Accessory Dwelling Units

May be eligible for having an accessory dwelling unit(s) For more details, refer to FAQs.

Area Specific Design guidelines

Design restrictions for the facade and massing of the building may apply. may increase costs. con-tact an architectural professional for guidance. For more details, refer to FAQs.

Standards for Window Replacement

These standards are meant to inform the applicant on these details and provide design standards that allow new or replacement windows to be approved.

Window design may be limited based on the Historical Preservation category. May

increase costs. For more details, refer to FAQs.

Architectural Design Guide for Exterior Treatments of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings during Seismic Retrofit

This design guide should provide guidance on how to maintain the historical character of a building when conducting seismic retrofit. For more details, refer to FAQs.

Commission Guide for Formula Retail

Applicable only for retail use For more details, refer to FAQs.

Design Guide Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings

These guidelines should be applied to new construction and alterations that require treatment options to meet the Bird-Safe Building Standards. For more details, refer to FAQs.

Guide to the San Francisco Green Landscaping Ordinance

It helps San Francisco residents and property owners understand the benefits, requirements, and ways to comply with the ordinance.For more details, refer to FAQs.

Guidelines for Adding Garages and Curb Cuts

These guidelines explain the criteria in which new garages and curb cuts are reviewed when installing to an existing or an historic building. For more details, refer to FAQs.

Guidelines for Ground Floor Residential Design

The Ground Floor Residential Design Guidelines(Draft) promote buildings that enhance the pedestrian experience and the livability of dwelling by encouraging the ground floor to contribute to active, safe, and comfortable streets. For more

details, refer to FAQs.

Better Streets Plan

The Better Streets Plan contains guidelines that focus on pedestrian comfort, safety, and the usability of streets as public spaces. They contain pedestrian oriented guidelines for curb lines, crosswalks, and other street design features to

enable generous, usable public spaces. For more details, refer to FAQs.

Ground Water Guidelines

There are seven (7) distinct groundwater basins in the City and County of San Francisco. The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission identified the existing and potential uses of some of the sea quifers, including but not limited to supply

of water for domestic purposes in San Francisco. The purpose of this Article is to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the People of the City and County of San Francisco by ensuring that local groundwater resources designated for beneficial uses will not be polluted or contaminated. Any person proposing to construct, modify, operate and/or maintain a well or soil boring shall file with the Department a completed written application on forms approved by the Department and submit the appropriate application fees thirty (30) days prior to the proposed commencement of such activities.

For more details, refer to FAQs.

Standards for Storefront Transparency

These standards promote a transparent store front that welcomes customers inside with products and services on display, discourage crime with more "eyes on the street," reduced energy consumption with use of natural light, and

enhances the curb appeal and value of the store and the entire neighborhood. For more details, refer to FAQs.

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