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12 Avalon Ave, San Francisco CA

No Development Potential*

*Estimate based on zoning regulations from Municipal Code and property data from County Assessor.

Other currently used as a Commercial. Property is on a lot of 6,921 sqft and has a conditioned area of 12,494 sqft. (Source: County Assessor's Office)

What are the local zoning regulations for 12 Avalon Ave ?

NCD-EXCELSIOR (EXCELSIOR OUTER MISSION STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)

In NCD-Excelsior districts, housing development in new buildings is encouraged on floors above the second story. Existing housing is protected by restrictions on demolitions and upper-story conversions. Parking for residential and commercial uses is not required.

The number of residential units in the NCD-Excelsior district is calculated based on the size of the lot.

Dwelling Unit Mix: Generally it is required if the project proposes creation of 10 or more Dwelling Units. No less than 25% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units can contain at least two Bedrooms, and no less than 10% of the total number of proposed Dwelling Units can contain at least three Bedrooms.

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.

Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Unit: A Residential Use characteristic, defined as a Dwelling Unit or Group Housing room consisting of no more than one occupied room with a maximum gross floor area of 350 square feet and meeting the Housing Code's minimum floor area standards. The unit may have a bathroom in addition to the occupied room. As a Dwelling Unit, it would have a cooking facility and bathroom. As a group housing room, it would share a kitchen with one or more other single room occupancy unit/s in the same building and may also share a bathroom. A single room occupancy building (or "SRO" building) is one that contains only SRO units and accessory living space. In NCD-EXCELSIOR district the SRO density allowed is 1 bedroom per 210 square foot lot area.

This district is intended to provide convenience goods and services to the surrounding neighborhoods as well as limited comparison shopping goods for a wider market. Housing development in new buildings is encouraged above the second story. Existing residential units are protected by limitations on demolitions and upper-story conversions. Parking for residential and commercial uses is not required. Buildings range in height, with height limits generally allowing up to four stories. Lots vary in size, generally small- or medium-sized, with some very large parcels.

The primary use of the Excelsior Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial zone is mixed-use. The Permitted uses listed below show that additional land uses may be allowed in this zone.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, 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, general entertainment, movie theater, passive outdoor recreation, community facility, public facilities, animal hospital, bar, flexible retail, grocery (general and specialty), massage establishment, restaurant, limited restaurant, financial services, retail professional services, design professional, and trade office.

What is the maximum height for 12 Avalon Ave ?

40-X

The height of a dwelling cannot exceed 40 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.

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.

What are the ADU regulations for 12 Avalon Ave ?

ADU eligible

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

What neighborhood is 12 Avalon Ave located in?

Excelsior, San Francisco

The Excelsior District is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The Excelsior District is located along Mission Street, east of San Jose Ave, south of Interstate 280 Southern Fwy, west of John McLaren Park, and somewhat north of Geneva Avenue.

Neighborhoods within the Excelsior District include the Excelsior Neighborhood itself, Mission Terrace, Outer Mission neighborhood & Crocker Amazon.

In January 2020, SF Heritage Foundation, initiated a new program, "Heritage in the Neighborhoods" focusing on the Heritage in the Excelsior District. SF Heritage is partnering with Excelsior Action Group and the SF Victorian Alliance to jointly identify historic buildings, public artwork, or legacy businesses to raise their profile and significance to avoid losing these gems.

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