These documents should not be relied upon as the definitive authority for local legislation. The official printed copy of a Code of Ordinances should be consulted prior to any action being taken. Two copies are plan checked for compliance with the San Mateo County Building Codes and are stamped "Approved.". Espaol: Para informacin en Espaol llamar al 628.652.7550. SEC. 4 5 * * * * (c) Method of Measurement. American Legal Publishing and the jurisdiction whose laws are being translated do not vouch for the accuracy of any translated versions of such laws. Such a plot will have different setback requirements as compared to a one-sided open plot, where the possibility of receiving light and air is limited to just one side. 367 74 Anonymous. Start here. (2)The upper point to which such measurement shall be taken shall be the highest point on the finished roof in the case of a flat roof, and the average height of the rise in the case of a pitched or stepped roof, or similarly sculptured roof form, or any higher point of a feature not exempted under Subsection (b) below. (K)Public monuments owned by government agencies. Any such sum of 20% heretofore described may be increased to 30% by unroofed screening designed either to obscure the features listed under (A) and (B) below or to provide a more balanced and graceful silhouette for the top of the building or structure. 0000015995 00000 n 0000004268 00000 n They offer guidance as to whether a proposed project, such as a new building, an addition to an existing building, or a use change, conforms to the Planning Code (sometimes referred to as the Zoning Code). 050865, App. ADUs are commonly built in the garage or storage space of a single- and multi-family home. 0000005926 00000 n San Francisco District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1398 (415) 503-6795. NFPA 13, 2016 without amendments. The distance is specified to secure roads, rivers, and highways. , File No. If a bedroom is not fully enclosed, the adjacent room can count towards the light and ventilation requirements. 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Skip to code content (skip section selection), ARTICLE I: EXISTENCE AND POWERS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY, ARTICLE III: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - OFFICE OF MAYOR, ARTICLE IV: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS, ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - ARTS AND CULTURE, ARTICLE VIIIA: THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, ARTICLE XI: EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SYSTEM, ARTICLE XII: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT AND HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEMS, ARTICLE XIV: INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL, APPENDIX D: BUILDING INSPECTION PROVISIONS*, APPENDIX E: SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, APPENDIX F: AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CITY SERVICES AUDITOR, CHAPTER 2B: ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS), CHAPTER 4: CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES, CHAPTER 6: PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 8: DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS, CHAPTER 10: FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS, CHAPTER 10A: [REQUEST FOR SHERIFFS SERVICES]*, CHAPTER 10B: SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES, CHAPTER 10C: REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES, CHAPTER 10F: 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE, CHAPTER 10G: BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES, CHAPTER 10H: RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE, CHAPTER 12B: NONDISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTS, CHAPTER 12C: NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROPERTY CONTRACTS, CHAPTER 12D: MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION, CHAPTER 12E: BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, CHAPTER 12F: IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN IRELAND, CHAPTER 12G: PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY RECIPIENTS OF CITY CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS, CHAPTER 12J: CITY BUSINESS WITH BURMA PROHIBITED, CHAPTER 12L: PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CHAPTER 12M: PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION*, CHAPTER 12N: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH: YOUTH SERVICES SENSITIVITY TRAINING, CHAPTER 12O: EARNED INCOME CREDIT INFORMATION, CHAPTER 12S: WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM, CHAPTER 12T: CITY CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS, CHAPTER 12V: PERSONAL SERVICES MINIMUM CONTRACTUAL RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 12X: PROHIBITING CITY TRAVEL AND CONTRACTING IN STATES THAT ALLOW DISCRIMINATION*, CHAPTER 12Y: SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE*, CHAPTER 12Z: SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 14: SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE SECURITY ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 14A: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM, CHAPTER 14B: LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 16: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY, CHAPTER 17: PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES, CHAPTER 19. (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. Reduced Setbacks, to include a rear setback requirement for newly subdividedlots: F. Reduced Setbacks 1. Plans are then reviewed and pre-approved by LADBS for compliance with the Building, Residential, and Green Codes. Your property must have 1 street tree per every 20 feet of frontage that borders the public right of way. If your neighbor's proposed second-story addition will violate the applicable height . 