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Part XVI›Article 10 — PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL AND AESTHETIC LANDMARKS›SEC. 1015. SEVERABILITY.

APPENDIX C TO ARTICLE 10 - WEBSTER STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT

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

SEC. 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that the area known and described in this ordinance as the "Webster Street Historic District" contains a number of structures having a special character and special historical, architectural and aesthetic interest and value and constitutes a distinct section of the City. The Board of Supervisors further finds that designation of said area as an Historic District will be in furtherance of and in conformance with the purposes of Article 10 of the City Planning Code and the standards set forth therein, and that preservation on an area basis rather than on the basis of individual structures alone is in order.

This ordinance is intended to further the general purpose of historic preservation legislation as set forth in Section 1001 of the City Planning Code, to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 2. DESIGNATION.

Pursuant to Section 1004 of the City Planning Code, Chapter II, Part II of the San Francisco Municipal Code, Webster Street Historic District is hereby designated as an Historic District, this designation having been duly approved by resolution of the City Planning Commission.

(Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 3. LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES.

The location and boundaries of the Webster Street Historic District shall be as designated on the Webster Street Historic District Map, the original of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors under File 191-91 which Map is hereby incorporated herein as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 4. RELATION TO CITY PLANNING CODE.

(a) Article 10 of the City Planning Code is the basic law governing historic preservation in the City and County of San Francisco. This ordinance, being a specific application of Article 10, is both subject to and in addition to the provisions thereof, and subject to any amendments thereof.

(b) Except as may be specifically provided to the contrary in this ordinance, nothing in this ordinance shall supersede, impair or modify any City Planning Code provisions applicable to property in the Webster Street Historic District, including but not limited to existing and future regulations controlling uses, height, bulk, coverage, floor area ratio, required open space, off-street parking and signs. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 5. JUSTIFICATION.

The characteristics of the said Historic District justifying its designation are described in Resolution No. 8810 of the City Planning Commission, which is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 6. FEATURES.

The exterior architectural features of the said Historic District that should be preserved are described and depicted in the said Resolution of the City Planning Commission incorporated herein and made a part hereof as though fully set forth. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 7. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS.

The procedures, requirements, controls and standards in Sections 1006 through 1006.8 of Article 10 of the City Planning Code shall apply to all applications for Certificates of Appropriateness in the Webster Street Historic District. In addition, the following provisions shall apply to all such applications; in the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the following provisions and Article 10, those procedures, requirements, controls and standards affording stricter protection to the Historic District shall prevail.

Changes.New or replacement exterior work which would be visible from a public street, shall preserve, enhance or restore, and not damage or destroy, the District's character. It should be compatible with or increase compatibility with the character and exterior features of the District's buildings. For consideration of entirely new construction, the most important features of the District are height, setback, dominant cornice line, and verticality as described in the photographs and the architectural section of the case report.

Fire Damage and Other Acts of God.Repair of exterior damage caused by fire or other Acts of God visible from a public street shall be subject to the requirement for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Demolition.Demolition shall be controlled to the maximum allowed in Article 10 of the Planning Code or any revisions thereof. Except in clearly hazardous conditions, demolition shall not be permitted until a permit for the replacement structure has been approved. Any replacement shall conform with the general profile of the District.

Incompatible Features.Nothing in this legislation shall be construed to be a requirement that owners remove, replace or change any incompatible feature listed in the Data for Individual Structures, or any other decorations, features, alterations or remodelings which exist at the time the legislation is passed. However, whenever such features are replaced, the new work should enhance the District's profile.

Signs.Any new or replacement signs shall be subject to the requirement for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Generally, signs shall not: contain general advertising, exceed six square feet in area per building, extend beyond the building envelope, be placed above the main story, or be illuminated; the design and material of the sign should reinforce the architectural character of the building.

(Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

SEC. 8. PAINT COLOR.

Nothing in the legislation shall be construed as authorization to regulate paint colors used within the District. (Added Ord. 166-81, App. 4/8/81)

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▸Contents — San Francisco Planning Code
San Francisco Planning Code
  1. Article 1 — GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS
  2. Article 1.2 — DIMENSIONS, AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES
  3. Article 1.5 — TRANSPORTATION, OFF-STREET PARKING, AND LOADING
  4. Article 1.7 — COMPLIANCE
  5. Article 2 — USE DISTRICTS
  6. Article 6
  7. Article 2.5 — HEIGHT AND BULK DISTRICTS
  8. Article 3 — ZONING PROCEDURES
  9. Article 3.5 — FEES
  10. Article 4 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS T…
  11. Article 6 — SIGNS
  12. Article 7 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
  13. Article 8 — MIXED USE DISTRICTS
  14. Article 9 — MISSION BAY DISTRICTS
  15. Part I
  16. Part II
  17. Part III
  18. Part IV
  19. Part V
  20. Part VI
  21. Part VII
  22. Part VIII
  23. Part IX
  24. Part X
  25. Part XI
  26. Part XII
  27. Part XIII
  28. Part XIV
  29. Part XV
  30. ▸Part XVI
    Overview
    1. ▸Article 10 — PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL AND AEST…
      Overview
      1. SEC. 1004. DESIGNATION OF LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
      2. SEC. 1006. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REQUIRED.
      3. ▸SEC. 1015. SEVERABILITY.
        Overview
        1. APPENDIX A TO ARTICLE 10 - LIST OF DESIGNATED LANDMARKS
        2. APPENDIX B TO ARTICLE 10 - JACKSON SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
        3. APPENDIX C TO ARTICLE 10 - WEBSTER STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT
        4. APPENDIX D TO ARTICLE 10 - NORTHEAST WATERFRONT HISTORIC DISTR…
        5. APPENDIX E TO ARTICLE 10 - ALAMO SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
        6. APPENDIX F TO ARTICLE 10 - LIBERTY-HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT
        7. APPENDIX G TO ARTICLE 10 - TELEGRAPH HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT
        8. APPENDIX H TO ARTICLE 10 - BLACKSTONE COURT HISTORIC DISTRICT
        9. APPENDIX I TO ARTICLE 10 - SOUTH END HISTORIC DISTRICT
      4. SEC. 10. ADDITIONS.
      5. SEC. 10. PAINT COLOR.
    2. Article 11 — PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS AND DISTRICTS OF ARCHIT…
    3. Article 12 — [RESERVED]

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