San Francisco, CA
10 zoning districts · Population 873,965
Light Industrial
Permits light manufacturing, wholesale, and repair activities, with some restrictions on heavy industry and housing. Retail and office uses are limited in size.
Heavy Industrial
Intended for industrial activities that are not compatible with other uses, such as wastewater treatment plants and maritime activity.
Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster
Intended for small-scale commercial clusters serving immediate neighborhood needs, often with one commercial story.
Neighborhood Commercial, Small Scale
Designed for small-scale neighborhood commercial areas, typically allowing up to two commercial stories.
Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale
Intended for moderate-scale neighborhood commercial areas, typically allowing three or more commercial stories.
Residential, House, One-Family (Detached Dwellings)
Primarily for single-family detached homes, allowing one dwelling unit per lot. This district typically requires side yards between buildings.
Residential, House, Two-Family
Allows for two dwelling units per lot, with the possibility of one unit per 1500 sq. ft. of lot area with conditional use approval.
Residential, House, Three-Family
Allows for three dwelling units per lot, or up to one unit per 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area with conditional use approval.
Residential, Mixed (Apartments and Houses), Low Density
Allows for three dwelling units per lot or one dwelling unit per 800 sq. ft. of lot area.
Residential, Mixed (Apartments and Houses), Moderate Density
Allows for three dwelling units per lot or one dwelling unit per 600 sq. ft. of lot area.