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565 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 565 Greenwich St ?

NCD-NORTH BEACH (NORTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)

The North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District is a nonlinear district centered on Columbus Avenue, located in the valley between Telegraph Hill and Russian Hill north of Broadway. North Beach functions as a neighborhood-serving marketplace, citywide specialty shopping, and dining district, and a tourist attraction, as well as an apartment and residential hotel zone.

The North Beach District controls are designed to ensure the livability and attractiveness of North Beach. Building standards limit new development to a small to moderate scale. Rear yards are protected above the ground story and at residential levels. Active commercial uses shall be required at the ground floor. Small-scale, neighborhood-serving businesses are strongly encouraged and formula retail uses are prohibited.

The North Beach District controls are designed to ensure the livability and attractiveness of North Beach. Building standards limit new development to a small to moderate scale. Rear yards are protected above the ground story and at residential levels. Active commercial uses shall be required at the ground floor. Small-scale, neighborhood-serving businesses are strongly encouraged and formula retail uses are prohibited.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, single room occupancy, student housing, residential uses, dwelling units, senior housing, and group housing and homeless shelters.

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: walk-up facility, agriculture (neighborhood), arts activities, general entertainment, movie theater, child care facility, community facility, public facilities, residential care facility, social service or philanthropic facility, animal hospital, grocery (general), restaurant, financial services, fringe financial services, limited financial services, retail professional services, trade shop and trade shop.

What is the maximum height for 565 Greenwich 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 565 Greenwich 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 565 Greenwich St located in?

Telegraph Hill, San Francisco

While known for its touristy reputation, Telegraph Hill is a serene residential neighborhood. The homes here range from the largest concentration of pre-1870 buildings that were spared by the 1906 earthquake to modern condominiums and everything in between. Residents of the neighborhood, a majority being long-time homeowners, are dedicated to preserving the architectural history of Telegraph Hill’s homes as well as the historic gardens that line the pathways and stairs traversing the area.

Telegraph Hill is one of the most desirable residential communities in San Francisco, doubling as a notable tourist attraction. With bustling and prestigious neighbors like North Beach, Nob Hill and the Waterfront stretched out around its northern and eastern borders, Telegraph Hill boasts one of the most distinctive locations in all of San Francisco.

Telegraph Hill’s distinguishing characteristic is the famous landmark, Coit Tower.