ft.
5,000 sq. ft.
 
(Added by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; amended by Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; Ord. 164-20, File No. 200852, App. 9/24/2020, Eff. 10/25/2020, Oper. 10/25/2020)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Section header added; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015. First introductory paragraph amended; Ord. 164-2, Oper. 10/25/2020.
SEC. 210.3B. OFFICE USES IN LANDMARK BUILDINGS IN THE PDR-1-D AND PDR-1-G DISTRICTS.
   In order for a proposed project to receive a Conditional Use authorization for the provision of office space in landmark buildings in the PDR-1-D and PDR-1-G Districts:
   (a)   The applicant must submit a Historic Structures Report (HSR) to the Planning Department.
      (1)   The scope of the HSR will be developed in consultation with Planning Department Staff.
      (2)   The HSR must be prepared by a licensed historic architect who meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards.
   (b)   The Historic Preservation Commission shall review the HSR for the proposed project's ability to enhance the feasibility of preserving the building.
   (c)   The Historic Preservation Commission shall review the proposal, including any proposed work related to the change in use, for its compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards (36 C.F.R. § 67.7 (2001)).
   (d)   The Planning Commission shall consider the following Conditional Use criteria, in addition to the criteria set forth in Section 303(c) and (d):
      (1)   The Historic Preservation Commission's assessment of the proposed project's ability to enhance the feasibility of preserving the building;
      (2)   The Historic Preservation Commission's assessment of the proposed project's compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards;
      (3)   The economic need for the improvements relative to preservation of the building;
      (4)   The ability for the office tenants to be physically compatible with the PDR tenants;
      (5)   The relocation strategy for any displaced PDR tenants; and
      (6)   The impact of the proposed change on the surrounding community.
   (e)   Vertical Controls. Office Uses approved under this Section shall comply with the Vertical Controls for Office Uses in Section 803.9.
(Added as Sec. 219.2 by Ord. 26-15 , File No. 140876, App. 3/6/2015, Eff. 4/5/2015; redesignated and amended by Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Section redesignated; section header amended; division (e) added; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015.
SEC. 210.3C. ALLOWANCE FOR USES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PDR SPACE IN THE PDR-1-D AND PDR-1-G DISTRICTS.
   (a)   Purpose. The purpose of this provision is to support the increase in the overall stock of PDR space in the City. Despite consistent and growing demand for PDR space in San Francisco, the economics of building new PDR space are very challenging, even in PDR zoning districts where these uses do not compete for land with other more economically-attractive uses. One way to make such development economically viable is to utilize the value of other non-residential space, such as office and institutional uses, to subsidize the construction of PDR space on properties that are largely vacant or substantially underutilized and that do not contain significant PDR space that would be demolished.
   (b)   Geography. This provision applies to parcels that meet all of the following criteria:
      (1)   Are located in either the PDR-1-D or PDR-1-G Districts;
      (2)   Are located north of 20th Street;
      (3)   Contain a floor area ratio of 0.3 gross floor area or less as of January 1, 2014; and
      (4)   Are 20,000 square feet or larger.
   (c)1    Controls. The Planning Commission may permit, per the procedures described below in subsection (d), non-PDR uses on the subject lot pursuant to the following provisions:
      (1)   At least one-third of the total Gross Floor Area developed on the parcel shall contain PDR Uses.
      (2)   For purposes of this subsection (c), every square foot of Small Enterprise Workspace shall count as 0.5 square feet of PDR space and 0.5 square feet of non-PDR space as specified in subsection (c)(3) below.
      (3)   The non-PDR space may contain one or a combination of the following uses:
         (A)   Office Uses;
         (B)   Institutional Uses, except for Hospitals; and/or
         (C)   Gym use, as defined in Section 102; and/or
         (D)   Any use otherwise Principally Permitted in the underlying PDR district.
      (4)   Uses other than those listed in subsections (c)(2) and (c)(3) above, such as Retail, are subject to the controls of the underlying district.
      (5)   No Residential Uses are permitted, even as part of an Institutional Use, except as allowed as Accessory Uses pursuant to Section 204.4.
