§ 702. CLASSES OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.

The following classes of districts are established for Neighborhood Commercial Districts.

(a) Neighborhood Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts. The Neighborhood Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts, listed in Section 201 of this Code, are established for the purpose of implementing the Commerce and Industry element and other elements of the General Plan, according to the objective and policies stated therein. Description and Purpose Statements outline the main functions of each Neighborhood Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Transit District in the Zoning Plan for San Francisco, supplementing the statements of purpose contained in Section 101 of this Code.

The description and purpose statements and land use controls applicable to each of the general and individual area districts are set forth in this Code for each district class. The boundaries of the various Neighborhood Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts are shown on the Zoning Map referred to in Sections 105 and 106 of this Code, subject to the provisions of that Section.

(1) Neighborhood Commercial Districts. Neighborhood Commercial Districts are low to high density mixed-use neighborhoods of varying scale established around historical neighborhood commercial centers. The Neighborhood Commercial Districts are intended to support neighborhood-serving uses on the lower floors and housing above. These Districts tend to be linear commercial corridors, but may also include small clusters of commercial activity in Residential Districts. Individually named Neighborhood Commercial Districts are intended to provide for more targeted residential and commercial controls to fit the needs of their respective neighborhoods.

(2) Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts. Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts are transit-oriented moderate- to high-density mixed-use neighborhoods of varying scale concentrated near transit services. The Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts are mixed use districts that support neighborhood-serving commercial uses on lower floors and housing above. These districts are well-served by public transit and aim to maximize residential and commercial opportunities on or near major transit services. The district’s form can be either linear along transit-priority corridors, concentric around transit stations, or broader areas where transit services criss-cross the neighborhood. Housing density is limited not by lot area, but by the regulations on the built envelope of buildings, including height, bulk, setbacks, and lot coverage, and standards for Residential Uses, including open space and exposure, and urban design guidelines. Residential parking is not required and generally limited. Commercial establishments are discouraged or prohibited from building accessory off-street parking in order to preserve the pedestrian-oriented character of the district and prevent attracting auto traffic. There are prohibitions on access (i.e. driveways, garage entries) to off-street parking and loading on critical stretches of commercial and transit streets to preserve and enhance the pedestrian-oriented character and transit function.

(b) Neighborhood Commercial Special Use Districts. Neighborhood Commercial Special Use Districts, as listed in Section 201 of this Code, are established for the purpose of controlling changes in use and new development within sensitive neighborhood areas.

The purposes and provisions set forth in Section 780 of this Code shall apply within these districts. The boundaries of the districts are as shown on the Zoning Map as referred to in Sections 105 and 106 of this Code, subject to the provisions of that Section.

(c) Neighborhood Commercial Restricted Use Subdistricts. Neighborhood Commercial Restricted Use Subdistricts listed in Section 201 of this Code are established for the purpose of controlling the expansion of certain kinds of uses that if uncontrolled may adversely affect the character of certain Neighborhood Commercial Districts.

The purposes and provisions set forth in Sections 781.1 through 781.10, Section 784, and Sections 249.35 through 249.99 of this Code shall apply respectively within these districts. The boundaries of the districts are as shown on the Zoning Map as referred to in Section 105 of this Code, subject to the provisions of that Section.

(d) Other Special Use Districts. Certain special use districts established in Section 201 of this Code are located within certain Neighborhood Commercial District boundaries.

(Added by Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; former Sections 702.1, 702.2, 702.3, and 702.4 merged into Section 702 and amended by Ord. , File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017)

AMENDMENT HISTORY

Sections 702.1, 702.2, 702.3, and 702.4 merged into Section 702 as divisions (a)-(d) and substantially amended; tables deleted; Ord. , Eff. 7/30/2017.

Editor’s Note:
Former Sections 702.1 – 702.4 were merged into Section 702 and substantially amended by Ord. , effective July 30, 2017. See Sections 702.1 – 702.4 for legislative histories of this material prior to Ord. .

SEC. 702.1. [REDESIGNATED.]

(Added by Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; amended by Ord. 262-00, File No. 001426, App. 11/17/2000; Ord. 72-08, File No. 071157, App. 4/3/2008; Ord. 298-08, File No. 081153, App. 12/19/2008; Ord. 61-09, File No. 090181, App. 4/17/2009; Ord. , File No. 111305, App. 2/21/2012, Eff. 3/22/2012; Ord. , File No. 130002, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; Ord. , File No. 130062, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; Ord. , File No. 130084, App. 11/27/2013, Eff. 12/27/2013; Ord. , File No. 120796, App. 11/13/2014, Eff. 12/13/2014; Ord. , File No. 120814, App. 11/13/2014, Eff. 12/13/2014; Ord. , File No. 150081, App. 7/17/2015, Eff. 8/16/2015; Ord. , File No. 150082, App. 7/17/2015, Eff. 8/16/2015; Ord. , File No. 151126, App. 12/22/2015, Eff. 1/21/2016; redesignated as Section 702(a) and amended by Ord. , File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017)

SEC. 702.2. [REDESIGNATED.]

(Added by Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; amended by Ord. , File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; redesignated as Section 702(b) and amended by Ord. , File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017)

SEC. 702.3. [REDESIGNATED.]

(Added by Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; amended by Ord. , File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; Ord. , File No. 120084, App. 4/23/2012, Eff. 5/23/2012; Ord. , File No. 130062, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; Ord. , File No. 130084, App. 11/27/2013, Eff. 12/27/2013; Ord. , File No. 120796, App. 11/13/2014, Eff. 12/13/2014; redesignated as Section 702(c) and amended by Ord. , File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017)

SEC. 702.4. [REDESIGNATED.]

(Added by Ord. 69-87, App. 3/13/87; amended by Ord. 269-07, File No. 070671, App. 11/26/2007; Ord. , File No. 110482, App. 7/5/2011, Eff. 8/4/2011; Ord. , File No. 130062, App. 3/28/2013, Eff. 4/27/2013; redesignated as Section 702(d) and amended by Ord. , File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017)