0000057194 00000 n CHAPTER 1: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. 0000000016 00000 n This area must extend the full width of the lot. Streambank repair work often comes under Nationwide Permit 13: Bank Stabilization, and there will be no charge for the permit, although the ACOE may need advance notification of the work. An exterior door also counts for the ventilation requirement. startxref The Code Enforcement Team is responsible for overseeing compliancewith the City's Planning Code. 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. 0000010234 00000 n 0000056456 00000 n "One of the reasons people are encouraged to do bay windows is that, in San Francisco, there are very severe setback requirements. Please contact a representative of the Building and Safety Division at (909) 387-8311 *Per County Development Code section 84.01.020(b), An accessory structure or use shall always exist in conjunction with, and never without, a legally established primary . CANDLESTICK POINT/HUNTERS POINT SHIPYARD SUBDIVISION CODE, DIVISION 4. TREASURE ISLAND AND YERBA BUENA ISLAND SUBDIVISION CODE, San Francisco Building Inspection Commission (BIC) Codes, SAN FRANCISCO BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION CODES. 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 (N)In any S-2 Bulk District for any building which exceeds 550 feet in height, unoccupied building features including mechanical and elevator penthouses, enclosed and unenclosed rooftop screening, and unenclosed architectural features not containing occupied space that extend above the height limit, only as permitted by the Planning Commission according to the procedures of Section, (i)such elements are demonstrated to not add more than insignificant amounts of additional shadow compared to the same building without such additional elements on any public open spaces as deemed acceptable by the Planning Commission; and, (ii)such elements are limited to a maximum additional height equivalent to 7.5% of the height of the building to the roof of the highest occupied floor, except that in the case of a building in the 1,000-foot height district such elements are not limited in height, and any building regardless of building height or height district may feature a single spire or flagpole with a diagonal in cross-section of less than 18 feet and up to 50 feet in height in addition to elements allowed according to this subsection (N); and. 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 . 0000207109 00000 n Setbacks also vary by type of structure. Additionally, the formatting and pagination of the posted documents varies from the formatting and pagination of the official copy. 0000152705 00000 n Information on each of the following items must be included on the plot plan: 1. (I)In the Rincon Hill Downtown Residential District, additional building volume used to enclose or screen from view the features listed under Subsections (b)(1)(A) and (b)(1)(B) above. 0000003457 00000 n Must show resilience in the face of setbacks, learn from mistakes and be able to manage numerous, sometimes competing, priorities . The limits upon the height of buildings and structures shall be as specified on the Zoning Map, except as permitted by Section 206. 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A setback is the horizontal distance (measured at 90 degrees) from a lot boundary to a development. PDF documents are not translated. 367 0 obj <> endobj REMEMBER THESE THINGS. 9700 Goethe Rd, Ste. The area must be at least 25 sq ft or 10% of the floor area of the room served. 0000014949 00000 n An outdoor fireplace . Residential zoning districts encompass 70 percent of San Francisco's private land. San Francisco already required buildings to be "solar ready," and starting in 2017, actual panels will be mandated. 269-05, File No. (H)In the Rincon Hill Downtown Residential District, enclosed space related to the recreational use of the roof, not to exceed 16 feet in height. 0000005662 00000 n t. The total BTU load. 0000018772 00000 n 537-88, App. Office Hours: 298-08, File No. 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). -Eto &&-dvCHJ7ng Every bedroom or sleeping area must have a rescue opening. startxref , File No. This type of letter is more simplistic in nature than a Letter of Determination. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) must meet City requirements that keep buildings safe and neighborhoods livable. NFPA 72, 2016 without amendments. According to SF Housing Code Section 604, outside wood and metal structures on attached to apartment buildings and hotels must be inspected every five years. 