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55 Sierra St, 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 48,758 sqft and has a conditioned area of 110,698 sqft. (Source: County Assessor's Office)

What are the local zoning regulations for 55 Sierra St ?

MUR (MIXED USE-RESIDENTIAL)

MUR districts are intended to promote the development of high-density, mid-rise housing, including family-sized units and residential hotels.

The number of residential units in the MUR 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 is intended to facilitate the development of high-density, mid-rise housing, including family-sized housing and residential hotels. The district is also designed to encourage the expansion of retail, business service, and commercial and cultural arts activities.

The primary use of the Mixed Use-Residential zone is mixed-use. The Permitted uses listed below show that additional land uses may be allowed in this zone.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, dwelling units, group housing, homeless shelter.

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Student housing, formula retail, open air sales, outdoor activity area, walk-up facility, agricultural uses, automotive uses, automobile sale or rental, entertainment, arts and recreation uses, movie theater, light manufacturing, hotel, institutional uses, retail sales and service uses, non-retail sales and service, and public transportation facility.

What is the maximum height for 55 Sierra 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 55 Sierra 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 55 Sierra St located in?

Potrero Hill, San Francisco

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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