0000004015 00000 n ; Limits on structures may restrict the size of your patio, as some zoning laws set a maximum area or percentage of a property that can be developed or built upon. 01/25/2023) Page 3 r. The type of line (material). YARD AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL. 2. You will need to provide structural drawings and calculations created by a structural engineer if: You can build a new building on your lot as long as you keep the required setbacks and rear yards of your zone. Two copies are plan checked for compliance with the San Mateo County Building Codes and are stamped "Approved.". The Witkin State Law Library has a comprehensive collection of the California Building Standards Code dating back to 1981 that anyone can view in person at our library, or certain sections can be requested to be scanned and emailed to patrons by sending an email to csllaw@library.ca.gov. For any building taller than 550 feet in height in the S-2 Bulk District, the height of the building shall be measured at the upper point of all features of the building and exempted features in such cases shall be limited to only those permitted in Subsection (b)(1)(M) and which are permitted by the Planning Commission according to the procedures of Section, (3)In cases where the height limit is 65 feet or less and a street from which height measurements are made slopes laterally along the lot, or the ground slopes laterally on a lot that also slopes upward from the street, there shall be a maximum width for the portion of the building or structure that may be measured from a single point at curb or ground level, according to the definition of "height," as specified in the following table. Smoke detectors, also called smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors are required in every residential building. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. New deck New fence. The policy also includes a number of exclusions and specific requirements to be met in relation to For further information regarding the official version of any of this Code of Ordinances or other documents posted on this site, please contact the Municipality directly or contact American Legal Publishing toll-free at 800-445-5588. "The better the location and the larger the plot size, the larger the setback requirement . The extent of the front setback of each adjacent 6 building shall be taken as the horizontal distance from the property line along the &oltreet or John (JC) Hudgison. Determined by fire safety and zoning requirements. 0000170219 00000 n The Planning Code also includes other physical controls for land development like setbacks, height, parking, etc. 1650 Mission Street Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94103-9425 T: 415.558.6378 F: 415.558.6409 www.sfplanning.org GENERAL PLANNING INFORMATION Subject: Decks, Roof Decks, and Notification Requirements for Decks Planning Code Section 136c24, 136c25, 311, 312, and . On August 30, 2018, the San Francisco Planning Commission received an informational debriefing from Planning Department Staff on a proposed new policy (Record No. For example . If you are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, our expected . We will take you through these requirements in the Fire Safety section. If a bedroom is not fully enclosed, the adjacent room can count towards the light and ventilation requirements. SB 1383 Info for Residents. Not exactly your question, or your city/county, but in SF the building code says that any structure within 5 feet* of a property line must be one hour fire rated. If two, 1000-gallon tanks are placed within 3 feet of each other, each of the above clearance requirements increases to 25 feet. 813-274-3100, Option 1. A Zoning Administrator can authorize a larger conversion. (B)Open railings, catwalks and fire escapes required by law, wherever situated. All these zoning regulations are specified in a detailed legislative policy document called the San Francisco Planning Code, which determines if a use is either Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or Not Permitted (NP). The minimum distance from any source of ignition is 10 feet. (K)Public monuments owned by government agencies. 0000157306 00000 n 0000147759 00000 n Construction Services Manager. (1)The following features shall be exempt provided the limitations indicated for each are observed; and provided further that the sum of the horizontal areas of all features listed in this subsection (b)(1) shall not exceed 20% of the horizontal area of the roof above which they are situated, or, in C-3 Districts and in the Rincon Hill Downtown Residential District, where the top of the building has been separated into a number of stepped elements to reduce the bulk of the upper tower, of the total of all roof areas of the upper towers; and provided further that in any R, RC-3, or RC-4 District the sum of the horizontal areas of all such features located within the first 10 feet of depth of the building, as measured from the front wall of the building, shall not exceed 20% of the horizontal area of the roof in such first 10 feet of depth. Reply. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. 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. If your ADU will be a studio unit (also called an efficiency dwelling unit), it must follow all of the other requirements. Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, 148 Tribes. The Folsom Municipal Code adopts, by reference, the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC). , Eff. 