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 Article 7. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

  § 760. FILLMORE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT.  

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  • The Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District (“Fillmore Street NCT”) extends along Fillmore Street between Bush and McAllister Streets. Fillmore Street’s dense mixed-use character consists of buildings with residential units above ground-story commercial use. Buildings range in height from one-story commercial buildings to high-rise towers. Fillmore Street and Geary Boulevard are important public transit corridors. The commercial district provides convenience goods and services to the surrounding neighborhoods as well as shopping, cultural, and entertainment uses that attract visitors from near and far.
    The Fillmore Street NCT controls are designed to encourage and promote development that enhances the walkable, mixed-use character of the corridor and surrounding neighborhoods. Rear yard requirements at residential levels preserve open space corridors of interior blocks. Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the ground story. Existing residential units are protected by limitations on demolition and upper-story conversions. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the district pursuant to subsection 207(c)(4) of this Code.
    Consistent with Fillmore Street’s existing mixed-use character, new commercial development is permitted at the ground and second stories. Most neighborhood- and visitor-serving businesses are strongly encouraged. Controls on new Formula Retail uses are consistent with Citywide policy for Neighborhood Commercial Districts; Eating and Drinking and entertainment uses are confined to the ground story. The second story may be used by some retail stores, personal services, and medical, business, and professional offices. Parking and hotels are monitored at all stories. Limits on drive-up facilities and other automobile uses protect the livability within and around the district and promote continuous retail frontage.
    Table 760. FILLMORE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT
    ZONING CONTROL TABLE
    Fillmore St. NCT
    Zoning Category
    § References
    Controls
    BUILDING STANDARDS
    Massing and Setbacks
    Height and Bulk Limits.
    §§ 102, 105, 106, 250–252, 260, 261.1, 270, 271. See also Height and Bulk District Maps
    Varies, but generally 50-X south. See Height and Bulk Map Sheet HT02 for more information. Height sculpting required on Alleys per § 261.1.
    5 Foot Height Bonus for Active Ground Floor Uses
    P
    Rear Yard
    §§ 130, 134, 134(a)(e), 136
    Required at the lowest Story containing a Dwelling Unit, and at each succeeding level or Story of the Building: 25% of lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet
    Front Setback and Side Yard
    §§ 130, 131, 132, 133
    Not Required.
    Street Frontage and Public Realm
    Streetscape and Pedestrian Improvements
    Required
    Street Frontage Requirements
    Required; controls apply to above-grade parking setbacks, parking and loading entrances, active uses, ground floor ceiling height, street-facing ground-level spaces, transparency and fenestration, and gates, railings, and grillwork. Exceptions permitted for historic buildings.
    Ground Floor Commercial
    Required along Fillmore Street from Bush Street to McAllister Street
    Vehicular Access Restrictions
    § 155(r)
    None
    Miscellaneous
    Lot Size (Per Development)
    P up to 9,999 square feet; C 10,000 square feet and above
    Planned Unit Development
    § 304
    C
    Awning, Canopy or Marquee
    P
    Signs
    §§ 262, 602- 604, 607, 607.1, 608, 609
    As permitted by § 607.1
    General Advertising Signs
    §§ 262, 602,604, 608, 609, 610, 611
    NP
    Design Guidelines
    General Plan Commerce and Industry Element
    Subject to the Urban Design Guidelines
    Zoning Category
    § References
    Controls
    RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
    Development Standards
    Usable Open Space [Per Dwelling Unit]
    §§ 135, 136
    80 square feet per unit if private, or 100 square feet per unit if common
    Off-Street Parking Requirements
    §§ 145.1, 150, 151.1, 153 - 156, 166, 204.5
    Car parking not required. P up to 0.5 spaces per Dwelling Unit; C up to 0.75 spaces per Dwelling Unit; NP above. Bike parking required per § 155.2. If car parking is provided, car share spaces are required when a project has 50 units or more per § 166.
    Dwelling Unit Mix
    §§ 207.6, 207.7
    40% of Dwelling Units shall contain at least two Bedrooms, or 30% of Dwelling Units shall contain at least three Bedrooms.
    Use Characteristics
    Intermediate Length Occupancy
    §§ 102; 202.10
    P(4)
    Single Room Occupancy
    § 102
    P
    Student Housing
    § 102
    P
    Residential Uses
    Controls By Story
    1st
    2nd
    3rd+
    Residential Uses
    § 102
    P(1)
    P
    P
    Accessory Dwelling Unit
    §§ 102, 207(c)(4), 207(c)(6)
    P per Planning Code Sections 207(c)(4) and 207(c)(6).
