RM-1

Residential, Mixed (Apartments and Houses), Low Density

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California

Allows for three dwelling units per lot or one dwelling unit per 800 sq. ft. of lot area.

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 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 ft
Rear Setback 45% of lot depth, except reductions based on average of adjacent buildings; if averaged, last 10 ft. is limited to 30 ft. and a minimum of 25% of lot depth, but no less than 15 feet ft

San Francisco Location

Permitted Uses

6 uses permitted in RM-1

Use Category
Child care facility (12 or fewer children) Civic
Open space for horticulture or passive recreation Civic
Public structure or use of non-industrial character Civic
Sale or lease sign Commercial
Multi-family dwellings Residential
Residential care facility (6 or fewer persons) Residential

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