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Additional parking is not required for an ADU. 2018-005411CRV; the "Policy") on construction of residential roof decks. In other rooms (like the bathroom and kitchen), the minimum ceiling height is 7 ft. Habitable rooms, like living rooms and bedrooms, must be: Kitchens must have a passageway of at least 3 ft between the counters and the wall and a 4-burner stove. Any existing rooftop equipment that is out of service or otherwise abandoned shall be removed prior to installation of new rooftop equipment. 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. *There may be discrepancies in the code when translating to other languages. If the meter box is in the exit passageway, it must be in 1-hour fire rated and it cannot block the minimum width of the exit passageway. P rojections shall not extend to a point closer than 2 feet (610 mm) from the line. New openings within 10 ft of a fire escape or exterior stairs must be fire-rated. ninja edit: the side setback is fire code. 298-08, File No. San Francisco already required buildings to be "solar ready," and starting in 2017, actual panels will be mandated. 0000203084 00000 n Where the height limits for buildings and structures are established by this Code, the upper points to be taken for measurement of height shall be as prescribed in the provisions relating to such height limits. Habitable rooms must have natural ventilation thats at least 4% of the floor area. hb```f`e`g`db@ !6(G@C[3/(>pa2_. SEC. 0000009365 00000 n Division (b)(2)(I) amended; Ord. A living room with a minimum 220 sq ft of floor area (and an additional 100 sq ft for each occupant more than 2), A kitchen area with a sink, cooking appliance, fridge, and counter at least 30 inches wide, A separate bathroom with toilet and bathtub or shower, Your property is under the Soft Story Ordinance, Youre doing structural work that will change your buildings gravity load carrying elements, New unit square footage: 220 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft, Most ADUs are built within the existing envelope of a building. CHAPTER 1: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. PDF documents are not translated. 0000006447 00000 n The window must: The farthest point in the unit to the public way must be less than 125 ft. March 1, 2018. ft. or larger. In hallways and living and sleeping areas, the minimum ceiling height is 7.5 ft. The purpose of the Policy is to mitigate potential impacts to adjacent residents resulting from the addition of a roof deck, including, but not limited to . Please review this document for more information about commonly allowed residential decks and expected procedures before construction. 1. SB 1383 Info for Businesses. Meters: all gas and electric meters must meet PG&E requirements. 0000111163 00000 n 414-85, App. The Code Enforcement Team is responsible for overseeing compliancewith the City's Planning Code. 443-78, App. This definition also applies to freestanding pool walls. 0000007403 00000 n Provide your email address to sign up for news or other topics of interest. 0000004336 00000 n One effective way to do that is to make sure that if fires start, they cant spread. These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. Front setback in City of San Jose. American Legal Publishing and the jurisdiction whose laws are being translated do not vouch for the accuracy of any translated versions of such laws. It also must have: In a studio, the floor area of the entire living and sleeping space is the basis for the light and ventilation requirements. (D)Unenclosed seating areas limited to tables, chairs and benches, and related windscreens, lattices and sunshades with a maximum height of 10 feet. In comparison to the Zoning Verification Letter, LODs are typically more complex and require further research on the part of the Planning Department. 0000007201 00000 n If the deck or exterior structure is in a common or public area of the building, the homeowners association should hire the inspector and mail the affidavit. Start here. ; Drainage or water conservation laws may dictate certain design parameters. 367 0 obj <> endobj Your ADU must also have a window or other glazing that: The window or other glazing must face a code-compliant rear yard, street (minimum 20 feet in width), or open area that is 25 feet by 25 feet on the ground floor and expands at subsequent floors. 4 5 * * * * (c) Method of Measurement. Successful deck building in San Francisco requires early planning, and before you submit your application, you should ensure you meet the requirements of the Department of Building Inspection. (d)Where the side lot lines converge to a point, a line five feet long within the lot parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line shall be deemed to be the rear lot line for the purposes of determining the depth of the rear yard. Electric: ADUs require their own electrical service with a dedicated electrical meter, circuit panel, and shut-off. 0000012248 00000 n The exits and egress paths to the new units also must use protected wood frame construction, also called VA. 0000206833 00000 n An exterior door also counts for the ventilation requirement. 0000481258 00000 n The area must be at least 25 sq ft or 10% of the floor area of the room served. 0000480844 00000 n While decks are allowable as an addition to many residential homes, the Planning Code and Residential Design Guidelines outline certain regulations for decks to . 0000013487 00000 n 217-05, File No. Make sure your plans show where your toters will be stored. 