0000129381 00000 n t%f 9JX\=|X030m`Xyq53{'01-`cI`x?i? 0000150624 00000 n 532-85, App. Reply. 11: Better Roofs Ordinance. 0000001812 00000 n The units can share a common foyer or hallway. 0000008310 00000 n , Eff. 0000005677 00000 n Required setbacks A. Fireplace - If a fireplace is detached, it must be five feet (5') from the structure. (a) Method of Measurement. 160346, App. 0000015734 00000 n State-law ADUs may not have to follow all of these requirements. 0000014267 00000 n The person living in your ADU cannot be required to enter through another unit. Building and Safety staff are monitoring their phone and email to . 0000011715 00000 n (Amended by Ord. H\j0~ hb``a````c`Hwcf@ aVv=wu` Xxd8uq1*x/yxE^`i` ))U@`_ m `i0\kP4`X Divisions (a)(2), (b)(1)(F), and (b)(1)(G) amended; division (b)(1)(M) added; the CMUO District, and any MUR or MUG District within the Central SoMa Special Use District, enclosed space related to the recreational use of the roof, not to exceed 16 feet in height. CHAPTER 1: SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS. DEEMED APPROVED OFF-STREET ALCOHOL USE NUISANCE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 27: HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM, CHAPTER 28: ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE, CHAPTER 29: FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY, CHAPTER 29A: APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT; PLANNING CODE SEC. In the measurement of height, the following rules shall be applicable: (1) The point above which such measurements shall be taken shall be as . 0000207832 00000 n The shared wall must be 50% open and unobstructed. 2019 California Building Standard Code *New* Ordinance No. Be at least 24 inches high and 20 inches wide, Open freely so someone can climb out without keys or tools to open, on every floor even if there isnt a sleeping area. Decks (14.03.030, 14.25.040) An Administrative Design Review Permit is required for construction of new deck area in hillside areas that exceed 30 inches above grade . (B)Open railings, catwalks and fire escapes required by law, wherever situated. Many residential zones limit the height of a new building to between 28 and 35 feet. Tagalog: Para sa impormasyon sa Tagalog tumawag sa 628.652.7550. 3fuiyT%'%lr~VXCvH$I+Z];gVdc:)K!6[=$g)W7}c XZZZzEqZ:L,Z.4bpDD&1*)T5cJh `X2T0v23aee8'S##?S =S#/~_on231bRaggaxXx1WX(YJ9B%'ccZ C/)_` \IfAQwf0. Hello, I am trying to find out the front setback requirements in city of San Jose. All decks over 3 feet above grade require a building permit and Planning Department review. Accessory Structures (Detached garages, barns, or sheds) A residence shall not have more than 2 detached accessory structures 2. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION 1660 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 . 0000012248 00000 n Current zoning permits only one or two units per lot on most of the City's residentially-zoned land. 0000013487 00000 n 130. Inspects buildings for compliance with building code requirements for building 0000202468 00000 n 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. (M)Structures and equipment necessary for the operation of industrial plants, transportation facilities, public utilities and government installations, where otherwise permitted by this Code and where such structures and equipment do not contain separate floors, not including towers and antennae for transmission, reception, or relay of radio, television, or other electronic signals where permitted as principal or conditional uses by this Code. 303(q) CRITERIA, CHAPTER 29B: CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-FUNDED PROJECTS, CHAPTER 30: CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 31: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES AND FEES, CHAPTER 32: RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 33: COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, CHAPTER 33A: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN (CEDAW)*, CHAPTER 34: NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES, CHAPTER 35: RESIDENTIAL, HOTEL, AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION, CHAPTER 36: COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS, CHAPTER 37: RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 37A: RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE, CHAPTER 37C: EVICTION PROTECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL TENANTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHAPTER 38: COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS AND NOTICE TO SMALL BUSINESS TENANTS REGARDING DISABILITY ACCESS, CHAPTER 39: [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING], CHAPTER 40: HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 41: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41A: RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION, CHAPTER 41B: COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT, CHAPTER 41C: TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41D: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES, CHAPTER 