Zoning Information
Planning Department Zoning and other regulations.
Report for: 2021-001097ZAD
Zoning Districts
Height & Bulk Districts
Special Use Districts
Special Sign Regulations
None
Legislated Setbacks
None
Cultural Districts
None
Limited and Nonconforming Uses
None
Planning Areas
Public Realm and Streetscape Plans
None
Coastal Zone
Not in the Coastal Zone
Port
Not under Port Jurisdiction
Redevelopment Areas
None
Neighborhood-Specific Impact Fees
In addition to those impact fees that apply throughout the City, the following neighborhood-specific impact fees apply to this particular property:
None
An overview of Development Impact Fees can be found on the Impact Fees Website
Mayor's Invest in Neighborhoods Initiative Areas
None
Community Benefit Districts
None
Other Notices and Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Units
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May be eligible for adding new accessory dwelling unit(s).
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Stormwater Management Ordinance
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Projects that disturb 5,000 square feet or more of the ground surface must comply with the Stormwater Design Guidelines and submit a Stormwater Control Plan to the SFPUC for review. To view the Guidelines and download instructions for preparing a Stormwater Control Plan, go to http://stormwater.sfwater.org/ . Applicants may contact stormwaterreview@sfwater.org for assistance.
Added: 8/6/2010
Van Ness Automotive SUD
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Van Ness Automotive Special Use District
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Van Ness RC Formula Retail CU
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Formula retail uses, as defined in Section 703.3(b) of this Code, shall be permitted, subject to conditional use authorization, in the RC-3 and RC-4 Districts located along Van Ness Avenue, from Golden Gate Avenue to Chestnut Street.
Added: 3/11/2010
Vision Zero Program
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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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The Affordable Housing Bonus Program (AHBP) design guidelines will be applied to projects that utilize the HOMESF density bonus program to clarify how projects shall adapt to their neighborhood context with added height or differing masses.
This location is potentially eligible for HOME-SF, a number of limiting criteria apply. See http://sf-planning.org/homesf for details. In cases where there is a discrepancy between the unique architectural attributes accessible through the AHBP (HOMESF) guidelines and the Residential Design Guidelines, the AHBP Specific Design Guidelines shall apply.
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.
These guidelines should be applied to new construction and alterations that require treatment options fo meet the Bird-Safe Building Standards.
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
These guidelines explain the criteria in which new garages and curb cuts are reviewed when installing to an existing or an historic building.
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
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
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.
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
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
2024-009224ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street - ZAV Request
Opened: 10/11/2024 Status: Closed - Issued 10/18/2024
Contact: Maggie Dong maggie.dong@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7426
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2021-003691ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street - ZAV Request
Opened: 4/14/2021 Status: Closed - Issued 4/27/2021
Contact: Justin Kran justin.kran@sfgov.org Tel: 628-652-7429
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2021-001097ZAD Zoning Administrator Determination Letter (ZAD) 1700 California Street Suite 570 - ZAD Request
Opened: 1/12/2021 Status: Closed - Issued 2/19/2021
Contact: Moses Corrette moses.corrette@sfgov.org Tel: 628-652-7356
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2021-000195ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street - ZAV Request
Opened: 1/4/2021 Status: Closed - Issued 1/12/2021
Contact: Vincent Page II Vincent.W.Page.II@sfgov.org Tel: 628-652-7396
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2018-004512ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California (aka 1601 Van Ness) - ZAV Request
Opened: 3/30/2018 Status: Closed - Issued 4/4/2018
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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2015-009083ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street - ZAV Request
Opened: 7/17/2015 Status: Closed - Issued 7/27/2015
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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2015-000418ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street - ZAV Request
Opened: 1/14/2015 Status: Closed - Issued 1/23/2015
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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11533ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street (0642/036-089); Zoning Verification Letter
Opened: 11/18/2013 Status: Closed - Issued 11/25/2013
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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11137ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street (0642/036-039); Zoning Verification Letter
Opened: 5/10/2013 Status: Closed - Issued 5/28/2013
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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9877ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street (0642/036-089); Zoning Verification Letter
Opened: 9/22/2011 Status: Closed - Issued 9/27/2011
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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3224ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street - Zoning Verification Request
Opened: 4/14/2004 Status: Closed - Issued 4/27/2004
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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3184ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street - Zoning Verification Letter (includes Lots 36 through 89)
Opened: 3/31/2004 Status: Closed - Issued 4/14/2004
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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2061ZAD Zoning Administrator Determination Letter (ZAD) 1700 California Street - Letter of Determination - change in allocation of residential parking spaces
Opened: 2/14/2003 Status: Closed - Issued 2/24/2003
Contact: Mary Cheung-Woods mary.woods@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7350
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681ZAV Zoning Administrator Verification Letter (ZAV) 1700 California Street, zoning verification request
Opened: 4/16/2001 Status: Closed - Issued 5/11/2001
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
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Official Zoning Maps