85 A Columbia Square St, San Francisco CA

What are the local zoning regulations for 85 A Columbia Square St ?

MUG (MIXED USE-GENERAL)

In MUG districts, housing is encouraged above-ground-floor commercial and PDR uses. New residential or mixed-use developments are encouraged to include as much mixed-income family housing as possible. Existing group housing and residential units are protected from demolition or conversion to nonresidential uses.

The number of residential units in the MUG 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.

The purpose of this district is to create a balanced and dynamic community. This district mainly features low-scale production, distribution, and repair activities, combined with housing and small-scale retail. The design aims to support and encourage the continued development of small-scale light manufacturing, wholesale distribution, arts production, performance/exhibition activities, as well as general commercial and neighborhood-serving retail and personal service activities. Importantly, the district prioritizes the protection of existing housing and promotes the development of new housing that aligns with the scale and density of the existing neighborhood, ensuring a harmonious blend of residential and commercial elements.

The primary use of the Mixed Use-General 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: Intermediate length occupancy, single room occupancy, 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, institutional uses, retail sales and service uses, non-retail sales and service, and public transportation facility.

What is the maximum height for 85 A Columbia Square 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 85 A Columbia Square 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 85 A Columbia Square St located in?

South of Market, San Francisco

“SoMa” refers most specifically to the section closest to the Mission, with the most restaurants and nightlife; “Yerba Buena” is in the middle, and is known for its density of museums and shopping; and "South Beach" is on the side next to the Bay (although there’s no beach to speak of) and is full of high-rises and not too much else. South Beach is quickly becoming its own neighborhood, but for now it falls under the general SoMa umbrella.

This area was once zoned primarily for commercial use and that history is still present in the lofts and apartments fashioned from converted warehouses and office space. On smaller side streets you’ll occasionally find a Victorian or a modern condominium. Brick walk-ups are common, as are high-rises; these tend to be more common the further west you go.