      (6)   The PDR space in any building must be served by:
         (A)   Sufficient off-street loading, and
         (B)   One or more freight elevators, in accordance with Planning Code Section 155(j).
      (7)   The project shall meet the Transpor- tation Management Program requirements of Section 163(c) of the Planning Code.
      (8)   Accessory parking for Uses listed in subsection (c)(2) above may be permitted up to one space per each 1,500 square feet of Occupied Floor Area, and all such parking shall be subject to the pricing requirements of Section 155(g) of the Planning Code.
      (9)   The project sponsor must develop a "PDR Business Plan." The purpose of this PDR Business Plan is to maximize the potential for the project to produce new PDR space that is viable and affordable. The features of the PDR Business Plan should include, but are not limited to:
         (A)   Overall strategy to incorporate PDR businesses, including specifying which kinds of PDR businesses are the target for the development;
         (B)   A description of the kinds of non-PDR businesses intended for the site and a plan for how they will co-exist with the PDR businesses and any strategies required to achieve this balance;
         (C)   A description of how the site's marketing and outreach plan will effectively target these same PDR businesses;
         (D)   A description of how the development's design is suited to PDR businesses;
         (E)    A description of the rent/purchase price proposed by the developer for the PDR spaces and the approach to keep these rents affordable to PDR tenants over time;
         (F)    A detailed overview of the workforce and hiring strategy for the PDR businesses on the site, as well as for the non-PDR businesses, including how the project sponsor will abide by City programs such as the First Source Hiring Program; how the project sponsor might utilize other local, State, and federal subsidized hiring programs such as work opportunity tax credits, Jobs Now!, Hire SF, and the California employment tax credit set forth in Chapter 93 of the California 2013-2014 legislative session; and how the project sponsor will inform its tenants about other relevant public programs; and,
         (G)   A detailed community outreach plan, including a plan for engaging any specific community partners in the development, tenanting of the project, and ongoing management of the PDR portions of the property.
      (10)   The first Certificate of Occupancy for the PDR portion of the development must be issued by the Department of Building Inspection before or concurrently with the first Certificate of Occupancy for the non-PDR portion of the development unless the PDR and non-PDR portions are part of a single site or building permit.
   (d)   Referral to OEWD. Upon receiving an application for a project under this Section 210.3C, the Planning Department shall inform the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) or successor agency, so that OEWD may inform the project sponsor of existing programs and requirements relevant to PDR businesses, including any existing economic incentive and hiring programs.
   (e)   Approvals.
      (1)   All projects seeking entitlement pursuant to this Section 210.3C shall be required to receive a Conditional Use authorization, per Section 303 of the Planning Code. In evaluating a proposed authorization under this Section, the Planning Commission shall consider:
         (A)   The likely viability of the new PDR space created by the development, as influenced by such factors as the content of the project sponsor's PDR Business Plan, and whether the project sponsor has the commitments of established PDR tenants and/or a demonstrated relationship with organizations established in the PDR community.
         (B)   Whether the project is an appropriate location and intensity for the proposed non-PDR use, including but not limited to whether the location of non-PDR uses would be compatible with or disruptive to PDR uses on the site and in the vicinity, recognizing that PDR uses may generate noise, vibrations, odors, trucking activity, or other PDR-related operational characteristics.
      (2)    A Notice of Special Restriction (“NSR”) shall be recorded on the title of any property receiving approval under this Section 210.3C. Such NSR shall:
         (A)   Designate the PDR portion of parcel, building, and/or development;
         (B)    State that the proportion of Gross Floor Area on the site dedicated to PDR uses shall never be less than one-third of the total Gross Floor Area on the parcel, including any future building or use alterations or expansions;
         (C)    Require the property owner to submit an annual report to the Planning Department and OEWD, on or before January 31 of each year, starting in the year after the Department of Building Inspection issues the first Certificate of Occupancy that applies to the PDR portion of the development, describing the status of the implementation of its PDR Business Plan, identifying PDR tenants on the property during the prior year, describing the rents for the PDR portions of the property and any lease terms, and providing information on their respective square footages, number of employees, contact information for each tenant, a description of the business or industry characteristics of each business, and the PDR space vacancy on the parcel as of the date of each report;
         (D)   Provide the Planning Department with the ability to enforce the provisions of this Section; and,
         (E)   Restrict the ability of the non-PDR portion of the development from limiting the PDR portion from undertaking activities necessary to maintain PDR business operations in such matters as trucking and noise generation.
