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305 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 305 Columbus Ave ?

NCD-BROADWAY (BROADWAY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)

The Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District, located in the northeast quadrant of San Francisco, extends along Broadway from east of Columbus Avenue to Osgood Place. It is part of a larger commercial area which includes North Beach to the north, Chinatown to the south and west, and Jackson Square to the southeast. Broadway's fame and popularity as a Citywide and regional entertainment district is derived from a concentration of nightclubs, music halls, adult theaters, bars, and restaurants between Grant Avenue and Montgomery Street. These places attract locals and visitors alike, mainly in the evening and late-night hours. In addition to the entertainment and some retail businesses, Broadway contains many upper-story residential hotels. Due to its proximity to downtown, there is strong pressure to develop upper-story offices.

Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the second story. Existing housing is protected by limitations on demolitions and upper-story conversions.

The Broadway District controls are designed to encourage development that is compatible with the existing moderate building scale and mixed-use character, and maintain the district's balance of entertainment uses, restaurants, and small-scale retail stores. New buildings exceeding 40 feet in height will be carefully reviewed and rear yards at residential levels are protected. Most commercial uses in new buildings are permitted at the first two stories. Neighborhood-serving businesses are strongly encouraged. In order to protect the livability of the area, limitations apply to new fast-food restaurants and adult entertainment uses at the first and second stories, as well as late-night activity. Financial services are allowed on the ground story subject to certain limitations. Nonretail offices are prohibited in order to prevent encroachment of the adjoining downtown office uses.

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, movie theater, child care facility, community facility, public facilities, residential care facility, social service or philanthropic facility, restaurant, restaurant (limited), limited financial services, retail professional services and trade office.

What is the maximum height for 305 Columbus Ave ?

65-A-1

How to measure height in San Francisco?

A point shall be taken at the centerline of the building or, where the building steps laterally in relation to a street that is the basis for height measurement, separate points shall be taken at the centerline of each building step. The upper point to which such measurement shall be taken shall be 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 305 Columbus 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 305 Columbus Ave located in?

Telegraph Hill, San Francisco

While known for its touristy reputation, Telegraph Hill is a serene residential neighborhood. The homes here range from the largest concentration of pre-1870 buildings that were spared by the 1906 earthquake to modern condominiums and everything in between. Residents of the neighborhood, a majority being long-time homeowners, are dedicated to preserving the architectural history of Telegraph Hill’s homes as well as the historic gardens that line the pathways and stairs traversing the area.

Telegraph Hill is one of the most desirable residential communities in San Francisco, doubling as a notable tourist attraction. With bustling and prestigious neighbors like North Beach, Nob Hill and the Waterfront stretched out around its northern and eastern borders, Telegraph Hill boasts one of the most distinctive locations in all of San Francisco.

Telegraph Hill’s distinguishing characteristic is the famous landmark, Coit Tower.