Development Opportunity for
605 Edna St, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 605 Edna St ?

NC-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, CLUSTER)

NC-1 Districts are intended to serve as local neighborhood shopping districts, providing convenience retail goods and services for the immediately surrounding neighborhoods primarily during daytime hours.

Building controls for the NC-1 District promote low-intensity development which is compatible with the existing scale and character of these neighborhood areas. Commercial development is limited to one story. Rear yard requirements at all levels preserve existing backyard space.

Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story in most districts. Existing residential units are protected by prohibitions of conversions above the ground story and limitations on demolitions.

Projects with proposed 10 or more Dwelling Units, no less than 25% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units should contain at least 2 Bedrooms, and no less than 10% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units should be least 3 Bedrooms.

The NC-1 Districts are designed to function as local neighborhood shopping areas, catering to the convenience retail needs of the surrounding neighborhoods primarily during daytime hours. Typically situated in residential neighborhoods, especially in outlying areas of the City, these districts exhibit varying degrees of commercial intensity. Many NC-1 Districts have the lowest level of commercial development, often featuring small clusters of three or more commercial establishments, commonly situated around a corner. Some may have short linear commercial strips with low-scale, interspersed mixed-use (residential-commercial) development. Building controls for NC-1 Districts prioritize low-intensity development that aligns with the existing scale and character of the neighborhood areas. Commercial development is restricted to one story, and rear yard requirements at all levels are implemented to preserve existing backyard spaces.

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, child care facility, community facility, public facilities, religious institution, residential care facility, social service or philanthropic facility, animal hospital, gym, health services, limited financial services, personal services, retail professional services, trade shop and trade office.

What is the maximum height for 605 Edna St ?

32-X

Height of a dwelling cannot exceed a 32 feet.

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 605 Edna 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 605 Edna St located in?

Sunnyside, San Francisco

Sunnyside is a residential suburb of the city, strengthened by its long-time residents and Neighborhood Association. But its location offers residents big city amenities and a true reflection of inimitable San Francisco charm.

The Sunnyside neighborhood hugs Highway 280 on its southern border, and is tucked cozily between six other unique San Francisco neighborhoods, each lending to its popularity and diverse offerings.

The homes in Sunnyside were primarily built between the early 1900s through 1941, with a small amount of development in the 1960s. The neighborhood is heavy with homeowners living in mostly single-family abodes, ranging from Victorian to stucco homes in both detached and row house styles. There is also a spread of duplexes and multi-family properties, popular with investors and renters.