    Dwelling Units, Senior Housing, and Group Housing
    §§ 102, 202.2(f), 207, 208
    No density limit by lot area. Density restricted by physical envelope controls of height, bulk, setbacks, open space, exposure, required dwelling unit mix, and other applicable controls of this and other Codes, as well as by applicable design guidelines, applicable elements and area plans of the General Plan, and design review by the Planning Department.
    Homeless Shelters
    §§ 102, 208
    Density limits regulated by the Administrative Code
    Loss and Division of Dwelling Units
    Controls by Story
    1st
    2nd
    3rd+
    Residential Conversion
    § 317
    C
    NP
    NP
    Residential Demolition and Merger
    § 317
    C
    C
    C
    Division of Dwelling Units
    Division of existing Dwelling Units P per § 207.8
    Zoning Category
    § References
    Controls
    NON-RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS AND USES
    Development Standards
    Floor Area Ratio
    §§ 102, 123, 124
    3.6 to 1
    Use Size
    §§ 102, 121.2
    P up to 5,999 square feet; C 6,000 square feet and above
    Off-Street Parking Requirements
    §§ 145.1, 150, 151.1, 153 - 156, 166, 204.5
    Car parking not required. Limits set forth in Section 151.1. Bike parking required per Section 155.2. Car share spaces required when a project has 25 or more parking spaces per § 166.
    Off-Street Freight Loading
    §§ 150, 152, 153 - 155, 204.5
    None required if gross floor area is less than 10,000 square feet. Exceptions permitted per §§ 155 and 161.
    Commercial Use Characteristics
    Drive-up Facility
    § 102
    NP
    Formula Retail
    §§ 102, 303.1
    C
    Hours of Operation
    § 102
    No limit
    Maritime Use
    § 102
    NP
    Open Air Sales
    §§ 102, 703(b)
    See § 703(b)
    Outdoor Activity Area
    §§ 102, 145.2
    P if located in front; C if located elsewhere
    Walk-up Facility
    § 102
    P
    Controls by Story
    1st
    2nd
    3rd+
    Agricultural Use Category
    Agriculture, Industrial
    §§ 102, 202.2(c)
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Agriculture, Large Scale Urban
    §§ 102, 202.2(c)
    C
    C
    C
    Agriculture, Neighborhood
    §§ 102, 202.2(c)
    P
    P
    P
    Automotive Use Category
    Automotive Uses*
    §§ 102, 142, 156, 187.1, 202.2(b), 202.5
    C
    NP
    NP
    Automotive Repair
    § 102
    C
    C
    NP
    Parking Garage, Private
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Parking Lot, Private
    §§ 102, 142, 156
    C
    C
    C
    Service, Motor Vehicle Tow
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Service, Parcel Delivery
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Vehicle Storage Garage
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Vehicle Storage Lot
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Use Category
    Entertainment, Arts and Recreation Uses*
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Arts Activities
    § 102
    P
    C
    C
    Entertainment, General
    § 102
    P
    P
    NP
    Entertainment, Nighttime
    § 102
    P
    P
    NP
    Movie Theater
    §§ 102, 202.4
    P
    P
    NP
    Open Recreation Area
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Passive Outdoor Recreation
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Industrial Use Category
    Industrial Uses
    §§ 102, 202.2(d)
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Institutional Use Category
    Institutional Uses*
    § 102
    P
    P
    P
    Hospital
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Medical Cannabis Dispensary
    §§ 102, 202.2(e)
    DR
    DR
    NP
    Public Facilities
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Sales and Service Use Category
    Retail Sales and Service Uses*
    §§ 102, 202.2(a)
    P
    P
    P
    Adult Business
    § 102
    C
    C
    NP
    Animal Hospital
    § 102
    C
    NP
    NP
    Bar
    §§ 102, 202.2(a)
    P
    P
    NP
    Cannabis Retail
    §§ 102, 202.2(a)
    C
    C
    NP
    Flexible Retail
    § 102
    P
    NP
    NP
    Gym
    § 102
    P
    P
    NP
    Hotel
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Kennel
    § 102
    C
    NP
    NP
    Liquor Store
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Massage Establishment
    § 102
    C
    C
    NP
    Massage, Foot/Chair
    § 102
    P
