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51 Fortuna Ave, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 51 Fortuna Ave ?

RH-1 (RESIDENTIAL- HOUSE, ONE FAMILY)

These Districts are occupied almost entirely by single-family houses on lots 25 feet in width, without side yards. Floor sizes and building styles vary but tend to be uniform within tracts developed in distinct time periods. Though built on separate lots, the structures have the appearance of small-scale row housing, rarely exceeding 35 feet in height. Front setbacks are common, and ground level open space is generous. In most cases the single-family character of these Districts has been maintained for a considerable time.

These districts predominantly consist of single-family houses on narrow 25-foot-wide lots, lacking side yards. Despite varying floor sizes and architectural styles, uniformity prevails within tracts developed during specific time periods, creating a small-scale row housing aesthetic with structures rarely surpassing 35 feet in height. Common features include front setbacks, providing a sense of spacing, and ample ground-level open space, fostering a visually appealing environment. Remarkably, the enduring preservation of a single-family character characterizes these districts, attesting to their long-term residential stability.

Permitted Residential Use: ADU and JADU, intermediate length occupancy use, single room occupancy, student housing, senior housing, and dwelling units.

Permitted Non-Residential Use: Agriculture, neighborhood, passive outdoor recreation, child care facility, public facilities, and residential care facility.

What is the maximum height for 51 Fortuna Ave ?

30-X

Height of a dwelling cannot exceed a 30 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 51 Fortuna 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 51 Fortuna Ave located in?

Anza Vista, San Francisco

Anza Vista is located between Geary Boulevard to the north, Turk Street to the south, Masonic Avenue to the west and Divisadero Street to the east. Some of the surrounding areas between The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Panhandle, and the Western Addition may sometimes be referred to as part of the Anza Vista neighborhood.