1320 Castro St, San Francisco CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 1320 Castro St ?

NCD-24TH-NOE-VALLEY (24TH STREET- NOE VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)

In NCD-Noe Valley districts, housing development in new buildings is encouraged on floors above the ground story. Existing housing is protected by restrictions on demolitions and upper-story conversions.

The number of residential units in the NCD-Noe Valley district is calculated based on the size of the lot, but it cannot exceed 1 dwelling unit per lot.

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 in central San Francisco, and prioritizes a small-scale, mixed-use character. This daytime-oriented area features retail and personal services at street level, some second-story offices, and predominantly residential use on upper stories. Development controls encourage compatibility with the existing neighborhood, emphasizing small-scale structures and protecting open space corridors. Commercial activities are mainly restricted to the ground floor to maintain retail diversity and address traffic and noise concerns.

The primary use of the 24th Street – Noe Valley 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, child care facility, community facility, public facilities, residential care facility, social service or philanthropic facility, animal hospital, massage, foot/chair, restaurant, and retail professional services.

What is the maximum height for 1320 Castro St ?

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 1320 Castro St ?

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 1320 Castro St located in?

Noe Valley, San Francisco

Located just south of the famed Castro district, Noe Valley is arguably one of the most distinct neighborhoods in the Bay Area. Unlike areas such as the aforementioned Castro, or nearby Haight-Ashbury or Mission Districts, Noe Valley is a quiet, laidback community set squarely in the middle of San Francisco.

Its main thoroughfare—24th Street—is reminiscent of a classic main drag through a small village. There's plenty of unique shops, great restaurants, a handful of cafés, and even a few bars to hang out in. All of it is close to home, regardless of where your home is in Noe Valley. A few highlights along 24th Street include Aha Fresh, Saru Sushi Bar, and The Dubliner Bar.

Noe Valley is one of the city's worst-kept secrets—a real gem in a region full of them. Idyllic in practically every possible way, this quaint enclave is a magnet for young families and young professionals alike. Tidy rows of Victorian homes, highly walkable streets, and lovely little shops and cafés help to give the whole area a distinct bedroom community feels.