0000011241 00000 n A living room with a minimum 220 sq ft of floor area (and an additional 100 sq ft for each occupant more than 2), A kitchen area with a sink, cooking appliance, fridge, and counter at least 30 inches wide, A separate bathroom with toilet and bathtub or shower, Your property is under the Soft Story Ordinance, Youre doing structural work that will change your buildings gravity load carrying elements, New unit square footage: 220 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft, Most ADUs are built within the existing envelope of a building. Residential zoning districts encompass 70 percent of San Francisco's private land. 532-85, App. DEEMED APPROVED OFF-STREET ALCOHOL USE NUISANCE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 27: HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM, CHAPTER 28: ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE, CHAPTER 29: FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY, CHAPTER 29A: APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. Habitable rooms must have natural ventilation thats at least 4% of the floor area. 0000152705 00000 n 030999, App. 3. All living spaces in the City must have natural light, also called exposure. CHAPTER 1: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. 0000013238 00000 n 0000207507 00000 n 30% of the total lot depth must remain open in the rear yard. t%f 9JX\=|X030m`Xyq53{'01-`cI`x?i? 1 yr. ago. Setback laws may limit how close a patio can come to your property line. Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, 148 Tribes. (a)Except as provided in Sections. 115-90, App. The rooftop form created by the added volume shall not be subject to the percentage coverage limitations otherwise applicable to the building, but shall meet the requirements of Section. Reply. QaW7[K!T 0000016119 00000 n Provide your email address to sign up for news or other topics of interest. Every such side yard shall extend along a lot line from the front setback or the front lot line to the rear yard. These areas include decks, balconies, landings, exit corridors, stairs, guardrails, handrails, and fire escapes. Search for an Application (forms, checklists, fees, etc) or Search for a Publication (maps, reports, bulletins, etc). New York State Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems 2015. [B,s<4cJXqL47[ZyH3V ;)N! Residential and roof decks are a popular component of building design to provide access to air and outdoor space, especially in dense urban environments. 0000002913 00000 n This will likely require additional water capacity. Call us today at 415-529-5637 to help you understand . In comparison to the Zoning Verification Letter, LODs are typically more complex and require further research on the part of the Planning Department. 0000012248 00000 n (E)Landscaping, with a maximum height of four feet for all features other than plant materials. 0000004336 00000 n NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments. 0000003457 00000 n If you are adding 1 unit to a 2-unit building, you may be required to add a sprinkler system to comply with fire safety. CONTENTS: This document is divided into these sections: 1.0 Greening of Front Setback Areas Planning Code Section 132 Benefits and Requirements 2.0 Screening of Parking Areas Planning Code Section 142 Benefits and Requirements Then we review your plans to make sure they follow our rules. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) must meet City requirements that keep buildings safe and neighborhoods livable. This type of letter is more simplistic in nature than a Letter of Determination. 12/4/85; Ord. American Legal Publishing and the jurisdiction whose laws are being translated do not vouch for the accuracy of any translated versions of such laws. The garden bay allowed us to go 3 feet beyond the setback line. The required minimum depth or width of any yard or setback shall be measured generally at right angles to the lot line. San Bernardino County: Murrieta, CA Municipal Code: Disclaimer | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Feedback 0000129451 00000 n Want to know more about Accessory Dwelling Units? 1004.1.2 Areas without fixed seating. All these zoning regulations are specified in a detailed legislative policy document called the San Francisco Planning Code, which determines if a use is either Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or Not Permitted (NP). 0000164495 00000 n 12/17/2014, Eff. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. 1. A Sacramento 95827 (916) 875-5296 827 7th St Room 102 Sacramento 95814 (916) 875-5296 6015 Watt . Property line setbacks should apply to decks & additions as described in residential houses. , File No. A fire alarm is not a smoke detector. TREASURE ISLAND AND YERBA BUENA ISLAND SUBDIVISION CODE, San Francisco Building Inspection Commission (BIC) Codes, SAN FRANCISCO BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION CODES. I. 0000095340 00000 n San Francisco residents and property owners understand the benefits, requirements, and ways to comply with the ordinance. 0000013431 00000 n SB 1383 Info for Businesses. 0000112355 00000 n Looking for a document? Of course, this rule may change based on your location or type of deck, but 30" is the typical standard. Your ADU must have its own entrance. 