278 San Carlos St, San Francisco CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 278 San Carlos St ?

RTO-M (RESIDENTIAL TRANSIT ORIENTED- MISSION)

RTO-M districts consist of moderate-density multi-family areas, mainly made up of former RM and RH-3 zones.

The number of residential units in the RTO-M 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.

This district aims to recognize, protect, conserve, and enhance areas with a mix of houses and apartment buildings, varying in density and building forms. RTO is conveniently located within a short walking distance, typically less than one-quarter mile, from transit and neighborhood commercial areas.

The primary use of the Residential Transit Oriented - Mission zone is residential. The Permitted uses listed below show that additional land uses may be allowed in this zone.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU and JADU, intermediate length occupancy use, single room occupancy, dwelling units, student housing, senior housing, residential density, group housing, and homeless.

Permitted Non-Residential uses: Limited corner commercial uses, agriculture, neighborhood, passive outdoor recreation, child care facility, public facilities, residential care facility, and mobile food facility.

What is the maximum height for 278 San Carlos St ?

45-X

The height of a dwelling cannot exceed 45 feet. An additional 5 feet height bonus for active ground floor uses.

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 278 San Carlos 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 278 San Carlos St located in?

Inner Mission, San Francisco

The Inner Mission, District 9c, is a Mission District microhood bounded on two sides by highway 101, Dolores Street (where it borders the Mission Dolores and Noe Valley neighborhoods), and Cesar Chavez Street, where it borders Bernal Heights.

Located near the center of the City, the Inner Mission is bikeable, walkable, and has great public transportation, including two BART stations, freeway access, and bus lines.

One reason the Inner Mission is cool is because it’s hot — compared to the rest of foggy San Francisco, that is. People also love the area because it’s at the apex of all that is happening in the tech economy and culturally, including a vibrant café culture, great nightlife, an eclectic mix of new developments and classic, older San Francisco architecture.