San Francisco Planning Code § 290 Height and Bulk Limits for Open Space Districts

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

Cite as: San Francisco Planning Code § 290 · Text as of 2026-09-23

In the Open Space Districts designated by the symbol "OS" on Sectional Maps Nos. HT01 through HT13 of the Zoning Map, the height and bulk of buildings and structures shall be determined in accordance with the objectives, principles and policies of the General Plan, and no building or structure or addition thereto shall be permitted unless in conformity with the General Plan. The inclusion of land in Open Space Districts is intended to indicate its principal or exclusive purpose as open space, with future development of any character strictly limited. The exemptions from height and bulk limitations set forth in Section 260(b) of this Code shall not be applicable to Open Space Districts unless in conformity with the General Plan.

(Amended by Ord. 234-72, App. 8/18/72; Ord. 188-15 , File No. 150871, App. 11/4/2015, Eff. 12/4/2015) AMENDMENT HISTORY

Section amended; Ord. 188-15 , Eff. 12/4/2015.

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