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Conversion of building space where the prior use was a Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) use of at least 5,000 square feet, an Institutional Community use of at least 2,500 square feet, or an Arts Activities use is subject to the provisions of Section 202.8 of the Planning Code, including but not limited to the requirement for Conditional Use authorization.
Zoning on 7/1/2016: MUO.

Added: 8/24/2022

PC Section 261.1(b)1

Height Limits for Narrow Streets and Alleys in RTO and NCT Districts

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Planning Code Section 155(r) - Curb Cut Restrictions

Curb Cut Restrictions (Sec. 155(r))

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Subject to Proposition X

Subject to Proposition X, see Planning Code Sec. 202.8.

Added: 8/27/2023

Vision Zero Program

Architectural Design Guide for Exterior Treatments of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings during Seismic Retrofit

The project is located on a 'high-injury corridor', identified through the City’s Vision Zero Program. The Sponsor is encouraged to incorporate pedestrian safety streetscape measures into the project. If the project is required to submit a streetscape plan per Section 138.1 of the Planning Code, planners should refer the project to the Department’s Streetscape Design Advisory Team for consideration of additional pedestrian safety streetscape measures

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Design Guidelines

Area Specific Design Guidelines

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Fine Art Guidelines

These guidelines are intended to clarify the process and respective roles that developers, architects and artists will play, emphasizing the many avenues by which the one percent art expenditure can be creatively made. These guidelines apply to projects over 25,000 square feet.
Implementing the San Francisco Planning Code, Section 149, Requirements for Art Works in the Downtown Area

Urban Design Guidelines

The Urban Design Guidelines are an implementation document for Urban Design Policy in the General Plan. Sites in National Register, California Register, Article 10 and Article 11 Historic Districts are exempt. They apply in Residential districts only for projects with non-residential uses or residential projects with twenty-five units or more or with a frontage longer than 150’.

Citywide Design Guidelines

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This design guide should provide guidance on how to maintain the historical character of a building when conducting seismic retrofit.
General information only. Use of this information for specific applications should be determined in each instance by the user and only upon the professional advice of competent experts.

Design Guide Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings

These guidelines should be applied to new construction and alterations that require treatment options fo meet the Bird-Safe Building Standards.

Guide to the San Francisco Green Landscaping Ordinance

The guide describes the Green Landscaping Ordinance and helps san Francisco residents and property owners understand the benefits, requirements, and ways to comply with the ordinance.
Planning Code; Public Works Code

Guidelines for Adding Garages and Curb Cuts

These guidelines explain the criteria in which new garages and curb cuts are reviewed when installing to an existing or an historic building.

Guidelines for Ground Floor Residential Design

The Ground Floor Residential Design Guidelines (Draft) promote buildings that enhance the pedestrian experience and the livability of dwelling by encouraging the ground floor to contribute to active, safe, and comfortable streets.
Draft Document

Standards for Storefront Transparency

These standards promote a transparent storefront that welcomes customers inside with producets and services on display, discourage crime with more "eyes on the street," reduced energy consumption with use of natural light, and enhances the curb appeal and value of the tsore and the entire neighborhood.
Planning Code Requirements for Commercial Buildings

Better Streets Plan

The Better Streets Plan contains guidelines that focus on pedestrian comfort, safety, and the usability of streets as public spaces. They contain pedestrian-oriented guidelines for curb lines, crosswalks, and other street design features to enable generous, usable public spaces.

Commission Guide for Formula Retail

The purpose of this document is to evaluate the appropriateness of each individual formula retail establishment's use, design, and necessity to help preserve the character of the City's neighborhoods.
Aligns with Planning Code Sections 303.1, 703.3, 803.6(c), Article 6, Article 11

Standards for Window Replacement

With such a variety of different window shapes, muntin profiles, methods of operation and configurations, windows can alter the appearance of a building or overall neighborhood character. These standards are meant to inform the applicant on these details and provide design standards that allow new or replacement windows to be approved.

Zoning Letters of Determination

None

Official Zoning Maps

View Zoning District Map - ZN1

View Height District Map - HT1

View Special Use District Map - SU1

View Preservation District Map - PD1

View Special Sign District Map - Citywide - SS01

View Special Sign District Map - Detailed - SS02

Environmental Information

The sections below list environmental monitoring requirements and general environmental topics related to this property.

