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196 Church St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 196 Church St ?

NCT-UPPER MARKET (UPPER MARKET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT)

The Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District is located on Market Street from Church to Noe Streets, and on side streets off Market.

Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope of buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards for Residential Uses, including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. Residential parking is not required and generally limited. Commercial establishments are discouraged or prohibited from building accessory off-street parking in order to preserve the pedestrian-oriented character of the district and prevent attracting auto traffic. There are prohibitions on access (i.e. driveways, garage entries) to off-street parking and loading on Market and Church Streets to preserve and enhance the pedestrian-oriented character and transit function.

Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the Second Story. Existing upper-story Residential Units are protected by limitations on demolitions and upper-story conversions.

The Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, spanning Market Street from Church to Noe Streets and adjacent side streets, functions as a multi-purpose commercial area serving both local neighborhoods and a broader trade region. Well-connected by transit, including the Market Street subway and historic streetcar line, the district emphasizes pedestrian orientation. The controls aim to promote moderate-scale development, preserve the district's character, and maintain a balanced mix of commercial uses. Housing development is encouraged above the second story, with protections for existing residential units. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the district.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, dwelling units, group housing and senior housing and homeless shelters.

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Walk-up facility, agriculture (neighborhood), arts activities, entertainment (general), movie theater, child care facility, community facility, public facilities, residential care facility, social service or philanthropic facility, adult sex venue, animal hospital, gym, massage establishment, massage, foot/chair, restaurant, restaurant (limited), services (health), retail professional services and trade shop.

What is the maximum height for 196 Church 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 196 Church 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 196 Church St located in?

Duboce Triangle, San Francisco

The Duboce Triangle is a neighborhood of San Francisco, California, located below Buena Vista Park and between the neighborhoods of the Castro/Eureka Valley, the Mission District, and the Lower Haight.

According to the 2010 neighborhoods map of the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR), Duboce Triangle is bordered by Market Street on its southeastern side, by Castro Street to the West and by Duboce Avenue to the North.[2] A 2006 definition by the city mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services puts the neighborhood's northern boundary further north at Waller Street (thereby including Duboce Park), while still excluding the San Francisco Mint building near Market Street.