41E. 10/22/2003), Skip to code content (skip section selection), ARTICLE I: EXISTENCE AND POWERS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY, ARTICLE III: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - OFFICE OF MAYOR, ARTICLE IV: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS, ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE BRANCH - ARTS AND CULTURE, ARTICLE VIIIA: THE MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY, ARTICLE XI: EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS SYSTEM, ARTICLE XII: EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT AND HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEMS, ARTICLE XIV: INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL, APPENDIX D: BUILDING INSPECTION PROVISIONS*, APPENDIX E: SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, APPENDIX F: AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CITY SERVICES AUDITOR, CHAPTER 2B: ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARDS (TAX APPEAL BOARDS), CHAPTER 4: CITY BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES, CHAPTER 6: PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 8: DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND PUBLICATIONS, CHAPTER 10: FINANCE, TAXATION, AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS, CHAPTER 10A: [REQUEST FOR SHERIFFS SERVICES]*, CHAPTER 10B: SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES, CHAPTER 10C: REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES, CHAPTER 10F: 1660 MISSION STREET SURCHARGE, CHAPTER 10G: BOARD OF APPEALS SURCHARGE FOR PERMITS AND FEES, CHAPTER 10H: RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE, CHAPTER 12B: NONDISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTS, CHAPTER 12C: NONDISCRIMINATION IN PROPERTY CONTRACTS, CHAPTER 12D: MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION, CHAPTER 12E: BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT, CHAPTER 12F: IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES - NORTHERN IRELAND, CHAPTER 12G: PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY BY RECIPIENTS OF CITY CONTRACTS, GRANTS, AND LOANS, CHAPTER 12J: CITY BUSINESS WITH BURMA PROHIBITED, CHAPTER 12L: PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS AND MEETINGS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, CHAPTER 12M: PROTECTION OF PRIVATE INFORMATION*, CHAPTER 12N: LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH: YOUTH SERVICES SENSITIVITY TRAINING, CHAPTER 12O: EARNED INCOME CREDIT INFORMATION, CHAPTER 12S: WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM, CHAPTER 12T: CITY CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY IN HIRING AND EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS, CHAPTER 12V: PERSONAL SERVICES MINIMUM CONTRACTUAL RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 12X: PROHIBITING CITY TRAVEL AND CONTRACTING IN STATES THAT ALLOW DISCRIMINATION*, CHAPTER 12Y: SAN FRANCISCO SLAVERY DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE*, CHAPTER 12Z: SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 14: SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH CARE SECURITY ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 14A: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM, CHAPTER 14B: LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NON-DISCRIMINATION IN CONTRACTING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 16: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY, CHAPTER 17: PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES, CHAPTER 19. An LOD may include a determination about whether a specific use is appropriate in a certain zoning district, or whether a certain use may retain its legal nonconforming status. 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. 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. VisitPermits in my Neighborhood. One effective way to do that is to make sure that if fires start, they cant spread. Size: A total maximum deck area of no greater than 1/3 of the building's roof area. 276-98, App. 1/16/2015; Ord. 0000012756 00000 n Examples of violations include construction/demolition, landscaping maintenance, building misuse and inappropriate parking. 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. 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. , File No. Three to five complete sets of plans shall be submitted to Building Inspection when applying for a building permit. Sandhya is a versatile designer, who builds brands through high visibility digital, marketing, and print media to produce meaningful and tangible results for scrappy start-ups to Fortune 500 . YARD AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL. Venky Charubalan. 