Report for: 2013.1872E

Environmental Monitoring

The following projects on this property require Environmental Monitoring, which may include mitigation measures, improvement measures, and/or conditions related to Director Bulletin No. 2 for clean construction projects. If a project is listed below, the Environmental Monitoring document can be found under More Details. For questions about a project's environmental monitoring requirements contact cpc.environmentalmonitoring@sfgov.org. 

Projects with Monitoring Requirements

2013.1872

CEQA Information

Known environmental issues related to this property are listed below. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), certain types of work on this property may require additional environmental review.

Air Pollutant Exposure Zone

Health Code Article 38

Site is located in an area with elevated pollutant concentrations. Sensitive use buildings, as defined in the Applicability section of the Ordinance, must comply with Health Code Article 38.

CEQA Impact: An Environmental Evaluation Application may be required for projects that generate air pollutants.

Added: 2/5/2025

Archeologically Sensitive Areas

Archaeological Sensitivity Zone 2 (high sensitivity)

California Government Code Section 65962.5

Added: 6/30/2023

Cortese List – State Database of Hazardous Sites

Not applicable.

Flooding: 100-Year Storm Flood Risk Zone (Stormwater)

Not applicable.

Flooding: FEMA FIRM Flood Hazards (Coastal)

This location does not fall within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Read more about the City’s Floodplain Management Program and the Floodplain Management ordinance or contact the City Administrator’s Office at floodplainadminister@sfgov.org.

FEMA FIRM Map Panel 0117A

AREA OF LOW OR MINIMAL FLOOD RISK

This location has an area of Low or Minimal Flood Risk - Flood Zone: X Unshaded

"Shaded" Zone X represents areas of moderate or low flood risk – these areas are subject to inundation during a flood having a 0.2-percent-annual-chance of occurrence, or during the 1-percent-annual-chance flood with depth less than 1 foot. "Unshaded" Zone X represents areas of minimal flood risk or areas that FEMA did not study or map. For San Francisco, FEMA did not study or map inland areas where stormwater flooding occurs during heavy rains. Flood insurance purchase requirements do not apply in these areas, but flood insurance may be purchased at reduced cost.

Flooding: Sea Level Rise

This location does not fall within the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Zone, pursuant to end-of-century projections utilized by the City and County of San Francisco for Capital Planning Guidance (CPC Guidance). To learn more about the City’s sea level rise adaptation programs, please visit: https://sfplanning.org/sea-level-rise-action-plan

Maher Ordinance and Article 31

Health Code Article 22A and 31

The Department of Public Health (DPH) administers Health Code Article 22A (also known as the Maher Ordinance) and Article 31. Projects located on sites with known or suspected soil, groundwater, and-or soil vapor contamination are subject to the provisions of Health Code Article 22A. Submittal of a Site Assessment and Mitigation Program application (“Maher Application”) to and coordination with DPH may be required. Projects located on Hunters Point Shipyard parcels are subject to the provisions of Health Code Article 31 instead of Article 22A. For projects on these parcels, a submittal of an Article 31 Program Application to and coordination with DPH may be required. Applicants may contact DPH for assistance.
Read more about the Maher Ordinance and Article 31

Added: 9/24/2013

Seismic Hazard – Landslide

Not applicable.

Seismic Hazard – Liquefaction

Does the project involve any of the following: (1) New building construction, except one-story storage or utility occupancy, (2) horizontal additions, if the footprint area increases more than 50%, or (3) horizontal and vertical additions increase more than 500 square feet of new projected roof area?

Additionally, any new construction is subject to a mandatory Interdepartmental Project Review.

South of Market Area Historic Resource Survey

Added: 3/20/2013

Serpentine Rock

Not applicable.

Slopes of 25% or Greater

Not applicable.

Slope Protection Areas - San Francisco Building Code

Not applicable.

Historic Preservation

Historic preservation surveys and evaluations. The Historic Resource status shown on this page is tentative, to confirm the status of your property please speak to a Preservation Technical Specialist. Tel: 628.652.7300; Email: pic@sfgov.org. For a glossary of terms, visit the Help section of this site.

