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Parcel (Block/Lot)
Parcel History
Address(es) for this Parcel
Reports
1282/012
238 alma st, San Francisco, CA 94117
240 alma st, San Francisco, CA 94117
242 alma st, San Francisco, CA 94117
240 alma st, San Francisco, CA 94117
242 alma st, San Francisco, CA 94117
Current Planning Team
Team Manager: elizabeth.gordon-jonckheer@sfgov.org
Schools (K-12) Within 600ft
Grattan Elementary / Early Education
Port Facilities
None
City Properties
None
Official Maps
Assessor's Block Map Sanborn Map 1990's
Sanborn Map 1919
Supervisor District
Census Tract
2020 Census Tract 017102
Neighborhood (Planning Dept)
Haight Ashbury
Neighborhood Groups Map Services nearby (street cleaning, parks, MUNI, etc.)
Transportation (transit, ped & bike safety, etc.)
Recommended Plants
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Housing Element Reused Sites
None
State Opportunity Map
Within a High Resource Area
National Park Service
n/a
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Zoning Information
Planning Department Zoning and other regulations.
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
None
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
More DetailsMay be eligible for adding new accessory dwelling unit(s).
Added:
Design Guidelines
Area Specific Design Guidelines
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The Residential Design Guidelines articulate expectations regarding the character of the built environment and are intended to promote design that will protect neighborhood character, enhancing the attractiveness and quality of life in the city. These guidelines are integral to the Department's design review process for residential districts.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
11656ZAD Zoning Administrator Determination Letter (ZAD) 240-242 Alma Street (1282/012); Letter of Determination
Opened: 1/16/2014 Status: Closed 10/16/2014
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org Tel: 628.652.7300
240-242 Alma Street (1282/012); Letter of Determination
More Details Address:
Further Info:
Related Records: None
Official Zoning Maps
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Environmental Information
The sections below list environmental monitoring requirements and general environmental topics related to this property.
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
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
Not applicable.
Archeologically Sensitive Areas
Archaeological Sensitivity Zone 2 (high sensitivity)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.
More DetailsAREA 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
Not applicable.
Seismic Hazard – Landslide
Not applicable.
Seismic Hazard – Liquefaction
Not applicable.
Serpentine Rock
Not applicable.
Slopes of 25% or Greater
Not applicable.
Slope Protection Areas - San Francisco Building Code
Not applicable.
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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.
Historic Evaluation
Planning Dept. Historic Resource Status:
B - Unknown / Age Eligible Parcel:
1282/012
Building Name:
Address:
238 - 242 ALMA ST
Status Reason:
No evaluation and 45 years or older
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
None
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
Unknown
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.
2018-012953PRL Project Light (PRL) 240 ALMA ST
Opened: 9/21/2018 Status: Closed 9/21/2018
Contact: Jennifer Barbour Mckellar Jennifer.McKellar@sfgov.org 628-652-7563
Replace all windows at second floor. Front and west façade windows to be replaced in-kind with aluminum wood clad, same openings and same operation. Any material ok for all rear and other non-ROW-visible windows. Interior remodel of second floor.
More Details Address: 240 ALMA ST 94117
Further Info:
Related Records:
2014.0688 Project Profile (PRJ) 240 - 242 ALMA ST
Opened: 5/7/2014 Status: Closed 8/25/2015
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300
Reconstruction of an existing backyard cottage without horizonal or vertical exterior expansion of existing building envelope. New scope of work to include a new kitchen, two bathrooms, storage, bedroom, flex space, interior staircase to roof deck, new windows and doors, siding, electrical and plumbing.
More Details Address: 240 ALMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
Further Info:
Related Records:
2014.0688D Discretionary Review - Mandatory (DRM) 240 - 242 ALMA ST
Opened: 7/24/2014Status: Approved 10/16/2014
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300
More Details Reconstruction of an existing backyard cottage without horizonal or vertical exterior expansion of existing building envelope. New scope of work to include a new kitchen, two bathrooms, storage, bedroom, flex space, interior staircase to roof deck, new windows and doors, siding, electrical and plumbing.
Address: 240 ALMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
Further Info:
Related Records:
-2014.0688D
2014.0688D_4 Discretionary Review - Mandatory (DRM) 240 - 242 ALMA ST
Opened: 10/1/2014Status: Approved 10/16/2014
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300
More Details Reconstruction of an existing backyard cottage without horizonal or vertical exterior expansion of existing building envelope. New scope of work to include a new kitchen, two bathrooms, storage, bedroom, flex space, interior staircase to roof deck, new windows and doors, siding, electrical and plumbing.
