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Article 2.5 — HEIGHT AND BULK DISTRICTS

San Francisco Planning Code § 253.4 Review of Proposed Buildings and Structures Exceeding a Height of 65 Feet…

San Francisco Planning Code · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · San Francisco

Cite as: San Francisco Planning Code § 253.4 · Text as of 2026-09-23

  • (a) Applicability. This Section shall apply to parcels which:

  • (1) are located within the 85-X Height and Bulk District;

  • (2) are located within the Mission Street NCT Zoning District; and

  • (3) have any frontage along Mission Street.

(b) Controls. Frontages along Mission Street are subject to a 15-foot front setback above a height of 65 feet, measured from the front lot line.

(c) Modifications. The Planning Commission may reduce or waive this requirement with Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Section 303 of this Code.

(Added by Ord. 298-08, File No. 081153, App. 12/19/2008)

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