Municipal code
San Francisco County Planning Code
The enacted municipal code of San Francisco County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-07
- Last updated
- 2026-07-25
- Contents
- 36 titles · 295 chapters
- Jurisdiction
- San Francisco County
Contents
- Chapter 10E — PLANNING MONITORING
- Chapter 10E — PLANNING MONITORING
- Chapter 24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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▸ Chapter 24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Overview- SEC. 24.1. CREATED UNDER PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW.
- SEC. 24.2. HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT SURVEY PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
- SEC. 24.3. QUARTERLY REPORTS OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
- SEC. 24.4. COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS; TRAVEL EXPENSES.
- SEC. 24.5. RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION.
- SEC. 24.6. STANDARDS AS TO EXERCISE OF RIGHTS IN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION.
- SEC. 24.7. RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD; ESTABLISHMENT; COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT; TERMS; DUTIES; C…
- SEC. 24.8. [REPEALED.]
- Chapter 29A — APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. 303
- Chapter 29A — APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. 303
- Chapter 31 — CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES
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▸ Chapter 31 — CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES
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▸ Article III
Overview- SEC. 31.10. INITIAL EVALUATION OF PROJECTS.
- SEC. 31.11. NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS OR MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS.
- SEC. 31.12. DETERMINATIONS THAT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS ARE REQUIRED.
- SEC. 31.13. DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS.
- SEC. 31.14. CONSULTATIONS AND COMMENTS.
- SEC. 31.15. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS.
- SEC. 31.17. ACTIONS ON PROJECTS.
- SEC. 31.18. ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
- SEC. 31.19. EVALUATION OF MODIFIED PROJECTS.
- SEC. 31.20. MULTIPLE ACTIONS ON PROJECTS.
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▸ Article V
- Chapter 44 — ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PLANNING COUNCIL
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▸ Chapter 44 — ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PLANNING COUNCIL
Overview- SEC. 44.1. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL; APPOINTMENT.
- SEC. 44.2. PUBLIC HEARING.
- SEC. 44.3. COMPOSITION OF COUNCIL.
- SEC. 44.4. TERMS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
- SEC. 44.5. PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL.
- SEC. 44.6. COMPENSATION.
- SEC. 44.7. POWER AND DUTIES.
- SEC. 44.8. ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY PLAN.
- Chapter 56 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
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▸ Chapter 56 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Overview- SEC. 56.1. FINDINGS.
- SEC. 56.2. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.
- SEC. 56.3. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 56.4. FILING OF APPLICATION; FORMS; INITIAL NOTICE AND HEARING.
- SEC. 56.5. FORM OF AGREEMENT.
- SEC. 56.6. SIGNATORIES TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
- SEC. 56.7. CONTENTS OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
- SEC. 56.8. NOTICE.
- SEC. 56.9. RULES GOVERNING CONDUCT OF HEARING.
- SEC. 56.10. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NEGOTIATION REPORT AND DOCUMENTS.
- SEC. 56.11. COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS.
- SEC. 56.12. IRREGULARITY IN PROCEEDINGS.
- SEC. 56.13. DETERMINATION BY COMMISSION.
- SEC. 56.14. DECISION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
- SEC. 56.15. AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF AN EXECUTED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY MUTUAL CONSENT.
- SEC. 56.16. RECORDATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION.
- SEC. 56.17. PERIODIC REVIEW.
- SEC. 56.18. MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION.
- SEC. 56.19. LIMITATION ON ACTIONS.
- SEC. 56.20. FEE.
- Chapter 61 — WATERFRONT LAND USE
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▸ Chapter 61 — WATERFRONT LAND USE
Overview- SEC. 61.1. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY.
- SEC. 61.2. LAND USE PLANNING PROCESS.
- SEC. 61.3. MARITIME LAND USES.
- SEC. 61.4. ACCEPTABLE NON-MARITIME LAND USES.
- SEC. 61.5. UNACCEPTABLE NON-MARITIME LAND USES.
- SEC. 61.6. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 61.7. IMPLEMENTATION.
- SEC. 61.8. SEVERABILITY.
- SEC. 61.9. AMENDMENT AND REPEAL.
