This property is a Other currently used as a Commercial. Property is on a lot of 7,496 sqft and has a conditioned area of 5,544 sqft.
The Cole Valley Neighborhood Commercial District is located along Cole Street from Frederick to Grattan Streets and includes some parcels north of Carl Street and south of Parnassus. It is a local shopping district with a mix of retail uses in a residential neighborhood that is near a transit line. Building controls for the Cole Valley Neighborhood Commercial District promote low-intensity development which is compatible with the existing scale and character of the area. Commercial development is limited to one story. Rear yard requirements at all levels preserve existing backyard space.
The Cole Valley Neighborhood Commercial District, spanning Cole Street from Frederick to Grattan Streets with additional parcels north of Carl Street and south of Parnassus, is a local shopping hub embedded in a residential neighborhood with proximity to transit. Building controls prioritize low-intensity development, aligning with the existing scale and character. Limited to one story, commercial development is designed to maintain the district's charm. Residential units are safeguarded through restrictions on conversions and demolitions, and housing development above the ground story is encouraged. Accessory Dwelling Units contribute to the district's residential fabric, fostering a balanced environment.
Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, intermediate length occupancy, 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, Bar, Flexible Retail, Flexible Retail, Liquor Store, Massage Establishment, Restaurant, Health, Limited Financial Services, Personal Services, Retail Professional Services and Trade Shop.
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.
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
Residents like the neighborhood’s friendly vibe and its proximity to Golden Gate Park and other green spaces. Cole Valley, a small, charming San Francisco neighborhood that borders Golden Gate Park with leafy streets lined with Victorian homes. Cole Valley wraps around the southeast corner of Golden Gate Park, just below Haight-Ashbury. Cole Street, its commercial thoroughfare, has a number of quaint mom-and-pop shops, including Cole Hardware and the gourmet spot Say Cheese.
There are also a number of popular restaurants, including Zazie, a French bistro whose weekend brunch has become something of an institution; upscale Mexican Padrecito; and Beit Rima, a newcomer with Palestinian cuisine. At The Ice Cream Bar, an Art Deco-style soda fountain with a 1930s vibe, employees wear bow ties and all the sweets are made from scratch.