Address: 240 ALMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
Further Info:
Related Records:
-2014.0688D_4
2014.0688V Variance (VAR) 240 - 242 ALMA ST
Opened: 5/7/2014Status: Closed - Approved 10/16/2014
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300
More Details Reconstruction of an existing backyard cottage without horizonal or vertical exterior expansion of existing building envelope. New scope of work to include a new kitchen, two bathrooms, storage, bedroom, flex space, interior staircase to roof deck, new windows and doors, siding, electrical and plumbing.
Address: 240 ALMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
Further Info:
Related Records:
-2014.0688V
10929PRV Project Review Meetings (PRV) 242 Alma Street (1282/012); Project Review Meeting to review interior remodel for non-conforming use and non-complying structure.
Opened: 1/29/2013 Status: Closed - Informational 2/6/2013
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300
242 Alma Street (1282/012); Project Review Meeting to review interior remodel for non-conforming use and non-complying structure.
More Details Address: 240 ALMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
Further Info:
Related Records: None
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.
Active Permits
None
Completed Permits
Status: COMPLETE - 10/29/2019
Address: 238 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
1/28/2019
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
1
Proposed Units:
1
Construction Cost:
$5,000.00
Status: COMPLETE - 10/30/2019
Address: 238 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
12/10/2018
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
2
Proposed Units:
2
Construction Cost:
$7,000.00
Status: COMPLETE - 10/29/2019
Address: 238 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
4/19/2018
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
2
Proposed Units:
2
Construction Cost:
$85,000.00
Status: COMPLETE - 8/8/2018
Address: 242 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
1/30/2018
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
1
Proposed Units:
1
Construction Cost:
$1.00
Status: COMPLETE - 8/8/2018
Address: 242 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
3/19/2014
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
1
Proposed Units:
1
Construction Cost:
$100,000.00
Status: ISSUED - 3/14/2013
Address: 242 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
3/6/2013
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
1
Proposed Units:
1
Construction Cost:
$150,000.00
Status: EXPIRED - 4/15/2004
Address: 240 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
7/23/2003
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
2
Proposed Units:
2
Construction Cost:
$3,691.00
Status: EXPIRED - 4/15/2004
Address: 242 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
7/23/2003
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
2
Proposed Units:
2
Construction Cost:
$3,691.00
Status: EXPIRED - 10/30/2006
Address: 240 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
8/16/2002 3:52:14 PM
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
0
Proposed Units:
0
Construction Cost:
$19,135.00
Status: EXPIRED - 2/27/2000
Address: 242 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
8/27/1999
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
0
Proposed Units:
0
Construction Cost:
$0.00
Status: EXPIRED - 12/18/1996
Address: 242 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
6/18/1996
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
0
Proposed Units:
0
Construction Cost:
$0.00
Status: COMPLETE - 8/12/1994
Address: 242 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
7/8/1994
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
1
Proposed Units:
1
Construction Cost:
$0.00
Status: COMPLETE - 8/5/1994
Address: 240 ALMA ST
Originally Filed:
4/14/1994
Parcel:
1282/012
Existing Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
2 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
2
Proposed Units:
2
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 .
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.
Planning Department Complaints
Active
None
Completed
13188_ENF Enforcement (ENF) 240 ALMA ST
Opened: 5/29/2014Status: Closed - Abated 2/6/2015
Contact: Rachna Rachna Rachna.Rachna@sfgov.org 628-652-7404
Residential demolition without authorization.
More Details Address: 240 ALMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
Further Info:
Related Records: None
Department of Building Inspection Complaints
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Appeals
Appeals related to Planning Department review. More information on Board of Appeals records can be found here.
Block Book Notifications (BBNs) & Notices of Special Restrictions (NSRs)
A Block Book Notification (BBN) is a request made by a member of the public to be notified of permits on any property that is subject to the San Francisco Planning Code. You can also sign up to be emailed when new planning applications or building permits are filed in your neighborhood through our Permits in Your Neighborhood website.
A Notice of Special Restriction (NSR) is a document recorded to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder and lists specific conditions and/or limitations associated with a property. The NSRs listed below are limited to those related to the Planning Code. Other NSRs on the property may be recorded with the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
A Notice of Special Restriction (NSR) is a document recorded to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder and lists specific conditions and/or limitations associated with a property. The NSRs listed below are limited to those related to the Planning Code. Other NSRs on the property may be recorded with the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
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