Report for: 2013.1872E

Historic Evaluation

Planning Dept. Historic Resource Status:

B - Unknown / Age Eligible

Parcel:

3751/033

Building Name:

Address:

768 HARRISON ST

Status Reason:

Historic Survey Result and 45 years or older

Planning Dept. Historic Resource Status:

C - No Historic Resource Present

Parcel:

3751/162

Building Name:

Address:

5000 CLARA ST

Status Reason:

Historic Survey Result

National Register of Historic Places

None

California Register of Historical Resources

None

Article 10 Designated Historic Districts and Landmarks

None

Article 11 Preservation Designation

None

Mills Act

Properties with Mills Act approval.

None

Legacy Business Registry

None

Historic Resource Evaluation Responses

Evaluations for the Purposes of CEQA - These evaluations do not result in the automatic listing or designation of any property within the project area.

None

Historic Resource Assessments

None

Historic Resource Reviews

None

Historic and Cultural Resource Surveys

SF Survey

The San Francisco Citywide Cultural Resources Survey (SF Survey) is underway. SF Survey is a multi-year effort to identify and document places and resources of cultural, historical, and architectural importance to San Francisco's diverse communities. As a part of this effort, staff have been auditing past survey findings to ensure accuracy. To learn more, please visit https://sfplanning.org/sfsurvey .

This property is not in an Active SF Survey Area.

Past Surveys

Survey Name:

Evaluation Date:

1/1/2011

Parcel:

3751/033

Survey Rating:

7R
Identified in Reconnaissance Level Survey: Not evaluated.

Survey Name:

South of Market Area Historic Resource Survey

Evaluation Date:

1/1/2011

Parcel:

3751/162

Survey Rating:

6Z
Found ineligible for NR, CR or Local designation through survey evaluation.

South of Market Historic Survey Results:

	Resource Attribute:	Commercial
	Year Built:	1930
	Plan Area:	Eastern SOMA
	Retention of Historic Architecture:	Medium
	CHRSC:	7R
	Historic District:
	Notes:
	Survey Form:	Click to view DPR 523A form

	View South of Market Historic Resource Survey Website

View South of Market Historic Resource Survey Website

South of Market Historic Survey Results:

	Resource Attribute:	Commercial
	Year Built:
	Plan Area:	Eastern SOMA
	Retention of Historic Architecture:	Not Applicable
	CHRSC:	6Z
	Historic District:	6th St Lodginghouse
	Notes:	This building or vacant lot does not contribute to the district.

	View South of Market Historic Resource Survey Website

View South of Market Historic Resource Survey Website

View DPR Survey Form for Parcel 3751033

Historic Context Statements

The mention of a property in a historic context statement does not mean it is a Category A, Historic Resource Present. A formal evaluation must be conducted using the document's evaluative framework.

None

Architecture

Historic Name:

Year Built:

1930

Architect:

Style:

Builder:

Stories:

Construction:

Height:

Foundation:

Detail:

Exterior:

Alterations:

Current Use:

Original Use:

Original Owner:

Original Tenant:

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Planning Applications

Permits are required in San Francisco to operate a business or to perform construction activity. The Planning Department reviews most applications for these permits to ensure that the projects comply with the Planning Code . The 'Project' is the activity being proposed. For a glossary of terms, visit Planning Code section 102 , or the Help section of this site.

Report for: 2013.1872E

2018-014823LLA Lot Line Adjustments-REF (LLA) 768 Harrison Street

Opened: 10/30/2018 Status: Closed - Approved 8/20/2019

Contact: Xinyu Liang xinyu.liang@sfgov.org 628-652-7316

E-Condo for Lot Line Adjustment. 2 lot merger

Address: 768 HARRISON ST 94107

Further Info:

Related Records: None

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2016-005088PRL Project Light (PRL) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 4/19/2016 Status: Closed 4/19/2016

Contact: Edgar Oropeza edgar.oropeza@sfgov.org 628-652-7368

the project proposes the addition of a Walk-up Facility, including Automated Bank Teller Machine. please note notice is not required in this case, it meets section 145.1-4. The front façade is not considered historical in this case. No BBNS or planning code complaints in this case.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST 94107

Further Info:

