xref The exits and egress paths to the new units also must use protected wood frame construction, also called VA. 0000008340 00000 n Reach Codes Staff Report; Reach Codes - Information breakdown by BayRen; Redwood City Building Ordinances 0000147759 00000 n 7. CHAPTER 4: EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS. ARTICLE 1B: PERFORMANCE OF WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT, ARTICLE 11A: BED BUG INFESTATION PREVENTION, TREATMENT, DISCLOSURE, AND REPORTING, 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 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 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 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 32: DISEASE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, ARTICLE 34: HEALTHY PRODUCTS, HEALTHY CHILDREN ORDINANCE, 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 43: SURPLUS MEDICATION REPOSITORY AND DISTRIBUTION, ARTICLE 45: CITY-OPERATED ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, ARTICLE II: NOMINATION OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS, ARTICLE III: SUBMISSION OF MEASURES TO THE VOTERS, ARTICLE IV: PREPARATION AND FORM OF BALLOTS, ARTICLE V: ELECTION MATERIAL MAILED TO THE VOTERS, ARTICLE VI: BALLOT SIMPLIFICATION COMMITTEE, ARTICLE X: NON-UNITED STATES CITIZEN VOTING IN SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS, ARTICLE XI: VOTE-BY-MAIL IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, ARTICLE XII: OPEN SOURCE VOTING PILOT PROGRAM, ARTICLE 13: IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARTER SECTION 16.107, ARTICLE 14: INCREASED USAGE OF CHILDRENS PLAYGROUNDS, WALKING TRAILS, AND ATHLETIC FIELDS ACT, ARTICLE 1.2: DIMENSIONS, AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES, ARTICLE 1.5: TRANSPORTATION, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND LOADING, ARTICLE 4: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS THAT AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES, ARTICLE 7: NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL 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 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 9: MISCELLANEOUS CONDUCT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 9.5: PROHIBITING OF PROFESSIONAL STRIKEBREAKERS, ARTICLE 9.6: REGULATIONS FOR SOLICITATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ARTICLE 10.1: REGULATING EXPOSURE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, CARTOONS OR DRAWINGS ON NEWSRACKS, ARTICLE 10.2: REGULATION OF COMPUTER RENTAL BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 11.1: COMMERCIAL DISPLAY OF DEAD HUMAN BODIES, ARTICLE 11.2: REGULATIONS FOR ADULT THEATERS AND ADULT BOOKSTORES PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 13: MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS FOR PROFESSIONS AND TRADES, ARTICLE 13.1: JUNK DEALERS - PERMIT AND REGULATION, ARTICLE 13.2 BICYCLE MESSENGER BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 13.4: REDUCING RENTAL-CAR BURGLARIES, 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 15.5: NUDE MODELS IN PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, 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 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 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 33A: PROHIBITION OF EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES AND REGULATIONS OF EMPLOYER DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33B: PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BY CLUBS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT DISTINCTLY PRIVATE, ARTICLE 33E: HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WORKER RETENTION, ARTICLE 33F: HOURS AND RETENTION PROTECTIONS FOR FORMULA RETAIL EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33G: PREDICTABLE SCHEDULING AND FAIR TREATMENT FOR FORMULA RETAIL EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33K: RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING LAYOFF DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ARTICLE 33L: PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF COVID-19 STATUS, ARTICLE 33M: GROCERY STORE, DRUG STORE, RESTAURANT, AND ON-DEMAND DELIVERY SERVICE WORKER PROTECTIONS, ARTICLE 33N: DOMESTIC WORKERS EQUAL ACCESS TO PAID SICK LEAVE, ARTICLE 33O: RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION WAGE THEFT PREVENTION ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 33P: PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY LEAVE, ARTICLE 33Q: PRIVATE SECTOR MILITARY LEAVE PAY, ARTICLE 34: REGULATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, 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 40: DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ORDINANCE, 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 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 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 7: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORITY, ARTICLE 2.1: PERMIT FEES AND OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENTS, ARTICLE 2.4: EXCAVATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, ARTICLE 3: REGULATIONS IN REGARD TO WORKING CONDITIONS, 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 5.5: 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 14: UNDERGROUND PIPES, WIRES AND CONDUITS, ARTICLE 17: CONTROL OF DUMPS DISPOSING OF MATERIALS FROM CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION, 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 23: GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND ABATEMENT, ARTICLE 25: PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES, DIVISION 3. When the existing rear yard setback is less than 20 feet, additions to such structures may conform to the existing setback, provided that the addition is located no closer than 15 feet to the rear propertyline. If your ADU will be a studio unit (also called an efficiency dwelling unit), it must follow all of the other requirements. 