Development Opportunity for
3870 California St, San Francisco, CA


144% Potential

($17,714,472 Untapped Value)

Existing:
19,951 ft2
 
Allowed:
28,808 ft2
 

This property is a Other currently used as a Multi-Family Residential. Property is on a lot of 10,300 sqft and has a conditioned area of 19,951 sqft.

Zoning District: RM-2

Development Options for
3870 California St, San Francisco, CA

Cottage
ADU

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What are the local zoning regulations for 3870 California St ?

RM-2 (RESIDENTIAL- MIXED, MODERATE DENSITY)

San Francisco municipal code permits up to three units per lot or 1 Unit/600 square feet of lot area.

These Districts closely resemble Low-Density Districts, but they exhibit a higher overall density of units, emphasizing a more varied mixture of building types and unit sizes. The buildings maintain moderate widths and scales, with ample outdoor space still available. Achieving the permitted unit density necessitates careful design of new structures to ensure the provision of adequate amenities for 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 3870 California 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 3870 California 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 3870 California St located in?

Presidio Heights, San Francisco

Located just south of the Presidio, this immaculate neighborhood is mere steps away from some of San Francisco’s most alluring hiking trails and parks. Presidio Heights offers seclusion amid the hustle of the Bay Area.

San Francisco’s Presidio Heights neighborhood has stunning bay views, is family-friendly, has great shopping and dining with easy access to the Presidio.

Presidio Heights is a tree-lined area featuring many styles of high-end single-family homes.

A rarefied community where Silicon Valley’s elite mingle with affluent families.

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