San Francisco, CA

10 zoning districts · Population 873,965

M-1

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.

5 permitted uses
M-2

Heavy Industrial

Intended for industrial activities that are not compatible with other uses, such as wastewater treatment plants and maritime activity.

3 permitted uses
NC-1

Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster

Intended for small-scale commercial clusters serving immediate neighborhood needs, often with one commercial story.

3 permitted uses
NC-2

Neighborhood Commercial, Small Scale

Designed for small-scale neighborhood commercial areas, typically allowing up to two commercial stories.

3 permitted uses
NC-3

Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale

Intended for moderate-scale neighborhood commercial areas, typically allowing three or more commercial stories.

3 permitted uses
RH-1(D)

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.

Height: 35 ft FAR: 1.8 Min Lot: 4,000 sqft 6 permitted uses
RH-2

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.

Height: 40 ft FAR: 1.8 Min Lot: 2,500 sqft 6 permitted uses
RH-3

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.

Height: 40 ft FAR: 1.8 Min Lot: 2,500 sqft 9 permitted uses
RM-1

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.

Height: 40 ft FAR: 1.8 Min Lot: 2,500 sqft 6 permitted uses
RM-2

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.

Height: 40 ft FAR: 1.8 Min Lot: 2,500 sqft 6 permitted uses