- SEC. 61.10. CHAPTERING OF THIS ORDINANCE.
- SEC. 61.12. PORT PRE-PAYMENT OF JOBS-HOUSING LINKAGE PROGRAM OBLIGATIONS.
- Chapter 2 — ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING ORDINANCE
- Chapter 2 — ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING ORDINANCE
- Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS.
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▸ Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS.
- Division I
- Division II
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▸ Division III
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▸ SEC. 1610. INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN, PRE-1978 HAZARD NOTICE, AND AFFIDAVIT.
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- Division IV
- Division V
- Division VI
- Division VII
- Division VIII
- Division IX
- Division X
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▸ Division XI
Overview- Article 4 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
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▸ Article 4 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
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▸ SEC. 411. TRANSIT IMPACT DEVELOPMENT FEE.
Overview- SEC. 411.1. FINDINGS.
- SEC. 411.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 411.3. APPLICATION OF TIDF.
- SEC. 411.4. IMPOSITION OF TIDF.
- SEC. 411.5. PRINCIPLES IN CALCULATING FEE.
- SEC. 411.6. TIDF FUND.
- SEC. 411.7. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
- SEC. 411.8. CHARITABLE EXEMPTIONS.
- SEC. 411.9. IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF TIDF DUE UNDER FORMER LAW.
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▸ SEC. 413. JOBS-HOUSING LINKAGE PROGRAM; HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGESCALE DEVELOPMENT PROJEC…
Overview- SEC. 413.1. FINDINGS.
- SEC. 413.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 413.3. APPLICATION.
- SEC. 413.4. IMPOSITION OF HOUSING REQUIREMENT.
- SEC. 413.5. COMPLIANCE BY PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEE.
- SEC. 413.6. COMPLIANCE BY LAND DEDICATION.
- SEC. 413.7. COMPLIANCE BY COMBINATION OF PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEE AND LAND DEDICATION.
- SEC. 413.8. LIEN PROCEEDINGS.
- SEC. 413.9. CITYWIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND.
- SEC. 413.11. EVALUATION OF FEE.
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▸ SEC. 414. CHILD-CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE AND HOTEL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Overview- SEC. 414.1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS SUPPORTING CHILDCARE REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE AND HOTEL DEVELO…
- SEC. 414.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 414.3. APPLICATION.
- SEC. 414.4. IMPOSITION OF CHILD CARE REQUIREMENT.
- SEC. 414.5. COMPLIANCE BY PROVIDING AN ON-SITE CHILD-CARE FACILITY.
- SEC. 414.6. COMPLIANCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPONSORS OF OTHER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO PROVI…
- SEC. 414.7. COMPLIANCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPONSORS OF OTHER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO PROVI…
- SEC. 414.8. COMPLIANCE BY PAYMENT OF AN IN-LIEU FEE.
- SEC. 414.9. COMPLIANCE BY COMBINING PAYMENT OF AN IN-LIEU FEE WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A CHILD-CAR…
- SEC. 414.10. COMPLIANCE BY ENTERING INTO AN ARRANGEMENT WITH A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
- SEC. 414.11. SPONSOR REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT.
- SEC. 414.12. APPLICATION TO ELIMINATE THE CHILD-CARE FACILITY OR REDUCE THE FLOOR AREA.
- SEC. 414.13. AFFORDABILITY REQUIREMENT.
- SEC. 414.14. CHILD CARE CAPITAL FUND.
- SEC. 414.15. DECREASE IN CHILD CARE FORMULAE AFTER STUDY.
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▸ SEC. 415. HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND LIVE/WORK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Overview- SEC. 415.1. FINDINGS.
- SEC. 415.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 415.3. APPLICATION.
- SEC. 415.4. IMPOSITION OF REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 415.5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEE.
- SEC. 415.6. ON-SITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALTERNATIVE.
- SEC. 415.7. OFF-SITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALTERNATIVE.
- SEC. 415.8. DURATION AND MONITORING OF AFFORDABILITY.
- SEC. 415.9. ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS AND MONITORING OF PROGRAM.
- SEC. 415.11. SEVERABILITY.
