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1592 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 1592 Dolores St ?

NC-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, CLUSTER)

NC-1 Districts are intended to serve as local neighborhood shopping districts, providing convenience retail goods and services for the immediately surrounding neighborhoods primarily during daytime hours.

Building controls for the NC-1 District promote low-intensity development which is compatible with the existing scale and character of these neighborhood areas. Commercial development is limited to one story. Rear yard requirements at all levels preserve existing backyard space.

Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story in most districts. Existing residential units are protected by prohibitions of conversions above the ground story and limitations on demolitions.

Projects with proposed 10 or more Dwelling Units, no less than 25% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units should contain at least 2 Bedrooms, and no less than 10% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units should be least 3 Bedrooms.

The NC-1 Districts are designed to function as local neighborhood shopping areas, catering to the convenience retail needs of the surrounding neighborhoods primarily during daytime hours. Typically situated in residential neighborhoods, especially in outlying areas of the City, these districts exhibit varying degrees of commercial intensity. Many NC-1 Districts have the lowest level of commercial development, often featuring small clusters of three or more commercial establishments, commonly situated around a corner. Some may have short linear commercial strips with low-scale, interspersed mixed-use (residential-commercial) development. Building controls for NC-1 Districts prioritize low-intensity development that aligns with the existing scale and character of the neighborhood areas. Commercial development is restricted to one story, and rear yard requirements at all levels are implemented to preserve existing backyard spaces.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, single room occupancy, student housing, residential uses, dwelling units, senior housing, and group housing and homeless shelters.

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Walk-up facility, agriculture (neighborhood), arts activities, general entertainment, child care facility, community facility, public facilities, religious institution, residential care facility, social service or philanthropic facility, animal hospital, gym, health services, limited financial services, personal services, retail professional services, trade shop and trade office.

What is the maximum height for 1592 Dolores 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 1592 Dolores 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 1592 Dolores St located in?

Noe Valley, San Francisco

Located just south of the famed Castro district, Noe Valley is arguably one of the most distinct neighborhoods in the Bay Area. Unlike areas such as the aforementioned Castro, or nearby Haight-Ashbury or Mission Districts, Noe Valley is a quiet, laidback community set squarely in the middle of San Francisco.

Its main thoroughfare—24th Street—is reminiscent of a classic main drag through a small village. There's plenty of unique shops, great restaurants, a handful of cafés, and even a few bars to hang out in. All of it is close to home, regardless of where your home is in Noe Valley. A few highlights along 24th Street include Aha Fresh, Saru Sushi Bar, and The Dubliner Bar.

Noe Valley is one of the city's worst-kept secrets—a real gem in a region full of them. Idyllic in practically every possible way, this quaint enclave is a magnet for young families and young professionals alike. Tidy rows of Victorian homes, highly walkable streets, and lovely little shops and cafés help to give the whole area a distinct bedroom community feels.