Development Opportunity for
675 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 675 Portola Dr ?

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 675 Portola Dr ?

26-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 675 Portola Dr ?

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 675 Portola Dr located in?

Miraloma Park, San Francisco

Miraloma Park is a small community of homes located at the base of Mount Davidson. It prides itself on being a unique, close-knit neighborhood that’s active in preserving Miraloma’s independent identity. There’s a small commercial area on Portola Drive full of locally owned businesses to service the residents. A low walking score means a car is important to have in this neighborhood to make living here with kids more convenient.

Please note that the Miraloma Park boundaries do not coincide with those used by the San Francisco Unified School District for the Miraloma Elementary School attendance area.