0000203084 00000 n 9/10/2016. 0000011688 00000 n 0000202748 00000 n Division (b)(2)(S) added; Ord. Any exposure that is less than these dimensions will require the approval of a variance. As a result, the California Fire Codein section 308.1.4 on "Open-flame cooking devices"restricts what kind of grilling is allowed in or near them. Major Development Agreements and Projects, Historic Preservation Commission Hearings, Zoning Administrator Interpretations of the Planning Code, Apply for a Verification or Rebuild Letter. CHAPTER 3: GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE. UBC 106.2, item 5 states that: "A CHAPTER 11: CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS. Residential Deck Guidelines. 0000157582 00000 n hb``a````c`Hwcf@ aVv=wu` Xxd8uq1*x/yxE^`i` ))U@`_ m `i0\kP4`X If you are expanding your building, you may be required to post a neighborhood notice and do a design review. 367 0 obj <> endobj Most ADUs are built within the existing envelope of a building. In the measurement of height, the following rules shall be applicable: (1) The point above which such measurements shall be taken shall be as . The ground elevations used shall be either existing elevations or the elevations resulting from new grading operations encompassing an entire block. An exterior door also counts for the ventilation requirement. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Example: if the living room is 90 sq ft, it must have 7.2 sq ft of glazing from a window, fixed opening, or glass door. 25to 45% of the total lot depth must remain open in the rear yard (depending on your neighbors rear yards). 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 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. 1. 532-85, App. Chief Building Official. 0000207910 00000 n San Francisco residents and property owners understand the benefits, requirements, and ways to comply with the ordinance. If you are expanding your building, you may be required to, the ADU program comparison from SF Planning for specifics, See complete rules in the State-mandated ADU program fact sheet (PDF), Is in a bedroom or living room that is 120 sq. Example: A 250-sq ft studio requires 20 sq ft of window glazing and 10 sq ft of ventilation. 0000190822 00000 n Inspects buildings for compliance with building code requirements for building 0000000016 00000 n 0000207109 00000 n Required setbacks A. Fireplace - If a fireplace is detached, it must be five feet (5') from the structure. The rooftop form created by the added volume shall not be subject to the percentage coverage limitations otherwise applicable to this subsection but shall meet the requirements of Section, (J)In the Van Ness Special Use District, additional building volume used to enclose or screen from view the features listed under Subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(B) above and to provide additional visual interest to the roof of the structure. Streambank repair work often comes under Nationwide Permit 13: Bank Stabilization, and there will be no charge for the permit, although the ACOE may need advance notification of the work. c9Ce?Cko1]f 1k9>ICC?4}ft6[s&]b.!fs)2>4'u_J7n+ I]`rWG#"W-y~&?G.--sr.$`K`!KdEr|-},|9nvtppp\a]:u8q\a]uYAVdYAVYG:JV0PpBgk !o. 9/17/85; Ord. Building and Safety staff are monitoring their phone and email to . My understanding is that zoning regulations are not uniform throughout DC - they vary depending on your neighborhood. 813-274-3100, Option 1. The shared wall must be 50% open and unobstructed. 0000481336 00000 n All these zoning regulations are specified in a detailed legislative policy document called the San Francisco Planning Code, which determines if a useis either Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or Not Permitted (NP). Existing Structures. endstream endobj 136 0 obj <>/Metadata 22 0 R/Pages 21 0 R/StructTreeRoot 24 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 137 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 1/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 138 0 obj <> endobj 139 0 obj <> endobj 140 0 obj <> endobj 141 0 obj <> endobj 142 0 obj <> endobj 143 0 obj [168 0 R] endobj 144 0 obj <>stream 30% of the total lot depth must remain open in the rear yard. 2. If the adjoining road is wide, then the setback requirement will be different too. Elevations beneath the building shall be taken by projecting a straight line between ground elevations at the exterior walls at either side of the entire building in the same plane. 0000138290 00000 n All requests for height exemptions for elevator penthouses located in Residential or Neighborhood Commercial Districts shall be subject to the neighborhood notification requirements of Section. These requirements can significantly increase the construction and building costs of your ADU. It's possible South SF / SMC has a similar requirement. (d)Where the side lot lines converge to a point, a line five feet long within the lot parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line shall be deemed to be the rear lot line for the purposes of determining the depth of the rear yard. NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments. Homeowners often hire an architect or designer to create the plans. In neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes (called RH-1 or RH-1 (D) by the City code), the requirements are: Private open space (like a private deck) must be at least 300 sq ft per unit OR 400 sq ft of shared open space per unit. 0000009365 00000 n VisitPermits in my Neighborhood. 7/24/2016. 