0000005140 00000 n Each occupancy code has different requirements. YARD AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL. CHAPTER 1: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. 0000010614 00000 n These restrictions exist primarily for fire and building safety. 0000003001 00000 n 0000010945 00000 n Please use the table of contents or the search box to find what you're looking for. 0000190822 00000 n 0000192663 00000 n 0000207910 00000 n Hello, I am trying to find out the front setback requirements in city of San Jose. (2)The upper point to which such measurement shall be taken shall be the highest point on the finished roof in the case of a flat roof, and the average height of the rise in the case of a pitched or stepped roof, or similarly sculptured roof form, or any higher point of a feature not exempted under Subsection (b) below. All decks over 3 feet above grade require a building permit and Planning Department review. A setback is the horizontal distance (measured at 90 degrees) from a lot boundary to a development. To answer the question, how close can I build to my property line, it is essential to note that the requirement varies in the different states and counties. The rooftop form created by the added volume shall not be subject to the percentage coverage limitations otherwise applicable to the building, but shall meet the requirements of Section. 8/11/2016, Eff. "The better the location and the larger the plot size, the larger the setback requirement . Unsubscribe at any time. 0000157582 00000 n 0000207507 00000 n All these zoning regulations are specified in a detailed legislative policy document called the San Francisco Planning Code, which determines if a useis either Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or Not Permitted (NP). Contact Information. i4(BAd[,^X* 0000012248 00000 n 0000008702 00000 n 4/6/90; Proposition B, 3/26/96; Proposition F, 6/3/97; Ord. Decks (14.03.030, 14.25.040) An Administrative Design Review Permit is required for construction of new deck area in hillside areas that exceed 30 inches above grade . Start here. 0000001812 00000 n At least half of the required front setback must be permeable and at least 20% of it must be unpaved and landscaped with plant material. 2. 303(q) CRITERIA, CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS, CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES, CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*, CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES, CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION, CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS, CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE, CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS, CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING], CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT, CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES, CHAPTER 41E. 0 Water tanks, supported directly upon grade if the capacity . The Planning Code also includes other physical controls for land development like setbacks, height, parking, etc. The clear opening of all doors must be 32 inches wide, which is usually a 34 inch-wide door panel. If you are uncertain if this applies to your project, check with the Fire Department. It can be manually or automatically activated. UBC 106.2, item 5 states that: "A 30% of the total lot depth must remain open in the rear yard. Streambank repair work often comes under Nationwide Permit 13: Bank Stabilization, and there will be no charge for the permit, although the ACOE may need advance notification of the work. 0000005837 00000 n 0000015734 00000 n 0000001587 00000 n If you are adding 1 unit to a 2-unit building, you may be required to add a sprinkler system to comply with fire safety. (a) Except as provided in Sections 172 and 188 of this Code, every building and addition shall have yards and setbacks as required by Sections 131 through 134 for the district in which the building is located. 0000009973 00000 n Such a plot will have different setback requirements as compared to a one-sided open plot, where the possibility of receiving light and air is limited to just one side. DEEMED APPROVED OFF-STREET ALCOHOL USE NUISANCE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 27: HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM, CHAPTER 28: ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE, CHAPTER 29: FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY, CHAPTER 29A: APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. After you decide to build an ADU, you must create architectural plans for your ADU. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. 9/7/2012; Ord. Major Development Agreements and Projects, Historic Preservation Commission Hearings, Zoning Administrator (ZA) Bulletin No. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. 