Development Opportunity for
1040 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 1040 Ashbury St ?

RM-1 (RESIDENTIAL- MIXED, LOW DENSITY)

San Francisco municipal code permits up to three units per lot or more.

These Districts feature a blend of dwelling types similar to RH Districts but include a substantial number of apartment buildings, enhancing the diversity of unit sizes and structures. While the overall unit density remains low, the buildings are characterized by moderate scale and segmentation, with separate entrances for units or groups of units. Outdoor space is typically available at both ground and upper levels, regardless of the age and form of structures. Shopping facilities and transit lines are conveniently located nearby, and these districts often incorporate nonresidential uses to meet the needs of residents.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU and JADU, intermediate length occupancy use, single room occupancy, dwelling units, student housing, senior housing, group housing and homeless shelter.

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Agriculture, passive outdoor recreation, child care facility, public facilities, and residential care facility.

What is the maximum height for 1040 Ashbury St ?

40-X

No portion of a dwelling can exceed a height of 40 feet, except that the permitted height has to be reduced to 35 feet where the average ground elevation at the rear line of the lot is lower by 20 or more feet than at the front line. The height is measured by taking a point at the centerline of the building or, where the building steps in relation to a street that is the basis for height measurement. Separate points need to be taken at the centerline of each building step. The upper point is the highest point on the finished roof in the case of a flat roof, and the average height of the rise in the case of a pitched or stepped roof.

What are the ADU regulations for 1040 Ashbury St ?

ADU eligible

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also called secondary units, in-law units, or cottages, are units added to existing and new residential buildings. Adding an ADU to your property can provide several benefits, such as providing housing for family members, simplifying your lifestyle, and increased financial flexibility.Learn more about building ADU in this article

What neighborhood is 1040 Ashbury St located in?

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, San Francisco

Buena Vista Park is a park in the Haight-Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. It is the oldest official park in San Francisco, established in 1867 as Hill Park, later renamed Buena Vista. It is bounded by Haight Street to the north, and by Buena Vista Avenue West and Buena Vista Avenue East. The park is on a steep hill that peaks at 575 feet (175 m), and covers 37 acres (150,000 m2). The lowest section is the north end along Haight.