   (f)   Uses Established Under This Section. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Code, Office Uses established pursuant to this Section 210.3C shall be deemed Code-conforming uses after the expiration of this Section and such uses shall not constitute nonconforming uses under the provisions of Article 1.7.
(Added as Sec. 219.1 by Ord. 71-14 , File No. 131205, App. 5/23/2014, Eff. 6/22/2014; amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; redesignated and amended by Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015; amended by Ord. 105-17, File No. 170156, App. 5/26/2017, Eff. 6/25/2017; Ord. 145-18, File No. 180187, App. 6/27/2018, Eff. 7/28/2018; Ord. 202-18, File No. 180557, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. 111-21, File No. 210285, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Division (c)(2) amended; Ord. 22-15, Eff. 3/22/2015. Section redesignated; divisions (c)(1), (c)(3)(A), (c)(3)(B), (e), and (g) amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015. Divisions (c)(3)–(c)(3)(B) and (c)(5) amended; division (c)(3)(C) added; Ord. 105-17, Eff. 6/25/2017. Divisions (c), (c)(2), (c)(4), (c)(6)(B), (c)(8), (c)(9)(E)-(F), (e)(2), (e)(2)(C), and (e)(2)(D) amended; former division (f) deleted; former division (g) redesignated as division (f); Ord. 145-18, Eff. 7/28/2018. Divisions (c)-(c)(2), (c)(3)(A)-(c)(5), (c)(8), (d), (e)(2), and (e)(2)(B) amended; Ord. 202-18, Eff. 9/10/2018. Division (c)(3)(C) amended; division (c)(3)(D) added; Ord. 111-21, Eff. 9/4/2021.
CODIFICATION NOTE
1.   Ordinance 71-14 included erroneously duplicated language in divisions (b) and (c) of this section. For clarity, the City Attorney removed the duplicative text when the ordinance was codified.
SEC. 210.4. M DISTRICTS: INDUSTRIAL.
   M-1 Districts: Light Industrial. In general, the M-1 Districts are more suitable for smaller industries dependent upon truck transportation, while the M-2 Districts are more suitable for larger industries served by rail and water transportation and by large utility lines. In M-1 Districts, most industries are permitted, but some with particularly noxious characteristics are excluded. The permitted industries have certain requirements as to enclosure, screening, and minimum distance from Residential Districts.
   M-2 Districts: Heavy Industrial. These Districts are the least restricted as to use and are located at the eastern edge of the City, separated from residential and commercial areas. The heavier industries are permitted, with fewer requirements as to screening and enclosure than in M-1 Districts, but many of these uses are permitted only as conditional uses or at a considerable distance from Residential Districts. Most of the land zoned M-2 is controlled by the Port of San Francisco.
 
Table 210.4
ZONING CONTROL TABLE FOR
M DISTRICTS
Zoning Category
§ References
M-1
M-2
Zoning Category
§ References
M-1
M-2
BUILDING STANDARDS
Massing and Setbacks
Height and Bulk Limits
(See Height and Bulk Map for specific property information)
§§ 102, 105, 106, 250-252, 260, 261, 270, 271
Varies. See Height and Bulk District Maps.
Front, Rear, and Side Setbacks
§§ 130, 132, 133, 134
See Residential Standards.
Street Frontage and Public Realm
Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements
Required.
Street Frontage Requirements
Not Required.
Street Frontage, Required Ground Floor Commercial
As specified in § 145.4, certain streets and districts are required to have "active commercial uses."
Ground Floor Standards
Ground floor spaces with a minimum clear ceiling height of 15 feet required.
Street Frontage, Parking and Loading Access Restrictions
§ 155(r)
As specified in § 155(r).
Artworks and Recognition of Artists and Architects
§ 429
Not Required.