0000005142 00000 n ARTICLE 1B: PERFORMANCE OF WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT, ARTICLE 11A: BED BUG INFESTATION PREVENTION, TREATMENT, DISCLOSURE, AND REPORTING, ARTICLE 12B: SOIL BORING AND WELL REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 12C: ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NON-POTABLE APPLICATIONS, ARTICLE 14: AMBULANCES AND ROUTINE MEDICAL TRANSPORT VEHICLES, ARTICLE 16: REGULATING THE USE OF 'ECONOMIC POISONS', ARTICLE 17: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY AT SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL, ARTICLE 18: PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS TO VIOLATORS, ARTICLE 19A: REGULATING SMOKING IN EATING ESTABLISHMENTS [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19B: REGULATING SMOKING IN SHARED OFFICE WORKPLACE [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19C: REGULATING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES AND IN HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND CHILD CARE FACILITIES [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19D: PROHIBITING CIGARETTE VENDING MACHINES, ARTICLE 19E: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT AND CERTAIN SPORTS ARENAS [SUSPENDED], ARTICLE 19F: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN ENCLOSED AREAS, CERTAIN UNENCLOSED AREAS, AND SPORTS STADIUMS, ARTICLE 19G: ENFORCEMENT OF SMOKING PROHIBITIONS, ARTICLE 19H: PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF TOBACCO, ARTICLE 19I: PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CITY PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FARMERS' MARKETS, ARTICLE 19J: PROHIBITING PHARMACIES FROM SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ARTICLE 19K: PROHIBITING SALES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, ARTICLE 19L: PROHIBITING SMOKING AT CERTAIN OUTDOOR EVENTS, ARTICLE 19M: DISCLOSURE TO PROSPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL TENANTS OF WHETHER A UNIT IS SMOKE FREE OR SMOKING OPTIONAL, AND INFORMING EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHERE SMOKING IS OPTIONAL, ARTICLE 19N: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES - RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND USE, ARTICLE 19O: [SMOKELESS TOBACCO - USE PROHIBITED AT ATHLETIC VENUES], ARTICLE 19P: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO PERSONS AGED 18, 19, OR 20, ARTICLE 19Q: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ARTICLE 19R: PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES LACKING FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION PREMARKET APPROVAL, ARTICLE 19S: PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN SAN FRANCISCO, ARTICLE 22A: ANALYZING SOILS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE, ARTICLE 22B: CONSTRUCTION DUST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS, ARTICLE 23: VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINAL WORKER SAFETY, ARTICLE 24: CHLOROFLUOROCARBON RECOVERY AND RECYCLING, ARTICLE 25: MEDICAL WASTE GENERATOR REGISTRATION, PERMITTING, INSPECTIONS AND FEES, ARTICLE 26: COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD POISONING INVESTIGATION, MANAGEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, ARTICLE 27: HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM AGREEMENT, ARTICLE 28: MEDICAL CANNABIS USER AND PRIMARY CAREGIVER IDENTIFICATION CARDS, ARTICLE 29: LICENSING AND REGULATION OF MASSAGE PRACTITIONERS AND MASSAGE BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 30: REGULATION OF DIESEL BACKUP GENERATORS, ARTICLE 32: DISEASE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, ARTICLE 34: HEALTHY PRODUCTS, HEALTHY CHILDREN ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 36: CHILD COUGH AND COLD MEDICINE WARNING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 37: TRANS FAT FREE RESTAURANT PROGRAM ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 38: ENHANCED VENTILATION REQUIRED FOR URBAN INFILL SENSITIVE USE DEVELOPMENTS, ARTICLE 43: SURPLUS MEDICATION REPOSITORY AND DISTRIBUTION, ARTICLE 45: CITY-OPERATED ADULT RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, ARTICLE II: NOMINATION OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS, ARTICLE III: SUBMISSION OF MEASURES TO THE VOTERS, ARTICLE IV: PREPARATION AND FORM OF BALLOTS, ARTICLE V: ELECTION MATERIAL MAILED TO THE VOTERS, ARTICLE VI: BALLOT SIMPLIFICATION COMMITTEE, ARTICLE X: NON-UNITED STATES CITIZEN VOTING IN SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS, ARTICLE XI: VOTE-BY-MAIL IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, ARTICLE XII: OPEN SOURCE VOTING PILOT PROGRAM, ARTICLE 13: IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARTER SECTION 16.107, ARTICLE 14: INCREASED USAGE OF CHILDRENS PLAYGROUNDS, WALKING TRAILS, AND ATHLETIC FIELDS ACT, ARTICLE 1.2: DIMENSIONS, AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES, ARTICLE 1.5: TRANSPORTATION, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND LOADING, ARTICLE 4: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS THAT AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES, ARTICLE 7: NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 10: PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL AND AESTHETIC LANDMARKS, ARTICLE 11: PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS AND DISTRICTS OF ARCHITECTURAL, HISTORICAL, AND AESTHETIC IMPORTANCE IN THE C-3 DISTRICTS, ARTICLE 1.1: REGULATING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR HUMAN