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Project Features

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2013.1872 Project Profile (PRJ) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 12/23/2013 Status: Closed 4/27/2018

Contact: Richard Sucre richard.sucre@sfgov.org 628-652-7364

The proposal includes demolition of the existing two-story industrial building and new construction of a seven-story (75- ft tall) mixed-use building with approximately 1,069 sq ft of retail use on the ground floor, 6,247sq ft of office use on the second floor, and 11 dwelling units on the third thru seventh floors. The proposal includes a dwelling unit mix consisting of six studios and five two-bedroom units, and provides open space through a common rear yard on the third floor.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records:

Project Features

2013.1872

-2013.1872DRP

-2013.1872E

-2013.1872ENX

-2013.1872PPA

-2013.1872TDM

-2013.1872U

201406269588

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2013.1872DRP Discretionary Review - Public Initiated (DRP) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 1/12/2018Status: Closed - Withdrawn 3/30/2018

Contact: Richard Sucre richard.sucre@sfgov.org 628-652-7364

More Details

Discretionary Review Application for BPA 2014.06.26.9588. The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing 2-story building and the construction of a new 9-story building with retail on the 1st floor and the mezzanine and residential uses above. The project would have 26 residential units and no off-street parking.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records:

-2013.1872DRP

2013.1872E Environmental (ENV) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 8/29/2014Status: Closed - CEQA Clearance Issued 6/2/2017

Contact: Don Lewis don.lewis@sfgov.org 628-652-7543

More Details

The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing 2-story building and the construction of a new 9-story building with retail on the 1st floor and the mezzanine and residential uses above. The project would have 26 residential units and no off-street parking.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records:

-2013.1872E

2013.1872ENX Eastern Neighborhoods Exception-329 (ENX) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 1/5/2016Status: Closed - Withdrawn 9/7/2017

Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300

More Details

The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing 2-story building and the construction of a new 9-story building with retail on the 1st floor and the mezzanine and residential uses above. The project would have 26 residential units and no off-street parking.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records:

-2013.1872ENX

2013.1872PPA Preliminary Project Assessment (PPA) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 12/23/2013Status: Closed - Informational 11/20/2014

Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300

More Details

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records:

Project Features

-2013.1872PPA

2013.1872TDM Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 5/26/2017Status: Under Review 6/1/2017

Contact: Diane Livia diane.livia@sfgov.org 628-652-7496

More Details

Transportation Demand Management: The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing 2-story building and the construction of a new 9-story building with retail on the 1st floor and the mezzanine and residential uses above. The project would have 26 residential units and no off-street parking.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records:

-2013.1872TDM

2013.1872U Generic (GEN) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 12/23/2013Status: Closed - Approved 3/21/2014

Contact: Lily Langlois lily.langlois@sfgov.org 628-652-7472

More Details

The proposed project includes the demolition of an existing 2-story building and the construction of a new 9-story building with retail on the 1st floor and the mezzanine and residential uses above. The project would have 26 residential units and no off-street parking.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records:

-2013.1872U

11169PRV Project Review Meetings (PRV) 768 Harrison Street (3751/033) - Project Review to discuss a proposed 32 units mixed use/multi-family project.

Opened: 6/3/2013 Status: Closed - Informational 6/11/2013

Contact: Diego Sanchez diego.sanchez@sfgov.org 628-652-7523

768 Harrison Street (3751/033) - Project Review to discuss a proposed 32 units mixed use/multi-family project.

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records: None

More Details

EE78.343 Environmental Market St

Opened: 10/4/1978 Status: Closed - CEQA Clearance Issued 2/1/1979

Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300

Zoning Reclass from M-1, M-2, C-3-R, C-5-R, P&RC-2 to RH-3, to permit future residential development

Address: 0 MARKET ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Further Info:

Related Records: None

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Permitted Short Term Rentals

This section does not include pending or denied applications. Eligible applicants at qualifying properties may host short-term rentals while an application is pending.

None

Building Permits

Applications for Building Permits submitted to the Department of Building Inspection.