0000163665 00000 n 7. Major Development Agreements and Projects, Historic Preservation Commission Hearings, Zoning Administrator Interpretations of the Planning Code, Apply for a Verification or Rebuild Letter. (B)Where the lot is level with or slopes downward from a street at the centerline of the building or building step, such point shall be taken at curb level on such a street. Water tanks, supported directly upon grade if the capacity . Enter an address in the search field and once the property information appears, select the "Zoning Information" heading, where information relating to district uses, impact fees, official zoning maps, guidelines and other detailed information and links is provided. Hire a licensed professional to do the inspection. hbbf`b``3%V-@ _ If thats not possible, you must provide a mechanical ventilation system. 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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. Building permit is not required for certain work such as one-story detached accessory structure (Sheds, Playhouse, etc.) 0000015567 00000 n Letters of Determination (LOD) are a written response to a request regarding the classification of uses and the interpretation and applicability of the provisions of the Planning Code. These rules keep our buildings and City safe. 0000209644 00000 n NFPA 70, 2017 without amendments. They are requested by property owners, developers, architects, land use attorneys and members of the public, inquiring about the zoning regulations applicable to specific development proposals. All requests for height exemptions for elevator penthouses located in Residential or Neighborhood Commercial Districts shall be subject to the neighborhood notification requirements of Section. hb``a````c`Hwcf@ aVv=wu` Xxd8uq1*x/yxE^`i` ))U@`_ m `i0\kP4`X 0000202748 00000 n . (e)Where the building wall is not parallel to a side or a rear lot line, the required least dimension of the side yard or the rear yard along such line may be applied to the average, provided that no such side yard shall be less than three feet in width at any point, and no such rear yard shall be less than five feet in depth at any point. The minimum distance from a property line is 10 feet. CONTENTS: This document is divided into these sections: 1.0 Greening of Front Setback Areas Planning Code Section 132 Benefits and Requirements 2.0 Screening of Parking Areas Planning Code Section 142 Benefits and Requirements (O)Enclosed recreational facilities up to a height of 10 feet above the otherwise applicable height limit when located within a 65-U Height and Bulk District and an MUO District, and only then when authorized by the Planning Commission as a Conditional Use pursuant to Section, (P)Historic Signs and Vintage Signs permitted pursuant to. 2*baH$0cMH2sSAdc!VhI;23Gf=n-nn-nn-nvY'vn-n+ZVpk[*jL\p[OS OwaaM 0 0000103341 00000 n c9Ce?Cko1]f 1k9>ICC?4}ft6[s&]b.!fs)2>4'u_J7n+ I]`rWG#"W-y~&?G.--sr.$`K`!KdEr|-},|9nvtppp\a]:u8q\a]uYAVdYAVYG:JV0PpBgk !o. 367 74 The ground elevations used shall be either existing elevations or the elevations resulting from new grading operations encompassing an entire block. 0000013671 00000 n 0000001812 00000 n Retaining Walls & Definitions A retaining wall is a wall designed to resist lateral earth and/or fluid pressures, including any surcharge, in accordance with accepted engineering practice. (I)Wireless Telecommunications Services Facilities and other antennas, dishes, and towers and related screening elements, subject to any other applicable Planning Code provisions, including but not limited to applicable design review criteria and Planning Code Section. 0000129381 00000 n Example: if the living room is 90 sq ft, it must have 7.2 sq ft of glazing from a window, fixed opening, or glass door. 0000002312 00000 n In neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes (called RH-1 or RH-1 (D) by the City code), the requirements are: In other districts, the requirements are: The City makes sure all construction keeps our residents safe. The Zoning Administrator is may reduce the exposure requirement for an ADU through a waiver so that qualifying windows may face an open area that is no less than 225 square feet in size, has no horizontal dimension less than 9 feet, and is open to the sky with exception of permitted obstructions outlined in Section 140 of the Planning Code. 160477, App. 0000113225 00000 n i4(BAd[,^X* Download the Electric & Gas Service Requirements 2022-2023 (PDF, 11.4 MB) NOTE: The PG&E Electric and Gas Service Requirements (Greenbook) is typically updated and published every two years. Please note that the English language version is the official version of the code. 1 $~ubsection (c) below relating to subsequent development on an adjacent site shall be 2 considered to be as required by $~ubsection (a) above, in the form of a single line parallel to 3 the &~reet or ttf!lley. The alarm is much louder than a smoke detector and often has a visual light to notify residents of an active fire. When the existing rear yard setback is less than 20 feet, additions to such structures may conform to the existing setback, provided that the addition is located no closer than 15 feet to the rear propertyline. San Francisco, CA 94103 415-558-6088 General Information 415-558-6084 Code Questions 415-558-6401 Fax . See the ADU program comparison from SF Planning for specifics. 4/6/90; Proposition B, 3/26/96; Proposition F, 6/3/97; Ord. 0000138290 00000 n 0000147469 00000 n , File No. (A)In the case of either (B) or (C) below, such point shall be taken at the centerline of the building or, where the building steps laterally in relation to a street that is the basis for height measurement, separate points shall be taken at the centerline of each building step. This will likely require additional water capacity. Translated versions of such laws permit is not fully enclosed, the minimum ceiling height is 7.5 ft ft. Rojections shall not extend to a point closer than 2 feet ( 610 ). 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