RH-3
Residential, House, Three-Family
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Allows for three dwelling units per lot, or up to one unit per 1,000 sq. ft. of lot area with conditional use approval.
40 ft
Max Building Height
1.8
Floor Area Ratio
2,500 sqft
Minimum Lot Size
Based upon average of adjacent buildings; up to 15 ft. or 15% of lot depth, but no greater than 10 feet if based on adjacent properties ft
Front Setback
Development Standards
| Max Building Height | 40 ft |
| Floor Area Ratio | 1.8 |
| Minimum Lot Size | 2,500 sqft |
| Front Setback | Based upon average of adjacent buildings; up to 15 ft. or 15% of lot depth, but no greater than 10 feet if based on adjacent properties ft |
| Rear Setback | 30% of lot depth, but in no case less than 15 feet ft |
Parking
Maximum permitted per § 151
San Francisco Location
Permitted Uses
9 uses permitted in RH-3
| Use | Category |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, Neighborhood | Civic |
| Child care facility (12 or fewer children) | Civic |
| Community Facility | Civic |
| Open space for horticulture or passive recreation | Civic |
| Public structure or use of non-industrial character | Civic |
| Agricultural Uses | Commercial |
| Sale or lease sign | Commercial |
| Residential care facility (6 or fewer persons) | Residential |
| Three-family dwelling | Residential |
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