Miscellaneous
Large Project Review
§§ 121.5, 253
None.
Planned Unit Development
§ 304
C
C
Awnings, Canopy or Marquee
§§ 136, 136.1
P
P
Signs
§ 607
As permitted by Section § 607.
RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Usable Open Space
[Per Dwelling Unit]
§§ 135, 136
At least 36 square feet if private, and 48 square feet per Dwelling Unit if public.
Residential Parking Requirements
§ 151
None required. P up to one space for every two units. C up to three spaces for every four units. NP above.
Rear Yard Setback
§§ 130, 134
25 percent of the total depth lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet.
Residential Conversion, Demolition, or Merger
§ 317
C for Removal of one or more Residential Units or Unauthorized Units.
Use Characteristics
Intermediate Length Occupancy
§§102, 202.10
P(4)
P(4)
Single Room Occupancy
§ 102
P
P
Student Housing
§ 102
P
P
Residential Uses
Residential Density, Dwelling Units (3)
§ 207
C at a density ratio not exceeding the number of dwelling units permitted in the nearest R District, with the distance to such R District measured from the midpoint of the front lot line or from a point directly across the street therefrom, whichever permits the greater density; provided, that the maximum density ratio shall in no case be less than one unit for each 800 feet of lot area. Any remaining fraction of one-half or more of the minimum amount of lot area per dwelling unit shall be adjusted upward to the next higher whole number of dwelling units. NP above.
Senior Housing
§ 102
NP
NP
Residential Density, Group Housing
§ 208
C at a density ratio not exceeding the maximum density permitted for group housing in the nearest R District, with the distance to such R District measured from the midpoint of the front lot line or from a point directly across the street therefrom, whichever permits the greater density; provided that the maximum density shall in no case be less than one bedroom per 275 square feet of lot area. Any remaining fraction of one-half or more of the minimum amount of lot area per dwelling unit shall be adjusted upward to the next higher whole number of dwelling units. NP above.
Homeless Shelter
§§ 102, 208
P
P
NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
Development Standards
Floor Area Ratio
§§ 102, 123, 124
5 to 1
5 to 1
Off-Street Parking, Non-Residential
§§ 150, 151.1 1  167
None Required. Maximums set in Planning Code § 151.1.
 
Commercial Use Characteristics
Drive-up Facility
§ 102
C
C
Formula Retail
§§ 102, 303.1, 786
P (2)
P (2)
Maritime Use
§ 102
P
P
Open Air Sales
§ 102
P
P
Outdoor Activity Area
§ 102
P
P
Walk-up Facility
§ 102
P
P
Agricultural Use Category
Agricultural Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(c)
P
P
Automotive Use Category
Automotive Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(b)
P
P
Parking Garage, Private
§ 102
C
C
Parking Garage, Public
§ 102
C
C
Parking Lot, Public
§§ 102, 142, 156
C
C
Service, Parcel Delivery
§§ 102, 303(cc)
C
C
Entertainment and Recreation Use Category
Entertainment and Recreation Uses*
§ 102
P
P
Industrial Use Category
Auto Wrecking
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
C
C
Automobile Assembly
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P
P
Agricultural and Beverage Processing 1
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P
P
Agricultural and Beverage Processing 2
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
Grain Elevator
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
Hazardous Waste Facility
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
C
Junkyard
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
Livestock Processing 1
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P
P
Livestock Processing 2
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
C
Manufacturing 1, Heavy
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P
P
Manufacturing 2, Heavy
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
C
P
Manufacturing 3, Heavy
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
Manufacturing, Light
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P
P
Metal Workshop
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P
P
Ship Yard
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
P
Storage Yard
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
P
P
Storage, Volatile Materials
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
NP
C
Truck Terminal
§§ 102, 202.2(d)
C
C
Institutional Use Category
Institutional Uses*
 
P
P
Child Care Facility
§ 102
C
NP
Hospital
§ 102
C
NP
Medical Cannabis Dispensary
§§ 102, 202.2(g)
NP
NP
Post-Secondary Ed. Institution
§ 102
P
NP
Residential Care Facility
§ 102
P
NP
School
§ 102
P
NP
Sales and Service Category
Retail Sales and Service Uses*
§§ 102, 202.2(a)
P
P
Hotel
§ 102
C
C
Massage Establishment
§ 102
C
C
Motel
§§ 102, 202.2(a)
C
C
Non-Retail Sales and Service*
§ 102
P
P
Utility and Infrastructure Use Category
Utility and Infrastructure*
§ 102
P
P
Internet Service Exchange
§ 102
C
C
Public Transportation Facility
§ 102
C
C
Wireless Telecommunications Services Facility
§ 102
P (1)
P (1)
*   Not listed below.
