Development Opportunity for
41 Decatur St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 41 Decatur St ?

UMU (URBAN MIXED USE)

The Urban Mixed Use (UMU) District is intended to promote a vibrant mix of uses while maintaining the characteristics of this formerly industrially-zoned area. It is also intended to serve as a buffer between residential districts and PDR districts in the Eastern Neighborhoods.

Allowed uses include production, distribution, and repair uses such as light manufacturing, home and business services, arts activities, warehouse, and wholesaling. Additional permitted uses include retail, educational facilities, and nighttime entertainment. Housing is also permitted, but is subject to higher affordability requirements. Family-sized dwelling units are encouraged.

Office uses are generally prohibited in the Mission Area Plan and elsewhere are restricted to the upper floors of multiple story buildings.

The Urban Mixed Use (UMU) District aims to foster a dynamic blend of activities while preserving the area's industrial heritage. Serving as a buffer between residential and PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) districts in the Eastern Neighborhoods, it permits a range of uses like light manufacturing, home and business services, arts activities, warehousing, wholesaling, retail, educational facilities, nighttime entertainment, and housing with heightened affordability requirements. Family-sized dwelling units are encouraged, while office uses are generally prohibited in the Mission Area Plan and limited to upper floors in multi-story buildings elsewhere.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, intermediate length occupancy, student housing, dwelling units, group housing and homeless shelter.

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Open air sales, outdoor activity area, walk-up facility, agricultural uses, automotive uses, automobile sale or rental, movie theater, light manufacturing, institutional uses, retail sales and service uses, gym, trade shop, office uses, professional services, non-retail and public transportation facility.

What is the maximum height for 41 Decatur St ?

48-X

Height of a dwelling cannot exceed a 48 feet. In the Balboa Reservoir Special Use District and the 48-X Height and Bulk Districts, heights are more specifically prescribed for each Block.

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 41 Decatur 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 41 Decatur St located in?

South of Market, San Francisco

“SoMa” refers most specifically to the section closest to the Mission, with the most restaurants and nightlife; “Yerba Buena” is in the middle, and is known for its density of museums and shopping; and "South Beach" is on the side next to the Bay (although there’s no beach to speak of) and is full of high-rises and not too much else. South Beach is quickly becoming its own neighborhood, but for now it falls under the general SoMa umbrella.

This area was once zoned primarily for commercial use and that history is still present in the lofts and apartments fashioned from converted warehouses and office space. On smaller side streets you’ll occasionally find a Victorian or a modern condominium. Brick walk-ups are common, as are high-rises; these tend to be more common the further west you go.