10/22/2003), Skip to code content (skip section selection), ARTICLE I: EXISTENCE AND POWERS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY, ARTICLE III: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - OFFICE OF MAYOR, ARTICLE IV: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS, ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - ARTS AND CULTURE, ARTICLE VIIIA: THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, ARTICLE XI: EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SYSTEM, ARTICLE XII: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT AND HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEMS, ARTICLE XIV: INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL, APPENDIX D: BUILDING INSPECTION PROVISIONS*, APPENDIX E: SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, APPENDIX F: AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CITY SERVICES AUDITOR, CHAPTER 2B: ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS), CHAPTER 4: CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES, CHAPTER 6: PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 8: DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS, CHAPTER 10: FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS, CHAPTER 10A: [REQUEST FOR SHERIFFS SERVICES]*, CHAPTER 10B: SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES, CHAPTER 10C: REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES, CHAPTER 10F: 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE, CHAPTER 10G: BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES, CHAPTER 10H: RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE, CHAPTER 12B: NONDISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTS, CHAPTER 12C: NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROPERTY CONTRACTS, CHAPTER 12D: MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION, CHAPTER 12E: BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, CHAPTER 12F: IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN IRELAND, CHAPTER 12G: PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY RECIPIENTS OF CITY CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS, CHAPTER 12J: CITY BUSINESS WITH BURMA PROHIBITED, CHAPTER 12L: PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CHAPTER 12M: PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION*, CHAPTER 12N: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH: YOUTH SERVICES SENSITIVITY TRAINING, CHAPTER 12O: EARNED INCOME CREDIT INFORMATION, CHAPTER 12S: WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM, CHAPTER 12T: CITY CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS, CHAPTER 12V: PERSONAL SERVICES MINIMUM CONTRACTUAL RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 12X: PROHIBITING CITY TRAVEL AND CONTRACTING IN STATES THAT ALLOW DISCRIMINATION*, CHAPTER 12Y: SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE*, CHAPTER 12Z: SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 14: SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE SECURITY ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 14A: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM, CHAPTER 14B: LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 16: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY, CHAPTER 17: PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES, CHAPTER 19. 0000153423 00000 n <<77A7E6857912964094DA42836A5D028A>]/Prev 378256/XRefStm 2568>> 813-274-3100, Option 1. And next week, Planning's recommendations for the establishment of an official roof deck policy will be presented to San Francisco's Planning Commission for review, including the four key items outlined below: 1. 081153, App. 0000018200 00000 n The extent of the front setback of each adjacent 6 building shall be taken as the horizontal distance from the property line along the &oltreet or One approved copy is returned to the applicant when the building permit . Inspects buildings for compliance with building code requirements for building (ii)shall not exceed 20 feet in height, measured as provided in subsection (a) above; (iii)may have a volume, measured in cubic feet, not to exceed three-fourths of the horizontal area of all upper tower roof areas multiplied by the maximum permitted height of the enclosure or screen; (iv)shall not be permitted within the setbacks required by Sections, (v)shall not be permitted within any setback required to meet the sun access plane requirements of Section, (vi)shall not be permitted within any setback required by Section, (G)In any C-3 District except as otherwise allowed in the S-2 Bulk district according to subsection (M) below, vertical extensions to buildings, such as spires, which enhance the visual appearance of the structure and are not used for human occupancy may be allowed, pursuant to the provisions of Section. The landing should have the same width as the stairway and extend 3 feet in . For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. 0000481336 00000 n 0000004127 00000 n (R)Hospitals, as defined in this Code, that are legal non-complying structures with regard to height, may add additional mechanical equipment so long as the new mechanical equipment 1) is not higher than the highest point of the existing rooftop enclosure, excluding antennas; 2) has minimal visual impact and maximum architectural integration; 3) is necessary for the function of the building; and 4) no other feasible alternatives exist. 