(1)   C required if taller than 25 feet above roof, grade or height limit depending on site or if within 1,000 feet of an R District and includes a parabolic antenna with a diameter in excess of three meters or a composite diameter of antennae in excess of six meters. See definition in § 102 for more information.
(2)   C required for properties within the Third Street Formula Retail Restricted Use District (§ 786), which includes properties fronting Third Street between Williams Avenue and Paul Street.
(3)   Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units may be permitted pursuant to Sections 207.1 and 207.2.
(4)   C for buildings with 10 or more Dwelling Units.
(Added by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015; 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. 189-17, File No. 170693, App. 9/15/2017, Eff. 10/15/2017; 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. 78-20, File No. 191075, App. 5/22/2020, Eff. 6/22/2020; Ord. 136-21, File No. 210674, App. 8/4/2021, Eff. 9/4/2021; Ord. 33-24, File No. 231144, App. 2/21/2024, Eff. 3/23/2024; 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. 62-24, File No. 230310, App. 3/28/2024, Eff. 4/28/2024; Ord. 113-24, File No. 240193, App. 6/13/2024, Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024)
(Former Sec. 210.4 added by Ord. 136-68, App. 5/29/68; repealed by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Former Secs. 210.5 and 210.6 consolidated and redesignated as Sec. 210.4 [see those sections for prior legislative history]; Table 210.4 added; Ord. 22-15, Eff. 3/22/2015. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 33-16 , Eff. 4/10/2016. Note (3) added; Ord. 162-16 , Eff. 9/3/2016. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 166-16 , Eff. 9/10/2016. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 129-17, Eff. 7/30/2017. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 189-17, Eff. 10/15/2017. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 311-18, Eff. 1/21/2019. Note (3) amended; Ord. 116-19, Eff. 7/29/2019. Table 210.4 amended; Note (4) added; Ord. 78-20, Eff. 6/22/2020. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 136-21, Eff. 9/4/2021. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 33-24, Eff. 3/23/2024. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 47-24, Eff. 4/15/2024; and Ord. 54-24, Retro. 3/30/2024. Note (3) amended; Ord. 62-24, Eff. 4/28/2024. Table 210.4 amended; Ord. 113-24, Eff. 7/14/2024, Retro. 3/30/2024.
CODIFICATION NOTE
1.   So in Ord. 311-18.
SEC. 210.5. COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL ADAPTIVE REUSE PROGRAM.
   (a)   Purpose and Findings. This Section 210.5 describes the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program. The purpose of the Program is to facilitate the adaptive reuse of non-residential buildings to support the City’s housing needs by allowing for conversion, but not the demolition, of those buildings to residential use.
   (b)   Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Projects. A Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse project is a project that includes a change of use of any existing Gross Floor Area from a non-residential use, excluding a hotel use, to a residential use as those uses are defined in Section 102.
   (c)   Eligibility. To be eligible for the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, a project must:
      (1)   be located in a C-3 zoning district or a C-2 zoning district that is east of or fronting Franklin Street/13th Street and north of Townsend Street;
      (2)   not seek approval under Section 206.5 or 206.6; and
      (3)   not expand an existing building’s envelope in a manner where the addition to the building envelope represents more than 33% of the existing building’s Gross Floor Area; provided that if a project would exceed this limit, the portions of the building additions in excess of 33% must meet generally prevailing code requirements. For purposes of this section, additional Gross Floor Area shall be counted from the lowest floor to the highest floor.
