Zoning Information
Planning Department Zoning and other regulations.
Report for: 400 Van Ness Ave
Zoning Districts
Height & Bulk Districts
Special Use Districts
Special Sign Regulations
Legislated Setbacks
None
Cultural Districts
None
Limited and Nonconforming Uses
None
Planning Areas
Public Realm and Streetscape Plans
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
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Community Benefit Districts
Other Notices and Regulations
Civic Design Review
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Pursuant to Charter Section 5.103, any new construction or exterior modification to a structure on this parcel is subject to Civic Design Review. The Planning Department shall not approve any permit until this requirement is fulfilled. Advise the applicant to contact the SF Arts Commission at (415) 252-2590 with any questions regarding the design review process. More information including the Civic Design Review Committee Submission Guidelines are available on the Arts Commission website www.sfartscommission.org.
Added: 5/10/2010
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
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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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
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Official Zoning Maps