0000017798 00000 n c9Ce?Cko1]f 1k9>ICC?4}ft6[s&]b.!fs)2>4'u_J7n+ I]`rWG#"W-y~&?G.--sr.$`K`!KdEr|-},|9nvtppp\a]:u8q\a]uYAVdYAVYG:JV0PpBgk !o. 2. Unsubscribe at any time. 0000011367 00000 n 7/24/2016. 303(q) CRITERIA, CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS, CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES, CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*, CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES, CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION, CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS, CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE, CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS, CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING], CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT, CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES, CHAPTER 41E. . They are as follows: 503.1.4 Occupied roofs. (F)Short-term parking of passenger automobiles, without additional structures or equipment other than trellises or similar overhead screening for such automobiles with a maximum height of eight feet. Building: One-story detached accessory structures, provide that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Construction Services Manager. CHAPTER 4: EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS. 0000002568 00000 n 0000010794 00000 n Successful deck building in San Francisco requires early planning, and before you submit your application, you should ensure you meet the requirements of the Department of Building Inspection. In the measurement of height, the following rules shall be applicable: (1) The point above which such measurements shall be taken shall be as . Any existing rooftop equipment that is out of service or otherwise abandoned shall be removed prior to installation of new rooftop equipment. Detached accessory buildings have different . The Planning Code also includes other physical controls for land development like setbacks, height, parking, etc. San Francisco Flood Repair has a team of experts available to help you plan and build your new deck. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. If you want to build more than 1 ADU, see more about State and Local ADU programs. South San Francisco Scavenger Company (SSFSC) can help businesses in South San Francisco, Brisbane, and Millbrae to implement a successful organics recycling collection program. (H)In the Rincon Hill Downtown Residential District, enclosed space related to the recreational use of the roof, not to exceed 16 feet in height. 0000009496 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Start here. 298-08, File No. However, before you rush to your local lumber store or dig your first footing, you'll have to get your permits squared away. I also found the following document online (updated 9/2020) that mentions a front setback requirement of 20 feet . 12/16/88; Ord. The minimum distance from a building to the property line is called a setback. (2)The following features shall be exempt, without regard to their horizontal area, provided the limitations indicated for each are observed: (A)Railings, parapets and catwalks, with a maximum height of four feet. For a free-standing garage or outbuilding, your ADU must follow the rules above as well as these specific building requirements: See complete rules in the State-mandated ADU program fact sheet (PDF). 217-05, File No. 9/10/2016. 0000007403 00000 n Chief Building Official. All requests for height exemptions for elevator penthouses located in Residential or Neighborhood Commercial Districts shall be subject to the neighborhood notification requirements of Section. endstream endobj 196 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[24 111]/Length 27/Size 135/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream 25to 45% of the total lot depth must remain open in the rear yard (depending on your neighbors rear yards). 0 0000015567 00000 n CHAPTER 3: GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE. 8/8/2012, Eff. 0000007752 00000 n 2*baH$0cMH2sSAdc!VhI;23Gf=n-nn-nn-nvY'vn-n+ZVpk[*jL\p[OS OwaaM 0 The rooftop enclosure or screen creating the added volume: (i)shall not be subject to the percentage coverage limitations otherwise applicable to this Section. 0000011715 00000 n San Francisco, CA 94103 415-558-6088 General Information 415-558-6084 Code Questions 415-558-6401 Fax . 303(q) CRITERIA, CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS, CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES, CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*, CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES, CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION, CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS, CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE, CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS, CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING], CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT, CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES, CHAPTER 41E.