Development Opportunity for
550 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 550 Townsend St ?

WMUO (WSOMA MIXED USE-OFFICE)

The WSoMa Mixed Use-Office (WMUO) runs predominantly along the Townsend Street corridor between 4th Street and 7th Street and on 11th Street, from Harrison Street to the north side of Folsom Street. The WMUO is designed to encourage office uses along with small-scale light manufacturing and arts activities. Nighttime entertainment is permitted, although limited by buffers around RED and RED-MX districts. Office, general commercial, most retail, production, distribution, and repair uses are also principal permitted uses. Residential uses, large hotels, adult entertainment and heavy manufacturing uses are not permitted.

The WSoMa Mixed Use-Office (WMUO) zone primarily spans the Townsend Street corridor from 4th Street to 7th Street and includes 11th Street from Harrison Street to the north side of Folsom Street. This zone aims to promote office spaces while accommodating small-scale light manufacturing, entertainment, and cultural and arts activities.

Permitted Residential Uses: None

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Open air sales, walk-up facility, automobile sale or rental, movie theater, light manufacturing, institutional uses, adult sex venue, hotel, trade shop and public transportation facility.

What is the maximum height for 550 Townsend St ?

85-X

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 550 Townsend 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 550 Townsend 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.