Development Opportunity for
2945 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA


No Expansion Potential

Existing:
14,878 ft2
 
Allowed:
12,160 ft2
 

This is a Multi-Family Residential property (Duplex, Triplex or Fourplex) with 12 units on a lot of 4,390 sqft. It has a total of 3 stories, 36 rooms, 12 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms. Property has a total as-built area of 14,878 sqft of which 10,824 sqft is the conditioned area assessed for property taxes.

Zoning District: RM-1

What are the local zoning regulations for 2945 Van Ness Ave ?

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 2945 Van Ness Ave ?

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 2945 Van Ness Ave ?

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 2945 Van Ness Ave located in?

Marina, San Francisco

The Marina District is a neighborhood located in San Francisco, California. The neighborhood sits on the site of the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition, staged after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to celebrate the reemergence of the city. Aside from the Palace of Fine Arts (POFA), all other buildings were demolished to make the current neighborhood. The Marina currently has the highest non-Hispanic white resident percentage of any recognized neighborhood in San Francisco.

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