HABITATION, ARTICLE 1.2 DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN, ARTICLE 1.3: TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON RENTAL INCREASES RENT ROLLBACK BASED UPON APRIL 15, 1979, RENTAL RATES AND REFUNDING ANY RENT INCREASES, ARTICLE 1.5: DISPLAY OF LIFE AND PROPERTY CONSERVATION DECALS, ARTICLE 9: MISCELLANEOUS CONDUCT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 9.5: PROHIBITING OF PROFESSIONAL STRIKEBREAKERS, ARTICLE 9.6: REGULATIONS FOR SOLICITATION FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, ARTICLE 10.1: REGULATING EXPOSURE OF PHOTOGRAPHS, CARTOONS OR DRAWINGS ON NEWSRACKS, ARTICLE 10.2: REGULATION OF COMPUTER RENTAL BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 11.1: COMMERCIAL DISPLAY OF DEAD HUMAN BODIES, ARTICLE 11.2: REGULATIONS FOR ADULT THEATERS AND ADULT BOOKSTORES PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 13: MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS FOR PROFESSIONS AND TRADES, ARTICLE 13.1: JUNK DEALERS - PERMIT AND REGULATION, ARTICLE 13.2 BICYCLE MESSENGER BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 13.4: REDUCING RENTAL-CAR BURGLARIES, ARTICLE 15.1: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 15.2: ENTERTAINMENT REGULATIONS FOR EXTENDED-HOURS PREMISES, ARTICLE 15.3: PROHIBITING NUDE PERFORMERS, WAITERS AND WAITRESSES, ARTICLE 15.5: NUDE MODELS IN PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, ARTICLE 17: MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 17.1: REGULATIONS FOR FORTUNETELLING; PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 18: SAN FRANCISCO POLICE PISTOL RANGE, ARTICLE 19: DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, ARTICLE 20: REPRODUCING AND FURNISHING REPORTS, ARTICLE 21: BAN ON PUBLIC USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, ARTICLE 22: CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE HEALTH CODE AND POLICE CODE, ARTICLE 25: REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE PROTECTION AND SECURITY SERVICES*, ARTICLE 26: REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC BATH HOUSES, ARTICLE 27: REGULATIONS FOR MORTGAGE MODIFICATION CONSULTANTS, ARTICLE 28: REGULATIONS FOR PAWNBROKERS PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 31: REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY HELIPORTS AND PERMIT PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 32: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING BINGO GAMES, ARTICLE 32A: REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCTING POKER GAMES, ARTICLE 33: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PLACE OF BIRTH, SEX, AGE, RELIGION, CREED, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, WEIGHT, OR HEIGHT, ARTICLE 33A: PROHIBITION OF EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE WITH EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES AND REGULATIONS OF EMPLOYER DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33B: PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BY CLUBS OR ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE NOT DISTINCTLY PRIVATE, ARTICLE 33E: HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WORKER RETENTION, ARTICLE 33F: HOURS AND RETENTION PROTECTIONS FOR FORMULA RETAIL EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33G: PREDICTABLE SCHEDULING AND FAIR TREATMENT FOR FORMULA RETAIL EMPLOYEES, ARTICLE 33K: RIGHT TO REEMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING LAYOFF DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ARTICLE 33L: PROHIBITING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF COVID-19 STATUS, ARTICLE 33M: GROCERY STORE, DRUG STORE, RESTAURANT, AND ON-DEMAND DELIVERY SERVICE WORKER PROTECTIONS, ARTICLE 33N: DOMESTIC WORKERS EQUAL ACCESS TO PAID SICK LEAVE, ARTICLE 33O: RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION WAGE THEFT PREVENTION ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 33P: PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY LEAVE, ARTICLE 33Q: PRIVATE SECTOR MILITARY LEAVE PAY, ARTICLE 34: REGULATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - PERMIT AND LICENSE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 36: PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF A FIREARM WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR DRUG, OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE UPON PUBLIC PREMISES SELLING OR SERVING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ARTICLE 36A: [SALE, MANUFACTURE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION; POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS], ARTICLE 36B: STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN MOTOR VEHICLES, ARTICLE 36C: PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS AT PUBLIC GATHERINGS, ARTICLE 36D: GUN VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS, ARTICLE 37: POLICE EMERGENCY ALARM ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 38: PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AIDS AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS, ARTICLE 40: DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 41: PROHIBITING THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF