*Estimate based on zoning regulations from Municipal Code and property data from County Assessor.
Other currently used as a Industrial. Property is on a lot of 1,999 sqft and has a conditioned area of 3,400 sqft. (Source: County Assessor's Office)
In NCT-SoMa districts, housing development in new buildings is encouraged on floors above the ground story. Parking for residential and commercial uses is not required.
The number of residential units in the NCT-SoMa district is unlimited. Density is controlled by the allowed height and bulk, along with the required setbacks, exposure, open space for each parcel, and by bedroom counts.
Dwelling Unit: A room or suite of two or more rooms that is designed for, or is occupied by, one family doing its own cooking therein and having only one kitchen.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): Also known as a Secondary Unit or In-Law Unit. It is accessory to at least one other Dwelling Unit on the same lot. A detached ADU should not share structural walls with the primary structure on the lot.
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU): JADU is a secondary living space within a single-family home, limited to 500 square feet. It must have its own entrance, an efficiency kitchen, and can either share or have separate sanitation facilities. The property owner must live on-site unless a government agency, land trust, or housing organization owns the unit.
This district is located along the 6th Street and Folsom Street corridors in the South of Market, and offers a range of convenience goods for residents. The district's vibrant character is enhanced by various eating and drinking establishments, contributing to a lively atmosphere during the evening. Additionally, the area accommodates upper-story professional and business offices, with some located in repurposed residential units, further enriching the district's diverse landscape.
The primary use of the Neighborhood Commercial Transit - SoMa zone is mixed-use. The Permitted uses listed below show that additional land uses may be allowed in this zone.
Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, intermediate length occupancy, single room occupancy, student housing, residential uses, dwelling units, senior housing, group housing, and homeless shelters.
Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Walk-up facility agriculture (neighborhood), arts activities, open recreation area, passive outdoor recreation movie theater, entertainment, general, institutional uses, child care facility, community facility, public facility, residential care facility, social service or philanthropic facility, jewelry store, massage establishment, massage, foot/chair, restaurant, restaurant limited, services financial and trade shop.
The height of a dwelling cannot exceed 200 feet.
Building height is measured from the centerline of the building. If the building steps laterally along a street, separate measurements are taken from the centerline of each step. For flat roofs, height is measured to the highest point of the finished roof, while for pitched or stepped roofs, it is measured to the average height of the rise.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also called secondary units, in-law units, or cottages, are units added to existing and new residential buildings. Adding an ADU to your property can provide several benefits, such as providing housing for family members, simplifying your lifestyle, and increased financial flexibility.Learn more about building ADUs
“SoMa” refers most specifically to the section closest to the Mission, with the most restaurants and nightlife; “Yerba Buena” is in the middle, and is known for its density of museums and shopping; and "South Beach" is on the side next to the Bay (although there’s no beach to speak of) and is full of high-rises and not too much else. South Beach is quickly becoming its own neighborhood, but for now it falls under the general SoMa umbrella.
This area was once zoned primarily for commercial use and that history is still present in the lofts and apartments fashioned from converted warehouses and office space. On smaller side streets you’ll occasionally find a Victorian or a modern condominium. Brick walk-ups are common, as are high-rises; these tend to be more common the further west you go.
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