Report for: 2013.1872E

Active Permits

Permit 201602038708

Status: FILED - 2/3/2016

Address: 768 HARRISON ST

Remove store front, frame interior/exterior walls. Install new awning, install new atm, relocate door. Maher na

Originally Filed:

2/3/2016

Parcel:

3751/033

Existing Use:

AUTO REPAIRS

Proposed Use:

AUTO REPAIRS

Existing Units:

0

Proposed Units:

0

Existing Occupancy Code:

S-1

Proposed Occupancy Code:

S-1 Code Definitions

Construction Cost:

$0.00

Completed Permits

Permit 201406269588

Status: APPROVED - 11/13/2018

Address: 768 HARRISON ST

To erect 6 stories, no basement, two stories of type 1-a over 4 stories of type iii-a, 11 units residential, office, retail buildng. (r-2,b,m)

Originally Filed:

6/26/2014

Parcel:

3751/033

Existing Use:

Proposed Use:

APARTMENTS

Existing Units:

0

Proposed Units:

11

Existing Occupancy Code:

R-2,B,M

Proposed Occupancy Code:

Code Definitions

Construction Cost:

$8,500,000.00

Permit 200606083510

Status: COMPLETE - 2/2/2007

Address: 768 HARRISON ST

Temporary shoring & underpinning along property line adjacent to 766 harrison street.

Originally Filed:

6/8/2006

Parcel:

3751/033

Existing Use:

AUTO REPAIRS

Proposed Use:

AUTO REPAIRS

Existing Units:

0

Proposed Units:

0

Existing Occupancy Code:

S-3

Proposed Occupancy Code:

S-3 Code Definitions

Construction Cost:

$10,000.00

Permit 200311140231

Status: ISSUED - 11/14/2003

Address: 768 HARRISON ST

Erect a single faced, non-electric wall sign

Originally Filed:

11/14/2003

Parcel:

3751/033

Existing Use:

OFFICE

Proposed Use:

Existing Units:

0

Proposed Units:

0

Existing Occupancy Code:

Proposed Occupancy Code:

B Code Definitions

Construction Cost:

$1,500.00

Permit 9121569

Status: COMPLETE - 12/23/1991

Address: 768 HARRISON ST

Reroofing

Originally Filed:

11/13/1991

Parcel:

3751/033

Existing Use:

RETAIL SALES

Proposed Use:

RETAIL SALES

Existing Units:

0

Proposed Units:

0

Existing Occupancy Code:

B-2,R-3

Proposed Occupancy Code:

B-2,R-3 Code Definitions

Construction Cost:

$0.00

Permit 9007231

Status: COMPLETE - 6/4/1990

Address: 768 HARRISON ST

Parapet bracing

Originally Filed:

4/16/1990

Parcel:

3751/033

Existing Use:

RETAIL SALES

Proposed Use:

RETAIL SALES

Existing Units:

0

Proposed Units:

0

Existing Occupancy Code:

B-2

Proposed Occupancy Code:

B-2 Code Definitions

Construction Cost:

$0.00

Additional Permits

Additional Permits (electrical, plumbing, etc) lodged with the Department of Building Inspections.

Other Permits

Other miscellaneous permits reviewed by the Planning Department. Depending on the activity being proposed a permit may need to be obtained from the Fire Department, Department of Public Health, Police Department, Alcoholic Beverage Commission or other organization. The Planning Department reviews most applications for these permits in order to ensure compliance with the Planning Code .

Report for: 2013.1872E

Active Permits

None

Completed Permits

MB0300237 Misc. Permits-REF (MIS) AUTOHAUS, SF, INC.

Opened: 2/18/2003Status: Closed - Approved 3/31/2003

Contact: Dan Sider dan.sider@sfgov.org 628-652-7539

- Repair garage is permitted in the M-1 district pursuant to planning code section; 223 (g).

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records: None

More Details

Complaints

The Planning Department and the Department of Building Inspection receive public complaints and operate enforcement programs to ensure compliance with the SF Planning Code and Building Inspection Commission Code.

Report for: 2013.1872E

Planning Department Complaints

Active

None

Completed

11663_ENF Enforcement (ENF) 768 HARRISON ST

Opened: 3/19/2012Status: Closed - Abated 4/2/2012

Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300

change of use - there is a auto repair shop and upstairs there is a salon possibly without permit

Address: 768 HARRISON ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107

Further Info:

Related Records: None