*Estimate based on zoning regulations from Municipal Code and property data from County Assessor
Dwelling designated as a undefined unit on a lot of 2,500 sqft. It has 2 stories, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Property has a total as-built area of 2,038 sqft of which 1,672 sqft is the conditioned area assessed for property taxes. (Source: County Assessor's Office)
In RH-2 districts are allowed one-family and two-family units or homes, with the latter commonly consisting of two large flats, one occupied by the owner and the other available for rental.
The number of residential units in the RH-2 district is calculated based on the size of the lot, but it cannot exceed 2 dwelling units 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.
Structures in these districts are finely scaled, with building styles often more varied than in traditional single-family areas, though some streets and tracts remain fairly uniform. These areas may offer convenient access to shopping and transit, and while group housing or institutions may be present, nonresidential uses are generally limited.
The primary use of the Residential-House, Two Family zone is residential. The Permitted uses listed below show that additional land uses may be allowed in this zone.
Permitted Residential Use: ADU, intermediate length occupancy use, single room occupancy, student housing, homeless shelter, group housing, senior housing, and dwelling units.
Permitted Non-Residential Use: Agriculture, child care facility, passive outdoor recreation, hotel, and public facilities.
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.
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
Living in Potrero Hill offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Potrero Hill there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Potrero Hill and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Potrero Hill are above average.
It’s a sunnier neighborhood than other parts of the city, and its hilltop perch offers plenty of beautiful city views. The hills, which attract filmmakers and skateboarders, add to the slightly less pedestrian friendly feel of this neighborhood, along with the lack of a central main street.
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