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▸ SEC. 416. MARKET AND OCTAVIA AREA PLAN AND UPPER MARKET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AFFOR…
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▸ SEC. 417. EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS AREA PLAN AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT.
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▸ SEC. 418. RINCON HILL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND AND SOMA COMMUNITY STABILIZATION FUND.
Overview- SEC. 418.1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS SUPPORTING RINCON HILL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND AND SOMA C…
- SEC. 418.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 418.3. APPLICATION OF RINCON HILL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FEE AND SOMA COMMUNITY STABILIZA…
- SEC. 418.4. IMPOSITION OF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEE AND SOMA STABILIZATION FEE.
- SEC. 418.5. RINCON HILL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND.
- SEC. 418.6. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING'S EVALUATION.
- SEC. 418.7. SOMA COMMUNITY STABILIZATION FUND.
- SEC. 418.8. STUDIES.
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▸ SEC. 419. HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE UMU ZONING DISTRICT…
Overview- SEC. 419.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 419.3. APPLICATION OF UMU AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 419.4. IMPOSITION OF UMU AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 419.5. ALTERNATIVES TO THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING COMPONENT.
- SEC. 419.6. LAND DEDICATION ALTERNATIVE IN THE MISSION NCT DISTRICT AND CENTRAL SOMA SPECIAL U…
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▸ SEC. 420. VISITACION VALLEY COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FEE AND FUND.
Overview- SEC. 420.1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS SUPPORTING VISITACION VALLEY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FEE AND F…
- SEC. 420.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 420.3. APPLICATION OF VISITACION VALLEY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCT…
- SEC. 420.4. IMPOSITION OF REQUIREMENTS.
- SEC. 420.5. LIEN PROCEEDINGS.
- SEC. 420.6. VISITACION VALLEY COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND.
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▸ SEC. 421. MARKET AND OCTAVIA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND.
Overview- SEC. 421.1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS SUPPORTING THE MARKET AND OCTAVIA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND.
- SEC. 421.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 421.3. APPLICATION OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS IMPACT FEE.
- SEC. 421.4. IMPOSITION OF COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEE.
- SEC. 421.5. MARKET AND OCTAVIA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND.
- SEC. 421.6. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING'S EVALUATION AND STUDY.
- SEC. 421.7. [REPEALED.]
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▸ SEC. 423. EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS IMPACT FEES AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FUND.
Overview- SEC. 423.1. PURPOSE AND FINDINGS SUPPORTING EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS IMPACT FEES AND COMMUNITY IM…
- SEC. 423.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 423.3. APPLICATION OF EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEE.
- SEC. 423.4. IMPOSITION OF EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEE.
- SEC. 423.5. THE EASTERN NEIGHBORHOODS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS FUND.
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▸ SEC. 424. VAN NESS & MARKET AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE FEE AND PROGRAM.
Overview- SEC. 424.1. FINDINGS SUPPORTING THE VAN NESS & MARKET AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD INFR…
- SEC. 424.2. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 424.3. APPLICATION OF VAN NESS & MARKET AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTUR…
- SEC. 424.4. VAN NESS & MARKET RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND.
- SEC. 424.5. VAN NESS & MARKET RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL USE DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE FUND.
- SEC. 424.6. TRANSIT CENTER DISTRICT OPEN SPACE IMPACT FEE AND FUND.
- SEC. 424.7. TRANSIT CENTER DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION AND STREET IMPROVEMENT IMPACT FEE AND FUND.
- SEC. 424.8. TRANSIT CENTER DISTRICT MELLO ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT PROGRAM.
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▸ SEC. 425. VAN NESS & MARKET COMMUNITY FACILITIES FEE AND FUND.
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▸ SEC. 428. DIVISADERO STREET NCT AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEE AND REQUIREMENTS.
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▸ SEC. 429. ARTWORKS, OPTIONS TO MEET PUBLIC ART FEE REQUIREMENT, RECOGNITION OF ARCHITECT AND A…
Overview- SEC. 429.1. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 429.2. APPLICATION.
- SEC. 429.3. IMPOSITION OF PUBLIC ART FEE REQUIREMENT.