   (d)   Controls. Applicable provisions of the Planning Code shall control except as otherwise provided in this Section 210.5. If there is a conflict between other provisions of the Planning Code and this Section 210.5, this Section shall prevail; provided that this Section does not alter, amend, or modify Section 249.93 (Group Housing Special Use District). For Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects, the following zoning controls shall be waived or modified, as described:
      (1)   Lot Coverage. Lot coverage requirements per Section 134 shall not apply.
      (2)   Open Space. Usable open space requirements per Section 135 shall not apply.
      (3)   Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements. Required streetscape and pedestrian improvements per Section 138.1 shall not apply.
      (4)   Dwelling Unit Exposure. The dwelling unit exposure requirements of Section 140 may be satisfied by either of the following:
         (a)   providing an unobstructed open area that is at least as wide as the exposed exterior width of the Dwelling Unit and is no less than five feet in every horizontal dimension at each story containing the Dwelling Unit and all stories above.
         (b)   providing an unobstructed open area that is at least 5 feet wide by 15 feet long at each story containing the Dwelling Unit and all stories above.
      (5)   Bicycle Parking. The Bicycle Parking requirements in Sections 155.1 and 155.2 shall not apply.
      (6)   Dwelling Unit Mix. The required minimum dwelling unit mix per Section 207.7 shall not apply.
      (7)   Intermediate Length Occupancy. The establishment of Intermediate Length Occupancy units shall be consistent with Section 202.10, provided that the controls in Section 202.10(b)(1) and (b)(2) shall not apply. Intermediate Length Occupancy units shall be principally permitted in Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects.
      (8)   Live Work Units. Live Works units are permitted in any Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse project.
      (9)   Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan Requirements. The Transportation Demand Management Plan requirements in Section 169 shall not apply.
      (10)   Preservation of Privately Owned Public Open Spaces (POPOS). Nothing in this Section 210.5 is intended to modify, alter, or waive the applicability of Section 138 (POPOS) to Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects that retain non-residential uses.
      (11)   Off-Street Freight Loading and Service Vehicle Spaces. The requirements of Sections 152 and 152.1 for Off-Street Freight Loading and Service Vehicle Spaces shall not apply.
      (12)   Protected Pedestrian, Cycling, and Transit-Oriented Street Frontages. Pre-existing garage entries, driveways, or other vehicular access to off-street parking and loading via curb cuts for Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse projects are not subject to Section 155(r). Creation of new or expanded garage entries, driveways, or other vehicular access to off-street parking and loading via curb cuts shall be subject to Section 155(r).
      (13)   Density Limits. No density limit for projects located within the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, the Jackson Square Historic District, and the Jackson Square Historic District Extension. The Jackson Square Historic District Extension shall include parcels within the area bounded by the northern boundary of the Jackson Square Historic District and the centerline of Sansome Street, Kearny Street, and Broadway. Density in those areas shall be regulated by the permitted height and bulk, and required setbacks, exposure, open space, and other Code requirements applicable to each development lot.
   (e)   Review of Projects in the C-3 District. If a project seeks exceptions that are waived or modified in subsection (d) above, the hearing requirements in Section 309 shall not apply as to the consideration of those exceptions. But if a project seeks exceptions not otherwise waived or modified in subsection (d) above, the hearing requirements of Section 309 shall apply.
   (f)   Applications. Any application to establish a residential use pursuant to this Section 210.5 must be filed on or before December 31, 2028.
(Added by 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; amended by Ord. 59-24, File No. 231079, App. 3/26/2024, Eff. 4/26/2024)
(Former Sec. 210.5 amended by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78; redesignated as Sec. 210.4 and amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015)
AMENDMENT HISTORY
Section including divisions (d)(11)-(12) added by Ord. 159-23, Eff. 8/28/2023. Division (a) amended; division (d)(13) added; Ord. 59-24, Eff. 4/26/2024.
SEC. 210.6. [REDESIGNATED.]
(Amended by Ord. 443-78, App. 10/6/78; Ord. 99-08, File No. 080339, App. 6/11/2008; redesignated as Sec. 210.4 and amended by Ord. 22-15, File No. 141253, App. 2/20/2015, Eff. 3/22/2015)
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