    C
    NP
    Mortuary
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Motel
    §§ 102, 202.2(a)
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Restaurant
    §§ 102, 202.2(a)
    P
    P
    NP
    Restaurant, Limited
    §§ 102, 202.2(a)
    P
    P
    NP
    Services, Financial
    § 102
    P
    P
    NP
    Services, Fringe Financial
    § 102
    NP(2)
    NP(2)
    NP(2)
    Services, Instructional
    § 102
    P
    P
    NP
    Services, Limited Financial
    § 102
    P
    P
    NP
    Services, Personal
    § 102
    P
    P
    NP
    Storage, Self
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishment
    § 102
    C
    NP
    NP
    Trade Shop
    § 102
    P
    C
    C
    Non-Retail Sales and Service*
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Design Professional
    § 102
    P
    P
    P
    Service, Non-Retail Professional
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Storage, Commercial
    § 102
    C
    C
    C
    Trade Office
    § 102
    P
    P
    P
    Utility and Infrastructure Use Category
    Utility and Infrastructure*
    § 102
    C(3)
    C(3)
    C(3)
    Power Plant
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    Public Utilities Yard
    § 102
    NP
    NP
    NP
    * Not listed below
    (1) C required for ground floor residential use when street frontage is listed in 145.4(b)
    (2) FRINGE FINANCIAL SERVICE RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT (FFSRUD)
    Boundaries: The FFSRUD and its 1/4 mile buffer includes, but is not limited to, properties within the Fillmore Street NCD.
    Controls: Fringe Financial Services are NP within any FFSRUD and its 1/4 mile buffer pursuant to Section 249.35. Outside any FFSRUD and its 1 mile buffer, Fringe Financial Services are P subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 249.35(c)(3). ’
    (3) C if a Macro WTS Facility; P if a Micro WTS Facility.
    (4) C for buildings with 10 or more Dwelling Units.
    (Added by Ord. , File No. 120814, App. 11/13/2014, Eff. 12/13/2014; redesignated and amended by Ord. , File No. 150081, App. 7/17/2015, Eff. 8/16/2015; amended by Ord. , File No. 160115, App. 3/11/2016, Eff. 4/10/2016; Ord. , File No. 160657, App. 8/4/2016, Eff. 9/3/2016; Ord. , File No. 160477, App. 8/11/2016, Eff. 9/10/2016; redesignated and amended by Ord. , File No. 170203, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017; amended by Ord. , File No. 170204, App. 6/30/2017, Eff. 7/30/2017; Ord. , File No. 170693, App. 9/15/2017, Eff. 10/15/2017; Ord. , File No. 171041, App. 12/6/2017, Eff. 1/5/2018; Ord. , File No. 180557, App. 8/10/2018, Eff. 9/10/2018; Ord. , File No. 180914, App. 11/20/2018, Eff. 12/21/2018; Ord. , File No. 180806, App. 12/7/2018, Eff. 1/7/2019; Ord. , File No. 181156, App. 6/28/2019, Eff. 7/29/2019; Ord. , File No. 190248, App. 8/9/2019, Eff. 9/9/2019; Ord. , File No. 181211, App. 9/11/2019, Eff. 10/12/2019; Ord. , File No. 200077, App. 4/24/2020, Eff. 5/25/2020; Ord. , File No. 191075, App. 5/22/2020, Eff. 6/22/2020)
    AMENDMENT HISTORY
    Section redesignated (formerly Sec. 747.1); section header and introductory material amended; Zoning Control Table: 747.91 and 747.92 amended; Ord. , Eff. 8/16/2015. Zoning Control Table: former categories 747.36, 747.37, 747.38, and 747.39 deleted, 747.96, 747.97, and 747.98 added; Ord. , Eff. 4/10/2016. Introductory material amended; Zoning Control Table: 747.91 amended; Specific Provisions: 747.91 added; Ord. , Eff. 9/3/2016. Zoning Control Table: 747.33A added; Ord. , Eff. 9/10/2016. Section redesignated (formerly Section 747); new Zoning Control Table and notes added; Ord. , Eff. 7/30/2017. Previous Zoning Control Table and Specific Provisions deleted; Ord. , Eff. 7/30/2017. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 10/15/2017. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 1/5/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 9/10/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 12/21/2018. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 1/7/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 7/29/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 9/9/2019. Zoning Control Table amended; Ord. , Eff. 10/12/2019. Zoning Control Table and Note (2) amended; Ord. , Eff. 5/25/2020. Zoning Control Table amended; Note (4) added; Ord. , Eff. 6/22/2020.
    CODIFICATION NOTE
    1. So in Ord. .