0000157582 00000 n Water tanks, supported directly upon grade if the capacity . The required minimum depth or width of any yard or setback shall be measured generally at right angles to the lot line. Please direct general building questions to bcounter@cityofsantacruz.com. ; Drainage or water conservation laws may dictate certain design parameters. , Eff. (F)Short-term parking of passenger automobiles, without additional structures or equipment other than trellises or similar overhead screening for such automobiles with a maximum height of eight feet. Major Development Agreements and Projects, Historic Preservation Commission Hearings, Zoning Administrator Interpretations of the Planning Code, Apply for a Verification or Rebuild Letter. Search for an Application (forms, checklists, fees, etc) or Search for a Publication (maps, reports, bulletins, etc). RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 41G: RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS, CHAPTER 41H: EXPANDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH IN HAIGHT-ASHBURY, CHAPTER 42: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CHAPTER 44: ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PLANNING COUNCIL, CHAPTER 47: PREFERENCE IN CITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS, CHAPTER 48: RENTAL SUBSIDY PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, CHAPTER 49: SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY, CHAPTER 49A: RESIDENTIAL TENANT COMMUNICATIONS, CHAPTER 49B: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS: LOCK REPLACEMENTS BY LANDLORD WHEN TENANTS VACATE, CHAPTER 50: NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS LOAN PROGRAM, CHAPTER 51: VOLUNTARY ARTS CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM, CHAPTER 52: SAN FRANCISCO CARBON MITIGATION PROGRAM, CHAPTER 53A: URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONES ACT PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 54: SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FACILITY COMMISSION, CHAPTER 58: RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN CIVIL MATTERS, CHAPTER 58A: RIGHT TO CIVIL COUNSEL FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHAPTER 59: HEALTHY FOOD RETAILER ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 59A: FOOD SECURITY AND EQUITY REPORTS, CHAPTER 60: ASSISTED HOUSING PRESERVATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 63: WATER EFFICIENT IRRIGATION ORDINANCE*, CHAPTER 64: CITY EMPLOYEE AND CITY CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND HEALTH, CHAPTER 65: RENT REDUCTION AND RELOCATION PLAN FOR TENANTS INCONVENIENCED BY SEISMIC WORK PERFORMED PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 14 AND 15 OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER 65A: COMPENSATION, OR SUBSTITUTE HOUSING SERVICE, FOR TENANTS AFFECTED BY TEMPORARY SEVERANCE OF SPECIFIED HOUSING SERVICES DURING MANDATORY SEISMIC WORK REQUIRED BY BUILDING CODE CHAPTER 34B, CHAPTER 66: SEISMIC SAFETY RETROFIT PROGRAM, CHAPTER 67: THE SAN FRANCISCO SUNSHINE ORDINANCE OF 1999, CHAPTER 67A: CELL PHONES, PAGERS AND SIMILAR SOUND-PRODUCING ELECTRICAL DEVICES, CHAPTER 67B: PARENTAL LEAVE AND TELECONFERENCING, CHAPTER 68: CULTURAL EQUITY ENDOWMENT FUND, CHAPTER 69: SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH AUTHORITY, CHAPTER 70: IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY, CHAPTER 71: MILLS ACT CONTRACT PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 72: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR LEAD HAZARD REMEDIATION, CHAPTER 77: BUILDING INSPECTION COMMISSION APPEALS, CHAPTER 78: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION PERMIT TRACKING SYSTEM, CHAPTER 79: PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS, CHAPTER 79A: ADDITIONAL PREAPPROVAL NOTICE FOR CERTAIN CITY PROJECTS, CHAPTER 80: ANTI-BLIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE, CHAPTER 80A: ORDERS TO VACATE DUE TO HAZARDOUS HOUSING CONDITIONS, CHAPTER 82: LOCAL HIRING POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION, CHAPTER 84: SAN FRANCISCO RESIDENTIAL RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PERSONS DISQUALIFIED FROM FEDERAL RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAMS BY THE FEDERAL QUALITY HOUSING AND WORK RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1998 (QHWRA), CHAPTER 85: THE HOUSING INNOVATION PROGRAM, CHAPTER 86: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION, CHAPTER 87: FAIR HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 88: PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW ORDINANCE OF 1999, CHAPTER 89: DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES, CHAPTER 90A: PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING MUSIC AND CULTURE, CHAPTER 92: REAL ESTATE LOAN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION, CHAPTER 93: PREGNANCY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE AND PROTECTION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 94: THE SAN FRANCISCO PLAZA PROGRAM, CHAPTER 94A: THE SAN FRANCISCO SHARED SPACES PROGRAM, CHAPTER 96: COORDINATION BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY, CHAPTER 96A: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 96B: POLICY MAKING MARIJUANA OFFENSES THE LOWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT PRIORITY, CHAPTER 96C: POLICE INTERROGATION OF YOUTH - JEFF ADACHI YOUTH RIGHTS ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 96E [DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DATA REPORTING]*, CHAPTER 96G: LIMITS ON POLICE DEPARTMENT USE AND STORAGE OF DNA PROFILES, CHAPTER 96H: POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT POLICY, CHAPTER 99: PUBLIC POWER IN NEW CITY DEVELOPMENTS, CHAPTER 100: PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES, CHAPTER 101: RESTRICTING THE PURCHASE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES BY OR FOR THE CITY, CHAPTER 102: OUR CHILDREN, OUR FAMILIES COUNCIL, CHAPTER 103: NON-COOPERATION WITH IDENTITY-BASED REGISTRY ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 104: COLLECTION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY DATA, CHAPTER 105: CIGARETTE LITTER ABATEMENT FEE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 107A: AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTS AND CULTURAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 107B: CASTRO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ) CULTURAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 107C: AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 107D: SUNSET CHINESE CULTURAL DISTRICT, CHAPTER 109: PRIORITIZING 100% AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CHAPTER 111: HOUSING REPORTS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, CHAPTER 115: AUTOMATED POINT OF SALE STATION REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 116: COMPATIBILITY AND PROTECTION FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT, CHAPTER 117: COOPERATIVE LIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM, CHAPTER 120: ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS, APPENDIX: Table of Initiative Ordinances and Policy Declarations, San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, PREFACE TO THE BUSINESS AND TAX REGULATIONS CODE, ARTICLE 6: COMMON ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, ARTICLE 7: TAX ON TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS, ARTICLE 8: SUGARY DRINKS DISTRIBUTOR TAX ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 9: TAX ON OCCUPANCY OF PARKING SPACE IN PARKING STATIONS, ARTICLE 11: STADIUM OPERATOR ADMISSION TAX, ARTICLE 12-A-1: GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 12B-1: NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION AND GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP FUND TAX OPTION, ARTICLE 12-D: UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, ARTICLE 13: CONNECTIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TERMINAL ALARM PANEL, ARTICLE 15: BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS PROCEDURE CODE, ARTICLE 15A: PUBLIC REALM LANDSCAPING, IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ("GREEN BENEFIT DISTRICTS"), ARTICLE 20: FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 21: EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION COMMERCIAL RENTS TAX ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 22: PARKING STATIONS; REVENUE CONTROL EQUIPMENT, ARTICLE 23: VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE EXPENDITURE PLAN, ARTICLE 28: HOMELESSNESS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 32: TRAFFIC CONGESTION MITIGATION TAX, ARTICLE 33: OVERPAID EXECUTIVE GROSS RECEIPTS TAX, ARTICLE 37: FAIR WAGES FOR EDUCATORS PARCEL TAX ORDINANCE, San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, ARTICLE III: CONDUCT OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, CHAPTER 1: PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE POLICY STATEMENT, CHAPTER 2: ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 3: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, CHAPTER 4: HEALTHY AIR AND CLEAN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, CHAPTER 5: RESOURCE CONSERVATION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 7: GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY BUILDINGS, CHAPTER 8: TROPICAL HARDWOOD AND VIRGIN REDWOOD BAN, CHAPTER 9: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS TARGETS AND DEPARTMENTAL ACTION PLANS, CHAPTER 10: TRANSPORTATION OF AGGREGATE MATERIALS, CHAPTER 11: CELL PHONE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 14: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECOVERY ORDINANCE*, CHAPTER 16: FOOD SERVICE AND PACKAGING WASTE REDUCTION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 17: PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 18: SOLAR ENERGY INCENTIVE PROGRAM, CHAPTER 19: MANDATORY RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING, CHAPTER 20: EXISTING BUILDINGS ENERGY PERFORMANCE, CHAPTER 21: CLEAN ENERGY FULL DISCLOSURE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 25: CLEAN CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 27: ANTIBIOTIC USE IN FOOD ANIMALS, CHAPTER 28: FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS IN UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE AND JUVENILE PRODUCTS, CHAPTER 29: ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS IMPLEMENTATION*, CHAPTER 30: RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, CHAPTER 31: ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND CHARGING IN COMMERCIAL PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES*, CHAPTER 32: MANDATORY EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY, PREFACE TO THE 2022 SAN FRANCISCO FIRE CODE. 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