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3571 16th St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 3571 16th 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 3571 16th St ?

50-X

Height of a dwelling cannot exceed a 50 feet.

In order to encourage generous ground floor ceiling heights for commercial and other active uses, encourage additional light and air into ground floor spaces, allow for walk-up ground floor residential uses to be raised slightly from sidewalk level for privacy and usability of front stoops, and create better building frontage on the public street, up to an additional 5' of height is allowed along major streets in NCT and specific areas in NC-1, NC-2 and NC-3 districts, for buildings that feature either higher ground floor ceilings for non-residential uses or ground floor residential units (that have direct walk-up access from the sidewalk) raised up from sidewalk level.

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 3571 16th 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 3571 16th St located in?

Eureka Valley / Dolores Heights, San Francisco

Before you even start your home buying search, you’d want to know which area to move to. Several factors can influence the choice of place such as demographics, nearby schools, amenities, local community, and more. If you’re considering moving to Dolores Heights, San Francisco, there are several ways for you to identify if Dolores Heights is a good fit for you. Read more here...