REPLICA HYPODERMIC NEEDLES OR SYRINGES, ARTICLE 42: SALE AND DISPLAY OF AEROSOL PAINT CONTAINERS AND MARKER PENS, ARTICLE 42D: SALE AND DISPLAY OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING HYDROFLUORIC ACID, ARTICLE 43: ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, ARTICLE 44: CLOSED CAPTIONS ACTIVATION REQUIREMENT ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 45: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS VIOLENCE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 46: PROHIBITING SELF-SERVICE MERCHANDISING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS EXCEPT IN PLACES TO WHICH MINORS HAVE NO ACCESS, ARTICLE 49: PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERING ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING DECISIONS, ARTICLE 50: CRIMINAL HISTORY IN ADMISSION TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, ARTICLE 51: STORMWATER FLOOD RISK DISCLOSURE, ARTICLE 52: OCCUPANT'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE A COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES PROVIDER, ARTICLE 53: REGULATION OF THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES, ARTICLE 55: ACCEPTANCE OF CASH BY BRICK-AND-MORTAR BUSINESSES, ARTICLE 7: REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORITY, ARTICLE 2.1: PERMIT FEES AND OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENTS, ARTICLE 2.4: EXCAVATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, ARTICLE 3: REGULATIONS IN REGARD TO WORKING CONDITIONS, ARTICLE 5.2: TABLES AND CHAIRS IN PUBLIC SIDEWALK OR ROADWAY AREAS, ARTICLE 5.3: DISPLAY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OR NONFOOD MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, ARTICLE 5.5: DISTRIBUTION OF FREE SAMPLE MERCHANDISE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, ARTICLE 5.6: POSTING OF SIGNS ON CITY-OWNED LAMP POSTS OR UTILITY POLES, ARTICLE 5.7: HANDBILL DISTRIBUTION ON PRIVATE PREMISES; DISPLAY OF BANNERS, ARTICLE 5.8: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES CONCERNING PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, ARTICLE 5.9: PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR VENDORS, ARTICLE 14: UNDERGROUND PIPES, WIRES AND CONDUITS, ARTICLE 17: CONTROL OF DUMPS DISPOSING OF MATERIALS FROM CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION, ARTICLE 19: PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOOTHS ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, ARTICLE 20: PROHIBITED BICYCLE ACTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS, ARTICLE 21: RESTRICTION OF USE OF POTABLE WATER FOR SOIL COMPACTION AND DUST CONTROL ACTIVITIES, ARTICLE 23: GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND ABATEMENT, ARTICLE 25: PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES, DIVISION 3. 197 0 obj <>stream Under the Local program, up to 25% of an existing units ground floor or basements habitable space can also be converted. REMEMBER THESE THINGS. , File No. The limits upon the height of buildings and structures shall be as specified on the Zoning Map, except as permitted by Section 206. xref CHAPTER 6: BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS. Division (b)(2)(I) amended; Ord. 25to 45% of the total lot depth must remain open in the rear yard (depending on your neighbors rear yards). The person living in your ADU cannot be required to enter through another unit. 0000198214 00000 n Figure 1/Requirements for deck plot plan and partial floor plan Contact the Planning Division at 839-4671 for yard setback and other requirements before drawing the plot plan. (C)Where the lot slopes upward from a street at the centerline of the building or building step, such point shall be taken at curb level for purposes of measuring the height of the closest part of the building within 10 feet of the property line of such street; at every other cross-section of the building, at right angles to the centerline of the building or building step, such point shall be taken as the average of the ground elevations at either side of the building or building step at that cross-section. 276-98, App. 1400 North Boulevard. These areas include decks, balconies, landings, exit corridors, stairs, guardrails, handrails, and fire escapes. San Francisco residents and property owners understand the benefits, requirements, and ways to comply with the ordinance. 0000015567 00000 n )In the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District and only in the block/lot districts 85-X // 120/365-R-2, additional building volume used to enclose or screen from view the features listed in subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(B) above. startxref While the word 'setback' generally makes people think about an event that has halted progress towards a goal, the term is . 0000004241 00000 n When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select, or type the value, DBI - Housing Inspection Services Division, Compliance Affidavit for Section 604 of the SF Housing Code, Apartment buildings or condominiums with threeor more dwelling units. 11/30/2005; Proposition G, 6/3/2008; Ord. Fences not over 7 feet high. 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