- SEC. 429.4. COMPLIANCE BY PROVIDING ON-SITE PUBLIC ARTWORK.
- SEC. 429.5. ARTS COMMISSION PUBLIC ARTWORK TRUST FUND.
- SEC. 429.6. RECOGNITION OF ARCHITECTS IN C-3 DISTRICTS.
- SEC. 429.7. LIEN PROCEEDINGS.
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▸ SEC. 430. BICYCLE PARKING IN LIEU FEE.
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▸ SEC. 432. CENTRAL SOMA COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES FEE AND FUND.
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▸ SEC. 433. CENTRAL SOMA INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT FEE AND FUND.
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▸ SEC. 435. UNION SQUARE PARK, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE FEE.
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- Article 7 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORITY
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▸ Article 7 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORITY
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▸ Division 1 — SUBDIVISION CODE
Overview- Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 2 — DEFINITIONS
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▸ Article 3 — GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS
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▸ Article 5 — SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
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▸ SEC. 1340. MONUMENTS.
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- Article 6 — IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Article 7 — FINAL MAPS AND PARCEL MAPS
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▸ Article 9 — CONVERSIONS
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▸ SEC. 1396. ANNUAL CONVERSION LIMITATION.
Overview- SEC. 1396.1. ANNUAL CONVERSION LIMITATION LOTTERY PROCEDURES.
- SEC. 1396.2. PROHIBITION ON CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS.
- SEC. 1396.3. ANNUAL CONVERSION LIMITATION LOTTERY PROCEDURES BASED ON SENIORITY OF PARTICIPATI…
- SEC. 1396.4. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION FEE AND EXPEDITED CONVERSION PROGRAM.
- SEC. 1396.5. SUSPENSION OF THE LOTTERY PENDING PRODUCTION OF REPLACEMENT UNITS FOR EXPEDITED C…
- SEC. 1396.8. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION OF CERTAIN STATE MANDATED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND ASS…
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- Article 10 — CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW
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▸ Division 11 — LIMITED EQUITY HOUSING COOPERATIVE CONVERSIONS
Overview- SEC. 1399.1. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 1399.2. MODIFICATION TO EXISTING CODE.
- SEC. 1399.3. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 1399.4. APPLICATION.
- SEC. 1399.5. LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF CONVERSIONS.
- SEC. 1399.6. MAYOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING: CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE; CONVERSION OVERSIGHT AND MON…
- SEC. 1399.7. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
- SEC. 1399.8. - TENANT PURCHASE RIGHTS.
- SEC. 1399.9 FORMULA FOR DETERMINING INITIAL PURCHASE PRICE OF MEMBER SHARE
- SEC. 1399.10. SUBDIVIDER'S NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONVERT.
- SEC. 1399.11. TENANT OPT-IN.
- SEC. 1399.13. SALE OF VACANT UNITS.
- SEC. 1399.15 INTENT TO PURCHASE FORM.
- SEC. 1399.16. INCOME CERTIFICATION.
- SEC. 1399.17. ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE APPLICATION PACKET FOR SUBDIVISIONS UNDER THIS AR…
- SEC. 1399.18. ACTION ON APPLICATION PACKET; CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL.
- SEC. 1399.21. RESALE FORMULA.
- SEC. 1399.22 FINAL MAPS AND PARCEL MAPS; DEED RESTRICTIONS.
- Division 2 — MISSION BAY SUBDIVISION CODE
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▸ Division 2 — MISSION BAY SUBDIVISION CODE
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▸ SEC. 1404. ENFORCEMENT.
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- Division 3 — CANDLESTICK POINT/HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD SUBDIVI
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▸ Division 3 — CANDLESTICK POINT/HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD SUBDIVI
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▸ SEC. 1604. ENFORCEMENT.
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▸ Division 4 — TREASURE ISLAND AND YERBA BUENA ISLAND SUBDIVISI
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▸ SEC. 1704. ENFORCEMENT.
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▸ SEC. 1712. EXCEPTIONS.
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▸ SEC. 1749. INSPECTION AND TESTING FEES.
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▸ SEC. 1751. IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT.
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▸ SEC. 1755. TIME LIMIT FOR SUBMITTAL.
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