0000207507 00000 n For any building taller than 550 feet in height in the S-2 Bulk District, the height of the building shall be measured at the upper point of all features of the building and exempted features in such cases shall be limited to only those permitted in Subsection (b)(1)(M) and which are permitted by the Planning Commission according to the procedures of Section, (3)In cases where the height limit is 65 feet or less and a street from which height measurements are made slopes laterally along the lot, or the ground slopes laterally on a lot that also slopes upward from the street, there shall be a maximum width for the portion of the building or structure that may be measured from a single point at curb or ground level, according to the definition of "height," as specified in the following table. 0000164126 00000 n Division (b)(2)(I) amended; Ord. While the word 'setback' generally makes people think about an event that has halted progress towards a goal, the term is . (H)Flagpoles and flags, clothes poles and clotheslines, and weathervanes. (B)Elevator, stair and mechanical penthouses, fire towers, skylights and dormer windows. (1)The point above which such measurements shall be taken shall be as specified as follows. Both the 2016 and the 2019 versions of the code have the same restrictions, with the latter edition taking effect in 2020. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. A Rebuild Letter is a form of Zoning Verification Letter that states that a subject building can be restored to its original condition and use in the event the property is destroyed by fire or any other form of natural disaster. 0000163665 00000 n The limits upon the height of buildings and structures shall be as specified on the Zoning Map, except as permitted by Section 206. All living spaces in the City must have natural light, also called exposure. RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41G: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS, CHAPTER 41H: EXPANDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH IN HAIGHT-ASHBURY, CHAPTER 42: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CHAPTER 44: ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PLANNING COUNCIL, 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 53A: URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONES ACT PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 54: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY 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 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 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 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 90A: PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC AND CULTURE, CHAPTER 92: REAL ESTATE LOAN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION, CHAPTER 93: PREGNANCY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 94: THE SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA PROGRAM, CHAPTER 94A: THE SAN FRANCISCO SHARED SPACES PROGRAM, 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 96E [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATA REPORTING]*, CHAPTER 96G: LIMITS ON POLICE DEPARTMENT USE AND STORAGE OF DNA PROFILES, CHAPTER 96H: POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 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 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 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 120: ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS, APPENDIX: Table of Initiative Ordinances and Policy Declarations, San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, PREFACE TO THE BUSINESS AND TAX REGULATIONS CODE, 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 11: STADIUM OPERATOR ADMISSION TAX, ARTICLE 12-A-1: GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 12B-1: NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION AND GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP FUND TAX OPTION, ARTICLE 12-D: UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, ARTICLE 13: CONNECTIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TERMINAL ALARM PANEL, ARTICLE 15: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS PROCEDURE CODE, ARTICLE 15A: PUBLIC REALM LANDSCAPING, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ("GREEN BENEFIT DISTRICTS"), 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 32: TRAFFIC CONGESTION MITIGATION TAX, ARTICLE 33: OVERPAID EXECUTIVE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX, ARTICLE 37: FAIR WAGES FOR EDUCATORS PARCEL TAX ORDINANCE, San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, ARTICLE III: CONDUCT OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, 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: GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY BUILDINGS, 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 14: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECOVERY ORDINANCE*, 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 25: CLEAN CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS, 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, PREFACE TO THE 2022 SAN FRANCISCO FIRE CODE. Start here. These requirements shall not apply to any property to which the bulk limitations in Section, Average Slope of Curb or Ground From Which Height is Measured, Maximum Width for Portion of Building that May Be Measured from a Single Point, More than 5 percent but no more than 15 percent, More than 15 percent but no more than 20 percent, More than 20 percent but no more than 25 percent. 8/11/2016, Eff. Then we review your plans to make sure they follow our rules. South San Francisco Scavenger Company (SSFSC) can help businesses in South San Francisco, Brisbane, and Millbrae to implement a successful organics recycling collection program. This type of letter is more simplistic in nature than a Letter of Determination. Information on each of the following items must be included on the plot plan: 1. Gas: If the ADU has gas appliances, the property's gas lines will need to be extended to the new unit. Determined by fire safety and zoning requirements. 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