198 Valencia St, San Francisco CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 198 Valencia St ?

NCT-3 (MODERATE SCALE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT DISTRICT)

In NCT-3 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.

The number of residential units in the NCT-3 district is unlimited. Density is controlled by the allowed height and bulk, along with the required setbacks, exposure, and open space for each parcel.

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.

NCT-3 Districts are vibrant, transit-oriented neighborhoods with mixed-use development, featuring neighborhood-serving commercial activities on lower floors and housing above. Designed for pedestrian and transit-centric living, these districts limit residential parking, discourage off-street parking for commercial establishments, and restrict access to off-street parking on critical stretches. Offering a diverse commercial environment, NCT-3 districts promote a wide range of businesses, emphasizing neighborhood-serving establishments. Building standards permit moderately large commercial uses and buildings, with height limits varying from four to eight stories. Housing development is encouraged above the second story, with protections for existing residential units.

The primary use of the Neighborhood Commercial Transit - Moderate Scale 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, entertainment (general and nighttime), movie theater, community facility, public facilities, social service or philanthropic facility, animal hospital, bar, massage establishment, massage, foot/chair, restaurant, limited restaurant, financial services, limited financial services, retail professional services, trade shop and design professional.

What is the maximum height for 198 Valencia St ?

50-X

The height of a dwelling cannot exceed 50 feet.

To promote taller ground floor ceilings for commercial and active uses, improve light and air in ground-level spaces, and allow ground floor residential units to be slightly elevated for privacy and usable stoops, buildings located along major streets in NCT and designated areas of NC-1, NC-2, and NC-3 districts may exceed the height limit by up to 5 feet, provided they include either higher ceilings for non-residential spaces or walk-up residential units raised above sidewalk level.

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 198 Valencia 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 198 Valencia St located in?

Mission Dolores, San Francisco

Mission San Francisco de Asís (Spanish: Misión San Francisco de Asís), commonly known as Mission Dolores, is a Spanish Californian mission and the oldest surviving structure in San Francisco, located in the Mission District.

Mission Dolores offers the most varied options in residential living with single-family homes, lofts, apartments, condos, multi-unit buildings, rooms, and even driveways and garages available for rent. Victorian and Edwardian style homes blanket a majority of the neighborhood giving it an old-fashioned authenticity, while stylish contemporary homes and condominiums give it a modern vibe.

Sheltered from the fog, Mission Dolores is one of the sunniest neighborhoods in San Francisco, which makes it an ideal home for Mission Dolores Park. The popularity of this park soars across every community in the city, and with its sprawling 16 acres, it has something for everyone. The newly renovated playground attracts families with tots to teens, while the full tennis and basketball courts are open for play for all levels of athletes. Annual and seasonal events held here attract crowds from all over the Bay Area, whether it is a national holiday or a summer movie in the park.